News about volunteers
The Lockport Resource Center and Lockport Police Department are in the process of collecting used bikes and scooters, which they will fix, clean, and sell this May to fund scholarships for students.
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will host a Volunteer Fair with more than 35 nonprofit organizations available for participants to learn more about.
School District 302 needs volunteer members for several committees and for the Kaneland Foundation.
Nominations for the Village of Montgomery's Volunteer of the Year Awards Program are now open until May 17.
The Kane County Forest Preserve District needs volunteers to help plant trees at Elburn Forest Preserve in celebration of Earth Day at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 20.
Tax-Aide is sponsored by the AARP Foundation, the IRS and local senior centers.
Court Appointed Special Advocates Kane County extends an invitation to the community to participate in raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month. There will be many opportunities for involvement throughout the month.
Free tutor training workshops will be held in April. Volunteers do not need to know a second language or have teaching experience to be effective.
A new organization recently formed in Plainfield with a goal of fostering unity, collaboration, and community empowerment to address local challenges.
LVFV offers one-to-one tutoring in reading, writing, speaking and understanding English to adult students who live or work in St. Charles, Batavia, Geneva, Elburn, Campton Hills, LaFox, Lily Lake, Wasco and Wayne.
Northwestern Medicine gave the Northern Illinois Food Bank a boost Saturday with a $200,000 in donations and volunteer help across four locations.
Random Acts Matter is a nonprofit organization founded in St. Charles in 2016 that believes no act of kindness is too small. Residents can still sign up to help with events throughout the weekend.
Forest Preserve District of Will County has scheduled volunteer morning programs that provide nature enthusiasts and those looking for community service opportunities to make a difference in your community. Space is limited, and registration is required.
The African American Business Association of Will County has planned a new community service event called Day of Light to celebrate Black History Month and honor the mission of Martin Luther King Jr. after the annual MLK Day of Service was cancelled for inclement weather.
Make a difference in your community by signing up for the Forest Preserve District’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service volunteer morning.