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  • Hospice Volunteer

    Ongoing | Compassus Hospice

    Compassus Hospice seeking volunteers. Volunteers are non medical and can assist in a variety of tasks such as administrative, visits, reading to patients, companionship, sitting vigil, emotional... Read More »

  • PAWS For Life Volunteer

    Ongoing | PAWS Chicago

    Our Community Outreach volunteers are the backbone of PAWS for Life. Without the positive engagement they foster, we would not be able to reach as many families with information on available resources... Read More »

  • Make Blankets for Animal Shelters

    Ongoing | Comfort for Critters

    We are looking for volunteers to create handmade blankets to comfort homeless pets living in animal shelters. The blankets may be knit, crocheted, sewn, quilted or made with fleece material. Once... Read More »

  • Team Volunteer at Ronald McDonald House Family Room in Northwestern Prentice Hospital

    Ongoing | Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwestern Indiana

    Purpose: Team Volunteers are integral to the day-to-day operations of the Ronald McDonald House inside Northwestern Prentice Hospital. No two days as a Team Volunteer are alike, and these flexible,... Read More »

When you join our inclusive family of volunteers, we’ll provide all of the training and support you need to make a difference, make new connections and have fun at the same time.

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