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FRESHH 5K RUN/WALK
DSFIT2RUN
On-site
Chicago, IL
6/14/2026 6:45 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Training Provided
Done in a Day
Good for Groups
Posted 5 hours ago
Accounting Update Project
Alliance for Community Services
On-site
Chicago, IL
Posted 14 hours ago
Patient Visiting VETERAN Volunteer
GENTIVA HOSPICE
On-site
Arlington Heights, IL
Training Provided
Posted 14 hours ago
Patient Visiting Volunteer and Friend in Carol Stream, Glendale Heights, and Wheaton
GENTIVA HOSPICE
On-site
Carol Stream, IL
Training Provided
Good for Groups
Posted 14 hours ago
Patient Visiting Volunteer and Friend in Huntley, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills and surrounding suburbs
GENTIVA HOSPICE
On-site
Huntley, IL
Training Provided
Posted 15 hours ago
Patient Visiting Volunteer and Friend in Grayslake
GENTIVA HOSPICE
On-site
Grayslake, IL
Training Provided
Posted 15 hours ago
Patient Visiting Volunteer and Friend Geneva/St. Charles
GENTIVA HOSPICE
On-site
Geneva, IL
Posted 15 hours ago
Rogers Park Food Pantry - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
ICNA Relief - Chicago
On-site
Chicago, IL
4/23/2026 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Done in a Day
Good for Groups
Posted 19 hours ago
Fifth Third Bank Meal Packaging Event
The Outreach Program
On-site
Chicago, IL
5/4/2026 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
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Posted 23 hours ago
Lead Friday Night outings to Kingston Mines Blues Club for hostel travelers
Hostelling International Chicago
On-site
Chicago, IL
Training Provided
Posted 1 day ago
5/16 Set in Stone Event
CHINESE FINE ARTS SOCIETY
On-site
Chicago, IL
5/16/2026 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM EDT
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Assist at creative Arts & Crafts Kids Mini-Camp
Greener Good
On-site
Arlington Heights, IL
6/5/2026 8:00 AM - 8/18/2026 12:00 PM CDT
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Done in a Day
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Posted 1 day ago
Museum Garden Volunteer
Downers Grove Museum
On-site
Downers Grove, IL
4/24/2026 9:30 AM - 10/30/2026 4:00 PM CDT
Training Provided
Posted 1 day ago
Preventative Conservation
Downers Grove Museum
On-site
Downers Grove, IL
4/3/2026 9:00 AM - 4/24/2027 4:00 PM CDT
Posted 1 day ago
Kennel Assistants Needed (Willowbrook Petco)
St. Sophia's Forgotten Felines
On-site
Willowbrook, IL
Posted 1 day ago
Cat Caretakers Wanted (Cat House Lounge in Roselle)
St. Sophia's Forgotten Felines
On-site
Roselle, IL
Training Provided
Posted 1 day ago
Art Volunteer For Hospice Patients
Capital Hospice and Palliative Care
Hybrid
Illinois, US
Training Provided
Posted 1 day ago
Music Volunteers needed for Hospice Patients
Capital Hospice and Palliative Care
On-site
Palos Heights, IL
Posted 1 day ago
Let's Feed the Community! (Westmont)
People's Resource Center
On-site
Westmont, IL
Done in a Day
Posted 1 day ago
Let's Feed the Community! (Wheaton)
People's Resource Center
On-site
Wheaton, IL
Done in a Day
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