This is the social hotbed of 826CHI volunteer greatness. Meet, whisper, write in code, give digital high-fives, throw out questions, propose gatherings, and most of all pal up in support of 826CHI's mission to inspire kids in Chicago to write. Onwards, agents!

Feel Good-Giving Back Volunteer Group is a group of volunteers that assist in preparing & prepping supplies for community service events for families with children. We work directly with Creatively Caring.org, a local non-profit whose mission is to provide opportunities for families to get involved in hands-on community service projects that help people, animals, and the environment. We will also work with other organizations such as Adults with Disabilities, Animal Shelters, Senior Homes, Chil …

Kenneth Young Center is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit, provider of comprehensive mental health and senior citizens' support services based in Elk Grove Village, IL. Our mission is to help people feel good, do better and find solutions by providing counseling, assessment, treatment, and resource coordination. We are inviting those with an affinity for making a difference in their community to “Meetup” with Kenneth Young Center Group to make a difference, have fun, meet new people and network. We in …

You can’t give them back their health. But you can give them back their smile. That’s what the non-for-profit Dream Factory is all about. Helping critically and chronically ill children by replacing pain and suffering with laughter, smiles, love, and wishes and we need your help. These children have never had the carefree childhood dreams that other children take for granted. Most of their young lives have been spent in hospitals, undergoing treatment for their diseases. While other children …

Calling all those who are ready to give back! As Gandhi said: "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." I started this group for folks 21 and over specifically for volunteering with a not-for-profit organization called Feed My Starving Children. I want to rally up support for what they do because I really believe they have gotten it right. Through donations they have created a really cost effective way to make nutritious meals consisting of vitamins, veggies, soy, and rice for starving …

I have come to realize that I have been put on this Earth to help others...  Do you feel the same way? If so, this is the Group for you!! My goal is to schedule at least one (1) fundraiser event or volunteer opportunity per month. I am looking for Members who have the capacity (heart-wise or time-wise) to actively participate in this endeavor. The idea is to help others -- not to make money for yourself or a business you own or are promoting. THE most important thing about this Group is that y …

Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) is one of Chicago's oldest and largest domestic violence organizations. The Junior Board increases CAWC’s exposure to the community by obtaining additional resources to support CAWC programs and aid CAWC's mission of ending domestic violence through a self-help, empowerment approach.  This approach provides counseling, advocacy, and a 24-hour hotline for people affected by domestic violence, including a shelter for women and children.  Junio …

"In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it." (Marianne Williamson) We go all over the places if we could give hope and love. Not only do we serve Chicago area, but also internationally in Haiti and Mexico. Anyone interested in giving your youth/life in exchange of the heart?

One Brick provides support to local non-profit and community organizations by creating a unique, social and flexible volunteer environment for those interested in making a concrete difference in the community. We enable people to get involved, have an impact and have fun, without the requirements of individual long-term commitments. What makes us even more unique is that One Brick chapters are 100% volunteer-run! We have no employees...we don't even maintain offices! In fact, on a National level …

Pets for Vets, a national 501(c)3 organization, is an entirely volunteer run organization that has chapters throughout the US, and most recently in Chicago. Essentially, our organization pairs veterans suffering from PTSD or TBI with shelter dogs at no cost to the veteran. Our goal is to bring the joy and unconditional love of a pet to someone who could benefit from this specific type of healing. Studies have shown the therapeutic effects having an animal can have, especially for those with PTSD …

Mountain bikers unite! Build trails where no bikes have gone before. Improve and maintain existing trails. Meet great people and be part of a fit and active community. Bikers, hikers, runners, all are welcome to help build sustainable trails in the Chicago area. If your employer offers volunteer matching, see our VolunteerMatch profile http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp1186218.jsp

If you are searching for a way to give back, interested in helping out the community, lending a hand to your fellow man, of just looking for something to do on a lazy Saturday, join our group. We will be getting together throughout the year to provide help to those people and organizations that need it. We are open to suggestions if there is something you are interested in doing. Whether it is cleaning up a local park, cheering up a nursing home, helping out at a food bank, or soup kitchen, we s …

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. The name “Kiwanis” means “we trade” or “we share our talents.” It was coined from an American Indian expression, Nunc Kee-wanis. Our club differs from the other local Kiwanis clubs in that we cater to those with a busy lifestyle by adopting a 3-2-1 philosophy: (3) hours of service a month; (2) hours of socialization a month; (1) hour meeting a month. Our members are generally yo …

Calling all caring interior decorators, designer, stagers, color consultants, painters...Looking to form a dynamic group of volunteers to perform & assist in therapeutic paint color makeovers for those suffering from traumatic loss, injury, illness or depression. Research proves that color can have a dramatic impact in the successful recovery & rehabilitation of those who need it most. This is a very fun, creative and effective way to give back. Looking forward to spreading happiness in full col …

The Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club is a non-partisan, non-denominational, volunteer women's organization. It's members are dedicated to supporting and raising the awareness of charitable organizations, individuals in need, and the community. We meet the last Tuesday of every month at 7pm at Emmett's in Downers Grove.

The mission of NoStigmas is to raise awareness and erase the stigmas of suicide and mental illness by sharing stories of hope and inspiration from those touched by suicide and mental illness and educating the general public about mental health issues. This group is for NoStigmas volunteers a.k.a. Stigma Erasers. If you want to help build a community of hope & understanding and be an advocate for those touched by suicide & mental health issues, join our group to learn more about how to get involv …

Do you love attending movies, plays, cultural events, etc.? Have you ever wanted to volunteer to walk for a charity or just walk for well-being? Have you ever wanted to learn to Salsa or take a fitness class to see what it would be like? In the summer, are you open to attending the numerous free festivals and concerts that our great city has to offer? What about a picnic in the park? Are you tired of sitting at home alone and/or attending events alone? And finally, are you open to meeting and ha …

Join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) annual Blood, Sweat & Tears Charity Bike Ride! Currently in its 11th year, Blood, Sweat & Tears was started and continues to be organized by TNT cycle staff and volunteers. Proceeds from the event benefit LLS's mission: to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. For more information, please visit il.bike.llsevent.org

Not sure where you fit?  You fit RIGHT HERE!  People who are "young at heart" are welcome to join as well.  Hope to see you! Our intent is to bring together people of faith where anyone and everyone brings something different to the table. We hope that through fun social events, thoughtful bible studies, and volunteer opportunities you will find a way to journey with Christ, each other, and the neighbors God gives you.  We especially want to reach out to people who may have belonged to a church …

Creating opportunites for internal members of West Lakeview New Life Community Church, and our surrounding neighbors, for opportunities to serve and fellowship in service and social activities. Click here for link to New Life Community Church: http://www.newlifechicago.mobi/Main/about.aspx

Do you enjoy helping others? New in town? Like fun people who smile a lot? Has the rat race got you down? Want a calendar full of unique things to do? TRY VOLUNTEERING! Chicago Fun Volunteers is a unique & open forum thru which all altruistic activity w/in the area can be monitored. Join and help our large and active community of members keep tabs on opportunities in: Fests, Park Districts, UnitedWay, Food Pantries, Tutoring, Afterschool Programs, Local Cleanups, Senior Centers, Animal Shelters, …

We are Wheeling's foremost organization for young people, age 21-40. The Wheeling Jaycees are committed to leadership development through community service. We run many community service, social and leadership development projects each year. We provide many opportunities for networking, professional development, community service and fun! Our dues are $60. Please visit www.wheelingjaycees.org to learn more. The Wheeling Jaycees are an affiliate organization of the Illinois Junior Chamber of Comm …

We are Mount Prospect's foremost organization for young people, age 18-40. The Mount Prospect Jaycees are committed to leadership development through community service. We run community service, social, and leadership development projects each year. We provide many opportunities for networking, professional development, community service, and fun! In 2007, we celebrated our 50th anniversary! Please visit www.mountprospectjaycees.com to learn more. The Mount Prospect Jaycees are an affiliate orga …

We decided to start this group to create an opportunity to meet new, creative people, plus help out a very deserving non-profit organization by volunteering to help- Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center.  CUARC is totally run by volunteers. Some come once, some once in awhile, and some help out once a week or more. This meet-up population will be focused on coming together and sharing our talents in a positive way--whether that be painting (artful, or home-improvement), gardening, organizing a fund …

The Elgin Community of Christ is excited to announce the launching of a Young Peacemaker’s Club for all children ages Kindergarten thru 8th grade! "The Young Peacemakers Club began in 1992 with an all volunteer staff and seven children in Sioux City, IA. Since that time, Young Peacemaker’s Clubs have started all over the world by people who believe that each life makes a difference. The skills of peacemaking have been promoted by this global grassroots effort to over 120 countries in such divers …

We are Aurora's foremost organization for young people, ages 18-40. The Aurora Jaycees is one of Illinois' newest chapters of the United States Junior Chamber. We are committed to leadership development through community-based events. With members in the Aurora area, we run community service, social, and leadership development projects throughout the year. We provide many opportunities for networking, professional development, community service, and fun! Please also join our Facebook page to le …

We are the Schaumburg Jaycees are a foremost organization for young people, age 18-40. The Schaumburg Jaycees are committed to leadership development through community service. We provide many opportunities for networking, professional development, community service, and fun! Our dues are $60 per year. Please visit www.schaumburgjaycees.org to learn more. The Schaumburg Jaycees are an affiliate organization of the Illinois Junior Chamber,  the U.S. Junior Chamber, and Junior Chamber Internationa …

We are Wauconda and Island Lake's foremost organization for young people, ages 18-40. The Wauconda/Island Lake Jaycees is one of Illinois' newest chapters of the United States Junior Chamber. We are committed to leadership development through community-based events. With members in Wauconda, Island Lake, and the surrounding areas, we run community service, social, and leadership development projects throughout the year. We provide many opportunities for networking, professional development, comm …