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A Safe Place is the leading advocate for eliminating domestic violence & human trafficking in northern Illinois.

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Beacon Place is inspiring and guiding our neighborhood’s children and families toward a brighter tomorrow. At Beacon Place, we believe that we can bring the world to our families – through programs, experiences, and opportunities that open up a door to a brighter tomorrow.

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Bernie's Book Bank creates pathways to success through book ownership. We empower children to gain knowledge, explore new ideas, and strengthen reading skills.

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The Club's mission is to inspire all young people, especially those who need us most, to fulfill their potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

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The mission of Bravo Waukegan is to provide Waukegan public school students with opportunities to grow through music. Bravo supports the music faculty and programs of the Waukegan schools and provides resources for well-supervised and creative after-school and summer music activities.

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CASA Lake County is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the juvenile court system. Based on the belief that every child is entitled to a safe and permanent home, thoroughly trained CASA volunteers work in collaboration with key agencies, legal counsel and community resources to serve as the child's advocate and represent the child's best interest in juvenile court.

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Our purpose is to partner with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties and to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need through service.

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Our purpose is to partner with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties and to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need through service.

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Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

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Today, our mission is to steward a historic farm that enriches the greater Lake County community as a center for experiential learning to broaden access to education, nutritious food, and our local food system.

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Fill a Heart 4 Kids™ gives unaccompanied homeless youth, at risk, and foster children educational support, necessities and positive experiences to help their hearts heal and restore their dignity - so they can achieve Brighter Futures!

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Practicing the Art of Charitable Thrift since 2014. Contributing to Over 30 Local Charities and Counting. With your help, we’re standing up to tough times.

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The Friends of Lake Forest Library is a group of dedicated supporters and library enthusiasts. It is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that works to support the mission and services of Lake Forest Library, as well as to engage in related educational, charitable, and cultural activities.

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Gorton engages and enriches all generations through vibrant social experiences and exceptional arts and culture.

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Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) strives to ‘Let No One Sit on the Sidelines’ and operates under a mission to promote and support the optimal development and well-being of youth, adults and military veterans who have a physical or visual disability through the provision of inclusive recreation, fitness and competitive sports activities. GLASA offers opportunities for empowerment through education, leadership and training in collaboration with community-based organizations.

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Heartland Animal Shelter is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill animal shelter in Wheeling, Illinois dedicated to finding permanent, loving homes for the dogs and cats in our care. While our animals await their adopters, our incredible team of volunteers provides the much-needed emotional care while our dedicated staff members make sure each animal is vaccinated, microchipped and spayed/neutered. Since 2002, Heartland has saved well over 14,000 lives and we will continue to be advocates for homeless pets until no more adoptable dogs and cats are euthanized.

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Considered one of the most innovative museums in Lake County, the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff is focused on researching and showcasing community history through a diversity of voices and experiences.

We welcome you to visit our permanent collection, experience fascinating programs, take our tours and see our special exhibits that celebrate all aspects of history.

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The purpose of Kids’ Korner is to provide a safe and enjoyable waiting area for children who are in the Lake County Courthouse to testify in court or whose parents or guardians are conducting court business.

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Kiwanis Pledge: "As our Country's flag signify purity, valor, and justice; may we, as true Kiwianians, exemplify these virtues as we serve the children of the world."

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It is LCCIL's mission to empower people with disabilities to lead self-directed lives as valued members of the community.

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Since 1935 the Lake Forest Caucus Committee has been an organization of volunteers seeking volunteers to serve the City of Lake Forest.

The Caucus Committee recruits candidates for Mayor, Alderman, School Board 115, School Board 67 and a variety of boards and commissions. The City of Lake Forest has over 100 Lake Forest resident volunteers who serve on 22 boards and commissions. These City boards and commissions provide leadership, establish policy and oversee budgets while working hard to ensure an open and responsive government.

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Lake Forest Open Lands Association is an independently funded conservation and educational organization devoted to the acquisition and stewardship of our natural landscapes, and to ensuring all generations have a meaningful, lasting connection to nature and our land.

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To facilitate the growth, development, and improvement of the Lake Forest Parks and Recreation facilities and offerings to the community.

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Our mission is to empower immigrants and their families to become full participants in their community. Our work is guided by our organizational values, which include: collaboration and community building, education, excellence, equality of opportunity, stewardship, and respect for human dignity.

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Northwestern Medicine is an integrated healthcare system that brings together physicians and researchers from award-winning facilities in the Chicago area. Each of the Northwestern Medicine hospitals has a unique story, but the system shares the same vision. Northwestern Medicine is committed to superior quality, academic excellence, scientific discovery and patient safety.

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PADS Lake County is a community-based organization that provides trauma-informed support resources, and shelter to individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis.

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To embolden creative exploration and achievement. We give courage to and provide a setting for creative exploration and achievement by establishing a culture of excellence, generosity, and inclusivity within Ragdale’s historic campus and native prairie landscape—the essential qualities of our community’s 120-year legacy as a generative home of artistic production.

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The need for reading intervention has never been greater. Due to Covid-19 learning disruptions, current early elementary students have never had a normal school year of uninterrupted, in-person learning. As a result, many are now performing two or more grade levels below expectation. Reading Power’s proven program of high-dose tutoring can accelerate reading skills growth and get students back on track. Become a tutor!

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Roberti Community House (RCH) has become a key gathering place for those residing in a distressed neighborhood of Waukegan providing a safe and welcoming haven for neighbors of all ages.

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We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community members.

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We are a network of trained professionals and compassionate individuals who partner with adults and nurture children impacted by commercial sexual exploitation as they take steps to interrupt the cycle of trauma, develop life skills and build a safe circle of support.

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Requirements

Info session

Volunteer application

Interview

Allowed Ages

ADULTS

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Throughout the years, The Mustard Seed has seen the impact of our small store. It is our hope that by providing a market for beautiful gifts, sharing the fair trade story, and donating our profits, we can continue to help change the lives of women and children.

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Waukegan to College creates brighter futures for students, families, and the community by preparing students to enroll in and graduate from college.