Questions and Answers about the Volunteer Center
What is a Volunteer
Center?
The Center brings resources
together. It has four core functions:
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Connect any person or group to non-profits
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Build capacity of effective volunteering
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Promote volunteerism
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Participate in strategic plans to mobilize
volunteers to strengthen communities
How long has the
Volunteer Center been in existence?
The Volunteer Center
was developed by the United Way of Greater McHenry County in
1988.
How can I donate to the Center?
Checks should be made out to
Not-For-Profit Resources (fiduciary parent of the Center) or
click here to donate online
What is the service area of the
Volunteer Center?
Our Volunteer Center serves only
McHenry County programs and volunteers.
What are Member Organizations?
Member Organizations are programs
that help make McHenry County a better place to live. They are
either nonprofit or government organizations. Each Member
completes a registration form and must be approved before
listing their volunteer needs on our website.
Click to view the list
What causes do Member Organizations
cover?
Our Members are sheltering the
homeless; feeding the hungry; mentoring and providing care for
children; helping seniors say safe in their homes; looking after
abandoned animals; caring for those with physical and mental
challenges; looking after our environment, educating the
community; providing cultural experiences; tutoring; providing
healthcare and resources; and much more - all making McHenry
County a better place to live.
How can I volunteer?
You can get started volunteering by
clicking "To Volunteer"
If you are not comfortable or have
difficulty using the online resources schedule an appointment
with the Center. We can meet with you in person to help identify
a Member Organization that may be a good match for you. Our
number is 815-344-4483.
What do I do when I find a volunteer
need I am interested in?
Following each volunteer need posted
is a link. Just click on the link and complete the form. The information
on the form is sent to the organization. The organization will
then contact you.
How long does it take for a Member
Organization to contact me once I have completed the interest form?
Once you complete the interest form.
The Organization should contact you within one week. If after
one week you have not heard anything please contact the
Volunteer Center. We will follow up with the Organization and
help get you connected.
Can anyone post volunteer needs?
Only approved Member Organizations
can list volunteer needs on our website.
How does an organization become a
member?
Organizations wishing to join the
Volunteer should visit the
Nonprofit Resources page.
Can anyone post
items on the McHenry County Community Calendar?
Yes, anyone can
post their events on the calendar.
