Youth
Volunteer Opportunities
Yard
work, gardening, snow removal, light housekeeping:
Help seniors and handicapped individuals stay safely in their homes by
helping them care for their homes. You would receive calls as needs arise.
After
school tutoring: Help other students
get that extra boost needed to make the grade.
Share
your musical talents! Area nursing
homes would love to have you play for their residents. Go alone or in
pairs or groups!
Recycling center
help: Care for your environment by
working at the center.
Food
Pantry: Area food pantries are in
need of volunteers who will learn their operation and are willing to commit
to a schedule.
Reception
help: Several nonprofits are looking
for people to answer the phones on a regular basis. (You could come in
after school to help)
Hospital
help: Deliver flowers and newspapers
to patients, transport patients to different areas as needed and much more.
Nursing
home is in need of bingo help. They
are also looking for individuals to give manicures and hand massages to
residents (they'll show you what to do!).
Nursing home is looking for friendly visitors. Bring a smile to
an elderly person and learn about life in the process!
McHenry
County Peer Jury: Program operates
under the auspices of the McHenry County Juvenile Officers Association.
It is designed to provide a meaningful and remedial method of dealing
with selected juvenile offenders. Peer jury questions offenders and fixes an
appropriate punishment. - One night per month commitment.
The
above opportunities are in McHenry County and not specific to one city
/town. For more information complete a volunteer registration form - click
here
