Teen Volunteering

Bernie's Book Bank boosts literacy in at-risk youths by collecting, processing, and redistributing new and gently used children's books to significantly increase book ownership among infants, toddlers, and school-age children throughout Chicagoland. Bernie's distribution center is located in Lake Bluff.

Catholic Charities offers a broad range of services from locations throughout Cook and Lake counties through 160 different programs. Volunteers are certain to find a place that corresponds to their social interests.

Explore the variety of volunteer opportunities available throughout Condell Medical Center. A select team of dedicated volunteers provides assistance to patients, professional and medical staff, and members of the community.

Turn hunger into hope with your own two hands by packing nutritious meals for starving children around the world. Sign up as an individual or group to volunteer at permanent packing sites in Libertyville or Schaumburg.

generationOn is the global youth service movement igniting the power of all kids to make their mark on the world. As Points of Light's youth service enterprise, generationOn inspires, equips, and mobilizes young people to take action through service clubs, schools, organizations, campaigns, and leadership initiatives. generationOn provides tools and resources to kids, teens, families, educators, and organizations to help kids change the world and themselves through service.

Pitch in to help provide food for nearly 500,000 hungry people each year.

Volunteer to help feed more than 71,500 hungry neighbors each week across 13 counties. Last year, volunteers donated 136,000 hours of their time to help distribute 78.5 million pounds of food, the equivalent of 65.5 million meals to those who need it most. Various opportunities available at northern Illinois locations including Park City (near Gurnee).

Volunteers are always needed to help with daily life and many projects at the animal shelter. No experience required.

The Indian Creek–based ministry distributes furniture to families in need. Help is always needed. Contact the parish office for more info.

The Jewish United Fund's connection point for students in grades 6–12 who want to donate their time to help those in need. Take part in tikkun olam, the Jewish concept of repairing the world one good deed at a time, through a one-time volunteering opportunity or a year-long b'nai mitzvah project.

Working together with community partners to prepare children to succeed in a changing world by focusing on education and building safe and stable families in Lake County, Illinois. Roll up your sleeves. Give an hour. Give a day. Give your best. You make United Way of Lake County programs possible.

Connect with the causes you care about.

Winchester House in Libertyville has been provided long-term health care and rehabilitation for Lake County residents for more than 150 years. Short- and long-term volunteer positions available.

Looking to change the world? Look here for ideas and campaigns, grants and awards, resources and training.