Volunteering Opportunities

There are many organizations within the Joliet area and beyond that need your help! Volunteering can not only provide you with a sense of purpose, but it connects you to your community, can help you meet new people, and provide job opportunities. All you have to do is be passionate and be willing to get out of your comfort zone!

Local organizations

  • Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

    "Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie is fortunate to have a nationally recognized volunteer program. Each year, hundreds of volunteers help staff accomplish goals for prairie restoration, ecological monitoring, public services, and cultural heritage. We could not do this important work without a stellar volunteer crew! Volunteers gain a variety of benefits such as spending time in nature, socializing with peers and staff, and the experience of making a positive impact on our public lands in Illinois, the "Prairie State"

    Visit their volunteering page to sign up and get notified when new events are happening!

  • Northern Illinois Foodbank

    "Our mission is to provide nutritious food and resources for our neighbors, with dignity, equity and convenience, through partnerships and innovation."

    Visit their volunteering page to sign up and get notified when new events are happening!

  • MorningStar

    "Today, MorningStar Mission is a non-denominational organization dedicated to relieving the spiritual and physical hunger of the poor by providing food for the hungry, clothes for the needy, shelter for the homeless and the gospel of Jesus Christ for all.

    Through our many Christ-centered programs and services, we aim to help people in need by getting to the core issues of what has caused their homelessness. Whether the problem stems from alcohol, drugs, mental health or family matters, our services have been developed for those who have reached the decision to make a real change in their lives."

    Visit their volunteering page to sign up and get notified when new events are happening!

  • Forest Preserve District of Will County

    "The Forest Preserve District protects and enhances Will County's natural and cultural resources for the benefit of current and future generations."

    Visit their volunteering page to sign up and get notified when new events are happening!

  • Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue

    "A non-profit, volunteer-based organization based in Joliet, Illinois. We are not supported by government funding but by our loyal supporters who join us in the fight to end homelessness and abuse among the voiceless."

    Visit their volunteering page to sign up and get notified when new events are happening!

  • Catholic Charities Joliet

    "We are a faith-based organization providing service to people in need and calling others of good will to do the same."

    Visit their volunteering page to sign up and get notified when new events are happening

  • Paws Up for Rescue

    "Our mission is to rescue any animal that is in danger of abuse, abandonment, or being prematurely euthanized due to overcrowding conditions. We are the protectors of those without a voice. Our rescued animals are placed in loving foster homes until a forever home is found. We ensure that every rescued animal that comes through our doors is provided with proper medical attention before they are adopted out. We are also committed to educating the public on the importance of spaying and neutering, and the dangers of heartworm disease."

    Visit their volunteering page to sign up and get notified when new events are happening

Chicago area organizations

  • Urban Growers Collective

    "Urban Growers Collective's work aims to address the inequities and structural racism that exists in the food system and in communities of color. Research suggest that urban agriculture can produce a range of social, health, and economic benefits for communities. We believe engaging in this work will ultimately lead to healing trauma on many levels and will improve the economic vitality and overall health of communities in Chicago."

    Visit their volunteering page to sign up and get notified when new events are happening!

  • Star Farm Chicago

    "Our team cumulatively brings over 50 years of landscaping, urban farming, programming, and culinary expertise to Star Farm community and clients. While each team member boasts specialty skills, we all work together with the underlying mission of creating a resilient food system through growing, sharing, and celebrating food."

    Visit their volunteering page to sign up and get notified when new events are happening!

  • Greater Chicago Food Depository

    "Our mission is to end hunger. To achieve our mission, we work in partnership with a network of community-based organizations and individuals. Together, we connect our neighbors with healthy food, lift our voices and advance solutions that address the root causes of hunger - poverty, systemic inequity, and structural racism. Together, we are greater. Together, we can end hunger."

    Visit their volunteering page to sign up and get notified when new events are happening!