Volunteers

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is seeking participants for its volunteer morning program, gathering seeds for future restoration efforts or clearing brush to give native plants room to grow.

Clara Harris retiring from volunteer organization after 30 years of service.

Thirty was the magic number for Clara Harris, as the long-time volunteer for Dixon Habitat for Humanity calls it quits after 30 years and 30 houses.

Tom Bolek of Shorewood will discuss the VIP Service Dog Foundation on "The Drew Barrymore Show" on Monday.

The village of Plainfield recently dedication its new Emergency Management Agency building as the John J. Konopek Jr. Plainfield Emergency Management Agency Center, a 15,000-square-foot facility located at 14805 S. Wood Farm Road.

Elina Triantou of Renaissance Center Banquets in Joliet, said the goal was to “bring together non-profits and celebrate the outstanding efforts of those who have made a difference.”

The Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves in Will and Grundy counties has received $99,439.56 from the state of Illinois for a program aimed at removing invasive species at local sites.

Over 100 volunteers are expected to turn out for the annual Saluting Branches event at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on Thursday, to assist in cleaning up the military cemetery and plant new trees.

Jason L. Endress, 45, was sentenced to four years probation with special conditions after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse that prosecutors said stemmed from a 2004 incident when he was a director at Camp Lowden, a Boy Scout camp east of Oregon.

This Joliet women’s organization began in 1889 when eight women assisted local residents with confidential financial assistance after they “experienced tragic events."

Volunteers will clean headstones and “beautify” the cemetery to honor veterans on 9/11, also known as Patriot Day, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Members of the Early American Crafters assisted with costuming, catering, and served as extras to the crew as they filmed on a scorching hot day in July.

Cars lined up as early as 7:15 a.m. Saturday morning in Aurora joining community volunteers in the name of environmental sustainability and responsible waste management during State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit’s 12th annual Community Recycle & Shred Day.

Mike Johnson and Ron Trujillo were among 13 employees and volunteers removed from the Joliet Area Historical Museum staff in 2023.

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will host a "Rusty Rodeo" to collect rusty crayfish, an invasive species, from waterways.

The Village of Montgomery recognized Volunteer of the Year Award winners at its board meeting Monday, June 10.

Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will host their biannual Garden Walk to honor former Club President Diana Sharp. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event.

Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity invites Aurora area faith leaders to an informational breakfast on their Faith Builds.

CASA Kane County welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors along with the departure of a long-time member.

CASA Kendall County has announced the appointment of Heidi Baird as its new executive director effective May 28.

Sally Wieclaw of New Lenox was named 2023 Volunteer of the Year during the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s annual banquet in April.

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant's office has partnered with ShareFest to host a food giveaway for those in need on May 25.

JTHS District 204 is seeking volunteers for its Problem Solving Circle program.

Geneva High School post prom party needs volunteers for the 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. event following prom.

The school’s Week of Giving April 22-26 encouraged students to give blood, write notes to veterans, seniors and others, as well as collect donations of food, books and pet supplies for Anderson Humane.

Buddy Bags of Dixon is a locally run program that provides weekend food for students in the Dixon School District whose parents/guardians may need a little assistance over the weekends.

The training workshops will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, May 6, 8, 13 and 15 at the St. Charles Public Library.

The Friends of the Joliet Public Library is a group of dedicated volunteers and fundraisers that deserves recogition.

The Lockport Resource Center and Lockport Police Department are in the process of collecting used bikes and scooters, which they will fix, clean, and sell this May to fund scholarships for students.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will host a Volunteer Fair with more than 35 nonprofit organizations available for participants to learn more about.

School District 302 needs volunteer members for several committees and for the Kaneland Foundation.

Nominations for the Village of Montgomery's Volunteer of the Year Awards Program are now open until May 17.

The Kane County Forest Preserve District needs volunteers to help plant trees at Elburn Forest Preserve in celebration of Earth Day at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 20.

Tax-Aide is sponsored by the AARP Foundation, the IRS and local senior centers.

Court Appointed Special Advocates Kane County extends an invitation to the community to participate in raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month. There will be many opportunities for involvement throughout the month.

Free tutor training workshops will be held in April. Volunteers do not need to know a second language or have teaching experience to be effective.

A new organization recently formed in Plainfield with a goal of fostering unity, collaboration, and community empowerment to address local challenges.

LVFV offers one-to-one tutoring in reading, writing, speaking and understanding English to adult students who live or work in St. Charles, Batavia, Geneva, Elburn, Campton Hills, LaFox, Lily Lake, Wasco and Wayne.

Northwestern Medicine gave the Northern Illinois Food Bank a boost Saturday with a $200,000 in donations and volunteer help across four locations.

Random Acts Matter is a nonprofit organization founded in St. Charles in 2016 that believes no act of kindness is too small. Residents can still sign up to help with events throughout the weekend.

Forest Preserve District of Will County has scheduled volunteer morning programs that provide nature enthusiasts and those looking for community service opportunities to make a difference in your community. Space is limited, and registration is required.

The African American Business Association of Will County has planned a new community service event called Day of Light to celebrate Black History Month and honor the mission of Martin Luther King Jr. after the annual MLK Day of Service was cancelled for inclement weather.

Make a difference in your community by signing up for the Forest Preserve District’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service volunteer morning.

United Way of Lee County was founded in 1958 as Dixon’s first community trust, and currently helps support 29 local nonprofit organizations.

Volunteers provided free food for families outside Second Baptist Church in Joliet. The event attracted a long line of vehicles.

The American Legion Post 12, American Legion Auxiliary and the 40 & 8 donated to the Dixon Food Pantry.

This Paul Harris Fellow +3 award denotes a total of $4,000 donated to the Rotary Foundation for worldwide service to those in need.

The Salvation Army's Joliet Corp has launched its annual Red Kettle Campaign to collect donations for families in need at the holidays. Hopes to have volunteers outside stores from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. six days per week.

The club supports worthwhile causes in the Rock Falls community.

Rock Falls Rotarians visited public and private schools in Rock Falls to present to third grade students their own age-appropriate dictionary.