The purpose of this group is to recruit potential volunteers for Creatively Caring. Volunteer opportunities will be posted here. If you want to help, or have any questions about a specific opportunity, please contact our organizer, Jen.    Creatively Caring provides opportunities for families to get involved in hands-on community service projects that help people, animals, and the environment.  Families with children of all ages are encouraged to participate in our projects.  By taking an act …

The Dream Team is a group of volunteers working with charities and organizations throughout Chicago. We visit nursing homes, walk dogs, garden, teach and so much more! See our Tumblr for more pictures and past events:http://thesecondcitydreamteam.tumblr.com/

We decided to start this group to create an opportunity to meet new, creative people in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. This group will be focused on coming together and sharing our talents in a positive way--whether that be painting (artful, or home-improvement), gardening, organizing a fundraising event, decorating, ect. Starting out, we're looking to find out what would most interest you. What talents or new skills would you like to explore? Many of our volunteer-based meetups will focus on helpi …

… If for any reason you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, please approach the staff of the facility or organization you are volunteering for to ask for help.  You can also ask your gig leader for assistance. 3. We volunteer as a group under We Band Together.  You are not obligated to give any personal information about yourself to the audience members.  4. Let any of the gig leaders know how else we can improve your volunteer experience.  Thank you for your feedback and for volunteering with us.

One Brick provides support to local non-profit and community organizations by creating a unique, social and flexible volunteer environment for those interested in making a concrete difference in the community. We enable people to get involved, have an impact and have fun, without the requirements of individual long-term commitments. What makes us even more unique is that One Brick chapters are 100% volunteer-run! We have no employees...we don't even maintain offices! In fact, on a National level …

Kenneth Young Center is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit, provider of comprehensive mental health and senior citizens' support services based in Elk Grove Village, IL. Our mission is to help people feel good, do better and find solutions by providing counseling, assessment, treatment, and resource coordination. We are inviting those with an affinity for making a difference in their community to “Meetup” with Kenneth Young Center Group to make a difference, have fun, meet new people and network. We in …

I have come to realize that I have been put on this Earth to help others... Do you feel the same way? If so, this is the Group for you!!   My goal is to schedule at least one (1) fundraiser event or volunteer opportunity per month. I am looking for Members who have the capacity (heart-wise or time-wise) to actively participate in the endeavor. The idea is to help others -- not to make money for yourself or a business you own or are promoting.   Thank you for your interest in helping others who m …

Purpose The purpose of this meetup is to share information about and participate in for-cause social events of all kinds. We will meet bi-monthly to discuss upcoming events and how we can potentially contribute as attendees, volunteers, or in-kind donors of services, resources, or talent. Event functions include affordable fundraisers like concerts, art crawls and 5Ks, as well as educational lectures/screenings and volunteer activities. Issues run the gambit as well: arts, education, health, env …

4-days after the 2010 earthquake struck Haiti, Chicagoans of this Meetup started spreading the message that HAITI needs help for a long, long time. One of the inspiration to start this group was an e-mail received 1-day after the earthquake, from Meetup co-founder Scott Helferman. He suggested to think about how to help Haiti by means of using a Meetup. Obviously if you’ve donated your share already, kindly pass this information to someone who likes to further help. Honestly your word-of-mouth p …

We're the B Church, a small, grassroots-style ministry that meets in the homes of our members. If you're wondering what a grassroots church is like, we invite you join our Meetup group and see for yourself!   Our Meetup group will offer three different types of Meetups, so you can pick and choose which ones you want to be involved with. They are:   1. Volunteer/Service Events. Got the urge to give back? Volunteer with us! Whether it's cooking dinner for the homeless, assisting the elderly, or wo …

Helpers of Mother Earth wishes to create Environmental Awareness - Love and Respect for Mother Earth and Nature plus Community Pride by getting people involved. Bringing people together with the Common Goal of shared responsibility for Mother Earth and Nature. A Volunteer organization that starts with activities people can participate in while building a respect for Mother Earth and eventually awareness and involvement with major Environmental issues. Having fun; not taking ourselves too serious …

This group is for NoStigmas volunteers a.k.a. Stigma Erasers. If you want to help build a community of hope & understanding and be an advocate for those touched by suicide & mental health issues, join our group to learn more about how to get involved! The mission of NoStigmas is to raise awareness and erase the stigmas of suicide and mental illness by sharing stories of hope and inspiration from those touched by suicide and mental illness and educating the general public about mental health issu …

  Meet others who are interested in local Night Life events which contribute to a better world. This is a place to find out about performances, bar nights, parties, groovy volunteer events and other doings that will be fun and also make a contribution to a good cause.  

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a faith-based, Fortune 500 financial services company, but what makes Thrivent unique is that as a not-for-profit fraternal organization, Thrivent's mission is to help members live generously.   But what does that mean? Thrivent members are also owners of the organization, and as such, direct our charitable efforts. Members organize as volunteers to work on service projects such as Habitat for Humanity or Feed My Starving Children. We gather to learn more abou …

ARFhouse Chicago (Animal Refuge Foundation) is a no-kill all volunteer animal shelter in Chicago. In August 2007, we celebrated our one year anniversary. In addition to helping place homeless animals, our goal is to lower the homeless pet population and the number of animals euthanized. Our goal is being accomplished through a combination of adopting out animals and educating the public on the importance of spaying and neutering. To date, we have adopted out over 600 animals. ARFhouse places dog …

The mission of the United Way Young Leaders Society (YLS) is to promote and encourage the spirit of philanthropy and volunteerism among the young professionals of Chicagoland. Members of YLS are committed, compassionate and generous individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact throughout our community around our issue areas of income, education and health. They GIVE, they ADVOCATE, they VOLUNTEER and they share a common desire to LIVE UNITED.