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Welcome to Chicago Cares  

You care about making a difference. We care about making it easy.

Since 1991, Chicago Cares has been inspiring individuals to serve our community by creating and leading original volunteer programming that addresses our community’s most pressing educational, environmental and social service needs. Whatever your passion, Chicago Cares has a group service project that aligns your interests with the needs of the community! 

How do I get started?

1. Complete our online New Volunteer Orientation.

2. Check the online calendar for dates you want to volunteer.

3. Click on a project you are interested in to view the description.

4. Call or e-mail the volunteer Team Coordinator listed below the date to register and get specifics on the project.

5. Volunteer at the project and make a meaningful, immediate difference!

 

Interested in volunteer opportunities for your company? Check out our corporate opportunities!


Annual Star Event and Volunteer Appreciation Awards

Join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres as we say "thank you" for all you do. We'll honor seven volunteers and leaders and our corporate partner of the year, Microsoft.

When: Thursday, Oct. 23

Time: 6 - 8 p.m., Awards Program at 7 p.m.

Where: Cafe Brauer, 2120 N. Stockton Dr., Chicago

RSVP by October 16 here. This event is free, but space is limited. 


 

 

Where am I needed right now?

 

Check out Chicago Cares projects taking place in October !

Project Spotlight:  Discover 2nd Grade at McCormick
The 2nd graders at McCormick Elementary are learning pumpkin Math & Science! Volunteers will engage youth in weighing, measuring, and guessing the number of seeds inside the pumpkin. Students will also learn parts of the pumpkin; and pumpkin carving.

 

For this week's immediate needs, check out Hot Projects. 

 


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