Feed My Starving Children

Turn hunger into hope with your own two hands by packing nutritious meals for hungry children around the world.

Bernie’s Book Bank

Bernie’s Book Bank sources, processes and distributes free quality children’s books throughout Chicagoland to empower children to explore new ideas, gain knowledge, and strengthen reading skills through book ownership.

Greater Chicago Food Depository

Support our neighbors in Chicago and Cook County.

The hunger crisis can’t be defeated alone. With your help, we can provide the nourishment our neighbors need to improve their quality of life. Bring a family member, a group of friends or coworkers, or come alone and support your community by becoming a volunteer.

Cradles to Crayons

Our valued volunteers are the heart and soul of our mission at Cradles to Crayons®. There are so many opportunities for you to help — in ways that fit your skills, your lifestyle, and the time you have to give.

We work with thousands of families, individuals, community groups, and companies to serve more than 100,000 children in Chicagoland annually. Our volunteers sort and inspect the donated items we receive and then package them for delivery to the children who need them. Volunteers are critical to our work, both in The Giving Factory and at community-based events. We invite you to join our team!

Forest Preserves of Cook County

The Forest Preserves of Cook County’s nearly 70,000 acres of woodlands, prairies and wetlands provide endless, year-round opportunities to get outside, get exercise and make a meaningful difference in your community. No matter if you’re deeply familiar with your local preserve or want to start getting out in nature, we have a volunteer opportunity for you or your group. Everyone is welcome in the Forest Preserves!

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Founded in 1899, The Anti-Cruelty Society is Chicago’s oldest and largest, private, open-admission, unlimited stay humane society. With a mission of building a community of caring by helping pets and educating people, our comprehensive programs and services help over 50,000 animals and humans every year including: adoption, charity veterinary clinic, low or no-cost spay/neuter clinic, cruelty investigations and rescue, humane education and community outreach, a free behavior helpline, dog training classes, S.A.F.E. (short-term accomodations for emergencies), the Bruckner Rehabilitation & Treatment Center, the Virginia Butts Berger Cat Clinic, and the Dog Rehabilitation Center. 

The Anti-Cruelty Society committed to helping people and their pets by providing an open door to compassion.  

Share Our Space

Share Our Spare (SOS) ensures every Chicago area child, ages 0-5, has the essential items they need to support their health and development and equip them for a strong start. SOS activates community impact through empowerment, innovative solutions, and a network of partners, so that children can thrive and families can shift from crisis management to caregiving with dignity. As a result, we help lay the foundation for a resilient and equitable community.

& More

More student volunteer opportunities will be posted to the School News page and to our social media accounts at the beginning of each month.