VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
OUT OF SCHOOL
Norge Ski Club Fundraiser for Angelo Pleotis
The Norge Ski Club is hosting a fundraiser on 10/09/22 and they are in need of volunteers who can do face paintings. There is no specific time frame (any time from 11am to 4pm) and any amount of time is appreciated.See PDF for more information:
World's Largest Corn Maze 5k
The World’s Largest Corn Maze 5k is looking for volunteers to help with the 5k on Sunday, October 16th! Volunteers help to support a great cause, get an awesome event gear item, and lend a hand in allowing participants and themselves to have an inspirational experience they will always remember.
Where: Richardson Adventure Farm, 909 English Prairie Rd, Spring Grove, IL 60081
When: Sunday, October 16th, 2022
Time: Volunteers arrive on-site at 6:45 am
Their Website: https://allcommunityevents.com/cornmaze5k
Volunteer Sign Up: https://forms.gle/FN6iom9YiqFqFEg88
Fall Diddley Craft Fair (Home of the Sparrow)
Oct 8 and 9, Home of the Sparrow is looking for volunteers to help out the Fall Diddley Craft Fair at Boone County Fair Grounds. To schedule a volunteer shift, visit https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/1147005740809088081/false#/invitation
If you have any questions, email rstiemke@hosparrow.org or text or call 815-345-9160.
The BREAK Teen Center
The BREAK Teen Center is a place for teens to come gather in a safe, inclusive environment. They are always looking for volunteers! PRNHS has been invited to be a part of their community service committee, so this is a great way to get those hours in. Visit https://www.clbreak.com/ or contact Mandy Jagarnauth at mjagarnauth@clbreak.com.
Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA)
NISRA is holding an annual holiday fashion show this November and is looking for volunteers. They need help setting up, tearing down, and assisting during the event. Volunteers are needed on November 18 and 19 from ~9 am -3 pm. If you're interested, contact Cheryl Hayes (cheryl.hayespharmd@gmail.com).
McHenry Senior-TechConnect
Mchenry Sr-TechConnect is a program that teaches senior citizens how to use technology to stay connected virtually with others and keep out of isolation. The program provides a tablet or smartphone with an MDM that limits the function of the device to help the seniors feel comfortable with using technology. McHenry Sr-TechConnect is looking for volunteers to teach the seniors how to use the technology. If this is something you're interested in, email Kelli Wegener at kelli.wegener@gmail.com or the organization at info@sr-techconnect.org.
Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department
The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department is hosting their annual fire prevention week open house on Saturday, October 8 2022 from 9 am to 12 noon. They need volunteers to help apply temporary tattoos, help with the photo booth, and handing out information. Snacks and drinks will be provided for volunteers! If you're interested, contact Karyn Dorfman at (815)- 356- 3640 or by email at kdorfman@crystallake.org
Crystal Lake Food Pantry
See the pdf for information!
Sage YMCA Corporate Challenge
During the month's events, teams of employees from local businesses will participate in a variety of fun competitive events. In order to run these events they need 5-10 volunteers for various tasks supporting the competition. See the attachments for details:
Norge Ski Club
Twice a year, Norge Ski Club hosts ski jumping tournaments at our facility in Fox River Grove. They host one tournament in the Fall (September 24, 25) and one in the Winter (January 28, 29). Norge Ski Club is a not-for-profit, 100% volunteer-run organization and cannot put on a successful weekend without the help of many!
Volunteers help to direct traffic / show cars where to park, athlete check-in / registration help, collecting bibs after the jumpers are done, hill marking, and this year they need extra help in our concession stand area. There will be adult supervisors at every location - no experience necessary.
If you're interested in volunteering, please have them contact Rhiannon Bakk-Hansen, at 312-952-2813 (via text or call) or via email at bakkhansen5910@gmail.com.
PGJH Camp Timber-Lee Cadet (Males only)
Prairie Grove Jr. High is taking a trip to camp timber Lee in East Troy, WI. They are in need of male cadets. You will have to miss school September 26-28 (Monday through Wednesday), but you will get a lot of hours! See this link for details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_yqkQbn4G-3V0vm6j1UZCIJxrKAzrCNjcQtS4uqraxU/edit?usp=sharing. You can email Molly Bosley at mbosley@dist46.org.
Care4 5k
The Family Health Partnership Clinic is hosting a 5k race on Sunday, October 16 to raise support for uninsured women with cervical or breast cancer. The proceeds are used for screening, exams, education, and early detection. The event will be held at Woodstock North High School. If you're interested, visit https://www.care4breastcancer.org/Race/Volunteer/IL/Woodstock/Care4BreastCancer5KRunWalk
Helping Paws Animal Center
Helping Paws is always looking for more volunteers to help with their animals. Check out their website to find out how you can help!
Link to their website: https://helpingpaws.net/how-to-volunteer/
Project Linus
Project Linus is a non-profit organization that gives tie blankets to kids who are sick with cancer. Consider making some tie-blankets to donate to them!
Link to their website: http://projectlinus.org/
Operation Christmas Child
Evangelical Free Church in McHenry is sponsoring Operation Christmas Child and is going to need people to drop off gifts for kids this holiday season,
Link to their website: https://samaritanspurse.org/
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has a couple of opportunities! Sign up to go bell-ringing or consider donating goods at the Salvation Army Thrift Store!
Link to bell-ringing sign up: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/mchenry/volunteer/
Link to donate: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/mchenry/ways-to-give/
Autism Support Program
Information: Help a child through the Autism Support Program (ASP) at Options & Advocacy, which runs a monthly support group for parents of children with developmental disabilities. Sadly, they've had to turn families away from the the childcare portion, due to low staff availability. They're looking for reliable, responsible and dependable individuals to be assigned to various months to help out, as their schedule would allow. Students who are interested would be provided training and on-site support at every Parent Group meeting. Their time would be spent assisting a younger person with autism engaged in structured activities such as music, crafts, games and more. It is 90 minutes of FUN! Also, students do not have to commit themselves to all group dates. If interested, email: holly.wendt@opad.org
Home of the Sparrow
Our High School Volunteer Program offers students the opportunity to volunteer at any of our seven Sparrow's Nest Thrift Stores. As you may know, Home of the Sparrow is a transitional shelter program that provides housing and supportive services to homeless women and children in Northern Illinois. Our mission is to provide Hope, Opportunity and Support that empowers women and children, as they journey from homelessness to self-sufficiency. We are proud that all net proceeds from our Sparrow's Nest Stores comes back to support our programs and services.
To volunteer with Home of the Sparrow, you must first apply using this link. After you are accepted, you can sign up for specific slots. Questions? Email volunteer@hosparrow.org.
Tutoring
Information: See flyer below
Bethesda Thrift Shops
Information: Help out at Bethesda Thrift Shops, which are almost 100% volunteer run. You can serve as a one time project, fulfill a certain amount of designated service hours, or volunteer on a continuing basis. Some volunteer opportunities include sorting, pricing, organizing, merchandising, and item repair. Email scott.wolfrum@mailblc.org or call 815-455-2325 if you're interested.
Gigi's Playhouse
Gigi's Playhouse is looking for volunteers. Volunteer positions include but are not limited to social media/marketing, lesson plans, teaching, and administration work.
More info: GiGi's Playhouse of McHenry County is located in McHenry off of 120 and serves individuals with down syndrome from prenatal through adulthood and their families. Their services include speech therapy, tutoring, cooking and fitness classes, and social groups. All of their services are FREE. This is a great opportunity for high school volunteers to gain some real world experience!
Link to Gigi's Playhouse website:
https://gigisplayhouse.org/mchenry/
Contact: mjagarnauth@gigisplayhouse.org
Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer opportunities are available in Habitat for Humanity's Woodstock and McHenry ReStore’s Wednesday through Saturday between the hours of 9am and 5pm for individuals ages 14 and up. To Volunteer in one of their ReStore’s, please sign up here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F266GQ9 f
There are also volunteer opportunities available for home building. Volunteers work under the supervision of trained crew leaders in all phases of the construction process. Tasks include: framing floors, walls & roofs; installing siding, insulation and drywall; painting, laying tile and laminate floors; installing kitchen cabinets, interior doors and trim; and all the door knobs and shelves that make an empty house start to look like a home. No skills or experience with tools or building are required to participate in our construction projects! To sign up for this, then go here:
https://volunteerup.com/ProjectCal.asp?o=193.
Prairie Ridge High School