We are the Jaycees. We are a Young Adults Volunteer group between 21 - 40 developing leadership skills through community service and having a good time. We have both community events and socials. The Jaycees are a WORLD-WIDE volunteer organization with over 80,000 members world-wide. Our local chapter currently has 30 members. Some help weekly and others help once a year. The best part about our organization is that you can participate according to your schedule. There are no minimum requ …

Our group's aim is to play for people at nursing homes, hospitals, community centers - any place where we can brighten the day of people who otherwise would not be able to listen to live music. Everything we do is completely volunteer. We are simply a group of individuals who come together and share our music with a deserving audience.   Here is how a "typical" gig has worked in the past: We get a group of people together, usually around 5 or 6. We play songs from our group's songbook, or from a …

… We invite community members to volunteer for one of our many opportunities and to join us at our events. Events include: • Our annual Fashion Show Luncheon (November 5, 2011) • A HouseWalk in Elk Grove Village (September 17, 2011) • Our annual family-friendly Walk for the Mental Health of It (May 2012) • Our annual Golf Outing (August 2012) • As well as other smaller events   There are countless opportunities for you to volunteer and get involved: • Meals-on-Wheels drivers • Shoppers for the eld …

The name “Kiwanis” means “we trade” or “we share our talents.” It was coined from an American Indian expression, Nunc Kee-wanis. Kiwanians are volunteers changing the world through service to children and communities. Kiwanis members help shelter the homeless, feed the hungry, mentor the disadvantaged, and care for the sick. They develop youth as leaders, build playgrounds, raise funds for pediatric research, and much more. No problem is too big or too small. Why? Because working together, me …

  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.  

We are Wheeling's foremost organization for young people, age 21-40. The Wheeling Jaycees are committed to leadership development through community service. We run many community service, social and leadership development projects each year. We provide many opportunities for networking, professional development, community service and fun! Our dues are $60. Please visit www.wheelingjaycees.org to learn more. The Wheeling Jaycees are an affiliate organization of the Illinois Junior Chamber of Comm …

We are Wauconda and Island Lake's foremost organization for young people, ages 18-40. The Wauconda/Island Lake Jaycees is one of Illinois' newest chapters of the United States Junior Chamber. We are committed to leadership development through community-based events. With members in Wauconda, Island Lake, and the surrounding areas, we run community service, social, and leadership development projects throughout the year. We provide many opportunities for networking, professional development, comm …

We are Mount Prospect's foremost organization for young people, age 18-40. The Mount Prospect Jaycees are committed to leadership development through community service. We run community service, social, and leadership development projects each year. We provide many opportunities for networking, professional development, community service, and fun! In 2007, we celebrated our 50th anniversary! Please visit www.mountprospectjaycees.com to learn more. The Mount Prospect Jaycees are an affiliate orga …

We are the Schaumburg Jaycees are a foremost organization for young people, age 18-40. The Schaumburg Jaycees are committed to leadership development through community service. We provide many opportunities for networking, professional development, community service, and fun! Our dues are $60 per year. Please visit www.schaumburgjaycees.org to learn more. The Schaumburg Jaycees are an affiliate organization of the Illinois Junior Chamber,  the U.S. Junior Chamber, and Junior Chamber Internationa …

KidzHelp Digital Writing Project: Writing with a purpose Kids creating digital stories for seniors! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Are you interested in joining our digital writing for kids and seniors volunteer project right here in Streamwood / Elgin? (Run by Jessica, Braden and Bridgette Nicholson)       Most kids love using technology and multimedia. Used wisely, digital writing can help kids improve their writing and help them create writi …

Our gatherings serve to network those individuals or organizations that help to save the lives of animals. Networking helps to strengthen and encourage working relationships among rescue groups, animal shelters, animal control organizations, veterinarians, potential volunteers (such as foster home care givers, fundraisers, website designers, transporters, photographers, etc.) If you have a specialty and would love to serve animals we would love to meet you!

… Once a class is filled, subsequent enrollments will be placed on a waiting list. Volunteer Time: The volunteer time commitment will be one week on, two weeks off, or about 9 weeks out of 28 unless you are teaching a class. If you would like to help more or less than this, arrangements can be made on an individual basis (i.e. clean up help from 2-2:20 each week, fundraising coordination and processing from home, paying another mom to cover your volunteer time at $10/day, etc.). You will be co …

More than 25 local professionals and community leaders belong to the Rotary Club of Des Plaines. As Rotarians we believe in giving back to the community on a local level through scholarships, food drives and supporting local organizations as well as reaching across the globe, providing resource packages to countries in need, helping fight against polio and sharing our resources in times of need. We invite you to join us for lunch every Thursday at 12:15, at the Golf Center at 353 River Road in t …

Lucca Leadership North America runs courses in transformational leadership for young people (students, young professionals and social entrepreneurs). We define transformational leadership as an approach to leadership that focuses on the ability to bring about change which uplifts and benefits humanity, through meeting its needs and developing its capabilities. Transformational leaders create sustainable and practical solutions to the needs in the world. They address underlying causes rather than …

The Social Action Committee of Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist. We are promoting the upcoming CWS Cropwalk for Palatine Township in coordination with many of the local houses of faith.

Rotary is the oldest service organization in the world and was started in Chicago, IL. We meet every Tuesday at 12:15PM for lunch which is followed by a guest speaker. Warm and friendly group of people and are welcoming of guests.