As summer ends, Barrington Area Volunteer Connection (BAVC) has an increased amount of volunteer opportunities on our platform. Fall is the time where many events take place and nonprofits are looking for some extra assistance from the Barrington community to manage them. Most of the opportunities are family friendly and can accept volunteers from 16 years and older making them accessible to all! Below is a handful of the nonprofit volunteer listings available and many more are available on the BAVC website at thebavc.org.
Village of Barrington Hills – Fall Festival Volunteers
Sunday, September 15th
Volunteer for this family friendly opportunity & help to make this annual Barrington Hills Fall Festival a success! The Village needs volunteers all day, from setup starting at 9:00 AM, to event help from 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM and cleanup from 4:00 PM until clean. Volunteers can help for 2 hours or stay all day!
Click here for details.
Elderwerks – Latino Expo!
Thursday, September 19th
Share your language skills! Elderwerks is seeking English and Spanish volunteers for their Latino Senior Expo. The Expo will take place on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin. Local organizations will be on hand to provide information and share their resources.
Volunteers will be assigned a variety of tasks including: Welcoming attendees, Monitoring booths, Assisting in the mobile eye/hearing screening booth & help with set up and clean up. Sign up to volunteer for one or both of the following shifts:
Morning: 8:30am – 11:00 am or Mid-day: 10:30am — 2:00pm
Click here to sign up.
BACOA – Mid-Mod Volunteers Needed!
Saturday, October 19th
Come volunteer for this unique event! The Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA) is hosting a Mid-Modern century architecture tour of homes in Barrington designed by famous architects like Ed Dart, Harry Weese, Keck & Keck, and more.
BACOA needs volunteers on Saturday, October 19th during the day for 2-3 hour shifts to help guide tour participants at houses throughout the tour. Volunteers can join the tour before or after their shift! (Tour hours are between 10:00 am – 4 pm).
Event proceeds will benefit BACOA programs and the thousands of older adults and caregivers they serve each year.
Click here to sign up.
Barrington Giving Day – Working Board Members
Barrington Giving Day (BGD) is growing, and they are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join their working board. BGD’s volunteers help fill key roles that are vital to the success of our events and initiatives! If you have a heart for service and a desire to give back to the community, consider stepping into one of the following positions:
- Clothing Manager
Oversee clothing donations, coordinate with donors and volunteers, & make sure clothing is accessible to BGD families, etc. - School Supply Manager
Purchase and manage the inventory and distribution of school supplies for children in need, work with donors and volunteers, & collaborate with schools to identify specific needs. - Personal Care Manager
Coordinate the collection and distribution of personal care items, work with local businesses and community members, ensure that all items are organized and available for families during distribution events. - Volunteer Hospitality Manager
Create a welcoming environment for our volunteers, ensuring they have the resources and support needed, and develop ways to recognize and appreciate the hard work of our volunteers.
Please click here to learn more.
Barrington Area Volunteer Connection (BAVC) is THE local resource for all volunteers in the Barrington Area. Our free & easy platform helps connect local nonprofits with each other and to volunteers in our area!
To learn more about how you can get involved either as a nonprofit or as a volunteer who is looking to be part of our community, please visit thebavc.org!
More About the Barrington Area Volunteer Connection (BAVC)
Barrington Area Volunteer Connection (BAVC)‘s goal is to bring all 100+ Barrington area nonprofits, churches and service organizations in a free & easy to use database so that volunteers can easily find opportunities. The foundation of BAVC is a volunteer match platform called Get Connected which serves as a clearinghouse to bring together organizations, volunteers, and collaborators to match volunteer interests with nonprofits needing assistance. GetConnected also offers organizations optional features such as easy record keeping of volunteer hours, as well as mobile check in and shift reminders and other ways to communicate with volunteers. Learn more at TheBAVC.org. Please also visit BAVC’s Facebook & Instagram pages! * BAVC Photos by Bob Lee
