The Barrington Area Volunteer Connection (BAVC) is on a mission to support our many area non-profits making a world of difference in and beyond Barrington. This Saturday’s Volunteer Connection LIVE event at the Barrington Area Library is a great way to learn about how you too can be part of the energy driving this local spirit of giving. Drop by the library anytime between 1 and 4PM this Saturday, October 18th to learn about volunteer opportunities, donations needed and ways you can support local causes.
Click here to register.
There are also exciting opportunities to give back this month while breathing in the fresh air and fragrance of fall. How would you like helping preserve and maintain the plants, woodlands and prairies around us? Below are a few of the nonprofits on Barrington Area Volunteer Connection’s platform RIGHT NOW that have open spots this month providing a fun, family-friendly environment to be outside and help out our community. Fall is a great time to be outside and enjoy the beauty around the Barrington Area so sign up now!
Annual CFC Fall Plant Sale!
Citizens for Conservation is having their annual Fall Native Tree & Shrub Sale and is looking for volunteers to help with order pickup and delivery from October 15th – October 18th. Multiple positions and time slots are available & its a great way to help one of CFC’s biggest events of the year!
Volunteers help make this sale a success each year so sign up now by clicking here to support CFC.
Barrington Area Conservation Trust – Restoration Days
Join BACT for their restoration work days held throughout the year. From experiencing the wooded ravines to prairies and wetlands, its a fun and interactive way to volunteer. It’s family friendly and a great opportunity for groups who are looking for outdoor service or team opportunities!
Click here to learn more.
Flint & Spring Creek Watersheds Partnership – Various Roles!
The Watersheds’ mission is to improve the water quality of the two creeks, educate citizens by building partnerships, and preserve ecosystems and other natural features for current and future generations.
They have several positions available where volunteer help is needed – Publicity and Communications, Networking with other Fox River Groups and as a Technical Advisor for help with advising on water quality. This is a great way to help preserve the natural resources we have in our area!
For details, click here.
Barrington Area Volunteer Connection (BAVC) is the best local resource for both nonprofits and volunteers. BAVC’s free & easy platform helps connect over 100 local nonprofits with volunteers in our area! To learn more about how you can register as a nonprofit or as a volunteer, please visit www.thebavc.org.
To learn more about how you can register as a BAVC nonprofit or volunteer, 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
