With the arrival of spring and summer in the Chicagoland area comes warmer weather and a variety of outdoor events. For nonprofits, these events play a key role in promoting their missions and generating vital local support. Bringing these events to life depends heavily on the dedication and time of volunteers.
Discover all the upcoming outdoor volunteer opportunities listed by the Barrington Area Volunteer Connection (BAVC) below and sign up today to get involved. All of these are fun, family friendly events and an amazing way to for students to earn volunteer hours too!
Go Green – Zero Waste Sorting Station Volunteer on Saturday, May 23rd at the Barrington Art Fest
This volunteer will help visitors to the Art Fest in sorting their items into Compost, Recycling, or Landfill bins. Various shifts available throughout the day. Guidance will be provided to the volunteer before starting the two hour shift. Volunteers are welcome to bring a lawn chair and reusable water bottle. Help keep our environment clean!
Click here for Go Green volunteer opportunities and, to learn more about their mission, visit GoGreenBarrington.org.
Gigi’s Playhouse – GiGi’s Playhouse 5k/Dash For Down Syndrome on June 6th at NOW Arena, Hoffman Estates
Gigi’s needs lots of amazing volunteers for their annual event, especially in the days leading up to and the day of the event! This is a great opportunity for individuals, teams, and large groups alike. Be prepared to be amazed and inspired!
Click here to volunteer for GiGi’s Dash for Down Syndrome and learn more about their mission at GiGisPlayhouse.org.
Children’s Advocacy Center – Root Beer Float Run on June 13th, Busse Woods
Children’s Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County (CAC) was established in 1989 to help meet the needs of children in our community who have been victims of or witnesses to violence.
Help set-up for the run – the course, tents, tables, activities, and more! Feel free to sign up for set-up and another opportunity during the event.
Click here to sign up and learn more at CACHelps.org.
Fur Keeps Animal Rescue – Holistic Health Fair on June 14th from Noon to 5 pm
Fur Keeps is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless dogs & cats find their forever homes. The fair will highlight innovative methods for owners to interact with their pets through vet care, rehab sessions, education and as well as which products are good for animal health.
Click here to support the Fur Keeps Holistic Health Fair and learn more at FurKeepsAnimalRescue.org.
Barrington Area Volunteer Connection (BAVC) is an online platform that helps match volunteers ages 13 and above to nonprofits that have open positions. It’s easy to sign up and the information is real-time so you can get involved immediately! Visit thebavc.org to learn more.
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
