Volunteering in Chicago

Acts of service are some of the best gifts you can give yourself. Giving back to your community with your time and talent is a unique way to connect – not only with your neighbors but with yourself and express gratitude. We’ve got the local organizations in Lincoln Park as well as others serving the Chicago area.

a day on. Not a day off.

Martin Luther King Jr

Most of these organizations have online calendars and methods to sign up for opportunities that fit your schedule. We found that some of the organizations work together, so through volunteering, we were able to meet and make friends because we would see each other each time we were together.

Food Insecurity in Chicago

Lakeview Food Pantry @ The Hub

The Night Ministry

Greater Chicago Food Depository

Humble Design

Domestic Violence Support

Family Rescue

Social Services

Metropolitan Family Services

RE-CONNECT Chicago

UCAN

Youth Enrichment

A Step Ahead Chess

BANDWidth Chicago

Conservation in Chicago

Friends of the Chicago River

Shedd Aquarium Action Days

Friends of the Forest Preserve

Pet Adoption

P.A.W.S. Chicago

One Tail at a Time

More local favorites from an earlier post on

Happy Giving Tuesday!

Points of Light: MLK Day of Service Chicago

View the local Chicago MLK Day of Service opportunities

Chicago Cares
Virtual Reflection Session on the life and legacy Session 

United Way
Find Virtual and In Person Opportunities to share your time and talent 

Anti Cruelty Society
Virtual Events and Drives supporting homeless pets

Cradles to Crayons
New and gently used new or gently-used children’s items, such as winter coats, boots, hats, gloves and scarves and warm clothes, at 37 locations throughout the city

Americorps
Discover ways to support your community.