Service Hours Opportunities
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KANELAND AREA SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Click here for a link to a list of service hour opportunities in the Kaneland area.
Kaneland High School students can earn “G.I.V.E. Hours” with their volunteer service. Information is found at the links below.
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SUGAR GROVE "BETWEEN FRIENDS FOOD PANTRY"
Help those in need by shelving items and packing boxes for the Sugar Grove Between Friends Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is located at 52 Wheeler Road, Sugar Grove, Illinois behind Engineering Enterprises.
https://www.sugargrovefoodpantry.org/
To volunteer or donate, please contact the Operations Manager Julie Walker
Email: Operations@sugargrovefoodpantry.org
Phone: 630-999-4000
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FIELD OF DREAMS: HORSE RESCUE AND ADOPTION
With the help of our dedicated volunteers, “Field of Dreams: Horse Rescue and Adoption” works to provide a safe haven for abused, neglected and relinquished horses and find them their forever homes - their Field of Dreams!
The minimum age to volunteer is 12 years old.
As a volunteer, you will receive hands on instruction in preparing supplements, leading, grooming, bathing and tending to minor medical needs. Additional barn chores will be performed as needed.
You may sign up for the shifts that work out best for you, whether that be once per month or multiple times per week.
Each morning an experienced, in-charge person arrives at the barn at 8:00 am to check on the horses and get everyone dressed for turnout. Horses are turned out and brought back in by Silver Spur Ranch staff.
The afternoon shift, offered every day except Friday, is run by an in-charge person who directs the activities of 3-5 volunteers. This shift begins at 4:30 pm and generally lasts until 6:00 pm or so.
https://www.fodonline.org/get-involved/volunteer
Volunteer Application
https://www.fodonline.org/volunteer-application
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HORSEPOWER THERAPEUTIC RIDING
HorsePower is a nonprofit organization that needs dedicated volunteers who are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays to help with stable chores, grooming, tacking and horse-leading. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old, have a minimum of two years of horse experience, and be confident handling the animals. People wishing to volunteer who do not have horse experience can help with marketing, fundraising, cleaning, grant writing, child care and clerical tasks. To request a volunteer application, visit
http://www.horsepowertr.com/volunteer.html
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BLISS WOODS FOREST PRESERVE
Volunteers are needed for habitat restoration workdays at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve from 9:00am-12:00pm on generally the fourth Saturday of each month. Some types of work include planting native plants and removing invasive species. Volunteers are asked to wear sturdy shoes and work gloves. Depending on the workday, groups meet either in the main parking lot at Bliss Woods or the parking lot at Templo Belem Church at 42W635 Kedeka Road. Anyone under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information, email Mary Ochsenschlager or contact Robb at the Kane County Forest Preserve at 630-232-5980.
https://kaneforest.com/volunteer
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RED OAK NATURE CENTER
Red Oak Nature Center is looking for Boy Scouts who are looking for Service Projects or possibly Eagle Projects. Red Oak currently has several possible projects. For further information please call or email:
Margaret Gazadacka, Facility Manager & Naturalist
630-897-1808, Mgazdacka@fvpd.net
http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/facilities/red-oak-nature-center/
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FERMILAB PRAIRIE PROJECT - VOLUNTEER HARVEST
Twice each fall the Roads and Grounds Department organizes and conducts a public volunteer seed harvesting. This has become very popular with local citizens already involved in restoration, and people who are just beginning to learn the importance of conservation activities. Typically these harvests are held in October and November. If you would like to attend please call 630-840-3303 and ask to be put on our mailing list for the next volunteer activity.
https://ecology.fnal.gov/volunteer/
http://sustainability.fnal.gov/ecology/prairie/volunteer.html
http://sustainability.fnal.gov/ecology/prairie/habitat_restoration.html
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Sugar Grove United Methodist Church
Monday - Friday during one week in the summer, 6:00-8:00pm.
Youth (6th Grade in the fall thru 12th Grade) and adults interested in volunteering for VBS, please sign-up online.
https://www.sugargroveumc.net/
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SUGAR GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Click here to learn more about volunteering.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Sugar Grove Public Library this summer. All applicants must be entering 8th grade through 12th grade in Fall 2018. If you are a parent, kindly have your teen fill this out on their own! Once your application is received, you will be contacted regarding your application and you will be asked to sign up for a training session. Training sessions will be scheduled in between May 15- May 31. Summer Reading runs from May 26-July 25. If you have questions, please leave them in the comments box at the end of this application. You can call the library at 630-466-4686 and ask to speak with Amanda or Genna for further questions.
http://www.sugargrove.lib.il.us/site/
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9Sp1RXJ9JCVTtvqFEcIuyiUgRtZ4OmDySfj0oVLjj-ql4lQ/viewform
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SCITECH MUSEUM, Aurora
http://scitechmuseum.org/volunteer/
The Museum has volunteer positions for ages 16 and up!
The Museum asks for 8 hours a month divided into two 4 hour shifts.
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DUPAGE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, Naperville
https://dupagechildrens.org/volunteer/
Volunteer: The required commitment is typically 2 hours per weeks. Schedules are flexible.
Teens: This is a great way to build your resume for scholarships, college applications, and future employment. Students who have graduated from grade 8 are eligible to volunteer.
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AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Volunteer Youth Application
http://www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/youth-volunteer-application-2/
http://www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/Youth-Volunteer-Application.pdf
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AURORA REGIONAL FIRE MUSEUM
https://www.auroraregionalfiremuseum.org/volunteer?rq=volunteer
Volunteer at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum
The Museum always has lots of opportunities for volunteers -- from regular positions with scheduled hours, to one-time special events or projects. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.
For more information contact the museum at:
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