Community Corner
Five Ways to Volunteer in the Palatine Area
A look at five volunteer opportunities currently available in the Palatine area.
There are people and organizations who need the help of willing volunteers in the Palatine area.
And Patch.com knows there are plenty of residents out there willing to lend a helping hand.
With that in mind, Patch.com has looked to volunteermatch.org., a website aimed at bringing "good people and causes together," for volunteer opportunities currently posted for the area. Here is a look at five of those opportunities:
- Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) is looking for gymnastics coaches to assist Special Olympics participants. Read more on the Volunteer Match website.
- Bethel Lutheran Food Pantry at 3839 W. Frontage Road in Palatine is looking for volunteers to help out at the food pantry Saturday mornings. Volunteers should arrive between 7:30 and 8 a.m. Bethel is also looking for food donations. Read more on the Volunteer Match website.
- Children's Home + Aid is looking for a clerical support volunteer as well as someone to help with grocery shopping.
- Normal Moments, Inc. is looking for volunteers to assist parents of critically ill children with day-to-day tasks, such as housekeeping, laundry, lawn maintenance, pet care, and other little jobs.
- Palatine Emergency Management Agency is looking for volunteers for its Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) and Palatine Medical Reserve Corps.
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