The following organizations are looking for volunteers. They typically prefer high school age or older but some use younger volunteers depending on the activity and if accompanied by adults.
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– Alexian Brothers’ The Harbor, an HIV-AIDS transitional housing facility at 826 North Ave., Waukegan, needs clerical, maintenance, transportation and kitchen assistance; also looking for a group to take on the garden as a project. Volunteers should be 18 or older. Call Dawn Nahf at 847-782-8015, ext. 14.
– Alternative Adult Day Service of Highland Park Hospital, 1936 Green Bay Rd., Highland Park, needs people to assist with activities and socialize with members. Call 847-480-3899.
– A Safe Place, a domestic violence family service agency in Waukegan, needs people 18 and older to help on the crisis line, as a court advocate, support group co-facilitator, children’s mentor and people for prevention education in Lake County schools or in the office. Training provided. Call Marsha Ross 847-249-5147.
– Big Brothers Big Sisters, an organization that mentors children, needs individuals age 18 and older to be matched with youngsters. Call Mary Lawrence at 815-385-3855 in McHenry, Ginger McStay at 847-360-0770 in Gurnee and 847-888-3111 in Elgin (Fox Valley).