Helping You Help Others
The Volunteer Center (VC) helps residents and service groups of all ages in the New Trier Township, North Shore and greater NE Metro Chicago area volunteer or engage in days of service and service learning with 501C3 nonprofit organizations.
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Joining the VC Board is a great way to Make A Difference in your community -- and to make new friends!
Nonprofits received a Record Number of Donations at This Year's Make A Difference Day.
2017 VC Recognition Event Honorees with Executive Director Barb Tubekis and Board President Margot Flanagin
Members of the local press gave tips to nonprofits on how to increase media visibility at Meet Your Press 2017
Involve your whole family in making a difference to starving children in Nicaragua at Kids Against Hunger.
Members of the local Rotary donated carloads of healthy food at last year's Thanksgiving Share Your Bounty event.
Board Member Colleen Harlow delivering Make A Difference Day donations to Counseling Center of the North Shore
No-sew blankets for the homeless is a favorite activity for volunteers our annual MLK Day of Service in January.
Our highly successful MLK Day of Service is held at the Winnetka Community House.
Orphans of the Storm collected a truck full of animal toys, food and supplies at last year's Make A Difference Day.
VC hosts valuable networking and training events for nonprofits throughout the year.
Students taking time off to make toys & blankets for homeless animals during Screen Break Week.
