Giving of your time and talents is always a good feeling, to both you and the recipient of your good deed. In addition to feeling good, volunteerism can allow you to uncover or develop a hidden talent in yourself or within someone else.   Chicago offers tons of opportunities to give back to your community. There are several great organizations that can help you to do good.  A few volunteer categories as well as organizations include:

Children & Young Adults  The following organizations meet the needs of underpriviledged kids and teen-agers.

 

 

Environment & Beautification  If you have a green thumb or would like one, the following organizations have volunteer opportunities that may be right for you.

 

Multiple Volunteer Projects This organization is great if you want a short-term project and don't know how you'd like to serve.  Chicago Cares offers a wide variety of opportunities in a number of categories.

 

Museums & Cultural Centers The organizations below offer unique volunteer opportunities in museums and cultural centers across the City.