Volunteer Opportunities

We believe volunteering should be the start of a journey toward equity in our city. Our programs are intentionally designed to help you increase your involvement over time, setting you on a path from connection to education to action in three engagement types:

Building Connections: Connect with Chicagoans through service and collaborate to solve challenges facing our city.
Deepening Knowledge: Strengthen your relationships with neighbors and learn more about the assets and challenges of Chicago’s neighborhoods.
Championing Your Cause: Take deeper action on an issue important to you, whether through advocacy, organizing, or other change efforts.

Volunteering is a great way to gain hands-on experience, outside of the classroom within your field, while serving in the communities you are apart of. Visit the Civic Engagement Center at 18 S. Michigan Ave - Room 526, or email civicengagement@nl.edu for further help in matching you to an organization that aligns with your career aspirations.

The best way to stay up to date on upcoming service opportunities, is by following the CEC as members on Eagle Life!

- Giving DuPage and NLU

Sign up with NLU's Volunteer Portal with Giving DuPage.
Create an account using your NLU email and view multiple opportunities throughout the area easily!

- May Month of Service

Each year, the entire NLU community comes together in May and supports our communities through service.
- 2022 Information and 2021 Impact

Vounteer Opportunities in Illinois:

Join Serve Illinois to improve communities by enhancing volunteerism and instilling an ethic of service throughout the State.

Join Chicago Cares in volunteering to build a stronger, more unified Chicago.

Volunteer Opportunities in Florida:

Volunteer Florida strengthens Florida’s communities through national service, fostering volunteerism and leveraging resources.

Find other Volunteer Opportunities near you:

VolunteerMatch matches inspired people with inspiring causes. It's how volunteers and nonprofits connect to achieve remarkable outcomes.

Points of Light is committed to empowering, connecting and engageing people and organizations with opportunities to make a difference that are meaningful and impactful.

Consider serving with AmeriCorps.

Ongoing Opportunities:

Civic and Service Opportunities Flyer: 2021-2022 community resources.

Have a recommendation on a volunteer opportunity that should be included? Please contact simhoff2@nl.edu.

Remember to log your hours through NLU to report your work with local agencies and organizations, as well as be eligible for State, National, and NLU recognition throughout the academic year and graduation!