Volunteer with The Harbour
We appreciate your interest in volunteering with The Harbour!
We are restarting our formal volunteer program after a long pause due to Covid. Please read through our volunteer policies and opportunities below before signing up.
Join our Volunteer Newsletter to stay up to date with upcoming volunteer opportunities, and to see highlights from past events!
Upcoming Volunteer Events
See below for upcoming volunteer events. Please note that some events are held on specified dates, while others will require scheduling with our volunteer manager. Please follow the link under each event to sign up to participate.
If you have questions regarding the events, reach out to volunteer@theharbour.org
Garage Clean Out - Schaumburg
May 15, 2025
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Landscaping and Gardening - Niles
June 15, 2025
Garage Clean Out - Skokie
July 15, 2025
Office Paperwork Filing - Park Ridge
Date flexible - may
Donation Closet Organization -Des Plaines
Date flexible - june
Buffalo Grove Pride Parade
June 1, 2025: 11am - 1pm
Types of Volunteer Opportunities
At The Harbour, we have many opportunities for you to get involved with volunteering! Please read below to see which area fits your goals best.
Facility Volunteering
It's finally spring/summer, the perfect time to volunteer with our Facilities Team!
A majority of our volunteer needs fall under Facility Volunteering. The Harbour will be hosting monthly volunteering opportunities on the Second Friday of each month at various Harbour properties. These opportunities are available to anyone ages 18+ and do not require a background check to participate. Event opportunities include garage clean outs, landscaping projects, gardening, window washing, property maintenance, etc.
If you choose to sign up for one of these events, please do so by filling out the form beneath the listed event. Our volunteer manager will reach out to you with details regarding the event two weeks prior to the event.
On-Going Volunteers
The Harbour is looking for trade workers who want to volunteer their time on an on-going basis. The following is a list of volunteer trades-people we are hoping to partner with. Please contact ellie@theharbour.org if you are interested in volunteering your time and skills.
- Movers
- Plumbers
- Electricians
- Handyperson
- Landscapers and Gardeners
- HVAC Technicians
- House Cleaners
- Appliance Technicians
- Window Washers
Program Volunteering
Our programs allow for valuable, though limited opportunities to engage with youth during volunteering. Monthly skills classes, creative workshops, and mentoring programs allow for our community to work directly with youth to help establish life skills and meaningful connections.
Please understand that these volunteer opportunities are extremely limited and reserved for long-time Harbour partners and community members. For the safety and confidentiality of our youth, we request that volunteers interested in these opportunities begin first by volunteering with facilities, as well as complete a required background check and fingerprinting.
To learn more about volunteering with our Program Team, fill out the form below and reach out to ellie@theharbour.org with questions.
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Volunteer Policies
We are so excited to have you join The Harbour community through volunteering! Volunteers are a critical aspect of our organization, helping us maintain our facilities, host events, collect necessary items, and fundraise!
Opportunities Beyond Listed Events
As much as we appreciate your enthusiasm for our mission, please understand that we cannot accommodate all requests for volunteering. If you are interested in participating, we encourage you to select and sign up for of the listed available volunteer events. Special requests for volunteer opportunities will be considered but are not guaranteed.
Requirements to Volunteer
Please note that if you intend on volunteering with The Harbour on a regular basis or if you participate in any opportunity that takes place inside one of our facilities, you will be required to undergo a background check and fingerprinting per our licensing requirements. Any one-time, out-door volunteering does not require a background check.
Volunteers Under 18
Unfortunately, at this time we cannot accommodate volunteers under the age of 18 at any of our facilities. However, if youth are interested in getting involved with The Harbour, we encourage them to reach out! We have many opportunities available for youth to engage with our organization and the community. Please reach out to volunteer@theharbour.org to discuss how to get involved!
Group Volunteering
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