Volunteering isn't always an easy process to begin. It takes time and effort to think through how, exactly, you wish to spend these precious hours of your life. Often, it takes a conversation, with a knowledgeable and caring individual, to help you navigate the plethora of opportunities available.

With the help of the United Way, and many generous residents, Lake County Cares (formerly the Volunteer Center of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff) has been matching interested people with interesting volunteer opportunities for more than 40 years.

We are proud to continue the tradition of promoting volunteerism in Lake County and hope you will contact us, or peruse our website, to explore just HOW you can make a difference volunteering.

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Click on t-shirt icon below for a list of volunteer opportunities in the specific service area.

Animals	Arts	Children/Youth	Crisis/Disaster	Disabled	Elderly/Seniors	Environment
Fav Cause	Healthcare	Homeless	Politics	Skill Based	Summer/Holidays	Women in Need

Interested in learning about open Board or Committee positions at the Agencies we serve?

Volunteer Coach Wednesdays with Sarah! Every Wednesday, between 12:00 and 2:00 p.m., LCC volunteer Sarah Gunderson is available for one-on-one, in-person consulting with prospective volunteers. Let Sarah's expertise, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail help you zero in on finding the perfect volunteer fit. Click here to email Sarah with your requested day and time. Be sure to tell her a little bit about yourself and what you’re looking for in a volunteer experience.