Group volunteer opportunities »
Conservation & Restoration
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Wildlife Monitor |
Various Preserves |
Background check required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Works on uneven terrain. |
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Restoration Workdays |
Various Preserves |
Must be at least 10 years of age. Adult accompanied children allowed. Find a workday here |
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River Steward |
Des Plaines River |
Must be at least 18 years of age. One season commitment required. Canoe experience desired. |
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Gardener |
Bonner Farm
Independence Grove |
Bonner Farm Gardener positions are currently full.
Must be at least 18 years of age. Workdays at Independence Grove are Mondays and Thursdays, 9 am–noon |
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Seed Nursery |
Rollins Savanna |
Native Seed Nursery positions are currently full.
Must be at least 10 years of age. Adult accompanied children allowed. |
Education
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Nature Education |
Various Preserves |
Background check required. Must be 21+ years old. |
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Paddle Sports |
Various Preserves
(April–October) |
Paddle Sports positions are currently full.
Background check required. Must be 21+ years old. One season commitment required. |
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Winter Trail Patrol |
Various Preserves |
Must be 21+ years old. |
Dunn Museum
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Collections and Archives |
Dunn Museum |
Collections and Archives positions are currently full.
Background check required. Must be at least 18 years old. |
For questions, call our General Offices at 847-367-6640 and ask to speak with a volunteer coordinator.