Community Corner

Always Wanted to Volunteer? Opportunities Abound...

This weekend, you could jump right in and volunteer for the Colorblast 5K on Saturday, August 10 or find another great cause locally.

If you are interested in donating some time to a worthy cause, there are opportunities all around Arlington Heights.

This coming weekend, the first-ever Colorblast 5K run on Saturday, August 10 is in need of some able bodies, so check it out and reach out today! The event will benefit Clearbrook right here in Arlington Heights. 

You can also sign up here to volunteer or participate in the I wear gray for Malaika Run/Walk on August 17 at Lake Arlington. 

There are also a number of non-profit organizations you could give your time to, and a website called Volunteer Match will help you find a cause that interests you. Opportunities on the site include Advocacy and Human Rights, Animals, Arts and Culture and Board Development. 

Local non-profits include:

If you know of other volunteer opportunities in and around town, Arlington Heights Patch invites you to add them into our comments section below. 

Happy volunteering!

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