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Make A Difference: Where To Volunteer In Springfield!

Discover how you can give back this holiday season and help bring positive change to our community.

This season, make a difference by sharing your time and talents with our community.
This season, make a difference by sharing your time and talents with our community. (Shutterstock)

The holiday season is a wonderful time to give back and connect with our community. Volunteering offers a chance to lend a hand and make a meaningful impact. Here are some local organizations in the Springfield area where you can get involved this season.

Please note, this list is just a starting point to help you discover incredible opportunities to give back locally. Be sure to contact each organization directly to learn more about their needs and how you can best contribute.


Central Illinois Food Bank

Address: 1937 E Cook St, Springfield, IL
Phone: 217-522-4022
Website: centralilfoodbank.org/give-help/volunteer

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Compass for Kids

Address: 1201 S 4th St, Springfield, IL
Phone: 217-691-8103
Website: compassforkids.org/getinvolved/volunteer


Family Service Center

Address: 919 S Spring St, Springfield, IL
Phone: 217-528-8406
Website: service2families.com/volunteer

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Girls on the Run Central Illinois

Address: 907 Clocktower Dr, Springfield, IL
Phone: 217-726-9808
Website: gotrcentralillinois.org/volunteer


Illinois State Museum

Address: 502 S Spring St, Springfield, IL
Phone: 217-782-0979
Website: illinoisstatemuseum.org/welcome-ism-springfield/ism-springfield-volunteer-jobs.html


Mercy Communities

Address: 1344 N 5th St, Springfield, IL
Phone: 217-753-1358
Website: mercycommunities.org/support-us


Serve Illinois Commission/AmeriCorps

Address: 823 E Monroe St, Springfield, IL
Phone: 800-942-2677 (national AmeriCorps line) or email: dhs.serveillinois@illinois.gov
Website: serve.illinois.gov/our-programs/americorps.html


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