Western Illinois Youth Camp

Type of service: Volunteer What they do: Welcomes youth for volunteering, meeting space available for rent for youth organizations Who is eligible? For Volunteers: 15 – 18 years old (do […]

Jacksonville Main Street

Type of service: Volunteer or Internship What they do: preserve and revitalize downtown Jacksonville. They organize events, support local businesses Who is eligible? No specific requirements. Referral needed? No Best […]

Prairie Council on Aging

Type of service: Volunteer What they do: Bread of Love and Doorbell Dinners – meal delivery for shut-in elderly Who is eligible? No specific requirements. Must have a vehicle and […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Type of service: Mentoring What they do: Match youth with 1:1 mentor, provide “site-based” mentoring, and community events for “bigs” and “littles” Who is eligible? Ages 5-13, no restrictions. Free! […]

Jacksonville DREAM Center Foundation

Type of service: Volunteer What they do: Match kids of all ages with volunteer experiences and adult mentors to help them explore their interests, gain job skills, and participate in […]

YMCA- volunteer

Type of service: Volunteer What they do: Housekeeping/maintenance tasks Who is eligible? Youth on probation who require community service hours Referral needed? No Best way to access services: Call to ask […]

Pathway Services

Type of service: Volunteer What they do: Volunteer in The Attic (thrift shop) or for special events Who is eligible? No specific requirements Referral needed? No Best way to access […]

JACIL (Jacksonville Area Center for Independent Living)

Type of service: Volunteer What they do: Assist individuals with disabilities in a variety of ways (building ramps, reading books, driving to appointments, etc.) Who is eligible? No specific eligibility requirements […]

​​Salvation Army

Type of service: Emergency Food, Shelter, Clothing, and Utilities What they do: Provide lunch daily, food distribution weekly, referrals for emergency food, provide crisis shelter, vouchers for clothing, emergency assistance […]