A Safe Place provides services to survivors of domestic violence & human trafficking that support them in their efforts to transform their lives after domestic violence & human trafficking. Volunteers can assist in preparation of paperwork to obtain orders of protection, answer 24-hour help line, and provide staff relief in phone/reception duties or by preparing large mailings. 

The Justice Center is a charitable legal aid ministry serving the needs of no-income, low-income, and even middle-income individuals in need. Meeting the first Saturday of each month, volunteer opportunities include volunteer attorneys, meeting with those seeking assistance and checking in people seeking assistance. 

Beacon Place is a neighborhood community center in Waukegan, IL with programs for children and families focusing on academic growth, improved health, and building the skills that allow individuals and families to see their own path to a brighter tomorrow. Volunteer opportunities include education and enrichment program tutors during the school year, summer lunch and day camp program volunteers, special event programming, marking, social media, office support , facility management and fundraising.

The mission of the Buddy Ministry is to come alongside families who have adopted children or children with special needs, serving as a helper on a Sunday morning and at other times upon special request.

Young Life Capernaum is an international, ecumenical Christian organization that gives young people (high school age – 22) with intellectual and developmental disabilities the chance to experience fun and adventure, to develop fulfilling friendships and to challenge their limits while building self-esteem through club, camp, and other exciting activities. We are looking for volunteers of all ages to join us at our Club events to develop friendship with young people with disabilities. We have Club, 6:00-7:30pm @ United Methodist Church in Libertyville the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. 

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives…one heart at a time. Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful platform of sport to reach every coach and every athlete with the transforming power of Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel. Our mission is to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.

HOGS, “Hands Of God Serving,” is a practical acts of service ministry. Volunteers will clean, paint, haul stuff, and perform light plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs for those in need.

Kindred Life provides essential services to help teen parents thrive. Through a weekly program, they offer counseling, mentoring, financial coaching, parenting education and life skills. Additionally, Kindred Life supports teen parents (age 15-22) with child care assistance and tuition assistance so they can achieve their educational and career goals. Kindred Life also meets tangible needs of young families by providing diapers, wipes and other assistance as needed.

We are partnering up with La Iglesia, a Christian church in Mundelein, that serves meals to those families in need that have immigrated from South America. Because of our call to compassion and love for others, we are providing food to 150 people and children that attend each week. If by chance you are interested in helping serve a meal, please register. We will serve once a month on the third Sunday of each month.

Lamb’s Farm is a class at Crossroads for adults with developmental disabilities. There are two different ways you can serve: 1) Help with the class that meets from 9:15-10:30 a.m. 2) Sit with the participants in our 11:00 a.m. worship service. 

John and Karen McIntosh, who are long time Christ Church members, minister to Naval recruits and cadets on the Naval Base and their home. They serve the Chaplains at Recruit Training Command (RTC) by providing evangelism, training and Chaplain support on Sunday Mornings to some of the 40,000 recruits who come through Navy basic training every year. Volunteers assist in bible studies, Alpha classes, and coordinate a variety of other special outreach and service projects.

Mosaic House Ministries creates space where people can gather to experience God through biblical teaching, fellowship, eating together and prayer and then go from that place to serve the community in meaningful and tangible ways. Volunteer opportunities are in prayer, participating in community dinners, bible studies and youth development through art.

The Mustard Seed is a local fair trade boutique is committed to donating its profits to organizations that help empower women and children many of which have HIV/AIDS or have been abused. The Mustard Seed partners with cooperatives and artisans in developing countries to provide a market for their creations. All of the sales staff at The Mustard Seed are volunteers who have a heart for the fair-trade concept and want to give back.

Safe Families offers sanctuary to children, minimizing the risk for abuse or neglect and giving parents the time and tools they need to help their families thrive. Their goal is to strengthen families to care for children, and to care for children when families cannot. Be a host family by caring for a child in your home, walk alongside a family by offering wisdom and guidance, or provide support through material donations.

Help activate the community and the church by raising awareness of sexual exploitation and get involved by volunteering to support Stepping Stones as they provide holistic and therapeutic programs for survivors of sexual exploitation and more. Stepping Stones Network has two divisions: Moms and Kids serving Mothers who have been trafficked and their children. Prevention and Outreach reaching the public with information to alert you to dangers to avoid and opportunities to see and reach those in need.