Volunteer & serving opportunities in Chicago, IL

Looking for a way to volunteer in Chicago? Food pantries, outreach, serve days and more: join churches and ministries that serve Chicago in the next 30 days.

Upcoming opportunities

Children's Liturgy of the Word — Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 5:30 AM CDT · Saint Monica Roman Catholic Church · Families · Listed from the church's website
Wednesday night men's Bible study — Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · Grace and Peace Church · Other · Listed from the church's website
Kids Ministry Events — Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 5:00 AM CDT – 9:00 AM CDT · Liberty Temple · Kids & youth · Listed from the church's website
Pregătire fursecuri pentru Festivalul Toamnei — Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM CDT · Saints Constantine & Helen Romanian Orthodox Cathedral · Community service · Listed from the church's website
Festivalul Toamnei — Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 12:00 PM CDT – 2:00 PM CDT · Saints Constantine & Helen Romanian Orthodox Cathedral · Families · Listed from the church's website
Voluntariat la Festivalul Toamnei — Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 12:00 PM CDT – 2:00 PM CDT · Saints Constantine & Helen Romanian Orthodox Cathedral · Community service · Listed from the church's website
Children's Liturgy of the Word — Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 4:30 AM CST · Saint Monica Roman Catholic Church · Families · Listed from the church's website
Wednesday night men's Bible study — Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Grace and Peace Church · Other · Listed from the church's website
Kids Ministry Events — Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 4:00 AM CST – 8:00 AM CST · Liberty Temple · Kids & youth · Listed from the church's website
Children's Liturgy of the Word — Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 4:30 AM CST · Saint Monica Roman Catholic Church · Families · Listed from the church's website
Wednesday night men's Bible study — Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · Grace and Peace Church · Other · Listed from the church's website
Kids Ministry Events — Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 4:00 AM CST – 8:00 AM CST · Liberty Temple · Kids & youth · Listed from the church's website
Children's Liturgy of the Word — Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 4:30 AM CST · Saint Monica Roman Catholic Church · Families · Listed from the church's website
Wednesday night men's Bible study — Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · Grace and Peace Church · Other · Listed from the church's website
Kids Ministry Events — Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 4:00 AM CST – 8:00 AM CST · Liberty Temple · Kids & youth · Listed from the church's website
Children's Liturgy of the Word — Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 4:30 AM CST · Saint Monica Roman Catholic Church · Families · Listed from the church's website

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Volunteering in Chicago: common questions

How can I volunteer in Chicago?

There are 16 volunteer opportunities with churches and ministries in Chicago, IL in the next 30 days, most often for families, kids & youth, and community service. The next one is Children's Liturgy of the Word with Saint Monica Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, October 25. Pick one on JoyProject to see the details and sign up to serve.

What churches in Chicago serve the community?

1,234 churches in Chicago, IL are listed on JoyProject, serving through families, kids & youth, and community service. Grace and Peace Church, Saint Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church, and Liberty Temple have upcoming ways to serve you can join.

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