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The Serve Illinois Commission is a 40 member, bi-partisan board appointed by the Governor. Its mission is to improve Illinois communities by enhancing volunteerism and instilling an ethic of service throughout the State. The Commission is accomplishing this mission through the support of local community-based efforts to enhance volunteer opportunities and the administration of Illinois' AmeriCorps
program. The Commission's vision is an Illinois where all citizens recognize their ability and responsibility to help strengthen their communities through voluntary service. It works to expand volunteerism throughout rural, suburban, and urban Illinois, involving people of all backgrounds, cultures, ages, and abilities. The Commission maintains this page to help Illinoisans become more aware of the volunteerism and service happening in the state and how they can become involved.
On September 29th Serve Illinois visited the City of Woodstock to recognize their volunteers as part of the Governor’s Hometown Awards certificate recognition project for their Woodstock PrideFest, a two-day festival to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community of all ages serving Woodstock and all McHenry County. To learn more head to https://www.woodstockil.gov/
Woodstock Pride
On September 28th, Serve Illinois visited the City of Chicago Heights to recognize the Bloom Township volunteers as part of the Governor’s Hometown Awards certificates recognition project for their hosting of The Wall that Heals, a Vietnam Veterans Wall Memorial and Mobile Education Center, in collaboration with 12 communities. To learn more head to https://www.bloomtownship.org/
The Wall That Heals - Bloom Township
Bloom Township:Official FB
On September 28, 2023, Serve Illinois recognized the City of Berwyn, the Berwyn Development Corporation, and volunteers as part of the Governor’s Hometown Awards recognition for their project The Berwyn Shops, a Homegrown Project retail incubator designed to provide entrepreneurs, artisans, and makers with the support they need to succeed, administered by the Berwyn Development Corporation in partnership with the City of Berwyn. To learn more head to https://www.berwyn.net/project-homegrown
Berwyn Shops Berwyn Development Corporation
Please join us in congratulating Daivyon Bates and DeTerrion Corneal for their volunteer efforts! To learn more about featured volunteers, please visit: https://serve.illinois.gov/our-programs/volunteerism/volunteers/2023-volunteer-spotlight.html
Land of Lincoln Goodwill AmeriCorps
First Governor’s Hometown Awards Cup Finalist Receives Sign!
On September 27th Serve Illinois visited the Village of Plainfield to present the Governor’s Hometown Awards finalist highway sign for their outstanding volunteerism work through the Plainfield Emergency Management Agency, a volunteer-led emergency and disaster assistance program. To learn more head to https://www.plainfieldil.gov/police/plainfield-emergency-management-agency-pema
Village of Plainfield IL - Government
Plainfield IL Police Department
On September 27th Serve Illinois recognized Kane County Government for their employee-led garden as part of the Governor’s Hometown Award recognition project, which supplies vegetables and herbs for local food banks. Four core employees from various departments volunteer their time after work to cultivate the garden. In 2022, 1,031 pounds of produce were harvested. So far this year, 490.75 pounds have been harvested.
On Tuesday, September 27th volunteer program coordinators Jacob Jenkins and Cecilia Maciel Martinez visited Amboy, Illinois to recognize Teen Turf volunteers as a part of the Governor’s Hometown Awards recognition project. Volunteers assist students through tutoring and mentoring. To learn more about Teen Turf head to https://www.facebook.com/teenturf
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Scan the QR code below, or head to https://serve.illinois.gov/spotlight-links/2023/governor-s-volunteer-service-awards.html to learn more!
It's AmeriCorps' 30th anniversary! Let's give a big shoutout to all the amazing Americans out there, both past and future, who proudly wear the 🅰️ and make our country a better place. For 30 years, AmeriCorps has been turning moments of impact into a full-blown national service movement. So, let's celebrate this incredible milestone together! 🎉 Hit share to pass it on and check out AmeriCorps.gov/AmeriCorps30 to learn more.
Starting today, to October 15th, we honor and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and pay tribute to the rich cultures and invaluable contributions of Latinx and Hispanic Americans.
Do A Good Deed was the motto for 9/11 Day. For the past four years, Serve Illinois has proudly served as the recruitment partner for the 9/11 Day meal pack. Illinois is proud to host in Chicago, the 2nd largest 9/11 Day meal pack in the United States, started by the families and loved ones lost on that tragic day in our nation’s history. 9/11 Day of Remembrance is a federally recognized National Day of Service. On September 11, 2023, we joined 20,000 volunteers across 17 cities to pack more than 6 million meals for Americans in need. Illinois set a new four-year record by packing 481,328 meals. Serve Illinois is proud of our partnership with 9/11 Day, Meals of Hope, the Greater Chicago Food Depository, and PR Chicago. For more information about 9/11 Day please visit www.911day.org
To view more photos from the event, please visit: https://serve.illinois.gov/news/news/newsreleases/2023/9-11-day-of-service.html
AmeriCorps turns 30 this year! Follow AmeriCorps to learn more about how you can join us for the yearlong celebration.
Please join us in congratulating Taylor Stevens for her volunteer efforts! To learn more about Taylor and other featured volunteers, please visit: https://serve.illinois.gov/our-programs/volunteerism/volunteers/2023-volunteer-spotlight.html
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Local First Springfield Springfield Police Department - Illinois
Are you ready for it? turns 30 this year! Join us for the yearlong celebration to commemorate:
🕑 billions of hours served;
✨ millions of lives changed; and
🏘️ thousands of communities transformed through the power of national service.
Hit share to pass it on and learn more about how you can celebrate with us: AmeriCorps.gov/AmeriCorps30
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In August 2023, Serve Illinois partnered with the Illinois State Fair as a volunteer recruitment and management partner for the first-ever Sensory Friendly State Fair initiative. The Sensory Station was created as a quiet zone open all 11-days of the fair from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. to provide individuals with a moment to regroup with the help of tools such as weighted blankets, noise-canceling headphones, calming pods, and quiet activities to aid children and adults who need help processing the sights, smells, noises, and crowds at the fair. Over 20 volunteers were recruited and managed by Serve Illinois for this initiative.
To learn more about this initiative, head to https://statefair.illinois.gov/news/press-release.26712.html
📅Save the date📅 l Sept. 2023 –Sept. 2024
Celebrate 30 years of ! Throughout the decades, millions of members and volunteers stepped up to make a difference in communities and demonstrate that is not a moment - it’s a movement.
Join the yearlong celebration commemorating the success, impact, and milestone moments made possible through that bring out the best of America. Learn more: AmeriCorps.gov/AmeriCorps30
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⭐THIRD-SHIFT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED⭐
9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance Meal Packing Event
• Need: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM shift
• Support Staff volunteers will serve as:
o Table captains
o Running food and supplies
o Supporting logistics
o Hospitality and registration
Bonus: you get a great t-shirt, a meal, and a feel-good start to the week! Must be 18 years of age or older.
To sign up for a shift and learn more, head to this link https://linktr.ee/serveil9.11
To view past recognized volunteers, please visit: https://serve.illinois.gov/our-programs/volunteerism/volunteers.html
⭐️VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ⭐️ 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance Meal Packing event will take place on September 11, 2023, at Union Station in Chicago.
Chicago hosts the second largest 9/11 meal-packing event of its kind, only behind NYC.
👉🏽Bonus: you get a great t-shirt, a meal, and a feel-good start to the week!
We are currently in ✨MAJOR ✨need of volunteers to serve as support staff for the following shifts:
🔹Shift 1: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
🔹Shift 3: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🔹Shift 4 Maintenance Crew: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Must be able to lift over 50 lbs.
To sign up for a shift and learn more, head to this link: https://linktr.ee/serveil9.11
The 2023 Governor's Hometown Awards took place on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Illinois State Fair. After much consideration by the judges, the winner of the 2023 Governor's Hometown Award was The Village of Pleasant Hill’s Summer Food Program (First Baptist Church Of Pleasant Hill Illinois). For the next year, The Governor's Cup will be displayed at the Village of Pleasant Hill and will have their name engraved on it as the 2023 winner.
A special thank you to the judges and finalists: City of Joliet, Illinois, Government, Village of Flossmoor, Illinois, and Village of Plainfield IL - Government.
To learn more about the Governor's Cup winner and finalists, please visit: https://serve.illinois.gov/our-programs/volunteerism/recognition/governor-s-hometown-awards.html
On Wednesday, August 9th, Serve Illinois attended the Public Allies Chicago 30th Annual Celebration of Service in celebration of the class of 2023. During this celebration, a spoken word performance was given by six-time Grammy winner and Public Allies veteran Malik Yusef. In attendance was keynote speaker, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx who delivered encouraging words to the newly graduated Allies. Congrats!
On Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Upstate Volunteer Programs Coordinator Cecilia visited the Oak Lawn Fire Department to recognize five individuals with Governor’s Certificates of Appreciation for their outstanding volunteerism efforts in the community and for demonstrating true leadership by assisting with fundraising efforts for worthy causes. Congratulations to Jeff Goworowski, Nicholas Engel, Michael Felton, Alexander Tessari, Alex Zwick, and the Oak Lawn Fire Department for the amazing work and support you provide to the community.
Oak Lawn Professional Firefighters Local 3405
If you're ready to do your part in combatting food insecurity, check out this volunteer need. Nourishing Hope is in major need of volunteers to assist at the El Mercadito food pantry at La Casa Norte. To learn more and sign up, head to https://serveillinois.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=151263
The 9/11 Day of Service is returning to Chicago; you can be part of the action! Serve Illinois has teamed up with the team at https://911day.org/ for a HUGE meal pack project at the Great Hall at Union Station. This year's event will take place on Monday, September 11, 2023, with a goal to pack 420,000 for families in our community (more than ever before). It's going to be a great, big day of service with on-site entertainment, guest emcees, and a diverse group of faith leaders, all working side by side with community and corporate leaders.
Can’t make it on Monday? We also need your help setting up on Sunday, September 10, 2023, for the event.
Must be able to lift over 50 lbs.
To sign up for a shift and learn more, head to this link https://linktr.ee/serveil9.11
The 9/11 Day of Service is returning to Chicago; you can be part of the action! Serve Illinois has teamed up with the team at https://911day.org/ for a HUGE meal pack project at the Great Hall at Union Station. This year's event will take place on Monday, September 11, 2023, with a goal to pack 420,000 for families in our community (more than ever before). It's going to be a great, big day of service with on-site entertainment, guest emcees, and a diverse group of faith leaders, all working side by side with community and corporate leaders.
Can’t make it on Monday? We also need your help setting up on Sunday, September 10, 2023, for the event.
Must be able to lift over 50 lbs.
To sign up for a shift and learn more, head to this link https://linktr.ee/serveil9.11
Exciting News! The Summer 2023 Newsletter from Serve Illinois is Now Available! To view the newsletter, please visit: https://serve.illinois.gov/news/newsletters/2023-newsletters/summer-2023-newsletter.html
Please join us in congratulating Lindsey Sadler for her volunteer efforts! To learn more about Lindsey and other featured volunteers, please visit: https://serve.illinois.gov/our-programs/volunteerism/volunteers/2023-volunteer-spotlight.html
To learn more about The Warriors Special Needs Soccer Team, please visit their page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ucslwarriors/
Warriors Soccer
To learn more about this opportunity, please visit: https://serveillinois.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=824030
The 9/11 Day of Service is returning to Chicago; you can be part of the action! Serve Illinois has teamed up with the team at https://911day.org/ for a HUGE meal pack project at the Great Hall at Union Station. This year's event will take place on Monday, September 11, 2023, with a goal to pack 420,000 for families in our community (more than ever before). It's going to be a great, big day of service with on-site entertainment, guest emcees, and a diverse group of faith leaders, all working side by side with community and corporate leaders.
Can’t make it on Monday? We also need your help setting up on Sunday, September 10, 2023, for the event.
𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑏𝑒 𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑡 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 50 𝑙𝑏𝑠.
To sign up for a shift and learn more, head to this link https://linktr.ee/serveil9.11
To learn more about this opportunity, please visit: https://serveillinois.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=820721
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