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Volunteer Opportunities

Many WNHS clubs also offer group volunteer events. Talk with the advisors for more information on how to get involved.

  • Key Club
  • National Honor Society
  • Student Council

  • WNHS Athletic Events
    Volunteers are needed for various athletic events and to assist with concessions. Please see Mrs. Zinnen, Athletic Dept. Secretary if you are interested.  
     
  • Volunteer Center McHenry County
    Volunteer Center McHenry County can help individuals and groups find meaningful places to volunteer. More than 100 nonprofit organizations post volunteer and donation needs on the website. For more information, or help finding the right opportunity, call (815) 344-GIVE (4483).
     
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore
    Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing. ReStores accept donations of new and used items from individuals, retailers and contractors, then resell them to the community at affordable prices. All proceeds help fund the affiliate’s work in McHenry County. Volunteer time is best on Saturday. Wear work clothes and be prepared to get dirty.
    Contact details: Sara Davis, Volunteer Coordinator, 2205 S. Eastwood Drive, Woodstock, IL 60098. (815) 334-0500 or volunteers@habitatmchenry.org; or visit www.habitatformchenry.org. 
     

  • City of Woodstock
    Students can attend city council meetings, roadside clean-up, and other community service activities. 
    Contact details: Contact the City Manager’s Office, 121 W. Calhoun Street, Woodstock, IL 60098, or (815) 338-4301.
     

  • Woodstock Food Pantry
    The Woodstock Food Pantry provides food for the economically disadvantaged. Volunteers at the food pantry help stock and distribute goods. Students can also help organize a food drive.
    Contact details: Contact Rick Budmeyer at 1033 Lake Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098, or at either (815) 337-0375 or (815) 404-6151.
     
  • Helping Paws
    Helping Paws is a non-profit organization that provides shelter, and ultimately a home, for pets in need. Volunteers also may be asked to clean and organize the facility.
    Contact details: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@helpingpaws.net or call (815) 338-4400.  Visit www.helpingpaws.net.
     
  • NISRA
    NISRA provides year-round recreation activities for local children and adults with disabilities. Volunteers commit to assist with one of the programs for the entire season. Program seasons run between 6-8 weeks, once a week for approximately 1-3 hours. In addition to weekly programs, one-day special event opportunities may also be available. Please note, volunteers must be at least 15 years of age.
    Contact details: Contact Sr. Manager of Recreation Cyndi Herendeen at cherendeen@nisra.org or (815) 459-0737.  Visit www.nisra.org.