Volunteer Opportunities

  • Adopt a Highway
    Help clean up our environment by volunteering to pick up litter along Lake County's highway system. 
  • Emergency Management Agency
     Assist the Emergency Management Agency with planning for and responding to hazards and disasters in Lake County.
  • Forest Preserves
    Learn about volunteer opportunities with the Lake County Forest Preserve including operations and public safety, habitat restoration, cultural preservation and education. 
  • Government boards, agencies and commissions
    You can apply to serve on various boards, commissions, and other special purpose units of government ranging from drainage and fire districts, transportation services and human services boards.
  • Medical Reserve Corps
    Assist with activities to improve public health in your community – increase health literacy, support prevention efforts and eliminate health disparities, and provide help during an emergency. 
  • RACES/ARES
    Licensed amateur radio operators can volunteer to assist during severe weather situations, or a local emergency. 
  • Sheriff's Office
    Learn about opportunities with the Lake county Sheriff’s Office Reserve Deputy Unit.

Kids Korner needs volunteers!

Kids Korner is a fun place for kids to wait in the Lake County Courthouse while parents or guardians take care of court business. You can volunteer Monday through Friday. For more information, watch the video below.