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Together we can end hunger, empower individuals, and grow community right here in DeKalb County.

Don’t wait for an opportunity to open up! Send your resume and a cover letter describing how you can make an impact on our team.
Mail to: DCCG, 2280 Bethany Road, DeKalb, IL 60115.

Volunteer Opportunities

Looking to lend a helping hand? DCCG has several programs that need volunteer assistance!
Check out where you can make an impact with the links below:

Grow Mobile Volunteer Opportunities
2280 Bethany Road, DeKalb | Various locations across DeKalb County
Help with food box packing, food distribution events, and senior home deliveries.
Volunteer with the Grow Mobile

Walnut Grove Vocational Farm Volunteer Opportunities
33600 Pearl Street, Kirkland
Help plant, weed and water throughout the season.
Volunteer at the Farm

Walnut Grove Prairie Restoration Project Opportunities
¼ mile east of 33600 Pearl Street, Kirkland
Assist with planting and maintaining native plants, shrubs, and trees and trail maintenance.
Contact Maylan Dunn-Kenney at Maylan.DK@hotmail.com

DeKalb School Garden Volunteer Opportunities
Help maintain the D428 school gardens this fall! Take home some of the harvest too.

Volunteer at Cortland Elementary School Garden

Volunteer at Founders Elementary School Garden

Volunteer at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School Garden

Volunteer at Jefferson Elementary School Garden

Volunteer at Lincoln Elementary School Garden

Volunteer at Littlejohn Elementary School Garden

Volunteer at Tyler Elementary School Garden

Volunteer at Clinton Rosette Middle School Garden

Volunteer at Huntley School Garden

Genoa Area Community Food Hub Volunteer Opportunities
415 W. Main Street, Genoa
Lend a hand to stock the pantry, during food pantry hours or monthly Pay-As-You’re-Able dinners.
Help out at the Genoa Hub

DCCG / Northwestern Medicine Community Garden
2475 Bethany Road, Sycamore
Help plant, weed and water throughout the season.
Contact volunteer@dekalbgardens.org


Need more information? Feel free to send us a message.

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