Opportunities From: United Way of Central Illinois

Volunteer: MOCN After Storm Clean Up

On August 16, 2026, the Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery received damage to the playground and backyard due to a tree splitting in half and falling down. Thankfully the damage to the buildings was minor, but our playground was not so lucky. We lost two pieces of play equipment, one of which was less than 3 months old. The tree has now been removed but there is more clean-up to be done. We would love to have some extra hands to help us remove the broken pieces of equipment, pick up small limbs and leaves, remove weeds, and restore order to the area. 

Should time allow, we do have front and side landscaping areas that could be spruced up as well. 

We will gladly provide lawn bags. We have a few pairs of gloves and one or two rakes available. We also have a leaf blower/vacuum. 

Volunteers may want to bring gloves of their own if they have them, garden tools such as rakes and shovels, and bug spray. (Those mosquitoes can be pesky!) 

Organization: Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery

On August 16, 2026, the Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery received damage to the playground and backyard due to a tree splitting in half and falling down. Thankfully the damage to the buildings was minor, but our playground was not so lucky. We lost two pieces of play equipment, one of which was less than 3 months old. The tree has now been removed but there is more clean-up to be done. We would love to have some extra hands to help us remove the broken pieces of equipment, pick up small limbs and leaves, remove weeds, and restore order to the area. 

Should time allow, we do have front and side landscaping areas that could be spruced up as well. 

We will gladly provide lawn bags. We have a few pairs of gloves and one or two rakes available. We also have a leaf blower/vacuum. 

Volunteers may want to bring gloves of their own if they have them, garden tools such as rakes and shovels, and bug spray. (Those mosquitoes can be pesky!) 

Organization: Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 2, 2026

Zip Code: 62702

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Gardens Maintenance and Compost Beeding Materials Collection

Motherland Community Project is organizing a workday to clean and prep the gardens, and we would love your help! Our main tasks will include:   - Cleaning overgrown areas and removing debris from dead plants  - Clearing growing areas that were left fallow  - Refilling garden beds with compost  - Harvesting flower seeds  - Prepping compost sites and collecting composting materials  - Digging holes for future fruit trees  - Trimming fruit trees and grape vines  - Clearing the alley behind the campus We will also enjoy a BBQ while we work! If you are able, please consider bringing donations for our food pantries. We are collecting clothes, food, canned goods, basic necessities, books, cleaning products, and any other items suitable for the pantry. We hope to see you there!

Organization: THE MOTHERLAND GARDENS COMMUNITY PROJECT

Motherland Community Project is organizing a workday to clean and prep the gardens, and we would love your help! Our main tasks will include:   - Cleaning overgrown areas and removing debris from dead plants  - Clearing growing areas that were left fallow  - Refilling garden beds with compost  - Harvesting flower seeds  - Prepping compost sites and collecting composting materials  - Digging holes for future fruit trees  - Trimming fruit trees and grape vines  - Clearing the alley behind the campus We will also enjoy a BBQ while we work! If you are able, please consider bringing donations for our food pantries. We are collecting clothes, food, canned goods, basic necessities, books, cleaning products, and any other items suitable for the pantry. We hope to see you there!

Organization: THE MOTHERLAND GARDENS COMMUNITY PROJECT

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Oct 2, 2026

Zip Code: 62703

Allow Groups: Yes