Five Ways to Volunteer in Palatine

There are people and organizations who need the help of willing volunteers in the Palatine area. 

And Patch.com knows there are plenty of residents out there willing to lend a helping hand.

With that in mind, Patch.com has looked to volunteermatch.org., a website aimed at bringing “good people and causes together,” for volunteer opportunities currently posted for the area. Here is a look at five of those opportunities:

• Palatine Emergency Management, 200 E. Wood St., is looking for volunteers for its Emergency Response Team and Medical Reserve Corps.
• Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council is looking for Meals on Wheels Manager.
• Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) is looking for a Recreation Program Volunteer.
• Bethel Lutheran Food Pantryis looking for volunteers to help in a neighborhood food pantry.
• American Red Cross - Greater Chicago Region is looking for a community preparedness volunteer.