Volunteer With Us

Volunteers are at the heart of the Oak Forest Foster Closet. From sorting donations to assisting families during appointments and helping with events, our volunteers make it possible to serve hundreds of foster, adoptive and kinship families each year.

Volunteers help in a variety of roles, including:

Sorting & Processing Donations
Ensuring items are clean, organized and ready for families.
Restocking the Closet
Preparing the space to be welcoming and accessible.
Family Appointment Assistance
Helping caregivers shop with dignity and ease (training provided).
Special Events & Programs
Supporting seasonal giving events, scholarship activities, or fundraiser events.
Administrative & Behind-the-Scenes Help
For those who prefer non-public roles (inventory tracking, washing/cleaning items, transporting gear).

Training and onboarding support is provided — no experience required.

Volunteers sign up using our monthly online schedule. You choose when and how often you serve, no long-term commitment required.

Once registered as a volunteer, you'll receive:

Step 1: Register as a Volunteer

Before serving, please complete our volunteer interest form. This helps us keep safety records and stay in touch when new opportunities open.
Step 2: Sign Up for a Shift

Once registered, you’ll be added to our Monthly Volunteer Signup email list and will receive event-specific volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

We welcome:

Some roles may require adult supervision depending on age.

To schedule a group volunteer date send us a message here.

No experience is required. We’ll walk you through everything.
Most shifts are 1–2 hours, depending on role.
Children 12 and under are welcome to volunteer with their parent. Children 13 and older may volunteer on their own after they have volunteered once with a parent

Together, we are helping make sure no family feels alone and every child entering care feels seen and valued.