In honor of National Volunteer Month, the Elgin Volunteer Coordinator Network will host VolunteerPalooza on Saturday, April 23, at The Centre of Elgin Heritage Ballroom, located at 100 Symphony Way. The third annual, free volunteer fair runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

People of all ages are invited to attend and learn about ways to volunteer in the community. Dozens of local organizations, including social service agencies, educational institutions, civic groups and service clubs will be available to help people find the right volunteer opportunity to suit their interests. The event will also feature live entertainment, raffle prizes and food trucks.

The Elgin Volunteer Coordinator Network is an informal networking group made up of volunteer coordinators from area agencies, schools and other nonprofit organizations.  The group meets regularly to share ideas and discuss challenges and opportunities they are experiencing in the recruitment, management and retention of volunteers. As a Cities of Service Member, EVCN works to promote and aid volunteer efforts in the community.

Organizations interested in having a table at VolunteerPalooza must register online in advance. Registration is free; however, space is limited.

For more information on VolunteerPalooza or the Elgin Volunteer Coordinator Network, please contact Nancy Haggard from the Gail Borden Public Library at 847-429-6792 or gbpl_volunteers@gailborden.info. Up-to-date information is also available www.cityofelgin.org/volunteer or at the Elgin Volunteer Coordinators Network Facebook page.

SOURCE: city of Elgin news release