Be a Marklund volunteer. Volunteers are an important part of our service to individuals with profound disabilities. If you are interested in volunteering but are not sure how, Marklund’s Volunteer Department staff can help you learn about the many options. No matter your gift, talent, skill or your age, Marklund has a place for you. Volunteers are needed daily!
Marklund’s Volunteer Opportunities
- Outings (Taking residents into the community with staff)
- Parks, petting zoo, shopping, movies, bowling & more
- Parks, petting zoo, shopping, movies, bowling & more
- In-house activities (We have activities throughout the day and weekends)
- Arts & crafts, games, reading, sports games & gardening
- Arts & crafts, games, reading, sports games & gardening
- Special events (Celebrate with us)
- Summer games, community gift opening, movie night, cultural & holiday celebrations, baseball games (Geneva)
- Have a special talent to share? Brighten the resident’s day with your special gift!
- Music, dance, theater, singing
PLEASE NOTE: As a result of the Volunteer Department’s management of the Giving Tree gift drive during the holiday season, new volunteer orientations may experience some delays in December. Please contact the Volunteer Department directly for availability.
Regular orientation schedules will recommence in January 2026.
Marklund Volunteer Days for Groups and Businesses
Is your business, school, club or group seeking opportunities to engage with the community?
Marklund is here to assist in creating a tailored one-day project or a long-term volunteer program suitable for groups of all sizes, addressing the needs of both our organization and yours. Volunteer Days offer an excellent chance to unite your team while gaining insights into the individuals at our two Marklund locations.
If you are interested in volunteering, but are not sure in what capacity, Marklund’s Volunteer Department staff can help you learn about the many options. No matter what your gift, talent or skill…no matter what your age, Marklund’s staff needs you, and those we serve need you too.
For more information about volunteering at any one of our sites, please contact:
Nikki Osterloh, Volunteer Program Manager – Geneva
nosterloh@marklund.org | Phone: 630.593.5468
or
Melanie Toth, Volunteer Services Coordinator – Elgin
mtoth@marklund.org | Phone: 224.523.7535
Our Volunteer Department Vision Statement
Our goal is to connect the community with meaningful volunteer opportunities at Marklund, while supporting Marklund staff in our mission to make Everyday Life possible for our residents and students with profound disabilities.
Marklund began with many dedicated and compassionate volunteers helping to care for Mark William Lund, our first resident, back in the 1950s, and the many others since then.
Check out our social media to see all of our past volunteer photos!
