Volunteer

“Hi, I’m Nikki! I live in Yorkville where I have 3 awesome kids and in my free time I like to attend as many concerts as possible. I’ve been working with nonprofits for over 6 years and volunteering for nonprofits my entire life. It’s my passion to connect community members who like to help and volunteer to the people who need help the most. Working at Marklund as the Manager of Volunteer Engagement is so much fun and I’ve had the pleasure of meeting the most kind volunteers so far. We have a lot of great volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups, so make sure to check them out. If any of these things interest you, please fill out an application and I will be in touch to set up an orientation. We can’t wait to meet you!”

“Hola, I am Melanie! While I grew up a city girl from Chicago and spending many summers in Puerto Rico, my family and I have called Elgin home for the past decade. Our home consists of 2 amazing kids, 3 adorable and crazy dogs, 2 guinea pigs, and my best friend who happens to be my husband of 17+ years. On my free time, I enjoy using my Cricut to make fun craft projects and volunteering on my children’s school and sports nonprofit board.

My introduction into a nonprofit career and volunteering in my free time began in 2008 with the arrival of our first child. We learned he would need a series of heart surgeries for his congenital heart defect. During this time, I transitioned my career from the medical profession into nonprofit . Over the years, I have enjoyed working with and learning from volunteers. During my interview at Marklund, I knew it was a great fit for my passion and skills but I was inspired by the community feel and commitment of staff members. I am honored to be a part of this team to work with current and recruit new dedicated volunteers.”