You don't need more things to do. You need things worth doing.
You pick the time. We'll handle the rest.
Volunteer in small groups around Chicago, with good humans you'll want to see again.
Not in Chicago? Tell us where you are.
Find your peopleYou pick the time. We'll handle the rest.
Volunteer in small groups around Chicago, with good humans you'll want to see again.
Not in Chicago? Tell us where you are.
Find your peopleWho this is for
How it works
Skip the planning. We'll find something worth leaving the house for.
The cause, the activity, the location, and what we do after.
Leave feeling accomplished and meet people worth seeing again.
Show up for the cause.Come back for the people.
| Volunteer on your own | vs | With Good Humans |
|---|---|---|
| Look for opportunities | We bring them to you | |
| Coordinate the details | Tell us when you're free | |
| Often 4-hour shifts | Two hours, no orientation | |
| Fixed location | Various locations | |
| Finish a task | Start new friendships |
What to expect
Sample invitation
This is a sample invitation, not a real event.
Here's what we're up to.
Mon, July 27 at 5:30 PM
River North (location hidden until RSVP)
Make 80 sandwiches and lunch sacks
Your donation will cover the cost to feed everyone at Dignity Diner the following week as well
After, we'll bond over a little indoor golf. No experience necessary (thank goodness!)
We'll send the exact location after you RSVP. Need to cancel? Tell us 48 hours ahead and you can join another event within 30 days.
Make it count
Every.org processes your donation and receipt, then sends it to the nonprofit we're working with that day.
Your first step
Help us find your people. No payment today.
Where we go
We host events in neighborhoods where our members go, like Lincoln Park, River North, Pilsen, and even Back of the Yards. We add new locations as we find more good humans nearby.
What good humans say
I've wanted to volunteer for a while, but I found it intimidating. I love how they handle everything, and I find nonprofits I didn't know about.
Every event feels intentional, welcoming, and fun. I always leave feeling inspired, recharged, and grateful.
I made some great connections, had some good laughs, felt good for the rest of the evening, and served my community.
I've neglected socializing for too many years. Meeting new people for a good purpose is great motivation to get out there.
I had just moved here and was having a hard time connecting with people, so it was a fun way to get out and explore a new neighborhood.
Through the volunteering event I got to talk to people I train with but have never had a real conversation with.
I thought the idea of not really knowing what you're doing or where you're going ahead of time added a really nice element of surprise.
It sounded like a fun way to spend a Monday night and I knew I was going to meet good people.
Our origin story
I've spent my career empowering people to do the things they want to do, from supporting someone through the painful journey of sobriety to making technology easier for people to use. When I moved back to Chicago and started over, I began applying that same thinking to my own life.
I wanted to build community, do things that felt worthwhile, and spend time with people I'd actually want to see again.
It turned out, a lot of other people wanted that too...
Read the whole storyAre you someone who shows up for others? So are we.
Find your peopleDo something good.
Build something that lasts.
