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Off Campus

Being part of a community means actively contributing to its well-being and growth. Volunteering is a great way to enrich your experience, gain a deeper understanding of your community, and contribute to its well-being. 

Evanston 

  is a platform promoting volunteerism in the Evanston community by providing a space where community members can discover local volunteer opportunities and offer their talents to the non-profit community in Evanston. Click the link to learn more about how to register on Volunteer Evanston.  

Evanston and Beyond 

Northwestern Leadership Development and Community Engagement offers a Weekly Volunteering Opportunities page with various resources to help you find meaningful volunteer opportunities in Evanston and beyond. Visit their website to find a volunteer spot of interest. Some volunteer spot examples are Retail and Philanthropy, Food Bank, Homeless Shelter, Youth Education, Museum Outreach, Animal Shelter, etc.

Community Bingo

Play the Firefighters Park Community Bingo game! All you need to do is complete a row down, a row across, or a diagonal by getting the stamp, or signature, or information required for each of the squares. Completing the card and sharing with OCL will earn you a prize! Completed cards can be submitted to the OCL office directly (Scott Hall, 601 University Place, lower level) or via email (offcampuslife@northwestern.edu). Game ends December 1, 2026.