Join the SCARCE Team!
There are plenty of ways to volunteer at SCARCE. You can volunteer on a regular schedule or you can volunteer for a few hours one day. SCARCE is open on the weekdays from 9am to 4:30pm and on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9am to noon. Volunteers under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Everything you do at SCARCE will help protect our air, soil, and water. To learn more about our volunteer opportunities, call us at 630-545-9710 or send a message to Rose at rose@scarce.org.
To apply to volunteer, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
There’s something for everyone. Click each title below to see a sampling of what you could do. No experience necessary!
Resource Center AssistantUpcoming Opportunities
HELP NEEDED THIS SUMMER! Mon – Fri 9am – 4:30pm – We need volunteers to sort supplies, unload cars, and help with recycling. We also need people to assist teachers signing in and checking out. Volunteers should be 14 and older, so this is a great opportunity for high school students, college students, teachers, or anyone who wants to lend a hand while learning about sustainability. No experience necessary — we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
Saturday, August 10 8:45am – 12:15pm – Help recycle electronics at the Village of Wheaton’s monthly event. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.
Saturday, August 10 9:00am – 12:00pm – Join the SCARCE team as we sort items and assist teachers visiting our facility to get books and school supplies. Let’s reuse and recycle together!
Saturday, August 24 9:00am – 12:00pm – Help us sort items and assist teachers as they prepare their classrooms. You will make a difference by creating a brighter future for people and the planet!
Volunteering with a Group
Call 630-545-9710 or send a message to Rose at rose@scarce.org to learn more about group opportunities.
Get Started! Fill out our volunteer registration form below.