Opportunities From: Heart of Illinois Volunteers

Volunteer: Mardi Gras 2026

Mardi Gras is back in Central Illinois! It's Friends' largest fundraiser of the year with the money raised from this event going directly to keeping all of our programs low to no-cost.


By volunteering, you’ll help us ensure our guests have an exceptional experience, and also receive a ticket to attend the event and after party for free! (DISCLAIMER: Event Set-Up Volunteers do NOT receive the free entry, but are invited to also volunteer for our evening opportunities to receive free entry. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who want to be involved in the event, but want to avoid the large crowds and late hour).

Those seeking to volunteer for this event will be sorted into the following roles:

Event Set-Up Crew: Help us with decorations, table arrangements, and last-minute preparations before the festivities begin.Guest Check-In: Manage the guest list, hand out wristbands, and ensure everyone gets the party started right.Silent Auction Attendants: You'll assist guests with bidding, answer questions about fantastic items, and help monitor the tables.Wine Pull: Manage our popular "Wine Pull" game. Sell pulls to guests and manage the cash box.Raffle Ticket Sales: Spread excitement and sell raffle tickets for our "Booze Barrel". Your energy will help us drive crucial fundraising.Coat Check Attendants: Provide a helpful and organized service for our guests, ensuring their belongings are safe and easily retrieved.

For more information, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Trish Palacios at volunteering@centralillinoisfriends.org

Organization: Central Illinois FRIENDS of PWA, Inc.

Mardi Gras is back in Central Illinois! It's Friends' largest fundraiser of the year with the money raised from this event going directly to keeping all of our programs low to no-cost.


By volunteering, you’ll help us ensure our guests have an exceptional experience, and also receive a ticket to attend the event and after party for free! (DISCLAIMER: Event Set-Up Volunteers do NOT receive the free entry, but are invited to also volunteer for our evening opportunities to receive free entry. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who want to be involved in the event, but want to avoid the large crowds and late hour).

Those seeking to volunteer for this event will be sorted into the following roles:

Event Set-Up Crew: Help us with decorations, table arrangements, and last-minute preparations before the festivities begin.Guest Check-In: Manage the guest list, hand out wristbands, and ensure everyone gets the party started right.Silent Auction Attendants: You'll assist guests with bidding, answer questions about fantastic items, and help monitor the tables.Wine Pull: Manage our popular "Wine Pull" game. Sell pulls to guests and manage the cash box.Raffle Ticket Sales: Spread excitement and sell raffle tickets for our "Booze Barrel". Your energy will help us drive crucial fundraising.Coat Check Attendants: Provide a helpful and organized service for our guests, ensuring their belongings are safe and easily retrieved.

For more information, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Trish Palacios at volunteering@centralillinoisfriends.org

Organization: Central Illinois FRIENDS of PWA, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 61602

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Clinic and Outreach Prep Volunteer

We always need help preparing for testing events & community outreach opportunies. Outreach Prep Volunteers are needed to help stock safer sex kits, outreach testing supplies and carts, client intake folders, and other supplies necessary for successful community events. Prep Volunteers will also help with office-related duties to keep our services running smoothly! This may include helping organize closets, copying paperwork, data entry, and more.

This volunteer opportunity is ongoing and flexible dependent upon each individual's schedule and interests. Please note that some seasons and months are busier than others when it comes to outreach events!

For more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact Selena Pappas, Marketing & Public Relations Manager: selena.pappas@centralillinoisfriends.org 

Organization: Central Illinois FRIENDS of PWA, Inc.

We always need help preparing for testing events & community outreach opportunies. Outreach Prep Volunteers are needed to help stock safer sex kits, outreach testing supplies and carts, client intake folders, and other supplies necessary for successful community events. Prep Volunteers will also help with office-related duties to keep our services running smoothly! This may include helping organize closets, copying paperwork, data entry, and more.

This volunteer opportunity is ongoing and flexible dependent upon each individual's schedule and interests. Please note that some seasons and months are busier than others when it comes to outreach events!

For more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact Selena Pappas, Marketing & Public Relations Manager: selena.pappas@centralillinoisfriends.org 

Organization: Central Illinois FRIENDS of PWA, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61603

Allow Groups: No