We’re here to make it easier to find your thing.
We believe caring is cool, participation is badass & that you can make a difference.
There’s lots of ways to get involved, but it’s not always easy to find the right opportunity for you. The Volunteer Fair makes it easier to connect with some of the most impressive non-profit and mutual aid community organizations in Chicago, so you can learn about their volunteer opportunities and start contributing to their mission. Whatever your passion, we aim to have something that’ll get you excited about the ways you can make a difference. Join our next event and find out more. You won’t regret it.
The Volunteer Fair is a project by Trash People
Trash People exists to make it easier to contribute to and connect with community. We do this through our regular hyper-local clean ups, The Volunteer Fair, and our latest project, The Parlor - a resource redistribution project for people & planet.
Trash People was founded in 2022. We are a hyper-local, grassroots organization, passionate about community, the environment and participation.
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WasteNot Compost: our 2026 Sustainability Sponsors
Trash People is proud to partner with WasteNot Compost as our sustainability partner for 2026!
WasteNot is Chicago’s #1 compost collection service for homes, businesses, and events. And, they’re powered by 100% electric vehicles!
Get your free month of at-home composting with code trashpeople, or meet them in person at the next Volunteer Fair.