DeKalb County Volunteer Fair
MISSION STATEMENT:
Cultivating an engaged service ecosystem in DeKalb County by removing barriers to recruitment for nonprofit organizations and creating inclusive pathways for community members to engage in local service roles.
Cultivating an engaged service ecosystem in DeKalb County by removing barriers to recruitment for nonprofit organizations and creating inclusive pathways for community members to engage in local service roles.
EVENT INFO:
Thursday, April 9, 2026
5:00pm - 7:00pm
at the Egyptian Theatre
Recruiting, training and retaining volunteers is vital to the success of so many nonprofits that serve DeKalb county. We've designed this event to do two things: connect local causes with the people who power them, and empower individuals to find meaningful ways to give back to their community.
This event has been planned by the following members of the 2025-2026 DeKalb Chamber Leadership Academy class:
Casey Bachochin, DeKalb Township
Robin Borgione, Egyptian Theatre
Megann Horstead, Shaw Media
Jason Kowitt, Huskie Athletic Sponsorships
Emily Kvasnicka, DeKalb Park District
Nicole Ruffin, Safe Passage
Charles Schmitt, DeKalb Mechanical
Menelek Shah, NIU Police Department
If you have any questions, please email robin@egyptiantheatre.org or call (815) 758-1215, ext. 8.
Recruiting, training and retaining volunteers is vital to the success of so many nonprofits that serve DeKalb county. We've designed this event to do two things: connect local causes with the people who power them, and empower individuals to find meaningful ways to give back to their community.
This event has been planned by the following members of the 2025-2026 DeKalb Chamber Leadership Academy class:
Casey Bachochin, DeKalb Township
Robin Borgione, Egyptian Theatre
Megann Horstead, Shaw Media
Jason Kowitt, Huskie Athletic Sponsorships
Emily Kvasnicka, DeKalb Park District
Nicole Ruffin, Safe Passage
Charles Schmitt, DeKalb Mechanical
Menelek Shah, NIU Police Department
If you have any questions, please email robin@egyptiantheatre.org or call (815) 758-1215, ext. 8.


