Glenview Volunteer Fair Aims to Strengthen Community Bonds

The Glenview Public Library and Glenview Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting the event to connect residents with local volunteer opportunities.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Glenview Public Library and Glenview Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting a Volunteer Fair on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Glenview Public Library. The event is designed to connect individuals of all ages and abilities with volunteer opportunities within the Glenview community, with local organizations and nonprofits offering a variety of volunteer positions.

Why it matters

The Volunteer Fair is an opportunity to celebrate service and empower Glenview residents to contribute to their community. Volunteering helps strengthen community bonds and supports local organizations that serve the community on a daily basis.

The details

The Volunteer Fair will take place in the Community Room at the Glenview Public Library. Attendees will be able to meet with representatives from local organizations and nonprofits to learn about available volunteer roles in various fields. The event is open to students, professionals, retirees, and all community members interested in giving back through service.

  • The Volunteer Fair is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The players

Glenview Public Library

The Glenview Public Library is co-hosting the Volunteer Fair to connect residents with local volunteer opportunities.

Glenview Chamber of Commerce

The Glenview Chamber of Commerce is co-hosting the Volunteer Fair to celebrate service and support the community's volunteer organizations.

Linda Sawyer

The deputy director of library services at the Glenview Public Library, who stated that the Volunteer Fair is about "celebrating service and connecting people with opportunities to make a difference."

Meghan Kearney

The executive director of the Glenview Chamber of Commerce, who said that "Glenview is a community of service" and the event was created to serve the community.

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What they’re saying

“The Volunteer Fair is about celebrating service and connecting people with opportunities to make a difference. Volunteering strengthens our community by supporting organizations that serve our neighbors every day.”

— Linda Sawyer, Deputy Director of Library Services, Glenview Public Library (Patch.com)

“Glenview is a community of service. We have a wide variety of organizations that need volunteer support to exist so we wanted to create an impactful event to serve the community.”

— Meghan Kearney, Executive Director, Glenview Chamber of Commerce (Patch.com)

What’s next

The Volunteer Fair is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Glenview Public Library's Community Room.

The takeaway

The Glenview Volunteer Fair is an opportunity for residents of all ages and backgrounds to connect with local organizations and find ways to contribute to their community through volunteering. By strengthening community bonds and supporting the work of local nonprofits, the event aims to empower Glenview residents to make a positive impact.