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Volunteer for NIRCO

At NIRCO, our volunteers are the foundation of our programs and day-to-day operations. Since our services are supported by volunteers whose lives have been touched by substance use disorders in one way or another, volunteers are vital to our success and mission. NIRCO volunteers are primarily interested in giving back, enhancing their life skills, and connecting with recovery community members.

Why Volunteer with NIRCO?

  • Work off community service hours in a healthy, supportive environment;

  • Help others in recovery;

  • Become empowered in your healing;

  • Participate in fun events such as Recovery Day and Rally for Recovery;

  • Help create and facilitate new ideas for recovery activities;

  • Become a leader in the recovery community;

  • Volunteer side by side with your peers;

  • Gain valuable customer service and office skills;

  • Enhance your resume.

 

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Peer Mentoring

  • General Office Support

  • Event Planning & Participation

  • Advocacy

  • Public Speaking

  • Newsletter Committee

  • Support Groups

  • Volunteer Coordinator Assistant

  • Greetings/Customer Service

To sign up to volunteer, contact us. 

Growing Through Grief

A supportive online series offering tools to process grief and build emotional resilience.​

Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 6-7pm

One Day Peer Support Training

Impact of Incarceration on Families

SMART Recovery

Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future

Organic Breath

Your Story Is More Than What Happened to You

A one-day, in-person training focused on trauma-informed peer support and warm hand-off skills.​

March 28, 2026 10:00am-2pm

An online recovery education series supporting individuals and families affected by incarceration.

February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th - 5:00-6:00pm / Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 881 6176 4581     /     Passcode: 845857

A peer-led, science-based recovery meeting focused on building skills for long-term behavior change.​

Every Tuesday starting January 27, 2026 12:00pm

A Women’s History Month event highlighting women’s leadership and impact on sustainable recovery and community change.​

March 21, 2026 10:00am

A supportive, judgment-free space for men to breathe, connect, and talk openly about life and healing.​

February 17, 2026 6:30-8:00pm

A storytelling and recovery event with author and artist LaSheena Jenkins exploring healing through art and writing.​

February 21, 2026 7:00-9:00pm

Contact

202 S. Genesee St.

Waukegan, Illinois 60085

 

Office: (847) 662-3205

Cell: 847-636-1869

 

info@nircolakecounty.org

© 2022 by NIRCO

NIRCO is a 501 (C3) nonprofit organization and our Tax ID# is 84-2351772

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 

9 am - 6 pm 

(Later times available by appointments)

Saturday 10 am - 2pm 

(by appointment only )

 

Closed Sunday

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