Orland Park highlights volunteer opportunities for seniors and veterans

Mayor Jim Dodge said the Village of Orland Park offers “plenty of volunteer opportunities” for seniors and other residents, including work with the Heritage Sites Office and veteran-focused events.

Dodge, speaking during the AskOrland Park question-of-the-week segment, said the Heritage Sites Office needs help with educational displays and programs. He also cited volunteer opportunities supporting veterans, including care-package events for current service members, and described a village program that connects volunteers with local community-service organizations. He provided the village volunteer web page, orlandpark.org/volunteer, as the place to find more information.

The announcement was presented as information for residents interested in volunteering rather than a formal agenda item or a vote. Dodge framed the options as available to “not just seniors, but for all residents,” and encouraged anyone seeking more details to consult the village web page for current listings and contact information.

The village did not specify the number of volunteer openings, eligibility requirements, or whether positions require background checks or other screening. Those details are listed as “not specified” in the meeting record and, Dodge said, can be found on the village’s volunteer page.

For residents seeking immediate information, the village’s online volunteer portal is the primary contact point; no further deadlines or formal actions were announced during the segment.