Together, we can bring joy to children undergoing cancer treatment.

Volunteer Days in Action

Stay tuned!

We’re so grateful you’re interested in volunteering with Maxwell’s Toy Box!

This year, we’ve wrapped up all of our 2025 volunteer events.

But, stay tuned as we’re always adding new volunteer events to help us package Joy Packages that provide comfort, joy, and support to children and their families battling cancer across Chicagoland.

Our volunteer events take place in Highwood, Illinois. We can’t wait to connect with you!

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FAQs

  • Volunteer Days in Action are community events where volunteers come together to assemble Joy Packages and other comfort items for children undergoing cancer treatment. Once packed, these meaningful gifts are delivered to our four partner hospitals across Chicago. Check out our upcoming Volunteer Days in Action events here.

  • You and your team can brighten the lives of children facing cancer by hosting a toy drive at your workplace. Come together to assemble Joy Packages—a meaningful way to give back and support families, while also offering an employee-giving opportunity.

    The Joy Packages you assemble are then dropped off (often the same day) at one of the hospitals we support, where team participants can see their impact firsthand by delivering the packages directly to children and their families.

    Ready to get started? Contact us today to Host a Toy Drive!

  • Yes! We’d love to connect with you about volunteering with Maxwell’s Toy Box on a more regular basis. We recently opened a new office location, and will have growing needs for organizational office supplies, preparing for volunteer events, toy drives, joy package assembly, and so much more. Click here to fill out our form to volunteer regularly with us.

  • At our Volunteer Days in Action events, we package Joy Packages with toys that provide comfort and joy to children and their families battling cancer. These toys are then delivered to our four partner hospital locations in Chicago, including:

    • Advocate Children’s Hospital - Park Ridge

    • Advocate Children’s Hospital - Oak Lawn

    • Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

    • Comer Children’s Hospital

    Learn more about our community impact here.

Interested in Volunteering Regularly?

Looking to volunteer with us more regularly, beyond our Volunteer Days in Action events? Complete the form below to learn more about joining our ongoing efforts at our new Chicagoland office. We’re excited to connect with you!