HURRAH (Happy, Upbeat Retirees & Residents Actively Helping)

What is HURRAH?

HURRAH volunteers play a vital role in supporting teachers, boosting students' confidence, and providing guidance that helps shape the future of Naperville’s youth. No matter your background or experience, your time and effort can make a meaningful impact!

Our goal is to build strong connections with educators and ease their daily workload. Simple tasks like tying shoes, cleaning paintbrushes, or opening lunch baggies may seem small, but they add up quickly in a busy classroom. By stepping in to help, HURRAH volunteers give teachers more time to focus on instruction and student engagement.

Research shows that students thrive when they interact with caring volunteers—becoming more motivated to learn and less likely to disengage. At the same time, volunteers experience the joy and fulfillment of making a difference in young lives.