Ruth McBride Scholarship
Supports
Girls in the Game
Teen Ambassadors
Identify prominent women with interesting careers, and set up interviews to discuss health, leadership and important issues. Volunteers are needed to chaperone events, and Girls in the Game is also looking for professional women, either in groups or as individuals, to interview in the Women Leaders Interview Program.
GameDays: One-Day Events
Put your sports, health or leadership skills to good use during a Game Day event by leading activities for one of the day’s topics or playing alongside the girls. We always need help guiding participants through the rotations and maintaining a fun, safe and educational environment.
Technical Support
Are you a technology whiz who could contribute to the efficiency and success of Girls in the Game operations? If so, we could use your help to keep our systems in tip-top shape.
Special Interests
Are you interested in a specific area? Do you possess expertise in something not covered in our current volunteer program? Please let us know and we can look into matching you with the perfect project for your expertise.
There’s a place for everyone
on our team
Girls in the Game encourages everyone to get in the game and play an important part in providing opportunities to girls throughout Chicagoland.
We have lots of ways for you to get involved. Whether raising money for the Ruth McBride Scholarship, run with our Charity RaceTeam or volunteering
during summer camp, there’s something you can do to help.
Game Changers
Did you know achieving one of your personal athletic goals could help give thousands of girls a healthy start in life?
Choose to run any races in the Chicagoland-area and we will help you achieve your goal.
Our Girls in the Game charity race team, Game Changers, accommodates any and all athletes. Team members build awareness and support of Girls in the Game, by raising funds and promoting active and healthy lifestyles. From 5ks to half-marathons and marathons, to adventure races, we can help get you across the finish line, while supporting a worthy cause!
VOLUNTEERING
GET INVOLVED
STUDENTS
Tutor/Homework Help
Are you good at math? Science? English? As our most intensive program operating three days a week, the McGuane Park After School program depends on volunteers to assist with homework help and serve as mentors for the girls.
Saturday Days of Play
Assist at one of our Saturday field trips that are available to all the girls in our After School Program, which bring together girls from different sites. Field trips vary in location and time; one Saturday might be a volleyball clinic, and the next might be a trip to a Chicago Sky game.
Sports and Leadership Summer Camp
Lead a sports or health workshop during summer camp.Or just come out to help coach during a day of camp by prepping for activities, assisting in demonstrations or engaging hesitant participants. No matter your comfort level with sports, we have the perfect role for you.
Special Events
Girls in the Game relies on our special events to raise awareness and funds each year. We love having new energy and creative ideas to help make our events a success. Also, we always need volunteers to assist in running events.
EDUCATORS
