VOLUNTEER WITH THE SPORTS SHED
Help us gear up kids for a better future! We have volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, school groups and corporate teams. Sign up for a collection project, to join a board, or attend an event.
Host a Gift Drive
Be a part of equipping kids for a better future by hosting a gift drive for The Sports Shed. Collect new or gently used equipment donations, do a virtual gift drive or a combination of both. Give kids from marginalized communities the chance to participate in competitive sports!
Celebration: Are you hosting a birthday party or a Bar/Bat Mitzvah? Let your friends and family celebrate you by giving to a cause that you are passionate about.
Volunteer Hours: Need to complete volunteer hours for school or an Eagle Scout project? Let us work with you to create a project that will make a impact.
Corporate Volunteering: Looking to give back to the community? Host a gift drive with your colleagues.
Contact Us To Start Your Project
The Sports Shed Ambassador Board is a dynamic group of young professionals who are passionate about creating opportunities for Chicago kids to participate in competitive sports. Along with hosting two to three fundraising events a year, Ambassador Board members use their social and professional networks to promote the mission of The Sports Shed.
The Ambassador Board membership gives you the opportunity to invest in your community, develop leadership skills, and meet like-minded young professionals in Chicago. The board has two distinct teams, the Leadership Team and the Social Team.
Leadership Team Membership expectations include:
- $25 monthly gift
- Monthly team meetings
- Sub-Committee involvement
- Engaging your network to further the mission of The Sports Shed
Social Team Membership expectations include:
- $25 monthly gift
- Event participation and inviting your friends
- Engaging your network to further the mission of The Sports Shed
Click here to see the list of current members. Email allison@thesportsshed.org for more information. If you are ready to commit fill out our membership form.
See upcoming events below!
The Sports Shed 2nd Annual Golf Event
Monday, June 1, 2020 — Join us for the 2nd annual Sports Shed golf outing. Play golf, win prizes, have fun and help us gear up kids for a better future.
Cancelled – March Madness 2020
Fill out your brackets between selection Sunday, March 19th and 11am CST on Thursday March 19th! The Sports Shed March Madness 50/50 bracket pool challenge is back!
2020 Chicago Marathon Charity Partner
Sunday, October 11th, 2020 — Contact Sherry Arthur at sherry@thesportsshed.org on how to guarantee your spot and run in support of The Sports Shed.
2nd Annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Party
Friday, December 13th, 2019 at Derno’s, Chicago — ‘Tis the Season for Giving and Ugly Holiday Sweaters! Join us for The Sports Shed’s 2nd annual Ugly Sweater Party!
Sports Equipment Gift Drive
Help fill a specific need for a sport you love! Select from the choices below to purchase a gift for a child in need. Donate today… kids play tomorrow!
* To host an equipment gift drive in your office club or organization contact Sherry Arthur.
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