Get Involved

Ways To Get Involved With Girls in the Game

Girls in the Game has a variety of volunteer opportunities, including one-time and ongoing. We also have opportunities for companies to sponsor and volunteer as a group.

How do you want to be involved?

Ways to Get Involved as an Individual

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity: Become an After School Coach

Coaches are critical members of the Girls in the Game community, providing consistent support for girls during a season of programming. If you are interested in volunteering as a coach directly with participants, here are a few things to consider:

  • The majority of our programs take place in the after school hours between 2 pm and 6 pm on weekdays.

  • Volunteers must commit to at least a 10-week season.

  • Volunteers must pass a background check.

Other Opportunities to Get Involved

  • Auxiliary Board

    You can expand your personal and professional networks and make a difference by joining our Auxiliary Board! Auxiliary Board members support Girls in the Game by fundraising, volunteering, and planning special events. To learn more, please contact Maggie Jones at mjones@girlsinthegame.org

  • Guest Coaching

    Are you an athlete? Do you have a health or leadership topic you think girls could benefit from? Consider guest coaching at a day of Summer Camp or a Day of Play! This opportunity is good for individuals or small groups. Contact Jess Larson at jlarson@girlsinthegame.org for more information.

  • Event Committees

    Do you excel at event planning? Do you want to use your skills to help Girls in the Game? Consider joining one of our event committees! The committees for our Chip in for Girls golf outing and our Field of Dreams gala accept new members on a rolling basis. Please contact Dawn Kobel at dkobel@girlsinthegame.org to learn more.

  • Run With Us

    Your support will help girls find their voice, discover their strength, and lead with confidence. Girls in the Game is a proud charity partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. If you are interested in running on our Marathon team, you can email our Manager of Individual Giving at mjones@girlsinthegame.org. If you are interested in supporting our Marathon team, you can visit our official Marathon page here.  

Run With Us

Life Time Chicago Half Marathon and 5K

Girls in the Game is proud to be an official charity partner of the Life Time Chicago Half Marathon and 5k happening September 29th, 2024! Join our team and fundraise for Girls in the Game, plus receive perks like Girls in the Game merch, a running singlet, fun runs, and a free training program to get you ready for the race! Runners who join this team will be given priority access to join our 2025 Marathon Team. If you are interested in learning more about the race, please contact mjones@girlsinthegame.org

Other Races 
Are you interested in running a different race in support of Girls in the Game? Visit https://support.girlsinthegame.org/run to create your own fundraising page. Simply personalize your page to tell your unique running story ahead of your big race. 

Questions? 
If you have questions, you can email our Manager of Individual Giving at mjones@girlsinthegame.org. We can’t wait to have you on our team. 

Official Training Partner for Girls in the Game

Host a Fundraiser

Have an idea for a fun event? Want to host a birthday fundraiser? Our online platform, Classy, makes starting a fundraiser easy. With your help, we can ensure that every girl has the opportunity to find her voice and discover her strength while surrounded by a network of supportive coaches and peers. For help on starting a fundraiser, please contact Maggie Jones at mjones@girlsinthegame.org.

Nike Give | Girls in the Game

We're thrilled that Girls in the Game is being highlighted on #NikeGive. As a proud partner of @Nike and @GlobalGiving, we’re committed to making meaningful change in our community. Join us by heading to a U.S. Nike Store between now and Sept. 14, 2024 to round up your purchase to support our organization and others that are helping level the playing field for women and girls. Together, we can help create a more active and equitable future for all.

Ways to get involved as a group

  • Host a Leader to Leader Interview

    Host Teen Squad members at your office! Get to know the teens as they lead an informational interview with a group of your colleagues to learn more about career opportunities. Contact Dawn Kobel at dkobel@girlsinthegame.org to learn more.

  • Volunteer at a Day of Summer Camp or a Day of Play

    Spend a day with the girls rotating through a variety of sports, health, and leadership activities! Opportunities are available for groups during Summer Camp and Days of Play (occurring once per season on non-school days). Contact Maggie Jones at mjones@girlsinthegame.org to learn more.

  • Sponsor an Event

    Are you interested in supporting a Girls in the Game event? To find out more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dawn Kobel at dkobel@girlsinthegame.org.

Girls in the Game Gear

You can show your Girls in the Game pride with hoodies, tanks, yoga pants, hats and more! Shop our Cloztalk store for unique gifts and fun Girls in the Game apparel.

Are you interested in getting involved in a way that isn’t on this list? Please reach out to Maggie Jones at mjones@girlsinthegame.org to learn more about other opportunities that may be available.