Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with GRIP! The list below includes volunteer opportunities in a variety of program areas. Please feel free to contact us if you would like more information about any of these opportunities, or if there are additional ways you would like to use your time and talents to serve GRIP—we would love to help you get plugged in! Download a PDF of our volunteer needs, or access our online volunteer application.
| Program | Volunteer Need | Description | Hours Per Week |
| SLAM | Mentor | Build mentor relationships with youth during the week and participate in SLAM | 3-6 |
| SLAM | Program Support | Check in youth, facilitate games, and help with other administrative needs | 3.5 |
| SLAM | Referees & Security | Assist with security and facilitate games | 3.5 |
| SLAM | Photography & Videography | Take photos and/or video foortage during SLAM; help compile a highlight video | 3-6 |
| SLAM | Technical Team | Understand & manage sound equipment, music, and videos | 3.5 |
| SLAM | Drama Team | Assist with short dramas to complement Bible teaching | 3.5 |
| GRIP The School | Mentor | Serve as teachers' aides, assist with after-school programs (including arts and athletics), and build relationships with youth in Chicago public schools | 7:30 am-3:30 pm weekdays; flexible |
| Miracle League | Program Support | Check in youth, keep score, and assist with other administrative needs | 6 pm-10 pm T &Th, June 25 & 27; all day Sat., June 29 |
| Marketing | Photography | Shoot and edit professional looking photos for marketing and development use | 1-5 (on a project basis) |
| Marketing | Videography | Shoot and edit professional looking videos for marketing and development use | 1-10 (on a project basis) |
| Marketing | Direct Mail | Help stuff, label, and sort quarterly GRIP newsletters | 2-5 quarterly |
| Development | Grant Writer | Help with research and writing grant proposals on behalf of GRIP | 2-5 weekly (on a project basis) |
| Admin | Office Cleaning/Maintenance | Basic cleaning of GRIP office space | 2-3 per visit |
| Admin | Admin Support | Assist with data entry or miscellaneous office needs | Flexible |
| Prayer | Prayer Partner | Sign-up to receive weekly prayer emails and commit to praying for the needs of our programs, partners, and staff | Flexible (at your discretion) |
| Prayer | Intercessor | Commit to pray weekly for specific programs throughout the year | Flexible (at your discretion) |
