Volunteer

Volunteers are the backbone of our organization!


We are always in need of individuals who are willing to donate their time to help support our cause, whether it be for the numerous events and programs we host throughout the year, Female Strong Camp, or as part of the YEA! Program. Click below to inquire about volunteering for Female Strong, and keep scrolling to learn about some opportunities for involvement. 


Volunteer Inquiry


Please note: Female Strong is currently seeking volunteers located in the Chicagoland area. At this time, we are unable to accommodate volunteers outside this region.

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Host a Third Party Fundraiser

FLEXIBLE TIME & LOCATION


Female Strong will provide guidelines for anyone who wishes to raise funds for the organization through individual fundraisers.


Examples include:

  • hosting a give-back shopping night at a local boutique
  • creating a crowdfunding campaign
  • hosting a golf outing
  • hosting a panel
  • participating in a walk/run event and crowdfunding on our behalf
  • setting up a charity workout at a local fitness studio
  • partnering with a local bar to host a fundraising happy hour

Interview YEA! Students

VIRTUAL


Volunteers will meet with students who apply to the YEA! Program to conduct interviews. Using a questionnaire provided by Female Strong, volunteers take notes as they learn about the candidates personal qualities, interests, and level of maturity to ensure a good fit in the program. The interview procedure is designed to ensure consistency and simplicity.

Become a YEA! Mentor

VIRTUAL FROM JANUARY TO MARCH


YEA! Mentors work one-on-one with students in the YEA! Program to support with the creation of their business plan and pitch presentation for the annual Investor Panel. Mentors provide guidance and feedback as students think through all aspects of their business, from finance to marketing and beyond. Mentors assist with research to help each student build a strong case for funding. Mentors are expected to meet virtually with their student over six sessions between January and March.

Review YEA! Business Plans

VIRTUAL IN FEBRUARY


Volunteers are needed to review and give feedback on the structure, clarity, persuasiveness, language, and grammar of drafted business plans by YEA! students. Reviewers are required to share feedback in a timely fashion so students can make adjustments ahead of the Mock Investor Panel, which takes place one week later. Reviewers guidelines are provided by Female Strong for this activity.

Host a Field Trip

FLEXIBLE TIME & LOCATION


Individuals who own and/or manage businesses are welcome to host YEA! students at their workplace to show the daily functions of a real business. Since Female Strong's programs are hosted in downtown Chicago, field trip hosts should be located in an area that is accessible by public transportation.

Camp Volunteers

ON SITE

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Professional women with a passion for building confidence in the next generation of female leaders are welcome to volunteer for Female Strong Camp. Volunteers should have experience working directly with youth, and come prepared to assist Female Strong staff with managing full day camps that serve up to 25 girls between the ages of 8 and 12. Volunteers will be provided with all Camp materials in advance, and can participate in coaching sessions leading up to the event.

Workshop/SME Presenters

VIRTUAL OR ON SITE


Professional women with experience in building/operating a business and subject matter experts are welcome to volunteer as presenters to YEA! students and Camp attendees. For YEA! students, we annually seek speakers with experience in accounting, legal work, insurance, banking, e-commerce, manufacturing, operations, and marketing. Other workshop topics outside of the YEA! Program including resume writing, interview skills, career exploration, etc.

Photographer

ON SITE


Women or men with photography experience are welcome to volunteer to capture events for Female Strong to use in digital and physical promotional materials. Events include the CEO Roundtable in February, Investor Panel in March, Golf Outing in May, Female Strong Camps year-round, and more.