Get involved
Getting active at the local level is a fantastic way to promote positive climate choices in your own community
We're always looking for volunteers! For more information on our issue teams, contact our team leaders at the email addresses below. Most team meetings are held at the Sierra Club Office at 70 E. Lake Street, Suite 1500, in Chicago.
For the most up-to-date meeting and event times, please check out our calendar.
The Chicago Group is managed by volunteers who comprise the Chicago Group Executive Committee (ExCom). Our teams handle the day-to-day operations of the Chicago Group's conservation, political, social and administration activities.
City Council Action Team
Work face-to-face with Alderpeople to advocate for environmental and progressive legislation in City Council. Contact: Ryan McCray, mccray890@yahoo.com
Chicago Inspiring Connections Oudoors (ICO)
Chicago ICO, an outreach program of Sierra Club Outdoors, connects youth who have limited access to the outdoors with nature outings that promote exploration, wellness, and leadership, both in their home cities and beyond. Contact: chicagoICO@gmail.com.
Outings Team - COMING SOON
Enjoy the beauty of our natural world with like-minded Sierrans. David Teeghman, davidteeghman@gmail.com
Political Action Team
Elect environmental champions at all levels of government. Contact: David Teeghman, davidteeghman@gmail.com
Transportation Team
Advocate for improvements in public transit, biking, and pedestrian safety. Contacts: Sativa Volbrecht, svolbrecht@uchicago.edu and Emilee Chaclas, emilee.chaclas@sierraclub.org.
Volunteer interest form: https://forms.gle/W81y3wTZRrMgmnTS9
Water Team
Work to keep Chicago-Area Waterways clean and enjoyable for all. Meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Contact: Connor Sparks
General volunteering information
If you're not sure what you want to do, email SierraClub.Chicago@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page for the basics on our 10,000-strong member group and to find out what activities might suit your interests and skills. For more information, contact David Teeghman, davidteeghman@gmail.com.
We also have a new volunteer interest form: https://forms.gle/ieoMZQbmLYX6kc4b6.
Check out our linktree for additional resources: https://linktr.ee/sierraclubchicago.
If you are with another organization interested in partnering with us for an event, contact Jessie Steckling, jessie.steckling@gmail.com
We hope to see you at an event soon!