Join Our Volunteer Team

Experimental Station is building a community on Chicago’s South Side, fostering programs that promote food access, youth empowerment, cycling education, and arts and culture.

Volunteers play a vital role in helping us achieve our goals, offering their time, skills, and passion to enhance our impact. Explore these exciting opportunities to get involved and make a difference.

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61st Street Farmers Market

Be part of one of Chicago’s most beloved farmers markets, a cornerstone of fresh food access and community connection. Volunteers can help with:

  • Market Day Support: Set up booths, staff the information booth, and assist vendors and visitors to ensure a smooth market experience.

  • Community Gardening: Roll up your sleeves and contribute to the Jackson Park Terrace Community Garden by planting, weeding, mulching, and harvesting fresh produce.

  • Administrative Tasks

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Blackstone Bicycle Works

Support youth empowerment and education through cycling by volunteering with Blackstone Bicycle Works. Areas of support include:

  • Youth Bike Education: Teach bike safety and skills during camps and workshops.

  • Activity Coordination: Organize enriching activities like group rides, field trips, and art projects.

  • Bike Repairs: Use your skills to repair and refurbish bikes, or assist our youth mechanics in learning these essential skills.

  • Homework Support: Help youth participants excel academically by offering homework support.

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Administration & Events

Assist with the behind-the-scenes work that keeps Experimental Station running smoothly. Your help in this area ensures that our programs and events are successful. Volunteers can:

  • Support Arts & Cultural Projects: Help facilitate special projects and programming for artists and cultural producers.

  • Administrative Assistance: Contribute to day-to-day operations, ensuring everything runs seamlessly.

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Marketing & Communications

Join our communications team to help share the stories of Experimental Station’s programs with the world. You’ll gain hands-on experience while supporting:

  • Photo & Video Documentation
    Capture the vibrant energy of our programs—Blackstone Bicycle Works, the 61st Street Farmers Market, and arts & cultural events.

  • Social Media Management
    Design engaging posts for Instagram and Facebook, craft meaningful messages that reflect our mission, and interact with our growing community.

  • Storytelling
    Help write and share stories about our programs, partners, and the people whose lives we impact.

  • Analytics & Strategy
    Support data collection and analysis across our social media, website, and email campaigns to help us grow and improve.

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