Power the Community.
ChiTownBio is 100% volunteer-driven. We need your diverse talents—scientific, creative, or organizational—to keep our mission alive.
No Lab Coat? No Problem.
A common misconception is that you need to be a biologist to help at a biotech lab. That couldn’t be further from the truth.
While we love our scientists, our long-term success relies on a diverse community. Whether you are a graphic designer, a grant writer, a student, or just a neighbor who wants to lend a hand, there is a critical role waiting for you here.
1. Events & Education
Be the face of the lab and help us deliver seamless experiences.
- Event Assistance: Help with set-up and tear-down for our social nights, and act as our photographer to capture the moments.
- Workshop Facilitation: Assist instructors, manage attendee sign-ins, and ensure our students have what they need to learn.
2. Lab Operations
Keep the facility safe, clean, and ready for discovery.
- Lab Maintenance: Assist with general cleaning, organizing supplies, and inventory management. This is the heartbeat of the physical space.
3. Outreach & Growth
Help us expand our reach and secure our future.
- Marketing & Design: Design posters, distribute promotional materials, and help manage our social media campaigns to tell the ChiTownBio story.
- Community Outreach: Engage with our neighbors in Rogers Park and the wider City of Chicago through programs drafted by the Board.
- Fundraising: Special Call: We are specifically seeking individuals with grant writing experience to help secure financial support for our non-profit mission.
The Volunteer Process
We respect your time and want to make getting involved as easy as possible.
- Fill out the Form: Click the link below to tell us about your skills and interests.
- Join the Meeting: We will invite you to our next bimonthly volunteer meeting. This is a great chance to meet the team and see where help is needed most.
- Get Involved: We will pair you with a task or team that fits your schedule.
Ready to help?
Your participation makes accessible science possible.