Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering with Summer Quest is a wonderful opportunity to meet some talented young people and make a difference in their lives. There are several ways to assist us:

Summer Quest/College Scholarships program support

Summer Quest and its sister programs are in constant need of energetic volunteers to assist with a variety of program needs. Whatever your skills and interests, we can probably find a job for you that will help Summer Quest continue to serve CPS students!

Application support

Volunteers are also invited to help us with student application workshops, which take place in February and March at Chicago Public Schools central office. This is a great opportunity to meet potential Summer Quest applicants and learn about their interests and ambitions.

Academic advising

Those who are interested in a long-term volunteer opportunity should consider becoming an academic advisor. Contact Summer Quest for more details.

Other opportunities

Volunteers are also welcome to help with parents' meetings, program matching sessions, wrap ups, and other events during the year.

Volunteer application

The Summer Quest volunteer application is AVAILABLE HERE .
Please mail completed applications to:
Summer Quest
125 S. Clark St., 12th floor
Chicago, IL 60603

Since 2007, I've volunteered as an essay reader, interviewer, and academic advisor. I've also chipped in at program matching sessions and the wrap up meeting. My experience with Summer Quest has been fantastic. It's always a pleasure to meet talented teenagers, learn about their aspirations, and send them on their way to new challenges. The best part is hearing the students' stories when they've returned from their summer programs. They come back with so many happy memories, along with new skills and greater confidence in themselves. And it's nice to know that I've been able to help in some small way.