Get involved

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.

We're always looking for volunteers! For more information on our issue teams, contact our team leaders at the email addresses below. All team meetings are held at the Sierra Club Office at 70 E. Lake Street, Suite 1500, in Chicago. 

For the most up-to-date times, please check out our calendar.

Air and Energy Team
Help move Chicago away from fossil fuels and towards 100% clean energy. Meets on the second Monday of each month. Contact: Ryan Baker, rybaker5@gmail.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: Katty Regalado, chicagoICO@gmail.com. 

Communications Team
Help communicate Sierra Club positions, activities and accomplishments through a wide variety of channels. Contact: SierraClub.Chicago@gmail.com.

Lands Wildlife Habitat Team
Protect Chicago’s natural world, with a focus on wildlife and habitat conservation. Contact: Christine Williamson, birdchris@aol.com.

Outings Team
Enjoy the beauty of our natural world with like-minded Sierrans. Contact: Cliff Zimmerman, distance_cycler@yahoo.com.

Political Action Team
Elect environmental champions at all levels of government. Contact: David Teeghman, davidteeghman@gmail.com 

Solidarity Team
Partner with progressive allies working on justice issues throughout Chicagoland, provide volunteer support to their campaigns as needed. Contact: SierraClub.Chicago@gmail.com.

Transportation Team
Work on issues related to biking, walking, public transit and electric vehicles. Contacts: Sativa Volbrecht (svolbrecht@uchicago.edu) and Emilee Chaclas (emilee.chaclas@sierraclub.org)

Water Team
Work to keep Chicago-Area Waterways clean and enjoyable for all. Meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Contact: Jeff Shelden, jeffshelden@gmail.com.

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.