Did you know Slow Food is run entirely by volunteers? Here are some ways you can help us support Chicago’s good food culture! (The best way to learn more about how to get involved at the volunteer level is to come to one of our events. Learn about our upcoming events by receiving our newsletter - you can subscribe at the bottom right of this page, or see what’s coming up next here.)

Through our events, we:

Create interest in and support for our local food culture
Promote sustainable producers and purveyors in our community
Bring people together through the common language of food

Support an Event

We're always looking for support for our events, whether it's helping with promotion, taking photos, welcoming guests, and more! You can always expect to enjoy the event once your shift is over (which means good food!).

Volunteer at the preSERVE Garden

The preSERVE garden in North Lawndale was created in partnership with Slow Food Chicago, the North Lawndale Greening Committee, the Chicago Honey Co-Op, and NeighborSpace.

The garden relies entirely on volunteers. Consider lending a hand! We need help with:

Planting, weeding, and harvesting
Planning events at the garden or in the neighborhood
Writing grants and identifying additional sources of funding

Teach a Workshop

Have something you can teach the community? We are always looking for workshop teachers, hosts and locations to promote the culture of local, sustainable food and preserve food traditions. Send your ideas and questions to info@slowfoodchicago.org.

Other Opportunities

There are many other ways you can volunteer for Slow Food. Some include: