- QUED-UP Community Ambassador
QUED-Up is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping underserved students gain access to careers in cybersecurity, animation, gaming, and technology through workforce development, mentorship, certifications, and hands-on education programs. QUED-UP works with schools and organizations throughout Chicago, including Chicago Public Schools, and has donated nearly 1,000 computers and technology devices to students and families in need.
As a QUED-UP Community Ambassador, volunteers will help support our fundraising campaign focused on sponsoring 2,400 students into cybersecurity training and career pathways while also supporting our animation and creative technology programs. This role is focused on outreach, fundraising support, community engagement, and helping create life-changing opportunities for students.
This is a flexible volunteer opportunity that can primarily be completed remotely from home using a phone, computer, email, and social media. Volunteers are not required to report to a physical office location and can complete most activities virtually based on their schedule. Remote and virtual volunteer opportunities are increasingly recognized as valuable ways to expand community service participation and outreach efforts.
Volunteers will complete weekly outreach and fundraising goals as part of their 20 volunteer hours per week. Training, scripts, outreach materials, mentorship, and ongoing support will be provided by the QUED-UP team. Programs with structured volunteer goals and community engagement activities are considered a best practice for successful volunteer programs.
Volunteer Responsibilities - Sharing QUED-UP fundraising campaigns online
- Reaching out to friends, family, and community members
- Helping connect with local businesses and sponsors
- Sharing student success stories and impact updates
- Promoting cybersecurity and animation education programs
- Assisting with community outreach and awareness campaigns
- Helping recruit supporters, volunteers, and partners
- Supporting fundraising and sponsorship initiatives
Sample Weekly Goals (20 Hours Per Week) - Contact 25 people through text, email, social media, or phone outreach
- Share 3 QUED-UP social media posts weekly
- Reach out to 5 local businesses or community organizations
- Help generate at least 2 donation or sponsorship conversations
- Recruit 1 additional volunteer, supporter, or community contact
- Attend 1 virtual team check-in or outreach meeting
- Support at least 1 fundraising or awareness activity each week
This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in community outreach, fundraising, education, technology, cybersecurity, animation, gaming, leadership, and workforce development. Volunteers will gain real-world experience in communication, networking, nonprofit outreach, leadership, and community engagement while helping students access opportunities that can change their future.
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| Is Not Outdoors | |
| Is Wheelchair Accessible | |
| Virtual Need |
