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Volunteers Needed: Best Buddies Champion of the Year Gala

Best Buddies Illinois
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
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    • Details

    Date:
    October 24, 2025
    2:00 PM - 11:45 PM CDT
    Available Times:
    Weekends (evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    We need volunteers to help with set-up, tear-down, and general event logistics during the gala. We can begin setting up at 2pm and will be tearing down after the event ends at 11pm.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Academic Credit Available
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Volunteers Needed: Best Buddies Champion of the Year Gala

    Champion of the Year is an annual fundraising competition organized by our staff, Event Committee, and Advisory Board, featuring a select group of individuals, professionals, and community leaders. These philanthropic trailblazers compete to raise the most funds by reaching out to their community, raising funds, and spreading awareness for Best Buddies to earn the ultimate title of Champion of the Year.

    Following the fundraising campaign, Best Buddies will recognize the candidate who has raised the largest amount in donations at the annual Champion of the Year Gala. By definition, that candidate will have surpassed all rivals in the competition; and therefore, becomes a champion. He or she will aptly receive the title of Champion of the Year!

    This year, our Champion of the Year Gala will be from 6:30-11pm on October 24 at the Harold Washington Library. Our theme is Lights, Camera, Inclusion!

    Champion of the Year is an annual fundraising competition organized by our staff, Event Committee, and Advisory Board, featuring a select group of individuals, professionals, and community leaders. These philanthropic trailblazers compete to raise the most funds by reaching out to their community, raising funds, and spreading awareness for Best Buddies to earn the ultimate title of Champion of the Year.

    Following the fundraising campaign, Best Buddies will recognize the candidate who has raised the largest amount in donations at the annual Champion of the Year Gala. By definition, that candidate will have surpassed all rivals in the competition; and therefore, becomes a champion. He or she will aptly receive the title of Champion of the Year!

    This year, our Champion of the Year Gala will be from 6:30-11pm on October 24 at the Harold Washington Library. Our theme is Lights, Camera, Inclusion!

    Location

    On-site

    Harold Washington Library

    401 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    Directions

    Please enter from the back side on Plymouth Ct. These are not the main entrance doors, but will be used for our event. There is public transporation nearby including the Harold Washington Library stop and the best parking options are on SpotHero.

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