We are excited that you have considered volunteering with PRIDEChicago!

Whether you are a returning volunteer or thinking of joining our volunteer team for the first time, your contribution is greatly appreciated. 

We expect all volunteers to support the LGBTQ+ community and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our values of respect, kindness, integrity, and positivity.  

Application Disclaimer

All applications must be received through PRIDEChicago's registration platform (VolunteerLocal). 

The act of receiving an online application shall not be deemed to impart or imply any obligation for PRIDEChicago to accept any application. Upon PRIDEChicago's approval of an application, the successful applicant will be notified electronically of their acceptance. 

PRIDEChicago retains the right to refuse any application without liability. PRIDEChicago retains the right to cancel or modify Pride or Pride events at any time, in part or in full, without liability. 


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Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). One of the fields below requires a file upload/attachment, the file size must be less than 10MB.
First Name *
Last Name *
Mobile Phone *

For example, 123-456-7890
SMS (text) messaging:
You may opt-in to receive SMS (text) for PRIDEChicago volunteer activities, including shift reminders and cancellations.

To opt-out, reply STOP to any SMS message OR update the SMS opt-in setting in your profile.
Preferred Pronouns:
Street Address *
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Date of Birth (Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age or older.) *

A valid date as MM/DD/YYYY (for example: 11/30/2015)
T-shirt size *
Emergency Contact
Please list the name and contact information of the person to be notified in case of emergency.
Emergency contact name: *
Emergency contact relationship (to you, the applicant): *
Please indicate emergency contact relationship: *
Emergency contact number: *
Volunteers must be in good health and be able to be outdoors on parade day for an extended period of time. Do you have any physical condition that would preclude you from performing any tasks for which you are being considered? *
If comfortable, please explain your response above (not required):
Additional Volunteer Information
Are you a returning volunteer? *
How did you hear about us?





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Waiver

PRIDEChicago relies on the goodwill and support of its volunteer service providers in a variety of areas. The following recites my agreement to the terms and conditions of my voluntary service to PRIDEChicago.

Participation Release, Waiver, and Indemnification Agreement

I hereby certify that I am agreeing to volunteer the following services (“Services”) to PRIDEChicago, and shall not seek any compensation or wages for such Services. I hereby acknowledge and agree PRIDEChicago has not required me to provide these Services; and that I am providing these Services freely without any expectation or entitlement to compensation, therefore.

I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PRIDEChicago, its agents, representatives, employees, and/or participants (collectively the “PRIDEChicago Indemnitees”) from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, lawsuits, liability, losses, and damages, including attorneys’ fees and court costs related to any property damage, property loss or theft, personal injury, death and/or other economic and non-economic loss arising from, relating to, or in any way connected with providing these Services as a volunteer in support of PRIDEChicago and all events produced by PRIDEChicago, including but not limited to the annual Chicago Pride Parade.

I also agree to waive and release any and all claims or causes of action that I may have against the PRIDEChicago Indemnitees, whether by statute or common law, and agree that this waiver and release also applies to any relatives, personal representatives, heirs, beneficiaries, next of kin or assigns who could pursue any legal action or claim on behalf of me.

I agree to be responsible for any and all acts and/or omissions on my part which may result in injury or damage to myself, and I specifically agree to hold PRIDEChicago Indemnitees free from and harmless for any and all claims, liabilities or damages arising out of any and all such acts or omissions. In event of litigation, costs or attorneys’ fees, I agree to defend and hold harmless PRIDEChicago Indemnitees from any such cost, and agree that the venue for any such litigation shall be in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois. I hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of the State of Illinois.

This agreement is the final writing and supersedes any prior negotiations.