ChiPride Volunteering + EcoShip

ChiPride Volunteering + EcoShip

When: Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: EcoShip, 1947 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Total Spots Available: 30

Description: Join other LGBTQ+ and Ally volunteers as we help EcoShip prepare to move out of their retail facility in Chicago! Volunteers will help break down shelves (please bring gloves if you have them), pack packaging materials into totes and bags, and label items. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes. Moderate lifting required for some volunteers.

Location, Parking, and Public Transportation: Street parking is available but can be limited. We recommend arriving early to allow time to find parking. 

EcoShip Mission: EcoShip is a 501(c)(3) that collects shipping materials from Chicagoland communities and distributes them to businesses and individuals for reuse. In 2021, founder, Aleksandra, began collecting packaging materials for her partner, Peter’s, e-commerce business. Using local Facebook groups, she drove around Chicago to gather items. Not before long, she had filled up her car and closet, and wondered if other small businesses could reuse the packaging as well. The idea of EcoShip was formed and by 2022, EcoShip was officially a nonprofit.

ChiPride Volunteering Mission: Chipride Volunteering connects Chicago’s diverse LGBTQ+ community and allies through unified volunteerism. We strive to create a more inclusive city by centralizing opportunities that support a variety of nonprofits, fostering connection and driving positive change at a local level.