VOLUNTEER
BOARD
The "Ward Cabinet" Structure
We aren't just looking for "helpers"; we are recruiting a Governance Board of residents to help manage decisions and ensure the "Open Door" policy is a reality.
Apply to Join
the 7th Ward
Transition
Board
We are seeking local experts, students, and elders to chair four key development councils:
Council for Economic Development:
Focuses on filling vacant storefronts on Commercial Avenue and 79th Street using hospitality and finance models.
Council for Educational Excellence:
Designs programs to bridge the gap between South Side schools and high-growth career paths.
Council for Tech & Journalism:
Leverages the candidate's media companies to create a "Ward News Network" and digital literacy hubs.
Board of Financial Oversight:
Managed by residents to audit how "Ward Menu Money" (approx. $1.5 million/year) is allocated infrastructure.
VOLUNTEER
"I don't want your labor; I want your leadership. We are building a Ward Cabinet of professionals, students, and neighbors to co-manage the future of our community."
Choose Your Department
We have structured our volunteer teams based on the pillars of our platform. Select the area that best fits your expertise or the skills you wish to learn:
The Doctorate Initiative:
Tech & Non-Profit Lab
As part of your doctorate work at Governors State, we will propose the 7th Ward Innovation Lab.
The Goal
Transition
local small
non-profits into
"Sustainable Entities."
The Solution
Use your expertise to help local organizations secure federal grants and 501(c)(3) compliance.
The Visual
A map showing the 7th Ward
as a "Hub" connected to downtown resources but fueled by local South Side talent.