Auxiliary Board
Grow Your Career & Give Back to Your City!
The Association House Auxiliary Board combines professional networking with hands-on community outreach. Together, we volunteer, raise funds, and grow awareness in the wider community - all in support of the House's mission.
Connect with passionate professionals & make a profound impact while you do it!
Your Year on the Aux Board
Volunteer
Give back to the families and children we serve through our annual toy drive, Back 2 School Fair, and fundraising events.
Network
Hang out with fellow young professionals at Trivia Night and Summer Soiree, our annual fundraising parties.
Organize
Step up when your city is in need. Rely on a network of passionate people to stabilize and uplift your neighborhood!
How You'll Benefit
Serving on the Auxiliary Board is exceptionally rewarding and comes with real benefits for young professionals looking to grow your network, skills, and impact.
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Network with the Board of Directors and active business & civic leaders at events
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Professional develop in project management, networking, and marketing as you grow as a young professional
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Pathway for future leadership on Association House’s governing Board of Directors
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Contribute to the legacy one of the oldest nonprofit organizations in Chicago
Your Responsibilities
Auxiliary Board members advance the mission by fulfilling the following responsibilities:
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Attend bi-monthly Auxiliary Board meetings
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Attend auxiliary fundraising and networking events
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Participate in volunteer opportunities
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Participate in committee work aligned to your interests and skills
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Make a personal commitment through a give/get requirement – of at least $250
Join Us!
Young professionals are encouraged to express interest through the member application.
If you have questions, please reach out to Dalia, Development Associate, at ddelafuente@associationhouse.org.
"To me, being a part of something bigger than me is so important and the House has helped me find that. Hearing personal stories is my favorite part of volunteering. It is great seeing individuals lift each other up and invest in themselves."
- Rose, Auxiliary Board Member
Our Sponsors
We are deeply grateful to our 2026 event sponsors and in-kind supporters, who help make our work possible and drive our mission forward.
