Get Involved
Community engagement is foundational to how we learn, grow, and thrive.
When families, educators, partners, and neighbors show up for their school community, it sends a powerful message to children that education, wellness, and justice are shared responsibilities.
Whether through volunteering, teaching, advocacy, or philanthropy, your involvement strengthens our learning villages, expands opportunities for our students, and creates lasting impact across Southwest Chicago.
Join us in creating and sustaining a healthy, joyful, and justice-centered school culture!
Volunteer
If you’re looking for a meaningful yet flexible way to share your time and talents with AGC, we’d love to have you join our vibrant school community as a volunteer!
Whether supporting learning villages, assisting with events, sharing expertise, or engaging in local initiatives, volunteering with AGC lets you live out your commitment to sustainability, wellness, and justice while making a tangible difference every day.
Complete our Volunteer Interest Form below to get started!
For any questions, please contact Lekisha Gunn at lgunn@agcchicago.org.
Teach
When we talk about AGC’s unique approach to nurturing and engaging students, we extend that same care and intention to our teachers—fostering a supportive, collaborative community for all.
Teaching at AGC is meaningful, collaborative, and full of wonder. Educators design, innovate, and grow in a school community rooted in sustainability, bilingualism, and justice. We work hard, we learn constantly, and we do it together.
From our sustainable school food program to our international Innovation Fund grant, AGC’s holistic approach is designed to support your leadership, wellness, and professional growth journey—because that’s The AGC Way!
Donate
The Academy for Global Citizenship is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on philanthropic support to expand opportunities for our students and families.
Your tax-deductible donation directly supports AGC’s innovative programming, sustainability initiatives, wellness model, bilingual education, and justice-centered practices.
Every gift strengthens our ability to provide a transformative educational experience rooted in inquiry, community, and global citizenship.
Naming and engagement opportunities are available for those interested in deeper partnership.
To learn more, please contact Ryan Jones at rjones@agcchicago.org.
AGC Alumni
Mariposas: No matter how far you've traveled or what year you graduated, you'll always be part of AGC's ecosystem!
If you're interested in staying connected with other AGC alumni and attending alumni events, complete the Alumni Information Form below.
For any questions, please email Juan Avalos at javalos@agcchicago.org.
