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ORGANIZATION: McHenry County Historical Society and Museum

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 7 people are interested
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The McHenry County Historical Society and Museum seeks special event volunteers to help set up and break down and work shifts at our Annual Heritage Fair (2nd Sunday in July) and Annual Cider Fest (1st Sunday in October) and other special events/programs through out the year.

Volunteers are needed for the following areas:

Pre-event tent set up on the Friday afternoon before the events, early morning set up on the day of the events, staffing various stations during the events, and event breakdown the afternoon of the events.

Ideal for high school or college students, NHS members, or Scouts looking for volunteer hours

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About McHenry County Historical Society and Museum

Location:

6432 MAIN ST, UNION, IL 60180, US

Mission Statement

We engage and educate current and future generations by preserving and sharing McHenry County history.

Description

Established in 1963, our members, staff, and volunteers have a 60-year-plus record rich in preservation, education, and entertainment contributions to McHenry County.

We create learning experiences and events. We focus on local culture, organization, and family history. We collect and care for notable artifacts. We participate in the activities of like-minded organizations throughout McHenry County.

Besides operating the museum, the Society plaques historic sites and structures, holds adult programs and arranges various school and adult group tours.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Children & Youth
Community
Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Community

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

6422 Main StreetUnion, IL 60180

(42.23511,-88.54242)
 

SKILLS

  • History
  • Event Design & Planning
  • Event Management
  • Event Planning / Management
  • Fundraising

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 16
  • Two-hour shifts. Must be able to lift and bend
  • 1 to 2-hour shifts at various tasks: cashiering at our sales, selling raffle tickets, erecting pop-up tents, staffing the Visitor Services desk, set up/breakdown, etc. Perfect for retirees, NHS/high school/college students looking to fill service hrs

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • No Donation

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