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Saturday Visitor Services Desk Attendant

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ORGANIZATION: McHenry County Historical Society and Museum

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Position Summary: Saturday Visitor Services Desk Attendant Opportunity! Shifts are available August - October: Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Volunteers can pick which Saturdays to work. This position is perfect for NHS high school or college students or retired people. Dress is business casual. The primary duties for this position are to greet visitors and take admission. Those interested can work all or any days, Tuesday-Friday from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm o (No holidays).

Position Title: Saturday Admission Desk Volunteer

Responsibilities:

  • Open and close the museum (turn on lights and display TVs) during Saturday hours.
  • Greet and orient the visitors.
  • After training, share knowledge of the museum exhibits, Harmony School, and Gannon Cabin.
  • Daily cash and credit card handling of museum store and admissions fees.

Time Commitment: Shifts are available June - October Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The shift schedule is flexible. Volunteers can pick which Saturdays to work. Perfect fit for high school or college students or retired persons.

Skills and Recommended Proficiencies:

  • Prior cash handling experience.
  • Customer service background ideal.
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods.

Training and Preparation: Volunteer orientation and position training with Staff.

Volunteer Work Location:

McHenry County Historical Society and Museum

6422 Main Street

Union, IL 60180

Contact:

Janet Barron

volunteer@mchenrycountyhistroy.org

815-923-1261

1 Shift

  • 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM CST - FULL
    1 volunteer per week. Volunteers can work as few as one and as many as 4 Saturdays/month

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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
Community
Education & Literacy
Arts & Culture, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift

WHERE

6422 Main StreetUnion, IL 60180

(42.23511,-88.54242)
 

SKILLS

  • Customer Service
  • History
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training

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