McHenry County Historical Society and Museum

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6432 MAIN STUNION, IL 60180 United States

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http://www.gothistory.org

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Active Opportunities (4)

Special Event Volunteers

Flexible Schedule | Union, IL 60180

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

Date Posted: 2024-11-25
Research Center Inventory Volunteer

Flexible Schedule | Union, IL 60180

The McHenry County Historical Society in Union, Illinois, seeks a qualified and motivated Research Center Volunteer to begin working on a comprehensive inventory and digitization of our library and archive materials. The materials held in the Research Center consist of paper-based documents including but not limited to books, photographs, maps, newspapers, periodicals, select business and organizational records, genealogy files, and media including video, slide, record, and other audio/visual formats. This is an excellent opportunity to work with local history! Working with the Exhibits Curator and Research Librarian, the Research Center Volunteer will be inventorying, handling, and moving archive materials, cataloging and supplementing the information in the collections database (PastPerfect), ensuring proper archival storage, and photographing them. A background in library sciences or an interest in learning research library skills is preferred but not required. Volunteers will be trained on how to use PastPerfect. Flexible volunteer shifts. Minimum 4 hours a week. Any days, Monday - Friday 9 am - 4 pm General Requirements Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs. Attention to detail. Descriptive writing skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Date Posted: 2024-11-25
Weekday Visitor Services Desk (Any day, Tues - Fri)

Flexible Schedule | Union, IL 60180

The McHenry County Historical Society and Museum in Union has Visitor Services Desk Attendant Opportunities! Tues - Fri shifts are available from August to October. Volunteers can pick which days to work. This position is perfect for NHS high school or college students or retired people. Volunteers do not need to work all of these days. 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). When visitor traffic is slow, volunteers can bring their laptops, read a book, work on a project or homework, or work on museum projects.

Date Posted: 2024-11-25
Saturday Visitor Services Desk Attendant

Flexible Schedule | Union, IL 60180

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

Date Posted: 2024-10-07

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

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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.

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