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Become an MCHS Volunteer Today!

Connect with others, share your talents, learn new skills, and have fun.

The McHenry County Historical Society extends a warm welcome to individuals of all ages and abilities. We offer many volunteer opportunities that cater to various interests, such as event planning, data entry, indexing, filing, leading school tours, greeting visitors, and showcasing talents in tatting, weaving, and spinning. Additionally, we provide avenues to assist with special events, exhibit construction, museum maintenance, and community outreach programs.

Please complete the fillable volunteer form below, and we will connect with you to discuss how to get started! For further information, please get in touch with us at:

815-923-2267 or Volunteer@mchenrycountyhistory.org

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Complete Our Volunteer Form:

Your Name *

Your Email *

Your Street Address *

City, State, Zip *

Phone *

Museum Visitor Reception Desk

Greet Visitors, take admission, and process museum store sales

Greet visitors, collect admission/passes, process museum store sales:

Any or some days, Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Any or some Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

December Holiday Exhibit y or some days, Tuesday-Friday, 1 to 4 p.m

Lead scheduled tours for schools or adults or during special events

Museum Docent - Host tours for schools, or adult group outings

After docent training, lead scheduled school or adult group tours during daytime hours or at one of our special events

Demonstrate and explain spinning, weaving, quilting, tatting, sewing, or knitting

Present information about farming using items in the Barn exhibit

Help 3rd-5th grade classes experience being a student in an early 1900s one-room school house

Assist in developing MCHS curriculum, which aligns with school districts in Mchenry County

Assist with creating program related craft objects for young children

Volunteer

6422 Main St.,
P.O. Box 434, Union, IL 60180
Phone: (815) 923-2267

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Volunteers are needed for various other projects! If you are interested in local history or have other skills you can contribute, please complete our Fillable Volunteer Form. If you have any questions, please phone our office at 815-923-2267.

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