Civic Season Volunteer

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Chicago History Museum Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The Chicago History Museum is seeking volunteers ages 16 to 21 to assist with upcoming Civic Season programming.

What is Civic Season? Presented in partnership with Made By Us, Civic Season is one way we roll out the welcome mat for the future inheritors of the United States, unleashing access to history for informed, inspired civic participation. Anchored by our newest and oldest federal holidays, the Civic Season event series mobilizes a movement to understand our past and shape our future.

Civic Season volunteers will assist with programs that include documentary films, and discussion, plus volunteers will help out at one of the museum's biggest and most popular events of the year, July 4th..

The programs will occur on the following dates:

Civic Sundays: June 18, 25, and July 2; approximately 11:00 a.m. to about 3:00 p.m., and July 4th, about 9:30 a.m. to about 2:00 p.m.

Volunteer duties will potentially include:

During Civic Sundays: helping with set up and clean up, greeting and welcoming program attendees, helping facilitate discussion after film viewing, helping administer surveys to program attendees.

During July 4th: helping with set up and clean up; greeting attendees passing out flags, helping with children's costume parade, helping with craft activity and facilitating family games.

Civic Season volunteers will receive training, and orientation to the Chicago History Museum and its volunteer program. Civic Season volunteers will also work alongside experienced volunteers and CHM staff.

Top applicants will have an interest in being and/or learning more about becoming civically engaged, learning more about our amazing city, and engaging the community; they will enjoy interacting with people of all ages, from all over; they will enjoy sharing their own skills, and learning new skills and information.

We encourage all interested persons to apply; previous experience is not necessary.

Time commitment: There will be a welcome/orientation session held Sat., June 10, 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch will be served); plus attendance at the programs listed above (Civic Sundays: June 18, 25, and July 2; approximately 11:00 a.m. to about 3:00 p.m., and July 4th, about 9:30 a.m. to about 2:00 p.m.)

Benefits include: Knowing you are helping fellow Chicagoans become more civically engaged in their city; gaining experience that can be listed on a resume or college application; the hours will count toward service learning; meeting CHM staff who may become references; building skills; using and sharing skills you already have; learning, having fun

Selected applicants will undergo a background screening.

We encourage all interested applicants






  • Chicago, United States Chicago History Museum Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Chicago History Museum is seeking volunteers ages 16 to 21 to assist with upcoming Civic Season programming.What is Civic Season? Presented in partnership with Made By Us, Civic Season is one way we roll out the welcome mat for the future inheritors of the United States, unleashing access to history for informed, inspired...


  • Chicago, United States Moments Hospice Full time

    Job Description: Moments Hospice has an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator to work in the field. •Responsible to make introductions of volunteers to patients •Speaking engagements (1 per week) •35-40 touch points in the community per week o Churches/Synagogues/Temples o Senior Centers o Rotary Clubs o Civic Groups o Groups such as Elks...

  • Volunteer Coordinator

    4 weeks ago


    Chicago, United States Moments Hospice Full time

    Job Description:Moments Hospice has an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator to work in the field.•Responsible to make introductions of volunteers to patients•Speaking engagements (1 per week)•35-40 touch points in the community per weeko Churches/Synagogues/Templeso Senior Centerso Rotary Clubso Civic Groupso Groups such as Elks Clubo...

  • Volunteer Coordinator

    4 weeks ago


    Chicago, United States Moments Hospice Full time

    **Job Description**: Moments Hospice has an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator to work in the field. - Responsible to make introductions of volunteers to patients - Speaking engagements (1 per week) - 35-40 touch points in the community per week - Churches/Synagogues/Temples - Senior Centers - Rotary Clubs - Civic Groups - Groups such as Elks...

  • CHM Volunteer

    4 weeks ago


    Chicago, United States Chicago History Museum Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Chicago History Museum accepts volunteer applications on an ongoing basis. The volunteer office contacts top volunteer applicants as positions become available.Volunteer positions are typically available for applicants that are college-age and up. (Occasionally projects and opportunities arise where applications are accepted...

  • Athenaeum Angel

    2 days ago


    Chicago, United States Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture Full time

    Join the Athenaeum Angels! Do you love live entertainment? Do you want to be a difference maker for the arts? The Athenaeum Angels are a volunteer organization that serves the Athenaeum Center with ushers/volunteers for various performing arts events (theater, music and dance). The mission of the Athenaeum Angels is to support the Athenaeum Center through...

  • Athenaeum Angel

    5 days ago


    Chicago, United States Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description           Join the Athenaeum Angels!Do you love live entertainment? Do you want to be a difference maker for the arts? The Athenaeum Angels are a volunteer organization that serves the Athenaeum Center with ushers/volunteers  for various performing arts events (theater, music and dance). The mission of the...


  • Chicago, United States Chicago Public Schools Full time

    Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each...

  • Outreach Officer

    1 month ago


    Chicago, United States Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America Full time

    Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America (FORA) is a refugee empowerment center based in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago. FORA provides almost 50,000 hours each year of individually customized High Impact Tutoring (HIT) to refugee SLIFE (Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education) children. Our vision is a world where refugees in need...

  • Seasonal Temporary

    2 days ago


    Chicago, United States Chicago Public Schools Full time

    Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 600 schools and employing approximately 40,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares...

  • Outreach Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Chicago, United States Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America ("FORA") Full time

    Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America (FORA) is a refugee empowerment center based in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago. FORA provides almost 50,000 hours each year of individually customized High Impact Tutoring (HIT) to refugee SLIFE (Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education) children. Our vision is a world where refugees in need...


  • Chicago, United States North Park University Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout North ParkFounded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world. Located for over 125 years on the land of the Miami and Potawatomi tribes in what is today Chicago’s northside, NPU has recently been...


  • Chicago, United States Chicago Children's Museum Full time

    Description: **Position**:Seasonal Early Learning Educator - Part-Time **Department**:Programming and Experience Development **Reports to**:Director of Early Learning Initiatives/Child Development Specialist **About Chicago Children’s Museum**: Chicago Children’s Museum is committed to improving children’s lives by creating a community where play...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States North Park University Full time

    About North Park Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world. Located for over 125 years on the land of the Miami and Potawatomi tribes in what is today Chicago’s northside, NPU has recently been designated a Hispanic Serving...

  • Event Coordinator

    4 weeks ago


    Chicago, United States VolunteerMatch Full time

    ** Event Coordinator - Gala Save to Favorites** This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner. Please visit the new page to apply. + + + + * 3 people are interested **Role Overview** Use your professional event planning skills to uplift underserved communities Serve on the event planning committee for Season to Soars first gala which will...


  • Chicago, United States AmeriCorps Full time

    **Member Duties**: Members of the Chicago 400 Alliance face unemployment, physical and mental health crises, disability, substance use issues, and safety concerns. By connecting them to resources, a support network, and civic engagement opportunities, we aim to help break the cycle of poverty and empower those most affected to advocate for policy change. The...


  • Chicago, United States Lincoln Park Zoological Society Full time

    GENERAL SUMMARY Lincoln Park Zoo is the nation's only privately-managed free zoo and an urban oasis in the heart of Chicago. The zoo's mission is to create a world in which nature and wildlife thrive in our urbanizing world. The zoo is a local and global leader in conservation, animal care and welfare, learning and community engagement. A historic Chicago...

  • Part-time Seasonal

    2 days ago


    Chicago, United States Chicago Public Schools Full time

    Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600 schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each...

  • Part-time Seasonal

    2 days ago


    Chicago, United States Chicago Public Schools Full time

    Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 330,000 students in 600 schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each...

  • Recruiter

    1 month ago


    Chicago, United States US Peace Corps Full time

    **Duties**: This position is located within the Office of Volunteer Recruitment and Selection (VRS), Office of Recruitment and Diversity (ORD) and reports directly to the Regional Recruitment Supervisor (RRS). This announcement is for positions in the **Midwest **and **Central** regions. Peace Corps Recruiters expand program awareness to new markets and...