Volunteer
Volunteering at the Kankakee County Museum offers a rewarding opportunity to connect with local history while making a meaningful impact in the community. Volunteers play a vital role in preserving and sharing the area's rich heritage through engaging exhibits, special events, and educational programs. Whether assisting with tours, organizing collections, or supporting community outreach, volunteers gain valuable experience, build lasting relationships, and contribute to a legacy that inspires future generations.
Contact Details
Kankakee County Museum
801 S. 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-5279
Volunteer Categories
Position:
Greeter/Guide
Data Management
Graphic Design
Social Media
Curation Assistant
Program Creator
Cleaning
Maintainance
Exterior Maintainance
Fundraiser
Recruiter
Speical Events Volunteer
Researcher
Description/Duties:
- Greet Visitors
- Explain Museum Layout and Outbuildings
- Ensure All Lights and TVs are Turned On
- Offer Tour of Main Museum and Outbuildings
- Show the Museum Shop to Encourage Purchases
- Enter Visitor Information in Appropriate Spreadsheets
- Create Digital Records of Past Event Information
- Take Pictures to Highlight Areas of Interest in the Museum
-Take Photos at Museum Events
- Design Social Media Posts to Raise Awareness and Interest in Museum and Events
- Help Maintain Consistency by Liking Comments on Our Social Media
- Invite People to Follow, if They are Not Already Followers
- Answer Questions or Direct the Question to the Appropriate Person for an Answer
- Receive and Accept or Decline Artifact Donations
- Ascention and Documentation of New Artifacts
- Museum Display Design
- Signage Labels
- Create a Variety of Programs to Hold at the Museum to Raise Awareness and Engagement in the Museum
- Vacumn and Carpet Clean Throughout the Museum
- Dusting
- Kitchen and Bathroom Cleaning
- Small Maintainance Projects as Needed
- Assistance with Improvements and Updates as Needed
- Rake Leaves
- Tend Landscaping
- Clean Outside Areas such as Benches and Fountain
- Create and Promote New Fundraising Ideas for the Museum
- Recruit New Museum Members
- Help Direct Guests and Vendors
- Help with Setup and Teardown Before and After Event
- Help Run Activities and Supervise in the KidsZone
- Research to Find New Potential Events, Displays, or Spotlight Items
- Conduct Research Requests as Needed