Midway Village: Volunteer for the LARGEST WWII Event in the Midwest!
ORGANIZATION: MIDWAY VILLAGE MUSEUM
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World War II Days
Saturday, September 23 . 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, September 24 . 10 am to 4 pm
The largest World War II re-enactment in the Midwest brings together 1,300 reenactors and more than 60 authentic vehicles for this one-of-a-kind special event. Tour encampments, watch skirmishes and large-scale narrated battles, listen to lectures and musical performances, and enjoy several new activities in 2017.
As you can imagine an event this size takes hundreds of volunteers. We do require all our volunteers to go through a helpful training to equip you for your role at the event. Here are some of things that you can volunteer to do:
- Admissions - Volunteers will run an Ipad, take cash or hand out admission stickers at our gates.
- Battlefield Store and Hospital Store - Volunteers will run an Ipad, take cash, and act as a helper in our store locations.
- Marketing Booth - Volunteer at the museum's information booth and share information about the programs and events available at Midway. Training with our Marketing Director will be provided.
We have two shifts on both days and several locations and opportunties for you to volunteer and experience the Midwest's LARGEST WWII Reenactment Event!
Benefits of being a WWII Volunteer:
- Free pizza lunch!
- Volunteer for one shift and your entrance to the event that day is FREE!
- Complete some community service hours.
- Meet people from all over!
We also have a few opportunities available to volunteer on Friday, September 22nd for:
World War II Event
School Day
Friday, Sept. 22, 2017
9:30am - 2pm
Tours will include stops in the Village and campsites in the woods. Over 1,000 reenactors arrive on Friday to give students an up close look at what is in store for the huge public event on Sept. 23 and 24, the largest WWII event in the Midwest!
Behind the Lines with General Patton
Friday, September 22 . 5 pm - 8 pm
Experience the World War II special event the evening before it opens to the public with a behind the scenes tour and special dinner activity. First, visitors will go on a guided tour of the camps and vehicles at the event while hearing from the reenactors representing over a dozen countries involved in the war.
Volunteers will be:
- Selling pop and water during School Day event
- Check-in at the General Patton event
For more information on volunteering for any of these WWII events at Midway contact:
Laura Furman
Chief Curator
815-397-9112, ext. 108
Laura.Furman@midwayvillage.com
More opportunities with MIDWAY VILLAGE MUSEUM
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About MIDWAY VILLAGE MUSEUM
Location:
6799 GUILFORD RD, ROCKFORD, IL 61107, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission Midway Village Museum, the best institution for collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of the Rockford region, is committed to educating and enriching our community by providing state-of-the-art exhibits, programs and events. Our Vision Midway Village Museum will be the primary institution where Rockford’s diverse citizens gather to understand their community’s past and to discuss the challenges of the future.
Description
Welcome to the award-winning Midway Village Museum! The museum campus sits on a 148-acre campus conveniently located near I-90 in Rockford, Illinois. The museum is comfortably nestled among trees to create a beautiful ambiance at any time of the year. Our Victorian-era Village and Main Museum Center are centrally located on the campus within walking distance of each other.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6799 Guilford Rd.RockfordRockford, IL 61107
DATE POSTED
July 26, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 4+ hours