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Green Thumb Gardener
ORGANIZATION: Wonder Works, A Children's Museum in Oak Park
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
It’s Garden Season! and we're getting our garden ready for planting at the end of May.
Become part of the Wonder Works’ team and help bring our Children's Garden to life! Wow our little visitors with your green thumb and help them believe in the magic of plants. We are looking for people that want to help things grow - both vegetables and children.
No experience necessary as long as you aren't afraid of a little hard work and getting messy.
Days and times are flexible. Call us at 708.383.4815 to find out how you can get involved!
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About Wonder Works, A Children's Museum in Oak Park
Location:
6445 W North Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302, US
Mission Statement
Wonder Works' mission is to spark curiosity and creativity in all young children through positive, play-based learning experiences.
Description
Wonder Works was originally founded by Gale Zemel and a band of faithful volunteers in 1991 as "The Children’s Museum of Oak Park".
The museum lost its lease in 1995 and searched for a home until 2001 when it purchased a building at 6445 W North Avenue in Oak Park. The museum opened in a new building and with a new name on May 4, 2003.
We raised nearly $500,000 to reopen the museum. Significant contributions have come from the Village of Oak Park (through a Community Development Block Grant), The Oprah Winfrey Foundation, The Harris Foundation and McDonald’s as well as a number of individuals and families.
In June 2004, we celebrated our first birth with a fundraiser that generated $25,000 for Wonder Works.
We are extremely proud of our Community Partner's Program that allows the museum to provide field trips and memberships to those who might not otherwise be able to visit Wonder Works (if you would like to sponsor a family or a school group, please call us at 708.383.4815). Currently, we have more than 1,000 members and each month we host an increasing number of birthday parties, field trips, and programs. Wonder Works has been committed to preserving the environment since we opened.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6445 W North AvenueOak Park, IL 60302
DATE POSTED
February 26, 2019
SKILLS
- Child Development
- People Skills
- Gardening
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training