The volunteers that connect on our website tomorrow depend on the donors of today.
Double your impact - donate now and your gift will be matched by a generous VolunteerMatch supporter.
Read More
-
7 people are interested
Sheldon Peck Homestead Docent
ORGANIZATION: Lombard Historical Society
This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner.
Please visit the new page to apply.
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
7 people are interested
The Sheldon Peck Homestead is the oldest home in Lombard, IL. Docents greet guests as they enter the homestead, answer questions, and provide a welcoming environment. Volunteers must be able to work independently.
Training is provided.
The Peck Homestead is registered on the National Park Service Network to Freedom as a verified stop on the Underground Railroad. Sheldon Peck was an abolitionist and an itinerant folk artist. This home tells the story of folk art through the eyes of Sheldon Peck. Visit the gallery telling the story of the abolitionist movement in the Chicago area.
The Sheldon Peck Homestead is open Tues, TH & Sat from 12 - 4 pm.
Located at the southwest corner of St. Charles Road and Grace Street in Lombard, Illinois.
355 East Parkside Avenue
Lombard, IL 60148
1 Shift
-
afternoon /
12:00 PM to 04:00 PM CST
Volunteers are needed for Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays February through Novemeber
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
More
3 More opportunities with Lombard Historical Society
Request failed
{{ opp.title }}
This is a Virtual Opportunity.
{{ opp.location }}
We'll work with your schedule
{{ opp.dateStr }}
{{ opp.timeStr }}
More
Opportunities
Opportunities
About Lombard Historical Society
Location:
23 W MAPLE ST, LOMBARD, IL 60148, US
Mission Statement
Collection, preservation, interpretation, and presentation of Lombard's history.
Description
The Lombard Historical Society celebrates Lombard's heritage by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Lombard and operates the Victorian Cottage Museum, the Carriage House and the Society’s Archives at 23 W. Maple Street, and the Sheldon Peck Homestead, a National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Site, at 355 E. Parkside Avenue in Lombard.
The Lombard Cemetery (formerly Babcock’s Grove Cemetery) is maintained by the Lombard Cemetery Committee which is composed of members from the Lombard Park District, Lombard Historic Commission, Lombard Historical Society, the Lombard Garden Club and the Village of Lombard.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Community
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift
WHERE
355 E Parkside AveLombard, IL 60148
(41.88871 ,-88.00871 )
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2024
SKILLS
- History
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- General Education
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- At least one 4 hour shift per month to be considered in good standing. We require a commitment of 6 months