Needs From: United Way of Rock River Valley

Volunteer: United Way Office Volunteer

Be part of our team of volunteers that assists with our book distribution program as we aim to distribute over 100,000 books this year into our community! Put stickers on books, count and organize book inventory and donations, pack boxes, and help with other various office related tasks. Volunteer with a group or as an individual and get to know someone new!

Agency: United Way of Rock River Valley

Be part of our team of volunteers that assists with our book distribution program as we aim to distribute over 100,000 books this year into our community! Put stickers on books, count and organize book inventory and donations, pack boxes, and help with other various office related tasks. Volunteer with a group or as an individual and get to know someone new!

Agency: United Way of Rock River Valley

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61103

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Research Volunteer

Do you enjoy diving into historical research? Join the volunteer team at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum as we deep dive into Rockford's history! Research volunteers work at their own pace on their own schedule to help the museum staff uncover history's mysteries. Research projects range from writing blog articles to helping shape the history of the Tinker family on our general admission tours or even helping with upcoming exhibit research.

Agency: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens

Do you enjoy diving into historical research? Join the volunteer team at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum as we deep dive into Rockford's history! Research volunteers work at their own pace on their own schedule to help the museum staff uncover history's mysteries. Research projects range from writing blog articles to helping shape the history of the Tinker family on our general admission tours or even helping with upcoming exhibit research.

Agency: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61102

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Docent (Tour Guide)

Conduct tours of the historic Tinker Swiss Cottage.

•Needed throughout the year, Tuesday-Sundays for two tours a day at 1:00 pm and 3:00pm (arrive at 12:45pm, 4 hour shifts)   •Love history or learning about the past   •Want to work with people - comfortable public speaking or want to improve your public speaking skills   •Conduct tours of the Museum –General Admission Tours –Special Events –Bus Tours -School Tours

Agency: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens

Conduct tours of the historic Tinker Swiss Cottage.

•Needed throughout the year, Tuesday-Sundays for two tours a day at 1:00 pm and 3:00pm (arrive at 12:45pm, 4 hour shifts)   •Love history or learning about the past   •Want to work with people - comfortable public speaking or want to improve your public speaking skills   •Conduct tours of the Museum –General Admission Tours –Special Events –Bus Tours -School Tours

Agency: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61102

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Gardener

 Help maintain the Victorian Rose Garden and other flowerbeds at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum.

•Weather permitting   •Needed during Spring, Summer, and Fall   •Gardens –Iris Garden –Rose Garden –Railroad Garden –Prairie Garden

Agency: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens

 Help maintain the Victorian Rose Garden and other flowerbeds at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum.

•Weather permitting   •Needed during Spring, Summer, and Fall   •Gardens –Iris Garden –Rose Garden –Railroad Garden –Prairie Garden

Agency: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61102

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Maintenance Volunteer

Enjoy working with your hands and making a difference? Share your expertise with Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum! Maintenance volunteers work at their own pace with their own schedule to help with small maintenance projects around the museum campus.

Agency: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens

Enjoy working with your hands and making a difference? Share your expertise with Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum! Maintenance volunteers work at their own pace with their own schedule to help with small maintenance projects around the museum campus.

Agency: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61102

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Be a Host Family

Host Families voluntarily take in children for short periods of time. They are screened and approved by our staff.

Please go to this website to learn more.

https://safe-families.org/involvement/host-family/

30-Second Explanation 1-Minute Video Description Apply Online - Volunteer Application

Agency: Safe Families for Children

Host Families voluntarily take in children for short periods of time. They are screened and approved by our staff.

Please go to this website to learn more.

https://safe-families.org/involvement/host-family/

30-Second Explanation 1-Minute Video Description Apply Online - Volunteer Application

Agency: Safe Families for Children

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61101

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Do you like event planning?

Volunteers brainstorm, develop, and implement a variety of events, programs, and fundraisers for the Ethnic Heritage Museum & Graham-Ginestra House. Some of the events include:

Gala & Dinner Fundraiser South Main Mercado English Tea Parties Heritage Holidays Paranormal Events Arts & Crafts Workshops Historical Talks & Presentations  Painting Parties Local Authors Book Fair Community Ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos ...and much much more!

Agency: Ethnic Heritage Museum

Volunteers brainstorm, develop, and implement a variety of events, programs, and fundraisers for the Ethnic Heritage Museum & Graham-Ginestra House. Some of the events include:

Gala & Dinner Fundraiser South Main Mercado English Tea Parties Heritage Holidays Paranormal Events Arts & Crafts Workshops Historical Talks & Presentations  Painting Parties Local Authors Book Fair Community Ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos ...and much much more!

Agency: Ethnic Heritage Museum

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61101

Allow Groups: No