VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY with the Glenview Park District:
Wagner Farm Volunteer
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
We offer a variety of fun and rewarding volunteer opportunities where you may assist farm staff with:
- Livestock feeding and barn cleaning
- Planting, weeding, harvesting, washing & packing vegetables and flowers
- Farmers Market setup and takedown, collect wagons, greet shoppers & answer questions
- Special Event volunteers lead games and activities, help with foodservice, admissions, setup, and promote a positive, welcoming environment
- Educate visitors with artifacts and activities as a Cart Activity Leader
- Greet visitors outside, answer questions, and direct them to points of interest
- Help visitors interact with new exhibits and comply with museum rules
- Maintain and repair antique tractors and farm equipment
- Skilled special projects in carpentry, painting, sewing, welding
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified applicants must be dependable, punctual, and wear appropriate attire. Additionally:
- Most positions require applicants be age 16 and up, while some allow volunteers as young as 13 years old. All livestock volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to listen and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and age levels
- Friendly and polite demeanor in all interactions with the public
- Be comfortable working outside
- Some positions require bending, stooping, crouching, and heavy lifting
- We will train volunteers for all positions except skilled special projects
SCHEDULING
All shifts are scheduled in advance so that staff and supplies are prepared.
- Farming is seasonal and so are volunteer opportunities. Most are offered May through October, and just a few run all year round.
- Most positions require a commitment to at least 2 shifts per month. Shifts range 2-6 hours long.
- Many volunteers choose to serve weekly
- All volunteers complete an orientation and training session
BENEFITS
Volunteers are not paid but you may reap these rewards:
- Learn new skills and gain understanding of a working farm
- Annual volunteer appreciation events
- Museum gift shop discount after 3 months of service
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Opportunities to serve the community
APPLY ONLINE
Visit us at www.GlenviewParks.org - click on "Jobs" at the top of the page.