We Want You! (to Volunteer)
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our museum and its many programs. They provide an invaluable service by offering their time, expertise and enthusiasm. If you have a passion for the military, history, museums or just want to serve the public, we encourage you to come volunteer at the First Division Museum.
Click here to download the volunteer application form.
Contact Information:
Melissa Tyer
630.260.8274
mtyer@firstdivisionmuseum.org
Timeframe:
Year-round, requires a commitment of at least four-hour work periods.
Positions and Duties:
- Lobby Greeter: Greet visitors in the lobby and answer questions.
- School Tour Guides: Lead school groups, ages 4th – 12th grades, mostly during the school year.
- Vehicle Volunteer: Assist in the restoration of historic military vehicles and participate in living history displays and area parades.
- Artifact Aide: Assist in identifying, photographing, and cataloguing artifacts in the museum’s holdings.
- Data Entry: Enter information into the collections database or the Bridgehead Sentinel (Veterans’ Newsletter) database.
- Research Assistant: Assist in filling research requests and assist patrons with general research in the McCormick Research Center.
- Archives Assistant: Assist the archivist in processing donated collections.
- Library Assistant: Assist in book inventory as well as day-to-day operations such as shelving books.
