Treat yourself to a Cantigny Senior Membership $50 and join in on this exciting virtual offering (Senior Plus $70). More info found at: https://sales.cantigny.org/membership.aspx
Join Jeffrey Anderson, Exhibit Coordinator and Assistant Curator of the Museums at Cantigny Park as he takes you behind-the-scenes of both the First Division Museum and the McCormick Museum collections. This program will highlight rarely seen artifacts from the collection of both museums as well as the interesting stories behind them.
This will be a 45-minute virtual program with 15 minutes at the end for Q&A.
HELP https://cantigny.org/instructions-for-signing-up-for-a-member-event/
EVENT https://sales.cantigny.org/Performance.aspx?pid=13774
Volunteer
At Cantigny Park, we would have a hard time imagining day-to-day operations without the help of our volunteers. In fact, we couldn't do it without them. Our volunteers are a wonderful mix of generous, dedicated, and talented people who help make Cantigny what it is.
If you are interested in joining our dynamic volunteer corps for special events or on an ongoing basis within one of our departments, opportunities will be posted here as they become available.
Why Volunteer?
Learn new skills specific to each department.Share your passion and knowledge.Your participation directly and positively impacts our visitors.Widen your social network by sharing your interests with like-minded individuals.Free parking any time that Cantigny is open.Free admittance to concerts and other special events throughout the year.A discount on classes at Cantigny.A 10% discount at the
Cantigny Shop and the
Cantigny Golf Pro Shop.A 10% discount on food and beverages (nonalcoholic only) at all Cantigny restaurants (must present valid volunteer ID, discount includes one guest)Invitations to the annual Spring Kick-off Luncheon and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.An invitation to the Cantigny Staff/Volunteer Summer Picnic.Awards for 100, 300, 500, and 1,000 hours+ of volunteer service.
What are the Requirements?
- Desire to share your passion, knowledge and time with others.
- Dedication to the mission of the McCormick Foundation and Cantigny Park.
- Open-mindedness and patience to work with a diverse public and staff.
- Integrity in representing the Robert R. McCormick Foundation with the highest standards.
- Reliability to commit to the minimum number of hours required by your position. (Many Cantigny Park volunteers commit approximately 3-4 hours per week.)
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must like to have fun!
How Do I Get Started?
Review the volunteer opportunities currently available and apply online if you see one that meets your interests! It’s as easy as that!
Once your application is received, it will be reviewed and passed on to the appropriate department’s volunteer coordinator. The department coordinator will contact you and arrange for a convenient time to meet one-on-one to discuss the opportunity further and complete the application process. On-the-job training and supervision is provided for all volunteer positions.
