St. James Farm
St. James Farm volunteers share the discovery of this former McCormick family retreat, which features equestrian and dairy buildings, International Harvester artifacts, artistic sculptures, and exceptional natural areas and trails.
Estate Gardener | Researcher | Greeter | Interpreter | Special Event | Office Support
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Age Requirement | 18 years and older |
Application Required | Yes |
Deadline | March 1 |
Commitment | One year with minimum
of 6 hours per month |
Volunteering involves caring for District gardens, while providing a safe, informative and enjoyable experience to facility visitors.
Basic Responsibilities*
- Maintain the gardens at St. James Farm by weeding, planting, mulching, seeding and other common gardening tasks.
- Assist in educating the facility visitors.
- Maintain the appearance of the facility. Cut brush.
- Assist with special events related to St. James Farm and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
- Complete the District volunteer application process.
For More Information
*For a complete Volunteer Position Description or to answer additional questions call Volunteer Services at (630) 933-7681, or e-mail volunteer@dupageforest.com.
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Age Requirement | 16 years and older |
Application Required | Yes |
Deadline | March 1 |
Commitment | One year with minimum of 6 hours per month |
Volunteer researchers work with all aspects relating to St. James Farm, including, but not limited to, research relating to the DuPage County farming and dairy producing community, the county’s and St. James Farm’s equestrian presence, and key information about the property and supplementation of the Jean L. Guarino research on the McCormick Family. The research will be broken down into manageable projects focusing on interests and research significance.
Basic Responsibilities*
- Gather historical information.
- Write and research interpretive materials. Write reports.
- Attend and present information at meetings and special events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
- Complete the District volunteer application process.
For More Information
*For a complete Volunteer Position Description or to answer additional questions call Volunteer Services at (630) 933-7681, or e-mail volunteer@dupageforest.com.
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Age Requirement | 18 years and older |
Application Required | Yes |
Deadline | None |
Commitment | June to November, 8 hours per month |
The volunteer greeter welcomes visitors to St. James Farm and is the first contact for many of the casual visitors and groups that visit the site. The greeter answers questions when needed and may help with special events.
Basic Responsibilities*
- Assist staff with the development. Preparation, maintenance and implementation of educational displays using a variety of mediums to educate the public.
- Greet and orientate visitors. Answer questions from the public.
- Keep general records.
- Assist with special events.
- Perform other duties as assigned..
Additional Requirements
- Complete the District volunteer application process.
For More Information
*For a complete Volunteer Position Description or to answer additional questions call Volunteer Services at (630) 933-7681, or e-mail volunteer@dupageforest.com.
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Age Requirement | 18 years and older |
Application Required | Yes |
Deadline | March 1 |
Commitment | One year with minimum of 8 hours per month |
Volunteering involves promoting and presenting cultural or natural resource interpretive/educational programs for the public at St. James Farm and public facilities.
Basic Responsibilities*
- Assist staff with the development, preparation, maintenance and implementation of educational displays using a variety of mediums to educate the public.
- Provide walking and quail wagon tours to the public.
- Interpret site activities and answer questions from the public.
- Keep general records.
- Assist with special events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
- Complete the District volunteer application process.
For More Information
*For a complete Volunteer Position Description or to answer additional questions call Volunteer Services at (630) 933-7681, or e-mail volunteer@dupageforest.com.
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Age Requirement | 16 years and older |
Application Required | Yes |
Deadline | None |
Commitment | May to November, 16 hours per year |
Basic Responsibilities*
- Assist staff implementation of educational displays using a variety of mediums to educate the public.
- Interpret site actives and answer questions from the public.
- Assist with special event activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
- Complete the District volunteer application process.
For More Information
*For a complete Volunteer Position Description or to answer additional questions call Volunteer Services at (630) 933-7681, or e-mail volunteer@dupageforest.com.
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Age Requirement | 18 years and older |
Application Required | Yes |
Deadline | March 1 |
Commitment | One year with minimum of 12 hours per month |
Basic Responsibilities*
- Greet and assist facility visitors and staff. Take phone messages. Answer questions from facility visitors.
- Utilize word processing, database, and spreadsheet software packages for a variety of projects. Operate a variety of office equipment.
- Maintain calendars. Assist with special events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
- Complete the District volunteer application process.
For More Information
*For a complete Volunteer Position Description or to answer additional questions call Volunteer Services at (630) 933-7681, or e-mail volunteer@dupageforest.com.
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