Burpee Museum Volunteers

Volunteering

Volunteers make the difference! As a volunteer, you are giving Burpee the gift of your time and talent. Whether you're filing paperwork, working with the collections, or assisting visitors, you become an integral part of what makes Burpee a great place to discover.

Now is a great time to become a volunteer! We have a variety of positions open in multiple departments:
Administration • Sciences • Education • Burpee Goes Green

If you're interested in volunteering, fill out a volunteer application form and mail it to:
Burpee Museum, Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
737 North Main St., Rockford, IL 61103

You can also contact Burpee's Volunteer Coordinator 815.963.3433 to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

Administration

Office Assistant
Hours: 6–30 weekly
This volunteer position requires a willingness to provide support for multiple members of the Museum's administrative staff. A qualified candidate would possess a broad range of clerical skills and an interest in the following departments: Marketing, Development, Accounting, Information Technology, and Management.

IT Technician Internship
Hours: 10–20 weekly
IT Manager seeks Computer Science major to assist with PC repairs and diagnostics. Knowledge of Windows XP, Access, Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook a must. Exposure to Windows NT Server, Windows Server 2002 and 2003, Microsoft Exchange 5.5+, and Macintosh operating systems very helpful. Experience with virus prevention and PC upgrades a plus.

Sciences

Collections Assistant
Hours: 12–30 weekly
Candidate for internship must have a background in one of the following disciplines: Anthropology, Archeology, Biology, Earth Science, Geology, or Paleontology. Individual will be willing to work directly with collections specimens as well as take on clerical tasks in the lab.

Education

Live Animal Care
Hours: 2–3 weekly. Must commit to a regular day and time, two or three days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday)
Wanted! Reliable, responsible individuals to assist museum staff with the maintenance of our live animals (reptiles, amphibians, insects). Candidates should have experience and/or serious interest in caring for live animals on a regular schedule. This opening also presents the opportunity for interested individuals to develop independent study based upon the animals. Training provided.

Children's Gallery
Hours: 12-4:30 one afternoon a week
Volunteers are needed to provide hands-on learning experiences for Museum visitors in Burpee's new Children's Gallery! Volunteers should be friendly, outgoing, eager to learn, and enjoy working with children and families. Training provided.

Burpee Goes Green!

Green Team
Hours: Forth Saturday of each month, April–October, 8am–12noon
Become a part of Burpee's Green Team! Join us on the forth Saturday of every month from April to October. We'll work on seasonal tasks like planting and weeding as well as special projects like our brush fence, compost and rain garden. Casual atmosphere, stay for as little or as long as you like. No green thumb required! Learn about Burpee Goes Green

For more information please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, at 815.963.3433