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Published 4/9/26 11:12AM

Volunteer Electrician

Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Glenview, IL
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible hours
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    55+

    Description

    We are seeking an experienced electrician to volunteer their skills to help maintain and enhance our exhibits and facility. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a creative environment and wants to make a direct impact on children’s learning experiences.

    Volunteer role:

      • Upgrade electrical systems in exhibit spaces
      • Support interactive displays (buttons, lights, motion-activated features, etc.)
      • Troubleshoot electrical issues
      • Recommend improvements for energy efficiency and child-safe design
      • Retrofit existing fluorescent light fixtures to LED

    Time Commitment

      • Flexible hours based on projects
      • Occasional availability for urgent fixes is helpful

    Location

    On-site

    Kohl Children's Museum

    2100 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    What You’ll Gain

      • Make a meaningful impact on children’s learning and play

    Additional Information

      • This is an unpaid volunteer position
      • Background check required due to working in a child-focused environment
      • Safety protocols must be strictly followed at all times
    All fields are required
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