As a nonprofit supported primarily by local fund raising, the Hoboken Historical Museum depends on a small army of volunteers to manage our fund-raising events. These events help fund the entertaining and educational exhibits and events that advance the community’s appreciation of Hoboken’s colorful history.
Volunteering is a fun way to get to know your neighbors and connect with the city’s cultural life. No prior experience is needed; the only requirement is a friendly attitude. Most assignments are for a couple of hours, and involve setting up for an event, helping register participants, accompanying Garden Tour groups or greeting House Tour visitors, serving tomatoes or selling merchandise.
This year, volunteers are needed at the following Museum-hosted events. Click on the date you wish to volunteer for to send an email with your full name and contact information.
The Great Hoboken Auction, Saturday, May 1, 2010, 6 - 9:30 pm
Annual Baby Parade, Sunday, May 16, 2010, 1 pm
Secret Garden Tour, Sunday, June 6, 2010, 10 am - 4 pm
Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival, Sunday, August 29, 2010, 1 - 5 pm
Annual Pet Parade, Sunday, October 3, 2010 1pm
Annual Garlic Festival, Sunday, October 17, 2010, 1 - 5 pm
Hoboken House Tour, Sunday, October 24, 2010, 10 am - 4 pm
In addition, we need volunteers to staff our booth selling Museum gift-shop merchandise and to spread the word about our activities at the following city events and festivals:
Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival, Sunday, May 2, 2010, 11 am to 6 pm
St. Ann’s Feast, July 20 26, 2010
Madonna dei Martiri Feast, September 3-5, 2010
Hoboken Fall Arts & Music Festival, Sunday, September 26, 2010, 11 am to 6 pm
Hoboken Holiday Crafts Fair, 2nd and 3rd weekends in December, 2010
For more information on these and other volunteer opportunities, sign up for our email reminders by sending an email to volunteer@hobokenmuseum.org or call the Museum at 201-656-2240.