Volunteer…for the fun of it!

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, April 26, 2008

      Annual Baby Parade, Sunday, May 18, 2008

      Secret Garden Tour, Sunday, June 1, 2008

      Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival, Sunday, August 24, 2008

      Annual Pet Parade, Sunday, October 5, 2008

      Annual Garlic Festival, Sunday, October 12, 2008

      Hoboken House Tour, Sunday, October 26, 2008

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 4, 2008

      St. Ann’s Feast, July 20 ­ 26, 2008

      Madonna dei Martiri Feast, September 5-7, 2008

      Hoboken Fall Arts & Music Festival, Sunday, September 28, 2008

      Hoboken Holiday Crafts Fair, first two weekends in December, 2008

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.

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