Contribute to various projects at the Jackson County Historical Society. Volunteers with an interest in local history or specific skills are encouraged to participate.

Assist the Jackson County Historical Society with various technology-related tasks. Volunteers should be comfortable with computers and willing to help with digital projects.

Food crew members are responsible for keeping everyone fed during camp. They make sure to accommodate everyone’s dietary restrictions and keep the eating/kitchen areas clean.

An instrument instructor teaches beginning and/or advanced instruction on one instrument: guitar, bass, keys, drums, or vocals. We teach a rudimentary curriculum with the expectation that every camper has learned at least three chords for the week, can play in time, and understands gear basics (plugging in, tuning, troubleshooting).

A camp counselor mentors one band, in partnership with the band coach. Counselors work to foster collaboration, communication, kindness, support, collective care, respect, and comfort in a non-competitive environment. Counselors must be patient, compassionate, and able to multi-task!

A band coach mentors one band all week and works to foster collaboration and communication among the band, ensures each youth is comfortable on their gear, facilitates songwriting, and preps for a stellar performance.

Workshop leaders are expected to create the curriculum and provide a list of materials needed for a variety of workshops at YRC Camp. Full week volunteers may teach workshops but we also welcome outside leaders.

Assist in the replacement of aging climbing anchors at Jackson Falls recreation area. Volunteers will help ensure the safety and sustainability of climbing routes by installing new, stainless steel hardware.

Volunteers are needed to assist with bathing and grooming animals, as well as exercising them while they wait to be adopted. Volunteers can also help at future events organized by the rescue.

Hurst Volunteer Fire Department is seeking applicants for volunteer firefighter and EMT. Applicants must reside within 10 miles of Hurst. Hurst is a rural all volunteer fire department in southern Illinois serving a population of approximately 1,000. We run approximately 250 calls per year. | Requirements: Minimum IL or National certified EMT-B | Categories: Department Support, Firefighter, Fundraising, EMT