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Kohl Children's Museum - Kohlights Special Event
11/28/25 - 12/21/25 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Kohl Children's Museum - Kohllights Special Event
2100 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026, USA
847-832-6892 [email protected]
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  • Hello Volunteers:  We are seeking 14 various volunteers each nite for the dates/roles listed below to help us with our annual special event:  Kohlights where kids take charge in our Habitat Park’s mesmertastic a holiday light display.  We welcome any of your friends or family that would like to volunteer (the minimum age is 14+ yrs. ) and hope you will consider volunteering for some of the dates for this spectacular light show.  Details below: 


     Where:  Kohl Children's Museum 2100 Patriot Blvd Glenview, IL  – Outside in our Habitat Park (and the inside of the Museum will be open to all)


    When:   choose any of these date/s below for any of the nine nights of Kohlights: 



    • Nov 28, 29 (Fri/Sat)

    • Dec 5, 6  (Fri/Sat)

    • Dec 12, 13 (Fri/Sat)

    • Dec 19, 20, 21  (Fri/Sat/Sun)


    Time:    3:45 (new) or 4:10 (trained) until 7 or 7:30 PM (Most will be done at 7, 2 volunteers needed until 7:30 to assist with clean-up)


    What:  We have the following Volunteer roles (but we need flexibility to change roles where needed) :



    • Kohlights Food Service Assistants (3/nite) : Provide popcorn/cider to guest - working in an outdoor hut with heater

    • Elsa & Anna character Handlers (2/nite):  assist with lining up guests and taking photos of families if requested - inside

    • Kohlights Twinkle Train Helpers (5/nite) : load and unload the kids/patrons to the Twinkle train, organizing the lines ensuring safety and /or floating to the inside museum floor when needed - outside

    • Santa Elves (3/nite): assist with line for meet and greet with Santa , distribute giveaways and manage queues - inside


      • Only need Santa Elves volunteers on Nov 28,  Dec 5, Dec 12, and Dec 19



    Requirements:  Training will be provided on your first day. Wear warm cloths, and comfortable shoes as you will be standing a lot.  Breaks will be given as needed.


     


    If you are interested, YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION form: JUST CLICK THIS link AND THEN SEND APPLICATION BACK :  Volunteer Application for Kohlights Special Event form! If I dont receive this form, you will not be scheduled for the event as we need this paperwork to process your application for the event. 


     


    Here is a link for more info on Kohlights:


    https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/special-events/kohlights/


     


    Hope you will join us and volunteer at KOHLIGHTS!!


     


     


     

  • Training Required
    on the job