Classes and Events
USS Midway Museum Volunteer Sessions
The USS Midway Museum is looking for volunteers to help clean this historical aircraft carrier.
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Presented by Sharp HealthCare
Volunteer aboard the USS Midway and help keep the historical ship clean and free from rust. Duties - FOD Walks. These are named after traditional military FOD Walks where sailors physically inspect and clean the flight deck of any foreign objects that could cause damage to the aircraft or personnel when blown by rotors or sucked into engines. On the Midway, our FOD Walks involve cleaning out the pad eyes, which collect a lot of dirt from everyday activity on the ship. A USS Midway staff member will be on hand to direct you to the areas that need cleaning.
This project will give you the opportunity to spend time aboard, learn about the history of Midway, and help keep the ship clean for museum guests from all over the world. There will be a group photo at the end of the event.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your registration for this event, please call 1-800-827-4277 Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, or log in to your account to cancel online.
Parking Information
There are many pay-to-park lots around the USS Midway Museum on Navy Pier and along North Harbor Drive. The 300-space parking lot on Navy Pier charges $15 for 6 hours. Vehicles can drop off groups directly in front of the museum at no charge, then park elsewhere. There is also alternative parking at Lane Field, 900 West Broadway, and Seaport Village and on city streets (metered). Please arrive at 7:30 am., for instructions. .
Special Instructions
Please make sure to provide a phone number when you register in case we have to call you with last-minute information.
Please account for and include the names of all guests during the registration process. To accomplish this online, please add as many guests as you will have to your registration basket before checkout.
Arrival
Please arrive 15 minutes early so that you will have plenty of time to park. Meet at Brow 5, which is the first set of stairs leading into the ship as you approach from Harbor Drive.
What to Bring
- Dress comfortably and wear closed-toed shoes, a mask and your Sharp Lends a Hand T-shirt. Open-toed shoes, heels or sandals are not permitted. It is advisable to wear layers since temperatures can fluctuate depending on where we are working.
- Please leave purses, jewelry and other valuables at home. Sharp HealthCare and the USS Midway will not be responsible for any missing personal belongings.
- Feel free to bring your own snacks and refreshments or refillable water bottles; there are water fountains available on board.
How do I obtain a Sharp Lends a Hand T-shirt?
The Sharp Lends a Hand T-shirts are not event-specific, so if you have volunteered in a past event, you don't need to obtain another T-shirt. If you are volunteering for the first time, you may pick up your T-shirt at Spectrum by going to the second floor and following the signs to the T-shirt location. We have sizes ranging from child medium to adult XXXL.
The Spectrum building is open from 6 am to 6 pm and you must have your Sharp ID for access into the building. If you cannot come to Spectrum, please arrange to have a Sharp employee pick one up for you. Unfortunately, we cannot interoffice mail the shirts.
Can I bring my children?
Sharp HealthCare encourages you to bring your family to our volunteer events whenever possible. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. To obtain a community service certificate for your child’s school, please email Sharp Lends a Hand after the event.
For more information, please review the USS Midway FAQs page on SharpNET (employee access only) or email Sharp Lends a Hand.
