- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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16 people are interested
President's Park Volunteering Opportunity: Pathway of Peace
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service-President's Park
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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16 people are interested
The National Park Service would like to invite you to join in the celebrations this holiday season. President’s Park needs willing individuals, like you, to volunteer, brave the cold weather, and spread a bit of good cheer at the Pathway of Peace site.
The Pathway of Peace is a long standing tradition extending back to 1954. This month-long event offers many forms of holiday entertainment to the public. People from all over the world come to see the fifty-six trees - one for every U.S. state, territory and the District of Columbia - that surround the National Christmas Tree. Each tree is decorated with one-of-a-kind ornaments. American artists and youth give their time and talents to design and create the ornaments, which symbolize our history, heritage and culture.
The Pathway of Peace is open to the public from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm during the month of December. Festivities begin a few days after the December 3rd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. We need organizations to volunteer from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm during weekdays and from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm during weekends. Most shifts are four hours long.
Volunteers will assist President’s Park staff with answering visitor questions and conducting basic crowd control. We expect to draw large crowds this year and it will be very beneficial for volunteers to help rangers patrol the event site. Your help will contribute to a more cheerful holiday experience for everyone.
Volunteers will also assist the rangers and Secret Service/Park Police in closing the tree site for security reasons (e.g. movement of the President). Volunteers will be needed to communicate this unexpected change with the visitors.
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About National Park Service-President's Park
Location:
1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20230, US
Mission Statement
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
Description
President's Park includes the White House, a visitor center, Lafayette Park, and President's Park South, commonly known as the Ellipse, as well as the White House Gardens.
Within the approximately 82 acres of President's Park are countless opportunities to learn more about the history and culture of the United States. Together, the people, places, and stories of the park speak of the rise and growth of American democracy, landscape design, technology, and other broad themes.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1450 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.Washington, DC 20230
DATE POSTED
November 25, 2015
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- Customer Service
- Multi-Tasking
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- We need volunteers to commit to 4 hours.
- Please dress warmly.