Korean War Veterans Memorial Volunteer

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Nineteen larger-than-life stainless steel statues emerge from the trees, silently standing under the watchful eyes of a sea of faces on a granite wall to the south. The Korean War Veterans Memorial stands on the south side of the Lincoln Memorial, a reminder of the human cost of freedom. It is our nation’s expression of gratitude to those who restored freedom to South Korea.

Korean War Memorial volunteers provide visitors insight into an often-forgotten conflict. A wall behind the pool at the east end of the Memorial contains the inscription "Freedom is not Free." Volunteers help visitors understand how all of the elements of the Memorial bear witness to the patriotism, devotion to duty, and courage of Korean War veterans.

The mission of National Mall and Memorial Parks is to manage, preserve, and maintain the monuments, memorials, and historic sites in the heart of Washington, D.C., and to provide opportunities for all Americans and park visitors to understand and be inspired by their significance. You can help advance this mission by volunteering in the park. Volunteers interact with visitors and assist Park Rangers in answering questions, giving talks, and leading tours of the monuments and memorials. Come join in the fun!

Description of Duties:

Works primarily at the Korea memorial grounds alongside park rangers and other volunteers (VIPs). Incumbent will be station at the contact station and will be responsible for sharing information about the park as well as directions to the visitors. The incumbent is also responsible for keeping the work area neat and organized.

Work is a combination of sitting inside and going outside to rove and make contacts with visitors.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate must have good communication skills. Knowledge of the Korea War Memorial and facts about other park sites and the local DC area is essential.

Also required:

Must be 16 years of age or older (exceptions can be made for younger applicants)

Position commitment of at least 3 months and a minimum of eight hours a month

VIP shirt and cap (provided); business casual slacks or khaki shorts (summer)

Minimum requirement is one day biweekly (every other week) for at least one of the following time slots:

• 9:00am - 1:00pm
• 1:00pm - 5:00pm
• 5:00pm - 9:00pm (Available from Memorial Day - Veterans Day)

Available dates and shifts to volunteer:

Monday - all shifts are available

Tuesday - all shifts are available

Wednesday - all shifts are available

Thursday - morning shifts only

Friday - all shifts are available

Sunday - all shifts are available

Support:

Training for this position will be provided. In addition, guides, rangers, and supervisory personnel are always on hand and will be available for questions and assistance.