Make Dreams Come True at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial!

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The universal messages of justice, democracy, hope and love that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. preached have inspired the design of the National Memorial in his honor on the National Mall. MLK Memorial Volunteers will spend time roving the memorial and interacting with visitors from all over the world, who have come to learn more about the man and the Civil Rights movement of which he was a part. The location of the memorial on the banks of the Tidal Basin means that there will also be special volunteer opportunities available during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. National Mall and Memorial Parks' mission 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.

Description of Duties:

Works primarily at the MLK memorial grounds alongside park rangers and other volunteers (VIPs). Incumbent will be station at the contact station inside the MLK bookstore 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 MLK 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 - all shifts are available

Friday - all shifts are available

Saturday - 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.