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20 people are interested
Historic Home Docent/Tour Guide
ORGANIZATION: John Muir National Historic Site - National Park Service
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20 people are interested
Do you enjoy working with the public? Meeting new people? Sharing your love of John Muir with visitors from far and wide?
Our Historic Home Docents are a team of dedicated volunteers who share knowledge of the "Father of the National Park Service" with the thousands of visitors who visit the park every year.
In official terms, Docents represent the National Park Service (NPS) to the public by preserving and interpreting the site and John Muir’s conservation legacy and home life in Martinez. They welcome visitors to the historic home and guide them as they learn more about the great conservationist.
Docents are also encouraged to develop and present public tours of the John Muir home.
Minimum one year commitment with 6 hours per month. All docents must complete three 4-hour training modules led by NPS staff prior to commencement of docent responsibilities. Scheduling is flexible. Docents have the option to lead tours and/or staff historic home and attend special events. The park is open 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
More opportunities with John Muir National Historic Site - National Park Service
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About John Muir National Historic Site - National Park Service
Location:
4202 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA 94553, 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
Often labeled as the "Father of the National Park Service," John Muir was many things: inventor, immigrant, botanist, glaciologist, writer, first president of the Sierra Club, fruit rancher and a devoted father. But it was John Muir's love of nature, along with his great influence in protecting it, that he is most known for today. Muir convinced President Teddy Roosevelt to set aside Yosemite (including Yosemite Valley), Sequoia, Grand Canyon and Mt. Rainier as National Parks.
To help tell his inspiring story National Park Service protects and manages the home, cultural landscapes and natural lands that represent John Muir's legacy, and where he last lived and accomplished many of his feats as a man of many skills.
To succesfully manage these resources, the park needs help and involvement from the public and local partners. There are many ways to get involved for people who are interested in hands-on activities, such as maintaining the cultural landscape, planting native plants, removing non-native plants, and assisting with visitor education and general services.
Please contact us if you are interested, or stay posted on our periodic announcements about opportunities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4202 Alhambra Ave.Martinez, CA 94553
DATE POSTED
April 28, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Under 18 requires parental consent