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18 people are interested
Visitor Center Docent
ORGANIZATION: John Muir National Historic Site - National Park Service
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18 people are interested
Do you like meeting new people? Sharing your love of history and John Muir with visitors from all over the world?
Our Visitor Center Docents are the first faces that visitor see when they come to John Muir National Historic Site (NHS).
We are looking for volunteers who can represent the National Park Service (NPS) and support our mission to preserve and protect history and natural beauty. Specifically, at John Muir NHS, we're preserving the legacy and history of John Muir, "Father of the National Park Service".
Visitor Center Docents provide customer service, make sales in the park bookstore and operate the cash register. They also introduce and present the 20 minute park film "A Glorious Journey".
Other duties include:
* Answer incoming phone lines and accurately routes telephone calls or relays messages.
* Distribute park literature and advise staff of shortages on park brochures, maps and other public handouts.
* Provide visitor orientation.
* Answer questions about the park and Agency in person, or on the phone.
Many of our current volunteers really enjoy working in the Visitor Center because of the traffic that comes through. Visitors come from as close as Martinez and as far away as Europe, Asia and Australia.
Minimum one year commitment with 8 hours per month. All docents must complete three 4-hour training modules led by NPS staff prior to commencement of docent responsibilities. Flexible scheduling options. The park is open to the public daily 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