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16 people are interested
Community Event Aides
ORGANIZATION: John Muir National Historic Site - National Park Service
Please visit the new page to apply.
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16 people are interested
Community events are an important part of the John Muir NHS plan for the future. Visitors have been coming to the park since the park's creation in 1964 and now, 50 years later, we're looking to give people even more reasons to come visit.
Do you like organizing events? Do you like meeting people? Do you enjoy finding creative ways to engage children and families?
Community Event Aides help the rangers on site organize, plan and execute new and innovative events for the site.
Past events that Community Event Aides have helped with include:
- Campfire Programs: after dark programs of songs, stories and games geared toward children and families.
- Full-Moon Walks: after dark hikes up Mt. Wanda to watch the moon rise.
- Las Posadas: Mexican-roots Christmas celebration with crafts and games.
- Family Day: An ever-changing lineup of crafts, games and explorations designed for children and families.
- Speaker Series: A series of lecturers on John Muir and the Muir legacy.
Minimum one year commitment with 6 hours per month. All docents must complete three 4-hour training modules led by Park Service staff prior to commencement of responsibilities. Scheduling is flexible. The park is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but some events fall outside of those hours.
Volunteers interested in this opportunity must demonstrate the physical ability to work outside, lift 40lbs or more and have flexibility to work with ranger supervision both within and without the park.
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