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Jefferson Barracks Museum Volunteers

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ORGANIZATION: St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Department

  • 5 people are interested

St. Louis County Parks invites local and national history lovers to volunteer at the Powder Magazine Museum and Old Ordnance Room located in Jefferson Barracks County Park in South St. Louis County as Museum Attendants.

Museum Attendants welcome visitors and answer questions about the two museums during low-key, two-person shifts during Wednesdays -Sundays from 12-4pm. Current volunteers enjoy the company of colleagues including history buffs, retirees, veterans, and those with a desire to preserve the past for future generations. The position also provides volunteer training and appreciation events year round.

The Old Ordnance Room is located at 346 Bagby Street, St. Louis, MO 63125, and the Powder Magazine Museum is located at 400 Bagby Street, St. Louis, MO 63125.

Easiest access to Jefferson Barracks County Park is from the newly refurbished North Gate Entrance, located just south of where Kingston Drive meets South Broadway.

For more information or to register for the information session, contact St. Louis County Parks Volunteer Coordinator, Krista Farrow, at kfarrow@stlouiscountymo.gov or call 314-615-8865.

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About St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Department

Location:

9801 Mackenzie Road, St. Louis, MO 63123, US

Mission Statement

St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to provide high quality parks, facilities, and recreation services that enhance residents’ lives through responsible and effective management of resources.

Description

St. Louis County Parks and Recreation is where fun comes naturally. Founded in 1950, the Saint Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation includes more than 12,500 acres of green space, recreation centers, trails, water ways, playgrounds and a variety of other amenities for our community to enjoy. We also have museums, and histoirc tours are avaliable. We also offer a wide range of recreational activities, special events and programs year round. St. Louis County Parks would love your help! Please call (314)615-8865 or email sbell@stlouisco.com for more information about volunteering with us.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Education & Literacy
Veterans & Military Families
Arts & Culture, Education & Literacy, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Jefferson Barracks Visitor Center345 North RoadSaint Louis, MO 63125

(38.51912,-90.27488)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Orientation or Training

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