Meriwether Lewis Information Center Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that is tucked away in a unique niche of southern Tennessee? Apply for a position at Meriwether Lewis National Monument Milepost 385.9, on the Natchez Trace Parkway, in Hohenwald, TN. For information about the Parkway, please visit www.nps.gov/natr .
This is one of the premier destinations on the Natchez Trace Parkway, as it is where the famed American explorer and leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Meriwether Lewis died and was laid to rest. Visitors are typically interested in Meriwether Lewis, recognize him from the Corps of Discovery, and often treat their visit to the site like a pilgrimage. There are numerous opportunities for Interpretation and this site is perfect for history lovers.
RV Hosts: V olunteers (VIP) must work 32 hours a week (24 hours each if a couple) and will be provided a RV pad with full hook-ups. We require a three-month commitment (and occasionally a two-month commitment for VIPs with previous Natchez Trace Parkway VC experience).
Local volunteers: a minimum commitment of two days per month.
Start Date - 2024-03-01
End Date - 2024-12-31
Activities include: Botany;Fish/Wildlife;General Assistance;Tour Guide/Interpretation;Visitor Information
Difficulty_Level: Not Difficult
Hosts Housing Amenities: RV/Trailer Pads
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CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
189 Meriwether Lewis ParkHohenwald, TN 38462
DATE POSTED
January 23, 2023
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Interpreter
- Outdoor Recreation
- Water Recreation
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