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1 person is interested
Be a Vista House Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: FRIENDS OF VISTA HOUSE
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
Volunteer with Friends of Vista House at our Interpretive Information Desk inside Vista House to welcome visitors from all over the world. The desk is staffed by FOVH volunteers when the building is open; Fridays through Mondays, Winter hours 10am to 4pm and Summer hours 9am to 5pm. Volunteers greet visitors, answer their questions, and tell the stories of Vista House and the Columbia River Gorge. Scheduling is flexible. Training is ongoing.
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About FRIENDS OF VISTA HOUSE
Location:
40700 E HISTORIC COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAY, PO BOX 204, CORBETT, OR 97019, US
Mission Statement
...to steward, preserve and protect the historic VISTA HOUSE at Crown Point State Park by developing and enhancing interpretive and educational programs that foster a better understanding of VISTA HOUSE, Oregon's pioneers, the Historic Columbia River Highway and Gorge in partnership with Oregon State Parks.
Description
VISTA HOUSE is a National Landmark and Oregon State Park and Oregon's premier historic icon built along the Historic Columbia River Highway in 1918 as a rest stop, observation point and tribute to Oregon's pioneers. Magestically located on Crown Point in the Columbia River Gorge, 733 feet above the River, it is one of the most visited sites in Oregon and the Northwest, hosting over 1 million visitors from around the world each year.
Friends of Vista House (FOVH) was established in 1988 by a group of dedicated community volunteers to steward and protect Vista House for future generations. FOVH is a "Friends" organization partnering with the Oregon State Parks Department (OPRD) to provide visitor services and amenities.
To sustain the organization, FOVH operates a unique interpretive gift store which features local artisans and handcrafted wares that promote the area's history, pioneers, flora and fauna. FOVH also operates an espresso cafe. Both these operations are in the lower level of the building.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
40700 E HISTORIC COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAYCORBETT, OR 97019
DATE POSTED
January 27, 2024
SKILLS
- General Education
- Environmental Education
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- We ask our volunteers to commit to 15 hours a year.