FY24 RV Resident Volunteer - Guest Services Assistant Single or Duo

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1. This position is a part of the Interpretation and Education Division
2. Duty Station: Heritage Center/Education Center and Park Grounds

Are you traveling cross country and interested in volunteering with the National Park Service? Or are you looking to immerse yourself in the homesteading narrative and help carry the legacy it holds? Here at Homestead National Historical Park, we are committed to hosting an RV individual volunteer or couple that would like to further our park’s goals and success. You will be investing your time in guest services contributing to a range of tasks that relate to familiarizing visitors with the park amenities and inviting them to learn more about the Homestead Act of 1862 as well as the narratives and impacts connected to the story.

Major Duties:

• Greeting guests
• Assisting with bookstore sales
• Helping visitors utilize research computers

Work Schedule:

If you are an individual volunteer, we require 32 hours of volunteer work spread out over four days of the week. If you are volunteering as a couple, each individual will work 24 hours per week spread out over three days.

Qualifications/Certifications:

• Public speaking and communication skills
• First Aid and CPR (provided, if needed)

Work Environment:

Job hazards include, but are not limited to:

• Slip, trip, and fall hazards
• Eye, leg, and neck strain

Benefits:

• RV hookup with electricity and water. Note: No bathroom facilities on-site.
• Living at a national park and walking distance from a restored prairie

Start Date - 2023-10-01

End Date - 2024-09-30

Activities include: Computers;Conservation Education;General Assistance;Historical Preservation