Park Ranger Assistant: Info Desk Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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We will start hiring in March 2025 for the upcoming season!
Purpose:
We are looking for volunteers to assist our Park Rangers in creating memorable experiences for all of our visitors and transform them into stewards of their national parks.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Work alongside Park Rangers to staff the visitor center information desk
· Welcome visitors, orient them to the park, and get them excited to get out and explore
· Educate visitors about the park’s rich historic, natural, and cultural resources
· Promote the Junior Ranger program to families and swear in new Junior Rangers
· Inform visitors of park rules and regulations, while stressing the importance of protecting the park’s resources and ensuring the safety of all visitors
· Other duties as assigned and agreed upon by the volunteer
· For those who are interested, there may be opportunities to conduct small talks/programs for visitors on various historic topics
Work Location(s): Jamestown Visitor Center, Yorktown Visitor Center
Time Commitment: At least one 4-hour shift per week (9-1 or 1-5) Saturday help especially needed.
Current Open Slots as of January 2025:
Jamestown: Saturday Morning, Sunday Morning
Yorktown: Monday Morning, Tuesday Morning, Thursday Morning, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Sunday Afternoon
Uniform: Uniform Required (Volunteer polo shirt, rain jacket, fleece jacket, and ballcap provided)
Knowledge/Skills/Experience Desired:
· Enjoys working on a team of Park Rangers and fellow volunteers
· Experience working with the public/public speaking is preferred
· An interest in both learning history and sharing history with visitors is preferred
· Volunteer will be required to work indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather
· Must follow all guidelines, rules, and regulations to make safety a priority
· Must possess reliable transportation to and from the park
· Must be able to work with culturally, socially, and economically diverse people
Start Date - 2025-01-05
End Date - 2026-01-04
Activities include: Tour Guide/Interpretation;Visitor Information
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About National Park Service
Location:
1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240, 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
The U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov, cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. We care for more than 400 national parks and help communities preserve their historic places and open spaces.
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Arts & Culture,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
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WHERE
1000 Colonial ParkwayYorktown, VA 23690
(37.2308 ,-76.50242 )
DATE POSTED
January 5, 2025
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