Information Desk Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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Duties:
Visitor Services Volunteers assist people with their visit to President’s Park and the White House Visitor Center (WHVC).
· Greet visitors
· Answer visitor questions about the White House tour process
· Provide information about the general local area
· Distribute President’s Park Junior Ranger booklets
· Assist with crowd control during busy times
· Record visitor count in log book
· Inform ranger staff about suspicious activity
· Answer visitor questions about WHVC features
· Provide informal talks to visitors as you walk around the WHVC
· If desired, provide interpretative talks or presentations
Qualifications:
· Must complete a federal background check
· Willingness to go to annual training
· Willingness to talk to visitors
· Calm demeanor and ability to maintain order
· Interest in learning about President’s Park to help visitors
· Interest in history is a plus, but no prior knowledge is required-- we’ll teach you!
Schedule and Time Commitment:
Any day Monday-Saturday; either 8:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-4:00pm. One or two shifts per week.
Ages: 16 and older
Start Date - 2025-03-03
End Date - 2026-03-02
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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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1450 Pennsylvania Ave., NWWashington, DC 20230
DATE POSTED
January 25, 2025
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