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Visitor Center Volunteer - Great Falls Tavern

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ORGANIZATION: National Park Service

Immediate openings for volunteers in Potomac, Maryland at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center.


Volunteers will be working the front desk in the visitor center of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal NHP in Potomac, Maryland, in a highly visited area of the park. Volunteers will provide park orientation to visitors, answer questions, hand out brochures, work with Jr Rangers, and much more! Volunteers will also be trained in opening and closing procedures, and basic natural and cultural history of the park.


Shifts will be 4-5 hours, and we are looking for a commitment of at least 2 shifts per month - in particular Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. We are looking for locals, as housing is not provided with this position. Volunteers must be dependable and professional when representing the National Park Service and we plan to help you achieve this goal! Come work with us at the Great Falls Tavern.

Start Date - 2025-03-01

End Date - 2026-02-28

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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.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Environment
Sports & Recreation
Arts & Culture, Environment, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

11710 MacArthur Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854

(39.00088,-77.24628)
 

SKILLS

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REQUIREMENTS

  • Sunday;Thursday;Friday

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