Interpretive Services Volunteer - 1 day/week
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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- Carl Hayden Visitor Center will be the incumbent volunteer's main duty station.
- Staff front desk providing park and general information to the public.
- Actively participate in a safe workplace culture.
- Greet and introduce park visitors to the site.
- Be aware, receptive and responsive to visitor needs.
- Answer numerous and repetitive questions about the park in a professional manner.
- Educate visitors on the regulations of the park and safety concerns.
- Track public use and interpretative attendance statistics.
- Assist with visitor center opening and closing procedures.
- Use telephone to provide information about the park.
- Distribute maps, brochures, and other printed materials.
- Monitor and keep informational brochures stocked and available to the visiting public.
- Handle negative contacts and sensitive topics in a professional manner.
- Report all negative contacts to volunteer supervisor.
- Use educational and informational capacity when appropriate to gain compliance with park regulations. Do not attempt to enforce any regulations by acting in a law enforcement capacity.
- Maintain positive and professional relationships among the staff and public.
- Monitor and report safety concerns and accidents/incidents to volunteer supervisor.
- Effectively respond to medical and other emergencies within scope of training.
- Receive and report lost and found items following park protocol.
- Dust and clean common areas of visitor center, exhibits, and outdoor wayside signs.
- Provide feedback to supervisor on ways to safely and efficiently improve visitor center and interpretative operations.
Start Date - 2025-04-01
End Date - 2025-09-30
Activities include: Archaeology;Conservation Education;General Assistance;Minerals/Geology;Tour Guide/Interpretation;Visitor Information;Night Sky / Astronomy
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About National Park Service
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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.
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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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1000 US-89Page, AZ 86040
DATE POSTED
March 9, 2025
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