Visitor Contact Station Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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Want to be a friendly face to represent the National Park Service? Greet visitors and help orient them to the park by staffing the Visitor Contact Station at the Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR) Headquarters!
When: June through end of August 2025
- 4-hour shifts in the morning and afternoon are available Monday through Friday, with higher priority for Mondays and Tuesdays
Where: MNRR Headquarters Visitor Contact Station at 508 East 2nd Street, Yankton, SD 57078
What: Visitor Contact Station Volunteers will greet and orient visitors who come into the HQ Visitor Contact Station. During different interactions, they may answer questions, give recommendations on things to do, provide informal interpretation on the park's resources and history, set up the park film, and facilitate sales of new MNRR merchandise. While not interacting with visitors, volunteers will have ample time to read, conduct research, and help out with clerical duties if interested.
Why volunteer:
- Spend time meeting and interacting with new people
- Serve as an ambassador for the Missouri River and help visitors have an enjoyable and memorable experience at the park
- Learn more about the Missouri National Recreational River
- Gain valuable experience working in visitor services, which can be a great addition to a resume
Have more questions? Please reach out to Caroline Ver Mulm at caroline_vermulm@partner.nps.gov.
Start Date - 2025-05-12
End Date - 2025-08-30
Activities include: General Assistance;Research/Librarian;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.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
508 East 2nd StreetYankton, SD 57078
(42.86905 ,-97.38464 )
DATE POSTED
March 13, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
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