Volunteer Tour Guide

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Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site preserves the home of trailblazing activist and First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. Known as "Val-Kill", this tranquil property is where Mrs. Roosevelt relaxed with her family and friends, hosted national and world political leaders, and worked to promote human rights for all. Opened to the public in 1984, the site now shares the legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt with tens of thousands of visitors each year.

The National Parks of Hyde Park, NY seek friendly Volunteer Tour Guides to give tours of Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill. Volunteer Tour Guides work alongside Park Rangers to perform the following duties:

• Present an established interpretive program to groups of visitors, usually between 2-12 people
• Assist Ranger-led tours, as necessary
• Answer visitor inquiries about site history and the local area
• Ensure resource preservation and safety by following proper NPS procedures and giving safety messages to visitors

Time Commitment

Volunteer Tour Guides usually serve one, four-hour shift per week. A volunteer’s shift will be assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator, based on the park’s needs and with input from the volunteer.

Skills and Qualifications

• Public Speaking
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Interest in 20 th century history

No prior experience in historic site interpretation is necessary. Training and orientation will be provided by the park and is mandatory for all new volunteers.

Start Date - 2025-05-26

End Date - 2025-10-31