Lighthouse Cruise Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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Description
Lighthouse Cruise Volunteers join Park Rangers and other staff on 2-hour long boat rides across the Boston Harbor. They maintain a safe environment on the vessel, help answer any visitor questions, and assist with preparation and clean up.
Time Commitment:
Lighthouse Tour Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 3 shifts for the 2024 season (shifts available June 28-September 20). Shifts are scheduled in 3-hour increments. Volunteers are needed on Saturdays and limited Fridays.
Major Duties:
- Welcome and interact with passengers.
- Assist park staff with passenger check-in procedures.
- Assist park staff in escorting passengers as a group to appropriate location for boarding of vessel.
- Assist passengers in complying with captain/crew instructions.
- Mingle with passengers, answering questions, sharing maps, and graphics.
- Point out areas of interest for passengers.
- Ensure a safe environment for staff, volunteers, and passengers by adhering to safety and health regulations (see section below).
- Ability to assist in emergency situations up to level of training and comfort.
- Communicate supply needs and updates to supervisor(s) as needed.
- Sign up for shifts and log appropriate hours in a timely manner.
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Start Date - 2025-06-27
End Date - 2025-09-21
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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.
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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.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
15 State StreetBoston, MA 02109
(42.35924 ,-71.05497 )
DATE POSTED
May 22, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
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