2025 Museum Docent
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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Sleeping Bear Dunes is seeking local volunteers to serve as docents in the historic village of Glen Haven, helping visitors connect with the area's rich heritage and stories.
Position Description:
As a Volunteer Interpreter, you will play a key role in enhancing visitor experiences across the park. Your primary responsibilities include staffing the historic town of Glen Haven, where you will:
Staff the Life-Saving Station maritime museum, sharing stories of maritime history and safety
Staff the Cannery Boat Museum, engaging visitors with exhibits the cherry canning history and Great Lakes boats.
Assist or apprentice at the working Blacksmith Shop (optional), demonstrating traditional blacksmithing techniques
Serve at the Visitor Center in Empire, providing visitors with information, orientation, and park insights
This role offers a meaningful opportunity to connect visitors with the park’s rich heritage and natural beauty while developing your interpretation and customer service skills.
Time Commitment:
4-7 hours per week from end of May to mid October.
Volunteer shifts are 7 days a week, 10:30-2:15 and/or 2:00-5:00.
Learn more and apply:
Interested in making a difference at Sleeping Bear Dunes? For more details, please contact Casey at slbe_interpvip@nps.gov. We look forward to welcoming passionate volunteers to our team!
Start Date - 2025-05-18
End Date - 2025-10-18
Activities include: Tour Guide/Interpretation;Visitor Information
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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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WHERE
9922 Front StreetEmpire, MI 49630
(44.81157 ,-86.05624 )
DATE POSTED
May 27, 2025
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