Canal Boat Volunteers

The park's primary interpretive program is the operation of two full-sized canal boats for the public. One is located in Georgetown and the other at Great Falls. The boats are a fun and educational way for park visitors to learn about the resources of the canal. Volunteers are trained by park staff in the various jobs needed to run the boat. They are also provided with period clothing that must be worn while working on the boats. Volunteers are needed for any combination of the following: working with and caring for the park's mules, general preparation of the boats, steering the boat, working the lift locks, giving programs, playing music and routine maintenance.