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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Visitor Center Volunteering
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Volunteers play a large role in visitor satisfaction.

Volunteers are needed to help the National Park Service staff visitor centers along the canal. Duties include providing area information, answering phones and correspondence, and operating a small bookstore. Training is provided. Visitor centers are located in Georgetown, Great Falls, Ferry Hill, Brunswick, Hagerstown, Williamsport, Hancock, and Cumberland.

The park offers RV sites for out-of-state volunteers serving at either the Williamsport or Hancock Visitor Centers.

 

To apply as a visitor center assistant, please go to current volunteer opportunities and complete the volunteer form. Thank you for your interest in volunteering.

Photo of former Georgetown Flour Mill.  

Did You Know?
The C&O Canal begins in Georgetown. The canal made extra money by selling water to numerous factories in Georgetown to power water driven machinery such as water wheels, etc. Many factories were located next to canal property.

Last Updated: March 23, 2007 at 08:29 EST