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Volunteers Needed for Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Programs

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Date: January 6, 2012
Contact: Mary Pat Doorley, 4400-546-5995

Brecksville, Ohio - The National Park Service is seeking enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing the wonders of Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) with riders aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR). Volunteers must be outgoing, reliable, friendly, and have a willingness to learn. Training will be provided for these exciting volunteer opportunities.

Rail Rovers - Climb aboard CVSR and visit with passengers as they journey through CVNP. Distribute brochures, share information about the valley, and answer questions as you enjoy this historic railroad. Hours are flexible.

Student Explorer Program - Retired teachers and those who love working with children are needed to educate students about the resources of CVNP. Programs involve hands-on activities and riding the train through the national park. Volunteers must be available weekday mornings.

Canal Camp - Retired teachers and those who love working with children are needed to educate students about the resources of CVNP. Assist in the operation of a historic lock, participate in historic games, and enjoy a train ride. Volunteers must be available weekday mornings during the summer.

Contact Park Ranger Pamela Machuga at 330-657-1914 or e-mail us for more information regarding these opportunities.

CVSR is a private sector, not-for-profit 501 ©(3) volunteer supported organization operating in partnership with Cuyahoga Valley National Park and is dedicated to the preservation of passenger rail transportation in Cuyahoga Valley and along the historic Ohio & Erie Canalway. Scenic train excursions are offered twelve months of the year, along with a variety of special events, including The Polar Express™, Day Out With Thomas™, wine-tasting and beer tasting excursions, Bike Aboard!, and more.

CVNP encompasses 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron. Managed by the National Park Service, CVNP combines cultural, historical, recreational, and natural activities in one setting. For more information about the park, visit www.nps.gov/cuva or www.dayinthevalley.com or call 330-657-2752 or 800-445-9667.

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Did You Know?

Water lilies in beaver marsh area of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Photo by NPS volunteer John Catalano.

Beaver in Cuyahoga Valley National Park impounded water to create a rich, diverse wetland in an area that was once an automobile junk yard? The area is now home to herons, turtles, amphibians, and many aquatic plants.