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Fort Stanwix National Monument
Volunteer
 
A cannon crew of six men stands on the bastion of the fort, preparing to roll the iron gun back to the embrasure and fire it.
Ft.Stanwix NM's volunteer cannon crew. NPS PHOTO

The Volunteers In Parks (VIP) program in the National Park Service is an integral part of daily operations in the 390 plus parks in the system. Volunteers bring expertise, and often allow the parks to offer more diverse programming to the public.

The VIP program at Fort Stanwix NM has had a long and rich history, starting with the creation of the Fort Stanwix Garrison volunteer organization back in 1975. Since then, VIP's have helped the park to share its stories with visitors from all over the United States and all over the world as well.

The many volunteer opportunities are available at Fort Stanwix NM include:

Interpretation-Meet and greet visitors and share the park's stories while working in one of two visitor contact areas, or become a member of the fort's garrison and "bring history to life" by taking part in various 18th century living history programs with the public.

Maintenance-Help out with the daily upkeep of the park. This could involve anything from moving lawns to helping repair a reproduction 18th century cannon!

Clerical/Administration-From time to time help is needed in getting press releases and informal mailings out to the public. Additional clerical needs might arise from special projects as well.

 
VIP in green vest explains what is on wall with many faces on it.
Park volunteer discussing interpretive exhibits with visitors. NPS PHOTO
To find out more about becoming a Volunteer at Fort Stanwix National Monument, please contact the park at ph# 315-338-7730 or
our VIP Coordinator 
by VIP E-mail. 

 

To view more NPS volunteer opportunities, go to www.nps.gov/volunteer or www.volunteer.gov/gov
 
 
white tents with busy people to and fro lie at the edge of the fort walls
Encampment/Living History Group Participation
Info on how your group can participate in major Ft. Stanwix events, rules, & regs.
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3 soldiers stand at perfect attention. They wear scarlet uniforms, lined with golden rope, and black cocked hats.
Fort Stanwix NM, our Nation's frontier history
Links to the history pages of Ft. Stanwix website
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A green block picture of New York State. A dot marks Rome, NY where Fort Stanwix is located.
Come Travel the Oneida Carrying Place
Directions to Ft. Stanwix NM
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A painting, very light colors, of the Willett Center from the outside. It is a tall wooden building with glass panel windows.
Fort Stanwix NM Openings & Closings
When are the park sites open and closed?
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A red flag flutters a British flag; behind it stands a picket fence in a circle, there is a small entrance  

Did You Know?
Fort Necessity National Battlefied and Fort Stanwix National Monument are the only French and Indian War sites in the entire National Park Service.
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Last Updated: March 24, 2008 at 16:05 EST