National Park Service
Frank Doughman

Volunteer, Keith Thomas, speaks with a school group

Volunteers are an important part of park operations. Volunteers at George Rogers Clark perform a variety of duties including: living history programs and demonstrations; research projects; school group presentations; visitor information desk operations; special event planning; and many more duties.

The park is always looking for new volunteers (no volunteer housing is available). For more information contact the park's volunteer coordinator.

Living History
Many of the park volunteers take part in living history demonstrations. A period clothing library is maintained at the park and volunteers may borrow park clothing while presenting programs at the park or for offsite programs.

During warmer weatherthere are monthly gatherings of volunteers.  Thus, the volunteers have a chance to talk, share ideas, and learn from each other. These gatherings also provide an opportunity for the public to visit and to learn about the people of the 18th century and, more specifically, about the individuals who lived throughout America's western frontier.