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    Sitka

    National Historical Park Alaska

Volunteer

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Sitka National Historical Park depends on its volunteers. Our volunteer program allows the site's staff to accomplish a wide range of activities that can not always be done with limits of money and staff. Our volunteers - high school and college students, retirees, singles, couples, and parents - put in countless hours of work every year. Volunteers are needed throughout the year and can be involved in many aspects of park operations.

For more information regarding the Sitka National Historical Park volunteer program, you can contact the Park Volunteer Coordinator by e-mail or telephone at (907) 747-0132.

Please visit the Volunteer in Parks site for information about opportunities in Sitka and other national parks.

Did You Know?

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The transfer of Alaska from Russia took place in Sitka. On October 18, 1867, the Russian flag was lowered on Castle Hill, home of Alaska's Russian governors, the American flag was raised, and a brief exchange of statements completed the transfer of Alaska to the United States.