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Steamtown National Historic SiteCP 2317 flies the American Flag. NPS Photo, Ken Ganz
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Steamtown National Historic Site
Volunteer
The Voluneteer In Park (VIP) Patch

The NPS Volunteer In Park (VIP) patch.

About the VIP Program at Steamtown National Historic Site
Volunteers opportunities at Steamtown NHS are diverse: from Info Desk Attendant to Tour Guide in the Interpretive Division, from Trainmen to Engineers in Railroad Operations, mechanics, sheet metal fabricators, curatorial assistants - varied opportunities exist to help fulfill our Park mission and Comprehensive Interpretive Plan to preserve this important part our industrial heritage!

For more information regarding Steamtown National Historic Site volunteer program, please email the Park Volunteer Coordinator, or phone (570) 340-5339.
To view more NPS volunteer opportunities, go to www.volunteer.gov/gov
 

Steamtown NHS VIP Introductory Letter (PDF, 54k)

UDSA-USDA Optional Form 301 (application) (PDF, 425k)
A steam locomotive exits a tunnel and rolls past fall colors on one of Steamtown's long train rides.  

Did You Know?
Railroads are built with as few hills and curves as possible. If a railroad cannot go over or around a hill, a tunnel is constructed through the hill. Some of Steamtown National Historic Site's train rides travel through the Nay Aug Tunnel in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2009 at 13:15 EST