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President's Park (White House)A park volunteer passing out tickets for White House Garden Tours. (NPS Photo by J. Feeney)
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President's Park (White House)
Volunteer
NPS Volunteer

Volunteering at President’s Park

Whether greeting visitors and answering questions, helping with White House tour operations, working special events, or assisting with education programs, volunteers can make a difference.

Volunteering in the park allows you to give something back, while meeting visitors from all over the world, and receiving a unique perspective on special events relating to the White House, the centerpiece of our American story.

Last year, more than 50 volunteers contributed nearly 6,000 hours of service to standard operations, special events, and education programs.

To learn more about volunteering at President’s Park, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator by e-mail or call 202-208-1631 ext. 228.

 
Volunteer Opportunities
 
Become a Visitor Services Volunteer!

Visitor Services
Visitor Services Volunteers work at the information desks at the White House Visitor Center or at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion, help with White House tour operations, or rove the park. Most volunteers work 4-6 hour shifts, once a week.   more...

 
Help to protect our national parks!

Resource Management
Volunteers who join the President’s Park Patrol help to preserve and maintain the cultural landscape features of the Ellipse, Sherman and Lafayette Parks – all part of the President’s back yard. They learn about the history of the green spaces surrounding the grounds of the White House while cleaning or assessing the condition of structures, weeding monument gardens, or gathering trash. This is a great way to take an active role in supporting your national park.  more...

 
Perform roving interpretation along park trails!

Education
Are you a teacher, retired teacher or pursuing a career in teaching? Do you love history and enjoy working with children? If you are interested in learning about President’s Park and sharing your knowledge with others, consider becoming an Education Volunteer. Volunteers develop and present guided walks and interpretive programs, assist with student education programs, and/or perform roving interpretation along park trails.   more...

 
Volunteer Application

Click here to download an application to become a Volunteer at President's Park
 
 

Current Volunteer Opportunities

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To view more NPS volunteer opportunities, go to www.nps.gov/volunteer or www.volunteer.gov/gov
Grover Cleveland, 22nd President: 1885-1889  

Did You Know?
On June 2, 1886 Grover Cleveland became the first president to ever be married in the Blue Room in the White House. His bride was Frances Folsom, daughter of a former law partner. John Philip Sousa and the U.S. Marine Band played at the ceremony.

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Last Updated: September 01, 2009 at 13:02 EST