President's Park Seeks Visitor Services Volunteers

If you enjoy dealing with the public and assisting them in finding the information they seek about the White House and the surrounding areas of Washington, D.C., you may be a candidate for President's Park's Volunteer in the Parks (VIP) program.

Volunteer duties include greeting visitors as they enter the visitor center and orienting them to the park. These tasks require the volunteer to hand out park literature, tell visitors about the park, provide directions and make an effort to meet the informational needs of the visitor. Over the course of time, the volunteer is expected to become familiar with the resources available at the visitor center, such as park literature, handouts, exhibits and maps.

Volunteers may help with office duties such as making copies, answering the phones, and mailing information. Other duties may include working outside directing visitors to their White House tours, roving/informal interpretation and helping out during special events. No specific knowledge or skill is required for this work, but a willingness to work with the public in a cordial manner is important.

The park seeks volunteers who are organized, reliable, and available on a regular basis. A minimum commitment of ten hours per month is required. Uniformed items will be provided to wear such as the National Park Service volunteer's shirt, sweater, hat, tie and jacket.

Please feel free to send a resume in addition to the NPS application. Training will be provided by park staff. Our cadre of volunteers embraces people from all walks of life -- young people and retirees, history buffs and teachers.

For more information regarding President's Park volunteer program, please contact the park's Volunteer Coordinator at 202-208-1631.