Volunteer - Education Program Presenter

Job Title:

Education Program Presenter or Assistant

Job Description:

In spring, summer, and periodically throughout the year, the park offers a variety of educational programs for children. Due to the high demand of these programs, the park needs Education Program Presenters and Assistants to assist in providing quality educational experiences. The VIP will conduct various educational programs including classroom sessions and living history demonstrations throughout the park grounds.

Skills Needed / Preferred:

• public speaking
• walking
• flexibility for various types and ages of children, weather conditions, and schedules

Goals / Outcomes of Job:

Provide a fun and educational experience for children, helping them understand the significance of Fort Smith and other park themes.

Benefits to Volunteers (note training if applicable):

Opportunity to work with students, strengthen communication skills, and learn Fort Smith’s story. Education program and interpretive training is provided. In addition, safety training, VIP uniform, and period costuming are provided.

Number of volunteers needed:

Numbers Vary

Location of Position:

Visitor Center and Park Grounds

Supervisor:

Cody Faber

Contact:

Cody Faber, VIP Coordinator
479-783-3961
Email us

Firearms in the Park:
Under 43 C.F.R. § 20.511, Departmental volunteers in the course of their official duties are prohibited from possessing firearms on property under control of the Department. Because of the stated purpose of the sponsors of Section 512 to provide uniformity under applicable state law from bureau-to-bureau, the potential liability issues that could result, and the absence of any criminal penalties applicable to this regulation, this Departmental policy continues to apply to all NPS/FWS employees and volunteers during their official duties. Volunteers who are not on official duty may possess firearms on Departmental lands under the same conditions applicable to members of the general public, according to P.L. 111-24, Section 512. For this purpose, volunteers are considered the same as other employees when engaged in their official activities.