Volunteer with us!

Volunteers at Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Volunteers in period clothing at The South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club Club House.

Becoming a Volunteer is one of the most rewarding and tangible ways to support the National Park Service and its mission. In fact, volunteers are vital to our success! Volunteers give their time and expertise to help our staff accomplish more than we could on our own. Through their dedication, volunteers are making a real difference to the preservation, protection, and education of the unique resources at Johnstown Flood National Memorial.The Volunteer-In-Parks program allows people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests to share their skills and ideas with others and to learn new ones. Work behind the scenes or with the public, in positions ranging from one-time service projects and volunteer events to long-term positions and internships. Opportunities are available for both individuals and groups. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering at Johnstown Flood National Memorial please contact the Volunteer Coordinator.

 

Open position

Johnstown Flood National Memorial is actively recruiting Visitor Services Volunteers. Interested individuals must apply for the position through our announcement on Volunteer.gov. The link and additional position details can be accessed by clicking on the open position below.
 
A park volunteer stands in the park visitor center next to an exhibit.
Visitor Services Volunteer

The Visitor Services/Interpretation Volunteer position will support the interpretive team by staffing the park Visitor Center.

 
If you are interested in any of the following positions, please reach our to our Volunteer Coordinator.

Native Garden Volunteer
If getting your hands dirty is your cup of tea, join our native garden caretakers volunteer team at Johnstown Flood National Memorial. Volunteers will work with park staff to prepare the garden in the spring, plant native plants, and tend, weed, and water the garden through the summer and fall.

Volunteer Researcher
If you are a history buff who feels more comfortable in libraries, consider assisting us with on-going research. There are many stories to be discovered yet about the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club and those who experienced the Johnstown Flood. Help us uncover those stories and share them with the public.

Internships
Internships for college students interested in gaining experience in interpretation or with historic research are also available. For more information about internship opportunities, contact the Chief of Interpretation.
 

Last updated: March 22, 2023

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733 Lake Road
South Fork, PA 15956

Phone:

814 886-6171

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