Organization
U.S. Forest Service

8GWJ: Visitor Center Staffing, Pat Jennings Visitor Center, Mount Rogers NRA

Duration
Recruiting through Oct 31st
Location
Marion, VA

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting through Oct 31st

Marion, VA 24354

About this Opportunity

The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area is looking for volunteers to fill several visitor center staff positions.  

The Pat Jennings Visitor Center is located in a peaceful mountain setting adjacent to the Appalachian Trail. With many activities available in the area including hiking, camping, biking, horseback riding, picnicking, sight-seeing, bird watching, trout fishing, and swimming, there are a wide range of visitors passing through the center each day. 

Dates: May 1st - October 31st

Volunteers will serve 6-8 hours/day for 2-5 days/week. This allows time to experience the Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area on your days off!

Duties Include: 

  • Provide visitor information

  • Sell interpretive materials

  • Light cleaning

  • Answering the phone

  • Educate visitors on trail safety and hazards

  • Light trail maintenance

Housing and reimbursement may be provided as necessary.  We prefer that this position be handled by a duo of volunteers due to high traffic to the center.

Please call for more information on this great opportunity! For additional information, please contact  Viviana Ruiz, Partnerships, Volunteers and Service Coordinator at [email protected] 
The merchandise in this visitor is provided by The Friends of Mount Rogers to enhance visitor experience and for the purpose of supporting the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. For additional information on this volunteer opportunity you can contact Friends of Mount Rogers President-Ed Pietrzak at [email protected]  and/or Christa Himes - Business Manager at [email protected]

Issue area

  • Environment