Visitor Center Volunteer

Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor Center:

The park's visitor center is located at the corner of Delaware Street and Bayview Ave on South Bass Island. The visitor center serves as the hub for visitors to learn about the park. The visitor center features a 15-minute film, a small museum space and bookstore. This volunteer opportunity will assist the park's Interpretation Division in the operation of the visitor center. Each volunteer will assist for 4 hours weekly on a specific day of their choosing with an AM or PM shift. Please note your availability in your application. Please feel free to reach out with any questions at PEVI_Volunteer@nps.gov . Thank you!

Position Description:

The Visitor Center Volunteer at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial will be expected to

- Greet visitors while being welcoming and friendly

- Be available in the visitor center to answer visitor questions such as directions, park programs, and events

- Offer and provide a general introduction to the park’s film “The Battle of Lake Erie” and answer any questions

- Record visitor statistics to monitor attendance

- Assist visitor with purchasing merchandise and operate the cash register for Eastern National

- Stock brochures and tidy the information desk

- Share details about the park and exhibit with visitors

Training:

Training for the position will consist of a shadowing shift of four hours with either the CVA or a Park Ranger.

Training shifts will consist of:

- Eastern National cash register operations

- Answering phone calls

- Answering visitor questions

- Practicing using a visitor counter

- Radio operations

Uniform:

Uniform shirts/polos are provided for the volunteer. Khaki or dark pants to be provided by volunteer.

NOTE: Volunteers must be 18 years or older.