Volunteer Hosting Program

Locations:

Cape Henlopen State Park

Fort Delaware State Park

Delaware Seashore State Park

Responsibilities:

• Greet program participants. Provide direction and answer questions of program participants.
• Conduct initial orientation for visitors.
• Interact with program participants, answering questions, assisting with activities, and ensuring participation opportunity for all attendees.
• Help gather materials and assist in set up for assigned program. Assist in cleanup from assigned program.
• Cleaning/repair of interpretive areas and materials: sweeping, dusting, polishing period and reproduction interpretive rooms, equipment, furniture and gear.
• Dress in provided period costume as a background character, helping recreate mood of period
• Costumed interpretation in interpretation stations: as assistant or lead character, for station demonstration and visitor participation.
• Research, develop and create character for interpretation station
• Assist with supervision of other volunteer interpreters.
• Assist Nature Center Manager with operation Nature Center
• Assist Nature Center Manager with presentation of general environmental, cultural or historical programs.
• Lead nature/trail walk.
• Report suggestions and observations.
• Assist with Special Events.
• Maintain tracking of program participants. May complete program report
• Other duties as determined by interest and skill.

Benefits:

• Park and Division Recognition Program
• Training Opportunities
• Admission to Park
• Park and staff events
• Special events

Required Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse public and speak publicly in front of groups or audiences.
• Strong interest in history, some knowledge of historical period and willingness to learn.
• Ability to understand and appreciate the historical context of the program.
• Ability to recreate mood of historical period.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Pleasant and personable, enjoys people
• Independent and responsible
• Presents program as instructed by Park Interpreter, Educator or Nature Center Manager.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Able to assist with both Indoor and Outdoor programs.
• Able to stand for long periods, lift 10 pounds from crouching position, and walk 5 miles
• Attends training.
• Performs duties in compliance with Division and Park Customer Service Guidelines and Safety Guidelines.

Time requirements:

24 hours per week (or as scheduled), flexible schedule.

Supervision:

Direct supervision by Park Administrator, Superintendent, Assistant or Manager