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Volunteer Hosting Program
Contact: Glen Stubbolo
89 Kings Hwy., Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302) 739-9193
Fax: (302) 739-3817
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Living History Host
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Bring history to life! Assist a living history program as a tour guide or costumed character at a WWII gun battery or historic turn-of-the-century lifesaving station.
Locations:
Cape Henlopen 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
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.