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SUMMARY:Volunteer Open House
DESCRIPTION:Learn about all the ways you can make a difference in your national park as a volunteer! \nJoin us at the Volunteer Open House on February 28 from 1:00-3:30 pm at Happy Days Lodge. Come any time and talk to current volunteers\, National Park Service (NPS) staff\, and park partners about how you can get involved! \n  \nAttendees can find out more about the following open opportunities: \n \n\nCitizen Science: Work with park staff to monitor and survey numerous native plant and animal species throughout CVNP.\n\n  \n\nCuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad: Be a part of the iconic events on the railroad. Opportunities exist for train crew: Trainmen\, Concessionaires\, Servers\, Platform Attendants and Guest Ambassadors\, Education Program Assistants\, Maintenance and Mechanical Support.  \n\n  \n\nCycling Schools: Facilitate biking experiences for youth from the Cleveland and Akron areas. Assist with fitting bikes and helmets to youth\, accompanying youth on a bike ride along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and ensure safety. \n\n  \n\nEnvironmental Education Center: Seeking volunteers interested in youth environmental education programming. Assist with Junior Ranger events and outdoor education programs.  \n\n  \n\nFirst Ladies National Historic Site: Greet and engage with visitors of the site. Assist with youth historical interpretation.  \n\n  \n\nJames A. Garfield National Historic Site: Greet and engage with visitors of the site. Assist with youth historical education programming.   \n\n  \n\nHabitat Restoration: Assist with invasive plant management at park-selected sites. Work includes seed collection of native plants under supervision\, planting native plants\, and working in the park greenhouse. \n\n  \n\nLock Demonstrations: Share the history and importance of the Ohio & Erie Canal with park visitors. Wear a historic costume and use the Lock 38 gates to show visitors how locks worked or use a working lock model to demonstrate how these elevators for boats work. \n\n  \n\nRail Rover: Present informal interpretation aboard Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad on regularly scheduled runs. Distribute literature\, share animal pelts\, and answer questions about the national park. \n\n  \n\nTrail Maintenance: Assist in building\, maintaining and improving the bike\, hike and horse trails in CVNP using hand tools and power equipment.  \n\n  \n\nRetail Ambassador: Assist retail staff in the operation of stores by providing excellent customer service\, greeting visitors and providing park information/orientation.  \n\n  \n\nVisitor Data Assistant: Observe and record visitor use at popular park destinations. This will help the park make data-driven decisions that provide a positive experience and protect resources.\n\n  \nContact the volunteer office at volunteer@forcvnp.org or 440-717-3846\, or visit Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) – Cuyahoga Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) for more information regarding these opportunities.\n  \nThe Volunteers-In-Parks program is co-managed by NPS and the Conservancy for CVNP.
URL:https://www.conservancyforcvnp.org/event/volunteer-open-house-4/
LOCATION:Happy Days Lodge\, 500 West Streetsboro Street\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Learning,Volunteering
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