Jay Cooke State Park

Purpose (why we are doing this)

Help set up an amazing winter memory! Volunteers are needed for this annual candlelight event.  Candle luminaries guide visitors on several miles of ski, snowshoe and hiking trails. 

Benefits to the Volunteer

• All volunteers are invited to the Volunteer Potluck (after setting up). You are welcome to bring something to share.
• Make sure to save time to enjoy the event with your family or friends.
• Join in the fun and sign up for this exciting volunteer opportunity!
  

Responsibilities (duties and tasks)

• Set out luminaries (luminaries are candles placed bags along the trail).
• Several teams of engineers are needed to complete this task. Volunteers will work in pairs or teams.

Qualifications needed: 

• Volunteer abilities will be matched and older children are welcome to team up with their friends and a parent.
• Engineers need the ability to travel over a variety of terrain in skis, snowshoes or winter boots. Child and adult size snowshoes are available to borrow if needed.
• Able to stand, bend, stoop, pull and carry objects.
• Must be comfortable working in winter conditions for up to 2 hours.

Safety training topics to be covered with volunteers:

• Heat and Cold Related Illness

Minimum Time Commitment: 

• Meet at the River Inn Visitor Center at 1 pm for instructions and supplies.
• Set up lasts about two hours (1 - 3 PM)

Sign up:

• Complete the online application
• Please note that this application will time out after 30 minutes of no activity
• All days and shifts will be visible when you apply