Visitor Center
Purpose:
- To provide information to park visitors and interpret the natural and cultural history of
Annadel State Park.
Training:
- California State Park Volunteer Orientation training.
- Shadow current Docents.
- On-going Docent enrichment opportunities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Requires a criminal background check.
- Research and develop knowledge of park operations, history, interpretation techniques.
- Provide information to visitors and represent California State Parks in friendly, professional manner.
- Open and close the visitor center.
- Run cash register and sell visitor center merchandise.
- Maintain merchandise presentation and perform housekeeping duties.
- Comply with standards of dress and grooming for Volunteers.
- Maintain records on visitor attendance and daily transactions.
- Adhere to schedule and report hours of volunteer service through established procedure.
- Notify scheduler and Volunteer coordinator of any changes in availability, illness, etc.
- Comply with all Volunteer registration paperwork requirements.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to contribute to your community and provide valuable assistance to CSP.
- Opportunity to inspire park visitors by educating them about the natural and cultural history of Annadel
State Park.
- Expand your awareness, understanding, sensitivity and appreciation of our rich natural and cultural history.
- Earn park passes.
Knowledge/Skills desired:
- Possess a positive, enthusiastic attitude toward people and history.
- Possess good communication skills and make effective oral presentations.
- Ability to interact in a professional manner with visitors, staff and peers.
- Ability to work independently.
Essential Functions:
- Reading, listening, comprehending, speaking, sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, sweeping, cash handling.
