Overview of the volunteer program

Fort Necessity National Battlefield seeks volunteers to help us fulfill our mission of preserving, protecting and interpreting this special place for the benefit of the American people Volunteers can assist staff in all aspects of park management, thereby allowing the park to continue to offer to the visiting public a full complement of interpretive and historic programs, well-maintained buildings, facilities, grounds, and special events.

Who can volunteer?

Basically, anyone can volunteer - except in positions where safety is a concern or when age limits may be set. Volunteers must be physically able to do the job agreed upon. Youth under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian while volunteering. Youth ages 16 - 18 may be volunteers provided they have the written consent of their parent or guardian.

Training:

Seasonal training for volunteers and interns may consist of formal classroom training and/or on the job informal shadowing of rangers and experienced volunteers. Formal classroom training is usually held in early June. Black powder training for musket and artillery is also held in early June. A basic core of training will be provided for each volunteer. Please see the attached Volunteers in Parks (VIP) Handbook for more information about Fort Necessity's Volunteer Program. Also attached are a volunteer application form and a volunteer job description.

Housing

Dormitory style housing or a RV campsite may be available for full time volunteers or interns.

Uniforms and Living History Clothing

A volunteer shirt(s) will be provided. Living history clothing is also provided.

More Infomation

For more information contact the volunteer coordinator by email or by calling 724-329-5473. You may also look in the Volunteer Handbook.