If your particular talents and skills appear to be ones the park needs, you will be contacted for an interview. The VIP coordinator or a department supervisor will review your application. Be sure to make a detailed description of your qualifications in the areas for which you apply. Those interested in becoming a volunteer at Assateague Island National Seashore should fill out an application or send an email or letter. Office Assistance - Are you the kind of person who likes to work behind the scenes? If you have skills with a computer, word processing, filing, or inventory and are willing to commit to a regular but flexible schedule, our administration office would welcome your skills. A time commitment of one day a week for a minimum of 3 summer months is required. Participants must be willing to handle money, and credit cards and work a cash register. You will help visitors find their way around the island, suggest educational and recreational ways for them to get the most out of their visit, answer camping questions, and much more. Visitor Center Volunteer - If you are a people person and would like to remain indoors, consider working in our Assateague Island Visitor Center. Good people skills are a must! Specialized training is provided and a minimum commitment of 3 months is required. Constant exposure to heat, sun and biting insects make this 40-hour/week position an arduous assignment. It is desirable to be in the good physical condition as these duties are performed entirely outdoors using bicycles or golf carts. Pony Patrol volunteers educate the public and interrupt harmful interactions with visitors. Visitors often try to feed, pet and get too close to the famous Assateague wild horses. Pony Patrol - Pony Patrol - The Pony Patrol volunteers play an active role in protecting wildlife. Hookups are available for those with trailers and RVs. Hosts help out in the campground office, give out information to campers and work with our law enforcement rangers. Information is available upon request.Do you like camping? What about those ponies? Like talking to people? Find out how you can volunteer at Assateague.Ĭampground Host - If you are a camper and have a month or more of time to share, you may be interested in this program. Education programs for schools are given spring and fall. Special Programs: Regularly scheduled park activities are available seasonally. The GPS address is 8586 Beach Road, Chincoteague, Virginia 23336.Įxhibits: Beachcombing exhibits, educational brochures, a marine aquarium and touch tank.Īvailable Facilities: A bookstore, entrance passes, over-sand vehicle permits, overnight fishing passes, campfire reservations, lost and found and emergency services are available. Location: The Toms Cove Visitor Center is located on the south side of Beach Road, prior to the beach parking areas. Visitor Center is open daily from 9 am - 4pm.ĭecember - February: Open Friday - Monday.Ĭlosed on Thanksgiving and Christmas days.
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