Volunteers
volunteer at Grey Towers National Historic Site
The USDA Forest Service Volunteer Program at Grey Towers has something for almost everyone -- retirees, professionals, students, service clubs and organizations. There are indoor and outdoor work experiences and opportunities for groups and individuals. Volunteering for the US Forest Service at Grey Towers will give you a chance to pursue a personal interest or put a special skill or hobby to work. Areas of interest include anything from conservation education to history to gardening and more.
Some volunteers work once a week during the busy season while others pitch in for special seasons (holidays at Grey Towers) or events (conferences, workshops, receptions, concerts and more). Some volunteers donate a few hours each week while others contribute a one-time service. All levels of engagement are welcome, and the opportunities are unlimited. Specific volunteer opportunities include:
- Museum docents/guides
- Landscape and garden maintenance
- Maintaining Historic Burial Grounds
- Event assistance
- Curatorial and research
- Public outreach programs
- Giftshop
- New Ambassador Program
Volunteer Opportunities | US Forest Service Program Contact |
| Volunteer Ambassador Program | Kristine Cochrane, Kristine.cochrane@usda.gov |
| Mansion & Conservation Education | Jared Simister, jared.simister@usda.gov |
| Landscape & Garden Maintenance | Elizabeth Hawke, elizabeth.hawke@usda.gov |
| Laurel Hill Burial Grounds | Elizabeth Hawke, elizabeth.hawke@usda.gov |
| Curatorial | Katlynn Ulmer, Katelynn.ulmer@usda.gov |
| Conference and Events Support | Darian Milera Rivera, darian.milerarivera@usda.gov |
| Giftshop | Tracie Rohner, Tracie.rohner@usda.gov |
Grey Towers National Historic Site is looking for volunteers for a new Volunteer Ambassador Program. Do you like to talk with small groups of visitors, assist with directions and enjoy the outdoors? If you answered yes, then this program might be the right fit for you.
Grey Towers National Historic Site is looking for Ambassadors that will assist with visitor needs within the landscape of our historic core. Duties will include:
* Giving directions to multiple areas on the site
* Answering questions about the Pinchot family, Grey Towers NHS and the US Forest Service
* Assisting with events
Experience is not required, and training will be provided to ambassadors.
Volunteers help the Forest Service care for the land and serve people.
Grey Towers was the home of Gifford Pinchot, the first Chief of the US Forest Service. It is located in Milford, Pennsylvania, and was completed in 1886 by Gifford's father, James Pinchot, a successful businessman and philanthropist. Today Grey Towers National Historic Site is 102 acres, and offers trails, various wayside exhibits, free visitor films, meeting spaces, free parking, visitor center, gifts shop, and ticketed museum tours.
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