Opportunities From: Care Connect Volunteers

Volunteer: Fort Matanzas Visitor Center Attendant

The Fort Matanzas Visitor Center (VC) is the central hub for a visit to the park. VC Attendants issue ferry boarding passes, answer questions, give directions, answer the telephone, operate a cash register & credit card machine to make sales for our Park Store, and more! 

VC shifts are 4 hours, either in the morning (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) or afternoon (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.), and we encourage volunteers to select a shift they can commit to regularly, e.g. Wednesday afternoons. The work environment is indoors and generally sedentary with a high rate of visitor contacts. 

For questions or more information, email Jill_Leverett@nps.gov 

Network: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

The Fort Matanzas Visitor Center (VC) is the central hub for a visit to the park. VC Attendants issue ferry boarding passes, answer questions, give directions, answer the telephone, operate a cash register & credit card machine to make sales for our Park Store, and more! 

VC shifts are 4 hours, either in the morning (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) or afternoon (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.), and we encourage volunteers to select a shift they can commit to regularly, e.g. Wednesday afternoons. The work environment is indoors and generally sedentary with a high rate of visitor contacts. 

For questions or more information, email Jill_Leverett@nps.gov 

Network: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32080

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Living History & Historic Weapons Volunteer

Join the volunteer corps at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and help us bring history to life!

Every Saturday and Sunday, rangers and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs) demonstrate 18th century historic weapons, either cannons or muskets depending on VIP commitment, for the visiting public. 

Historic Weapons VIPs will wear replica 18th century wool uniforms and learn to follow cannon and musket drills in Spanish. No prior experience with black powder weapons required. VIPs should be prepared to interact with the public, answer questions, and share St. Augustine and Castillo history in a friendly, professional manner 

For questions or more information, email Jill_Leverett@nps.gov 

Network: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Join the volunteer corps at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and help us bring history to life!

Every Saturday and Sunday, rangers and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs) demonstrate 18th century historic weapons, either cannons or muskets depending on VIP commitment, for the visiting public. 

Historic Weapons VIPs will wear replica 18th century wool uniforms and learn to follow cannon and musket drills in Spanish. No prior experience with black powder weapons required. VIPs should be prepared to interact with the public, answer questions, and share St. Augustine and Castillo history in a friendly, professional manner 

For questions or more information, email Jill_Leverett@nps.gov 

Network: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32084

Allow Groups: No