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Fort Matanzas National MonumentA musket volley by Spanish soldiers lights up the dark night.
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Fort Matanzas National Monument
Volunteer
volunteer deckhand secures the boat.

A volunteer deckhand secures the boat.

Become a volunteer at Ft Matanzas and help share its many stories with park visitors. There are numerous ways to participate in the programs, events, and daily life of the park through the National Park Service VIP (Volunteers In Parks) Program. For more information contact: Linda Chandler at 904-471-0116 or send us an e-mail.

Volunteer Opportunities--

  • Visitor Center Staff -- greet visitors, answer the telephone, make sales.
  • Deck Hand for the ferry -- assist visitors getting onto and off of the boat. Secure the boat to the dock.
  • Living History Interpreter -- present interpretive programs to fort visitors; serve on the crew for cannon or musket firing demonstrations. For information on becoming black powder certified contact Chris Leverett at 904-471-0116 or email.
  • Natural History Interpreter -- present nature programs to park visitor.

Training and uniforms are provided.

 
Map showing the Gulf Stream flowing around the Florida Peninsula  

Did You Know?
The Gulf Stream was first described by Spanish explorer Ponce de León in 1513. It was the first leg of the route home for the great Spanish treasure fleets. Ft Matanzas National Monument, Florida

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Last Updated: February 02, 2009 at 07:00 EST