Cuyahoga Valley National Park News Release
Immediate Release - Monday, January 05, 2009Mary Pat Doorley, (440) 546-5995, cell (440) 343-7355, ormary_pat_doorley@nps.gov Volunteers Needed for Train Programs Brecksville, Ohio - Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is seeking enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing the wonders of the national park with Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) riders. Volunteers must be outgoing, reliable, friendly and have a willingness to learn. Training will be provided for these exciting volunteer opportunities. Rail Rovers - Climb aboard CVSR and visit with passengers as they journey through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Distribute brochures, share information about the valley, and answer questions as you enjoy this historic railroad. Hours are flexible. Student Explorer Program - Retired teachers and those who love working with students are needed to educate students about the resources of CVNP. Programs involve hands-on activities and riding the train through the national park. Volunteers must be available weekday mornings. Canal Camp - Retired teachers and those who love working with students are needed to educate students about the resources of CVNP. Assist in the operation of a historic lock, participate in historic games, and enjoy a train ride. Volunteers must be available weekday mornings during the summer. Contact Park Ranger Pamela Machuga at (330) 657-1914 or pam_machuga@nps.gov for more information regarding these opportunities. CVSR is a non-profit organization that runs historic, educational, and recreational train excursions through Cuyahoga Valley National Park, between Independence, downtown Akron, and downtown Canton. For more information about CVSR, contact (800) 468-4070 or visit www.cvsr.com/. CVNP encompasses 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron. Managed by the National Park Service, CVNP combines cultural, historical, recreational, and natural activities in one setting. For more information about the park, visit www.nps.gov/cuva/ or www.dayinthevalley.com/ or call (216) 524-1497 or (800) 445-9667.
