Volunteers are sought to provide a safe and secure experience at Cape Henlopen State Park.
Park Watch volunteers deal with minor infractions of park rules and regulations, report potential safety and security concerns, and assist the park staff in operation of the park. Volunteers are given basic training in public relations, and visitor services. Park Watch volunteers are citizens who typically spend a significant amount of time in the park and simply wear a Park Watch shirt or vest when they come to the park to recreate themselves.
Volunteer scheduling is very flexible; Park Watch volunteers can be found in the park from sun-up to sun-down and on any of the various trails associated with Cape Henlopen including Wolfe Neck and the Junction and Breakwater Trail. This is a year-round volunteer opportunity.
Main duties are as follows:
- Greet visitors and answer questions.
- Report safety and security concerns to Park Staff.
- Patrol the park and keep a watchful eye while biking, walking, running, bird watching, or fishing.
- Wear Park Watch Volunteer uniform to easily be recognized
- Be a point of contact to provide information and assistance to visitors walking, biking, or otherwise recreating at the park.
Volunteers will be trained in all duties beforehand and are required to attend a Park Watch Volunteer Orientation prior to starting.
