Great Falls Park is seeking Bike or Hike Patrol volunteers to assist park rangers by riding on accessible trails in the park to provide information and services to park visitors, maintain good public relations as a representative of the National Park Service (NPS), and monitor park resources, visitor usage, and emergency needs.

Desired skills and experience include:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with culturally, socially, and economically diversified people
• Knowledge of the park and local resources or the desire to learn
• Knowledge of basic bike maintenance or willingness to learn
• Willingness to provide basic first aid
• Ability to demonstrate skill in basic operation of a bicycle

Those who are interested in the opportunity to help NPS protect, preserve, and share the natural and cultural resources of this special park with others should call the Volunteer Coordinator at 703-285-2965, ext. 225.