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May 8, 2002 National Park Service Seeks New Volunteers at William Floyd Estate The National Park Service is looking for volunteers to work at the William Floyd Estate, a unit of Fire Island National Seashore located in Mastic Beach, NY. The William Floyd Estate is the ancestral home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence and it contains the house, grounds and cemetery used by eight generations of the Floyd family. Volunteers are needed to help support visitor services by conducting house tours, working on the grounds, and assisting with museum work. Fire Island National Seashore superintendent Constantine Dillon stated, "National parks rely upon a remarkable crew of civilian volunteers to fulfill their missions of protecting natural and historical resources and providing for visitor enjoyment. From retired teachers to high school students, we have devoted volunteers from all walks of life. Volunteering in the national parks can provide fulfilling and valuable experiences." If you have some free time and would like to explore volunteer opportunities at the William Floyd Estate, please contact the unit manager Richard Stavdal at (631) 399-2030. All volunteers will be provided with training, uniforms, and other kinds of support. Fire Island National Seashore was established as a National Seashore in 1964 for the purpose of conserving and preserving for the use of future generations relatively unspoiled and undeveloped beaches, dunes, and other natural features as examples of unspoiled areas of great natural beauty. The National Park Service is charged to "administer and protect the Fire Island National Seashore with the primary aim of conserving the natural resources located there," (Public Law 88-587). Information about the National Seashore may be obtained from the park web site at www.nps.gov/fiis or by calling (631) 289-4810. |
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Revised: 01/14/2004 |
