| Photos by Peter Mason |
The Yosemite Conservation History Center (formerly known as LeConte Memorial Lodge) is a National Historic Landmark building that represents the rich heritage of the Sierra Club in Yosemite Valley. The building houses several interpretive displays, a children’s nature corner, a wonderful library, art projects and evening programs.
Since 1904 a curator and Sierra Club volunteers have provided information to park visitors. Today the program welcomes over 15,000 visitors to the Sierra Club’s spiritual home in Yosemite Valley and volunteers are needed now as the building reopens for its 113th season on May 3.
Volunteers spend a week in the park assisting the club’s curator Bonnie Gisel by interacting with park visitors and carrying on the Sierra Club tradition of helping others appreciate and protect our natural environment. Volunteers get free park admission and camping in a group campsite during their service week.
Potential volunteers must:
- Be outgoing and comfortable interacting with park visitors.
- Have visited Yosemite within the last two years and have current park knowledge.
- Be familiar with current Sierra Club programs and initiatives.
- Be able to stand for up to 3 hours per day.
- Tent camp only.
- Bring their food and supplies.
- Not bring children, pets or guests.
To become a volunteer for the 2017 season, contact Bonnie Gisel at (209) 347-7300.