Korean War Veterans Memorial

About the Site: The Korean War Veterans Memorial honors the members of the U.S. Armed Forces and United Nations coalition forces who served in the Korean War, particularly those who were killed, are still missing, or were held as prisoners of war. The Memorial was dedicated in 1995 and features nineteen statues of servicemembers in ponchos, a reflecting pool, a curb of UN support, the Wall of Faces, and the inscription: “Freedom isn’t Free.” The landscape of granite and juniper symbolizes the rugged terrain of Korea. The Wall of Remembrance was added in 2022 and features the names of over 36,000 American and over 7,000 Korean Augmentation to the US Army (KATUSA) soldiers who died in the conflict.

Location: Volunteers can utilize the Korean War Veterans Memorial Information Kiosk to the south of the Lincoln Memorial. Here, there are maps, brochures, and other materials that volunteers may use to support visitors. Volunteers are encouraged to assess the visitor flow and ranger / volunteer positioning between the Memorial and the Information Kiosk, and position themselves where they think is most helpful. It is preferred to have at least one person staffing the information window, but volunteers may rove the entirety of the Memorial.

Responsibilities: Welcome and engage with visitors. Staff the information kiosk. Share the history and legacy of the Korean War. Interpret the Memorial’s design features. Support visitor navigation, wayfinding, and trip planning. Monitor the site for maintenance needs and report them to program staff. Keep the Memorial tidy, as needed. Distribute maps and memorial brochures. Distribute Junior Ranger books and swear-in Junior Rangers. Help visitors with National Park Service passport stamps. Share information about the surrounding area and resources. Inform visitors of basic memorial etiquette as is helpful. Welcome and guide veterans and Honor Flight visitors. Help visitors locate names on the Wall of Remembrance.