About the Site: The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial opened to the public in 2020 and tells the story of one of America’s greatest leaders of the 20th century. This four-acre site, located between the US Department of Education and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, recognizes the two pillars of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s leadership: serving as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces during World War II, then as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 – 1961.
Location: Volunteers can utilize the Volunteer Desk and Storage at the Memorial’s Bookstore, located on the east side of the Memorial. Here, there are maps, brochures, and artefacts that volunteers may use to support visitors. Volunteers are encouraged to use the entirety of the Memorial to interact with visitors, but the Volunteer Desk and Window can be used when the weather is not suitable for volunteer roving.
Responsibilities: Welcome and engage with visitors. Share the history and legacy of General and President Dwight D. Eisenhower. 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.
