Volunteer to be an Evening Speaker!

Walk into an AMC Destination on a summer night and you could witness a one-woman cultural history reenactment, view a slideshow of stunning photos from Tibet, catch life-size footage of beavers dragging logs through the water, or learn about animal adaptations from a White Mountain National Forest Ranger.

Every evening in the summer months and Saturdays year-round, a one-hour program is offered from 8-9 p.m. at Joe Dodge Lodge/Pinkham Notch Visitor Center and the Highland Center at Crawford Notch. During the summer months Cardigan Lodge offers programs each Wednesday night from 7:30-8:30. All of these programs are free of charge and open to the public.

Think you have a program that would fit in? The AMC is looking for volunteers to present evening programs.

Who Should Apply
The individuals who will be most successful as Evening Speakers are those who:

• have a very solid or even professional background in a topic relevant to AMC’s mission: to promote the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains, rivers, and trails of the Appalachian region;
• feel comfortable speaking in front of both large and small audiences and answering questions;
• have previous experience offering presentations;
• can provide a visual component, such as a slideshow or performance. (Slide projectors, LCD projectors, and a laptop with Windows are available for use.)

What You Will Do
As an evening speaker you will:

• offer a program that is approximately one-hour in length to the public (Attendance varies widely by day and time of year);
• engage an audience with visuals pertinent to your topic;
• share your passion for conservation, environmental education, and outdoor recreation with others;
• field questions from the crowd.

How the AMC Supports You
Volunteer Evening Speakers receive free lodging and meals as available and as necessary.

How To Apply
For more information on volunteering as an Evening Speaker or to apply, choose the facility where you’d like to present and contact the appropriate person:

Please include some background information about yourself and an outline or description of a sample program that you would like to present. Programs are typically scheduled two months or more in advance.