Would you like to become a Brockport Ambassador? There is an international port right in the Village of Brockport on the Erie Canal. At the Brockport Welcome Center, there is the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, as well as members of this community. Brockport Ambassadors are often the first to welcome visitors who come by boat, bike, car, or on foot. Their mission is to encourage guests to enjoy the Village of Brockport’s hospitality and the amenities the facility has to offer.
The Brockport Welcome Center is scheduled to open on Friday, May 17, and close on Wednesday, October 16. When Ambassadors are available, it is open seven days a week from noon to 6 p.m. All volunteers are fully supported and training is provided. Shifts are in two-hour blocks and can be scheduled on a weekly or bi-weekly rotation, with flexibility for summer plans.
Brockport Ambassadors are required to have an email account (that is regularly used), as important volunteer information is communicated via email. They must also be willing to use an iPad and accept credit card and cash payments. Volunteers range from ages 16 to 87. They are retired, work full/part time jobs, and/or go to school/college. Some volunteers serve with a partner, while others fill a shift on their own.
There is a critical need to fill weekend shifts, noon to 2 p.m., 2 to 4 p.m., and 4 to 6 p.m. Those interested in volunteering are asked to email Susan Smith, Welcome Center Director, at welcomecenter@brockportny.org to explore the possibilities.
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