Fort Ticonderoga’s Volunteers Count! Program Celebrates National Volunteer Week

Volunteer Bonnie Sheeley receiving an award at the Annual Volunteer Reception, standing beside Fort Ticonderoga’s President and CEO, Beth Hill. (Credit: Fort Ticonderoga)

Fort Ticonderoga joins a national celebration April 12-18 to thank volunteers for their service throughout the year. Fort Ticonderoga’s volunteer rewards program, named Volunteers Count!, was initiated in 2012 and allows volunteers with eleven or more hours donated to earn a Volunteer Ambassador Pass, granting free general admission for the season in addition to other benefits that celebrate their service throughout the year.

Fort Ticonderoga volunteers gave more than 10,000 hours in 2014 in areas including interpretation, horticulture, education, development, collections, and buildings and grounds. In 2014, 16 volunteers reached the “platinum” award level by dedicating more than 51 hours of service.

“Volunteers are a critical part of the Fort Ticonderoga team,” said Beth Hill, Fort Ticonderoga President and CEO. “They bring vision and skills to our programs and serve in a variety of areas across our entire learning campus. We are so very grateful for their support; it has such a major impact on our educational mission and reach.”

New volunteers are welcome to apply to the program which offers numerous and enriching volunteer opportunities. Volunteer information and applications are available on Fort Ticonderoga’s website at www.fortticonderoga.org or by calling 518-585-2821.

Volunteers Count! Rewards Program

Fort Ticonderoga offers benefits depending on the number of hours a volunteer accumulates in appreciation for continued service.

Bronze level (1 – 10 hours of annual service): Discounts in the Museum Store, Haversack Newsletter, annual Volunteer Reception and more.

Silver level (11 – 30 hours of annual service): Ambassador Pass card for the current season, Volunteer Days discounts, complimentary guest pass.

Gold level (31 – 50 hours of annual service): Complimentary Friends of Fort Ticonderoga membership, exclusive event invitations.

Platinum level (51 – 99 hours of annual service): A special experience in honor of the recipient, and a complimentary ticket aboard the Carillon.

Diamond levels (100 hours and up): A special experience in honor of the recipient.

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About Fort Ticonderoga

Located on Lake Champlain in the beautiful 6 million acre Adirondack Park, Fort Ticonderoga is a not-for-profit historic site and museum that ensures that present and future generations learn from the struggles, sacrifices, and victories that shaped the nations of North America and changed world history.

Visit www.FortTiconderoga.org or call 518-585-2821 for a full list of ongoing programs, admission prices, and current hours. Fort Ticonderoga is located at 100 Fort Ti Road, Ticonderoga, New York.