Cabin Work Week
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Volunteers are actively engaged in working to stabilize the Civilian Conservation Corps built group cabins. As there are six remaining group cabin sites, each with 6-8 cabins along with supporting structures, this is a large and time consuming effort. It is expected to take several years.
Cabin Work Week was launched in 2018 as a way to bring focus to the preservation effort. Fifteen volunteer RV's were invited to participate. They would receive a complimentary campsite for one week in exchange for working on the cabins. This effort proved invaluable (see Cabin Work Week 2018 for more information). As Cabin Work Week approached, a few local volunteers were solicited to help prepare for the large number of volunteers that were planning to come to the park. Ahead of time, they became familiar with the project and performed advance work so that when the project started, it would become immediately productive. This approach proved extremely worthwhile and as it turns out, closely matches the actual CCC's use of Locally Employed Men (LEMs). Once Cabin Work Week ended, the local team came together to wrap-up the remaining work and cleanup. They have decided to get together a couple of days a month to continue working on the cabins. This will keep the effort moving forward throughout the year and get future Cabin Work Weeks off to a fast start. If you are interested in joining this local team, contact: Volunteer Coordinator 804-796-4484 pocahontasvolunteer@dcr.virginia.gov |
Cabin Work Week 2020
Cabin Work Week 2020 has been announced. Due to the success of our first 2 Cabin Work Weeks, the project has been expanded to two weeks. Participants are welcome to sign up for either or both weeks. The dates are: October 26, 2020 - November 6, 2020.
If you are interested in participating, contact:
Volunteer Coordinator
804-796-4484
pocahontasvolunteer@dcr.virginia.gov
If you are interested in participating, contact:
Volunteer Coordinator
804-796-4484
pocahontasvolunteer@dcr.virginia.gov
