National Trust seeks July 4 volunteers

The Fort Vancouver National Trust is seeking 300 volunteers to assist at Independence Day at Fort Vancouver on July 4.

Individuals, service organizations and corporate groups can help at the gates, staff information booths, assist at the first-aid station or work as parking lot attendants.

People can apply at 4th.fortvan.org/volunteer.

Volunteers may request jobs and shifts, although organizers may not be able to accommodate all requests.

Shifts are a few hours long; there will be a June training session. Volunteers get a parking pass, T-shirt and water bottle.

The event is formally called Independence Day at Fort Vancouver presented by Bank of America.

For information, visit www.fortvan.org/fourth, email events@fortvan.org or call 360-992-1804.