Rehabilitation of Twin Lakes Pavilion, PA

In the backwoods of the Allegheny National Forest you’ll find the Twin Lakes Pavilion, a CCC era structure we’re excited to visit again.

PROJECT PARTNER: Allegheny National Forest

SESSION DATES: August 2-7, August 23-28, August 30 – September 4, September 4-11

CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper

ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Erin Crooks!

SCOPE OF WORK:

HistoriCorps is committed to educating and training volunteers in preservation skills, with an overarching mission of inspiring a preservation ethic in all those involved. Learning and working alongside expert HistoriCorps field staff and other volunteers while applying the traditional skills necessary to restore the Twin Lakes Pavilion, you will assist to:

• Repair and replace damaged roof.
• Repair damaged structural components.
• Repair degrading gable extension post in the southern corner of the pavilion.

Please note: Tasks vary by day and by week, depending on a variety of factors including: weather, project priorities, previous groups’ work, and more. Though it is likely you will get to learn and practice most or all of the above tasks, it is not guaranteed. The higher percentage of the scope a particular task is, the more likely you will get to practice it.

Click here to learn more about this volunteer opportunity!