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Opportunity Description:
Overview
The Visitor Services Volunteer helps to strengthen the connection with and foster stewardship of Point Reyes National Seashore among park visitors by staffing the visitor center desks at the Bear Valley Visitor Center and Lighthouse Visitor Center and by roving throughout the park.
Duties
- Staffs, alongside park rangers, cooperating association staff, and volunteers, the visitor center desk at the Bear Valley Visitor Center and/or Lighthouse Visitor Center
- Addresses visitor needs and facilitates positive visitor experiences by 1) orienting visitors to Point Reyes National Seashore and the surrounding area; 2) assisting visitors in identifying appropriate recreational opportunities; 3) providing information about the park and the surrounding area; and 4) conveying the significance of the park’s natural, historical, and cultural resources
- Responds to and answers visitor questions in-person and over the phone
- Provides services to visitors in an efficient and professional manner
- Roves park areas to contact visitors
- Keeps current on park conditions, closures, issues, etc.
- Represents the National Park Service by wearing a volunteer uniform and interacting with visitors in a friendly, courteous, tactful, and helpful manner
- Performs retail sales
Volunteers must have an interest and desire to serve others, possess very good listening and oral communication skills, and have the abilities to interact with a variety of people, handle stressful situations, and work as part of a team as well as independently.
Customer service and/or retail sales experience, public speaking experience, knowledge of the park and area, and teaching and hiking experience are helpful.
Schedule and Time Commitment
The Visitor Services program is available from April through September. Volunteers are expected to volunteer a mimimum of 4 hours per week or 16 hours per month.
Training
The Visitor Services Volunteer will train via independent study and at one instructor-led session on June 5, 2010.
Benefits to the Volunteer
Volunteers will gain personal enrichment through experiencing and learning about Point Reyes National Seashore while enjoying opportunities for formal and informal training about the park’s resources. Volunteers also enjoy the satisfaction in serving and educating a variety of park visitors while representing the National Park Service and in helping to protect sensitive cultural, historical, and natural resources of national significance. Volunteers may have the opportunity to certify in CPR and first aid.
Group Type
Individuals are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Age
Minimum age is 16. Volunteers under 18 must have a signed parental consent form. Please contact us (see below) for more information.
Accommodations
Housing and camping/RV sites are unavailable.
Application and Contact Information
Please apply using the link below. For more information, contact Doug Hee at 415-464-5145 or doug_hee@nps.gov.
Housing Availability:
Not Available
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Opportunity Description:
This is a great opportunity for a couple to host a beautiful campground on the Oregon Coast. Host site is nestled peacefully among the tall firs. has a small creek and many hiking trails close by. Volunteers must have a fully self contained R.V. DUTIES include: Managing reservations, reporting license plate numbers on morning tally sheet between 7 & 8 a.m, Restroom cleaning & keeping stocked, fire pit cleaning, litter pick up, and any other light duties that may be assigned.There are 2 loops C&D + Picnic area. Reimbursement: Full hook up site+ propane, landline phone for local calls, $5/per couple/per day/volunteered, paid electronically monthly. 6day week with Wednesdays off. Campground opens 5/01/10 and closes aprox 9/30/10 Close to town off Hwy 101,for most if not all your shopping needs. There will be on going construction this year because of new restrooms.
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Opportunity Description:
Host for primative campground needed. Host site has easy access to a newer concrete outhouse. Generators cannot be used on the Refuge. Duties include: interacting with campers, answering questions, giving directions, keeping outhouses clean and stocked, and overseeing campground activities. Other duties, such as maintenance, ofice work, weed treament, etc. are also assignd as agreed upon. A commitment of a month or more is desired, but negotiable.
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Opportunity Description:
Overview
Process Exotic Plant Management Team data and assure quality in a timely fashion
Facilitate upkeep and document creation for NPS Sharepoint Site
Assist with control of invasive plant management projects at (primarily) Point Reyes National Seashore
Provide exceptional service to 14 national parks
Provide intern opportunities for experience and skill development
Duties
Coordinate data acquisition and quality management; data documentation (metadata); data archiving and security; and data retrieval, reporting and dissemination. Maintain the Alien Plant Control and Monitoring (APCAM) database to assist the Washington office, the California Exotic Plant Management Program and park personnel
Assist program lead with general program responsibilities (program budget, etc.)
Perform field work involving invasive plant control (mostly manual and possibly herbicide applications)
Knowledge/Skills/Experience Desired
Solid social skills are desired, as this position requires coordination with managers from 14 National Parks to ensure that data management practices and databases meet national standards
Proficiency with database-related software (e.g., Access, Excel)
Proficiency with word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word)
Proficiency with spreadsheets: knowledge of database design activities; evaluation and entry of external data; designing, implementing and maintaining databases
Intern must have organizational skills and an ability to work autonomously on projects; position lends itself to self starters and highly motivated individuals
Training
Training will be provided for APCAM (Access database) and AFS.
Benefits to the Intern
The intern will learn about exotic plants and their impacts in Point Reyes National Seashore.
The intern will gain experience and develop skills relating to data and budget management with the EPMT.
The intern will gain experience and understanding of potential careers with the National Park Service, as well as developing networking structure with 14 National Parks.
The intern will have the opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful places in North America. Point Reyes National Seashore contains beautiful rolling oak woodlands, expansive ocean views, and a diversity of cultural and historic sites including the Point Reyes Lighthouse. For more information go to www.nps.gov/PORE.
Schedule and Time Commitment
The internship will take place from May 24-November 19, 2010, 40 hours/week.
Minimum Age
21
Accommodations and Reimbursements
Housing and a $20/day stipend will be provided as permitted by Volunteers-in-Parks (VIP) park policy.
Application and Contact Information
Please apply using the link below. For more information, contact Bobbi Simpson at 415-464-5190 or Bobbi_Simpson@nps.gov.
Application Deadline
April 15, 2010
Housing Availability:
Available
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Opportunity Description:
Overview
Primary: To assist park staff in performing monitoring and restoration tasks for the Giacomini Wetlands Restoration project
Secondary: To assist park staff in performing monitoring and restoration tasks for the Dune Restoration project and/or other park projects that entail working with vegetation, soils, and/or hydrology
Duties
Help with monitoring of resources in the Giacomini Wetlands Restoration project area and other park locations, including vegetation monitoring and plant surveys. May involve use of GPS and GIS, so experience in those areas is a definite plus
Help with data entry of monitoring data, validation of data, and cleaning up of existing databases
Help with restoration activities, including, but not limited to, invasives removal, overseeing volunteer or contract invasive removal efforts, and oversight of other restoration-related activities
Knowledge/Skills/Experience Desired
Interest in botany or plant ecology
Interest in wetlands and/or restoration
Ability/desire/willingness to identify plant species
Ability to work outside for long periods in a range of conditions, hiking over occasionally rugged terrain and wading through water
Training
Training on specific monitoring protocols will be provided. Some plant identification skills would be helpful, although not necessarily a requirement.
Benefits to the Intern
Education on benefits of restoration
Learn valuable field skills in monitoring vegetation, fish, hydrology, water quality, soils and/or invertebrates
Learn valuable field skills in invasive plant species removal techniques
Gain experience with GPS and GIS
Gain experience with database management
Personal enrichment and experience working in a national park setting
Schedule and Time Commitment
The internship will take place from May-September, with a possibility to extend to December; 4-5 days/week minimum (32-40 hours); 8 hour days
Minimum Age
18
Accommodations and Reimbursements
The intern will be reimbursed for transportation to and from the park at $0.14/mile. Housing and RV sites are not available for this position.
Application and Contact Information
Please apply using the link below. For more information, contact Amelia Ryan at 415-464-5227 or Amelia_Ryan@nps.gov.
Application Deadline
April 15, 2010
Housing Availability:
Not Available
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Opportunity Description:
Campground Hosts are park ambassadors. They perform a variety of tasks such as greeting visitors and handing out information, replacing restroom supplies, cleaning campsites, picking up litter, and informing the rangers about potential problems. Hosts serve as official greeters and must like people, be courteous, outgoing, and helpful to all park visitors. Host volunteers need to be physically capable of performing these duties. You will be scheduled to work varied days and hours, not to exceed 40 hours per week. Hosts are asked to give full attention to their volunteer effort by not accepting employment outside the park during their stay as hosts. We ask for at least a 30 day commitment, however some assignments can also be for the entire camping season if desired. We supply campground hosts with ..... Free camping with hookups and a sign for your campsite A Volunteer Orientation Guidebook about Idaho State Parks A uniform designating your status as volunteer - consisting of a cap, vest, patch, and name tag Training by State Park personnel Insurance for job-related medical costs All you need to provide is your own Recreational Vehicle (RV). Lake Walcott State Park is located at the northwest end of the Bureau of Reclamation's Lake Walcott Project, a welcome refuge on the edge of Idaho's high desert. Water skiing, power boating, windsurfing, sailing and bird watching are only a few of the activities that will make your stay at Lake Walcott enjoyable. Camping areas with RV hookups are available. Picnickers and tenters enjoy the acres of grass beneath groves of stately eastern hardwoods. Nearby sites of interest include Minidoka Falls near the park, Rupert City Park, and the historic railroad community of Minidoka.
Housing Availability:
Not Available
• Housing Type:
RV Pads
• Housing Description:
full hook-up site available with 50 amp electrical service and a sewer connection at the host site.
Please Complete Your Application at: Be Our Ambassador! Application
Opportunity Description:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER! Immediate volunteer help is needed to staff entrance stations and visitor centers, assist with maintenance duties, serve as campground hosts, and provide general grounds and building maintenance. For “hosts” staying a minimum of 30 days, an RV site is available providing water, electricity, and sewer connection. Local community volunteers who are able to commit to 4 hours/week are also encouraged to apply for these positions. Help is critically needed Thursday’s through Sunday’s and holidays. Parks with immediate needs:
• Dworshak—North Central Idaho
o Group Camp host
o Visitor Services--entrance station information/fee collection
• Billingsley Creek— South Central Idaho
o Visitor Services
o Grounds/facility maintenance
• Malad Gorge—South Central Idaho
o Visitor Services--day use fee collection/visitor information
o Grounds maintenance
• Hells Gate—North Central Idaho
o Visitor Services--entrance station information/fee collection
• Land of the Yankee Fork—Central Idaho
o Visitor Services--visitor center retail sales/information
• Bruneau Dunes--Southwest Idaho
o Campground Host
o Interpretive Host
• Three Island Crossing—Southwest Idaho
o Visitor Services--history center visitor information
o Grounds/facility maintenance assistance
You are invited to join our Idaho Team! THE BEST JEWELS OF THE GEM STATE are in Idaho State Parks! Fish our world famous trout waters, take in the breathtaking beauty of the Snake River and the Sawtooth Mountains, or be amazed by our gigantic Ponderosa Pines all while volunteering for the best park system anywhere.
We are seeking energetic individuals/couples as campground, maintenance, interpretive, and visitor services hosts MARCH- OCTOBER 2010. Full/partial hook-ups provided with a minimum of 30 day, 24 hours/week/person working.
Enjoy free entrance/camping, prime host sites, training, and the friendliest staff in the country! Contact: Kathryn.Hampton@idpr.idaho.gov or APPLY ON-LINE at:
http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/aboutus/volunteeronline.aspx or call (208) 514-2493 for more information and an application packet NOW.
Housing Availability:
Not Available
• Housing Type:
RV Pads
• Housing Description:
full hook-up RV sites available for all hosts staying a minimum of 30 days.
Please Complete Your Application at: Idaho State Park Hosts! Application
Opportunity Description:
Overview
Primary: To assist park staff in performing monitoring and restoration tasks for the Dune Restoration project
Secondary: To assist park staff in performing monitoring and restoration tasks for the Giacomini Wetlands Restoration project and/or other park projects that entail working with vegetation, soils, and/or hydrology
Duties
Help with monitoring of resources in the Dune Restoration project area and other park locations, including vegetation monitoring and plant surveys. May involve use of GPS and GIS, so experience in those areas is a definite plus.
Help with data entry of monitoring data, validation of data, and cleaning up of existing databases
Help with restoration activities, including, but not limited to, invasives removal, overseeing volunteer or contract invasive removal efforts, and oversight of other restoration-related activities
Knowledge/Skills/Experience Desired
Interest in botany or plant ecology
Interest in dunes, wetlands, and/or restoration
Ability/desire/willingness to identify plant species
Ability to work outside for long periods in a range of conditions, hiking over occasionally rugged terrain
Training
Training on specific monitoring protocols will be provided. Some plant identification skills would be helpful, although not necessarily a requirement.
Benefits to the Intern
Education on dune ecology, rare plants, the impacts of non-native species, and the benefits of restoration
Learn valuable field skills in monitoring vegetation, fish, hydrology, water quality, soils and/or invertebrates
Learn valuable field skills in invasive plant species removal techniques
Gain experience with GPS and GIS
Gain experience with database management
Personal enrichment and experience working in a national park setting
Schedule and Time Commitment
The internship will take place from May-August, with a possibility an extension beyond August; 4-5 days/week minimum (32-40 hours); 8 hour days
Minimum Age
18
Accommodations and Reimbursements
The intern will be reimbursed for transportation to and from the park at $0.14/mile. Housing and RV sites are not available for this position.
Application and Contact Information
Please apply using the link below. For more information, contact Sarah Minnick at 415-464-5226 or Sarah_Minnick@nps.gov.
Application Deadline
April 15, 2010
Housing Availability:
Not Available
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Opportunity Description:
Perform routine cleaning in 2 toilet buildings camping sites, picnic areas. This would include litter pickup, fire ring cleaning, wash picnic tables and rake sites. Keep log of use at each site on a daily basis (record at least one vehicle license number per site). Participate in the firewood program by unlocking the firewood enclosure and assisiting customers with making a donation. Give correct and timely information to campground visitors on rules and regulations on the Chippewa NF, area events and recreation opportunities. Inform Forest personnel or local Law Enforcement personnel of any problems with visitors, campers or with the facility.
Campground Located on the west side of Lake Winnie.
Housing Availability:
Not Available
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Opportunity Description:
Campground Hosts are park ambassadors. They perform a variety of tasks such as greeting visitors and handing out information, replacing restroom supplies, cleaning campsites, picking up litter, and informing the rangers about potential problems. Hosts serve as official greeters and must like people, be courteous, outgoing, and helpful to all park visitors. Host volunteers need to be physically capable of performing these duties. You will be scheduled to work varied days and hours, not to exceed 40 hours per week. Hosts are asked to give full attention to their volunteer effort by not accepting employment outside the park during their stay as hosts. We ask for at least a 30 day commitment, however some assignments can also be for the entire camping season if desired. We supply campground hosts with ..... Free camping with hookups and a sign for your campsite, A Volunteer Orientation Guidebook about Idaho State Parks A uniform designating your status as volunteer - consisting of a cap, vest, patch, and name tag Training by State Park personnel Insurance for job-related medical costs All you need to provide is your own Recreational Vehicle (RV). Dworshak State Park is located among trees and meadows on the western shore of Dworshak Reservoir. The park is comprised of three units - Freeman Creek, Three Meadows Group Camp, and Big Eddy Lodge and Marina. Camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and water-skiing are just some of the many activities that await park visitors. A boat ramp and handling dock provide easy launching most of the year. A fish-cleaning station is nearby to help with the day’s catch.
Housing Availability:
Not Available
• Housing Type:
RV Pads
• Housing Description:
full hook-up site available with 50 amp electrical service and a sewer connection at the host site.
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