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SEARCH RESULTS 115 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: A Campground Host position is available at the Observatory Campground on the Palomar Ranger District. This campground is located on Palomar Mountain which is home to the famous Palomar Observatory. Volunteers will work and live at a National Forest campground. This is an opportunity to meet different people, learn about this area and serve the nation's public. Do you enjoy the outdoors and like helping people? If interested, please apply here. Campground Hosts are National Forest volunteers who serve as campground patrons; they greet visitors, provide information, and help with grounds upkeep. Duties include offering information and explaining regulations such as the campground fee system. They answer questions on local attractions, activities, and current road, trail, and fishing conditions. They also provide information on local services such as gas stations, stores, and medical facilities. Additional duties include performing minor maintenance on campground facilities, campsite cleaning, referring visitors who need help to the proper forest officer. participating in interpretive programs and maintaining message centers and bulletin boards. The Observatory Campground has Star Parties throughout the summer and fall season. Please see our website for futher information.
Opportunity Description: This Campground Host position is located near Palomar Mountain on the Cleveland National Forest. This position is classified as year long, but opportunities exist for 2 6-month positions. There are a wide variety of terrains and recreational opportunities here on the Palomar District. Most areas of the Forest are open year round, offering visitors a variety of recreational activities. Mountain biking, picnicking, hunting, backpacking, OHV and recreational shooting are just a few. Cleveland Forest has a large network of hiking trails with trailheads in many locations. Duties:
• Ensure campers have registered and help visitors find campsites. Qualifications: Camping experience. Ability to work independently. Good communication skills. Ability to relate to children and adults of diverse backgrounds. A positive attitude. Good listening skills. Knowledge of Spanish helpful. Other Requirements: Drivers license required. Physical demands – lots of walking and prolonged standing. Summer daytime temperatures can often top 100 degrees in the recreation areas and wintertime snows can bring some very cold temperatures. This should be taken into consideration for individuals with health issues. Benefits to Volunteer: Personal enrichment and experience working in a National Forest setting. Job training and experience in working with the public. Experience in communicating with people of diverse nationalities and cultures. Training: Host will receive orientation and training in campground operations, fire management and other topics. Working Conditions: Hosts will work a minimum of 32 hours per week, which includes weekends. Hosts will have two consecutive weekdays off. Shifts will depend upon campground needs. In return for your volunteer work, you will receive a free camping site with water, power, and septic. You will need to provide a recreational living unit. Volunteer uniforms and forest radio will be provided. A government vehicle may also be provided for official duties. Area: Host position will be responsible for the Fry Creek Campground, Kica Mik Overlook and Crestline Group Site. The area is 4500 feet above sea level. Temperatures during the spring and fall are generally warm with cool nights. Summers are hot during the day with generally comfortable evening temperatures. Rain is infrequent and during the summer; nuisance insects are usually not a problem.
Opportunity Description: The Palm Springs-South Coast Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Office will be hosting a volunteer event on Saturday, December 19th, 2009 from 9 AM to 2 PM at a location just south of the Beauty Mountain Wilderness, San Diego County (Township 8 S, Range 3 E, Section 4). Volunteers will assist BLM staff in removing old plastic tubing and other irrigation supplies left behind on a parcel of private land recently acquired by BLM. This parcel, located approximately 100 yards south of Twin Lakes off of the Cooper Cienega Truck Trail, was once a fruit tree plantation. Removing the irrigation supplies and performing a general cleanup of the area will help restore the approximately 25 acre parcel to a more natural setting. Gloves and tools such as hand saws will be provided, but quantities are limited, so volunteers are encouraged to bring their own supplies as well. These should include personal safety supplies such as water, sunscreen, hat, gloves, closed toed shoes, backpack, snacks, etc. Volunteers are to meet at one of the following locations to carpool to the project site: 1- Meet at the Palm Springs-South Coast BLM Office located at 1201 Bird Center Drive in Palm Springs at 7 AM on Saturday, December 19th. We will leave promptly at 7:15 AM. 2- Meet at the Oak Grove Forest Service Ranger/Fire Station, located off of Highway 79 in Oak Grove, at 8:45 AM. The station is on the south side of the road approximately 6 miles southeast of the junction of Highway 371 and Highway 79. If you need additional directions, please contact the station at (951) 767-9144.
Interested parties should RSVP to Jennifer Taylor, BLM Volunteer Coordinator, at 760-833-7117 or by email at j5taylor@blm.gov.
Opportunity Description: The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the largest urban national parks in the world. The total park area is more than 80,000 acres of land and water. Approximately 28 miles of coastline lie within its boundaries. It is nearly two and one-half times the size of San Francisco. One of the nation's most highly visited National Park Service units, the GGNRA is comprised of numerous sites, including Alcatraz, Marin Headlands, Nike Missile Site, Fort Mason, as well as Muir Woods National Monument, Fort Point National Historic Site, and the Presidio of San Francisco. Each has its own unique natural, cultural, and military history. Legal: All products (photography, etc.) produced will become the property of the National Park Service. Description of Duties The Golden Gate National Parks is seeking a Volunteer Photographer for the Division of Public Affairs and Special Park Uses. The individual will be responsible for working as a team player in collaboration with other divisions and possibly park partners in photo documenting a variety of park events, celebrations, scenic vistas, flora and fauna, as well as photo documentation of volunteer events throughout the park. Volunteers will need to be proficient in understanding about lighting conditions, aperture and shutter speeds to capture the moment as well as using digital SLR cameras. (Please have a portfolio readily available). The ideal candidates for this position are individuals with a creative understanding of commercial appeal, perspective, and use of the thirds rule. Volunteers must possess good customer service skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with cross-functional teams. All images taken will become property of the National Park Service. Knowledge/Skills Desired
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Opportunity Description: 10 month, Full-time position with housing and out-of-pocket expenses provided.
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The Presidio Native Plant Nursery (PNPN) is a project of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, a non-profit partner of the National Parks Service and the Presidio Trust. The PNPN is located in the heart of the Presidio of San Francisco in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The Nursery grows over 60,000 plants a year in three greenhouses and two shade houses, helping to support the habitat restoration projects throughout the Presidio.
This internship aims to introduce the intern to all aspects of managing a community-based native plant nursery with an emphasis on seed collection and processing, plant propagation and after care, and facilities maintenance. The intern will gain valuable experience in botany (especially CA native plant identification), environmental education, habitat restoration, and volunteer management, in addition to housing in this gorgeous urban National Park.
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The Stream Team is a drop-in program where volunteers are not required to work more than one day at a time. However, volunteers are welcome to work as many of the Stream Team days as desired.
Currently scheduled workdays include: November 21, 2009 Please contact us (see below) to confirm workdays.
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Opportunity Description: About Lake Sonoma: Nestled in the beautiful coastal foothills of Sonoma County, California, Lake Sonoma is surrounded by world famous vineyards and land that is rich in history. Created by the construction of Warm Springs Dam in 1983, the lake provides for flood control, irrigation and recreation. The park has more than 17,000 acres to explore, including more than 47 miles of trails and when the lake is full over 50 miles of shoreline. Recreational opportunities include: hiking, biking, equestrian, boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, camping, swimming, fishing and hunting to name a few. Visitor Center Assistant Needed: Works at U.S. Army Corps of Engineer, Lake Sonoma Recreation Area in Geyserville, Ca. Volunteer is assigned to the Milt Brandt Visitor Center and the Don Clausen Fish Hatchery to perform the following work: Answer visitor's questions, explain park rules, regulations and provide any needed assistance. Presents short interpretive talks to campers, groups of visitors and school groups as needed. Roves and provides information in the Don Clausen Fish Hatchery. You will operate cash register to make sales for the Friends of Lake Sonoma gift shop and other assigned duties. REQUIREMENTS: The volunteer must be able to absorb a great deal of natural and cultural history information and use that information when speaking to the public. All volunteers must be able to work with the visiting public and maintain a positive attitude. The volunteer will be provided on the job training and any required safety training necessary to help them carry out their duties. All volunteers are given an orientation to the park and provided with volunteer uniform components. Volunteers must wear a uniform when on duty and safety equipment as required by their duties. Use of the RV campsites will require a three month minimum commitment and at least three, eight hour days per volunteer, per week and please provide references from previous volunteer or work experience on the application.
COMPENSATION: The Park has six RV campsites available – Year Round -with hook ups (water, electric [up to 30 amps] and septic). The RV pads are located in the Liberty Glen Campground a short drive from the visitor center. The RV site does have a phone line that the volunteer can use to set up local phone service. Pets are allowed but must be under control, on a 6’ leash at all times and be non-intrusive to others and wildlife. A 15% discount is granted in the Friends of Lake Sonoma book store. No monetary compensation is available for these volunteer positions. (Listed 11/09/2009)
Opportunity Description: Job Title: Volunteer Campground Hosts, Foothills Supervisor: Foothills Campground Supervisor Goal: To provide a quality camping experience for park visitors by assisting with campground operations for two small campgrounds, Potwisha and Buckeye Flat. Location & Dates: Potwisha Campground – year round; Buckeye Campground – May through Labor Day Duties: • Register campers and help visitors find campsites. • Assist with kiosk operations. • Actively walk the loops and educate campers to park and campground regulations, including proper bear-proof food storage. • Provide information to visitors on recreational opportunities in the park and surrounding areas, including evening campfire programs and other ranger programs. • May operate cash register and collect campground fees. • Work directly with Visitor Use Assistants in handling campground money from self-registration envelopes. • Actively participate in the park-wide safety program; inform visitors of potential dangers in the park, with a special emphasis on river safety. • Perform minor maintenance when directed, if qualified; report all other maintenance problems to the Campground Supervisor. • Gather information on visitor use and keep the supervisor informed of problems in the campground. • Notify supervisor or law enforcement ranger if illegal activity is observed. • Complete other duties or tasks as may be mutually agreed upon. Qualifications: Camping experience. Ability to work independently. Good communication skills. Ability to relate to children and adults of diverse backgrounds. A positive attitude. Good listening skills. Experience handling money and operating an electronic cash register desirable. Knowledge of other languages helpful. Would prefer someone with previous campground hosting or extensive camping skills, but will train otherwise qualified people. Other Requirements: Drivers license required. Physical demands – lots of walking and prolonged standing. Summer daytime temperatures can often top 100 degrees in the campgrounds. This should be taken into consideration for individuals with health issues affecting heat tolerance. Benefits to Volunteer: Personal enrichment and experience working in a national park setting. Job training and experience in working with the public. Experience in communicating with people of diverse nationalities and cultures. Training: Host will receive orientation and training in campground operations, bear management and other topics. Working Conditions: Hosts will work a minimum of 32 hours per week, which includes weekends. Hosts will have two consecutive weekdays off. Shifts will depend upon campground needs. In return for your volunteer work, you will receive a free camping site. Both Potwisha and Buckeye campgrounds have electrical hookups, but no water or sewer hookups. However, a dump station is located nearby. You will need to provide a recreational living unit and/or tent. The nearest payphone to Buckeye Campground is located just outside of the campground at Hospital Rock. Potwisha has a payphone located at the campground. Volunteer uniforms and park radios will be provided. A government vehicle may also be provided for official duties. Area: Host positions are at Potwisha and Buckeye Campgrounds. The campgrounds are around 1500 feet above sea level. Temperatures during the spring and fall are generally warm with cool nights. Summers are hot during the day with generally comfortable evening temperatures. Rain is infrequent and during the summer; nuisance insects are usually not a problem. A variety of animals including deer, bear, and squirrel are frequently seen in the campground. Laundry, groceries, doctors and restaurants are available 20 to 25 minutes away in Three Rivers. Pay phones are available in or near the campgrounds.
The National Park Service is an Equal Opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be made solely on the basis of merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, or any other non-merit factors.
Opportunity Description: Job Title: Volunteer Campground Hosts, Mineral King Area Supervisor: Ash Mountain Fee Supervisor Goal: To provide a quality camping experience for park visitors by assisting with campground operations for two small campgrounds, Atwell Mill and Cold Springs Location & Dates: Atwell Mill and Cold Springs campgrounds, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Duties: • Register campers and help visitors find campsites. • Actively walk the loops and educate campers to park and campground regulations, including proper bear-proof food storage. • Provide information to visitors on recreational opportunities in the park and surrounding areas, including evening campfire programs and other ranger programs. • Actively participate in the parkwide safety program; inform visitors of potential dangers in the park, with a special emphasis on river safety. • Work directly with Park Service employees in handling campground money obtained through self-registration envelopes. • Perform minor maintenance when directed, if qualified; report all other maintenance problems to supervisor. • Gather information on visitor use and keep the supervisor informed of problems in the campground. • Notify supervisor or law enforcement ranger if illegal activity is observed. • Complete other duties or tasks as may be mutually agreed upon. Qualifications: Camping experience. Ability to work independently. Good communication skills. Ability to relate to children and adults of diverse backgrounds. A positive attitude. Good listening skills. Experience handling money and operating an electronic cash register desirable. Knowledge of other languages helpful. Would prefer someone with previous campground hosting or extensive camping skills, but will train otherwise qualified people. Other Requirements: Drivers license required. Physical demands – lots of walking and prolonged standing. Both campgrounds are located above 6000 feet. The altitude should be taken into consideration by those with health problems that could be affected by altitude. Benefits to Volunteer: Personal enrichment and experience working in a national park setting. Job training and experience in working with the public. Experience in communicating with people of diverse nationalities and cultures. Training: Host will receive orientation and training in campground operations, bear management and other topics. Working Conditions: Hosts will work a minimum of 32 hours per week, which includes weekends. Hosts will have two consecutive weekdays off. Shifts will depend upon campground needs. In return for your volunteer work, you will receive a free camping site. You will need to provide a recreational living unit and/or tent. There are no hookups available at this location. Volunteer uniforms and a park radio will be provided. A government vehicle may be provided for official duties. Area: Host positions are at Atwell and Cold Springs campgrounds. The campgrounds are located at approximately 7000 feet above sea level within the Mineral King sub- district of Sequoia National Park. Both campgrounds are tent or tent trailer only; no RVs or travel trailers are permitted due to the narrow, winding Mineral King Road. Pit toilets and water are available at both campgrounds. Spring and fall can bring cold, windy weather, fog, rain, and occasional snow. Summers are usually pleasant with occasional thunder storms. The area has a rich natural and cultural history and a significant local community presence during the summer months. A variety of animals and insects such as skunks, gnats, dear, bear and marmots are native. Volunteers can do laundry at the staff housing area. Minimal groceries are available at Silver City. The closest markets or drug stores are about an hour and a half away.
The National Park Service is an Equal Opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be made solely on the basis of merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, or any other non-merit factors.
Opportunity Description: Job Title: Lodgepole & Dorst Creek Campground Hosts Supervisor: Lodgepole Campground Supervisor Goal: To provide a quality camping experience for park visitors by assisting with campground operations for two large campgrounds, 200+ sites each, Lodgepole and Dorst Creek Campgrounds Dates: Mid-June through Labor Day at Dorst Creek; mid-May through the end of September at Lodgepole Campground Duties: • Assist with campground and kiosk operations. • Rove campground loops and educate campers on park and campground regulations, including proper bear-proof food storage. • Provide information to visitors on recreational opportunities in the park and surrounding areas, including the evening campfire programs and other Ranger programs. • Provide information to visitors regarding the National Recreation Reservation Service used for reservations in the National Park system. • Actively participate in the park-wide safety program; inform visitors of potential dangers in the park, with a special emphasis on river safety. • Perform minor maintenance when directed, if qualified; report all other maintenance problems to the campground supervisor. • May operate cash register and collect campground fees. • Gather information on visitor use and keep the supervisor informed of problems in the campground. • Notify supervisor or law enforcement rangers if illegal activity is observed. • Complete other duties or tasks as may be mutually agreed upon. Qualifications: Camping experience. Ability to work independently. Good communication skills. Ability to relate to children and adults of diverse backgrounds. A positive attitude. Good listening skills. Experience handling money and operating an electronic cash register desirable. Knowledge of other languages helpful. Would prefer someone with previous campground hosting or extensive camping skills, but will train otherwise qualified people. Other Requirements: Drivers license required. Physical demands – lots of walking and prolonged standing. Altitude of the campgrounds should be taken into consideration for individuals with health issues. Benefits to Volunteer: Personal enrichment and experience working in a national park setting. Job training and experience in working with the public and an opportunity to interact with park staff and visitors of varying backgrounds and experiences. Training: Host will receive orientation and training in campground operations involving a reservation system, bear management and other topics. Working Conditions: Hosts will work a minimum of 32 hours per week, which includes weekends. Hosts will have two consecutive weekdays off. Shifts will depend upon campground needs. In return for your volunteer work, you will be given a free campsite. You will need to provide a recreational living unit and/or tent. Lodgepole Campground has water and electrical hookups available for hosts. Dorst Creek Campground has water and sewer hookups only. Volunteer uniforms and park radios are provided. A government vehicle may also be provided for official duties. Area: Lodgepole and Dorst Campgrounds are at approximately 7,000 feet elevation. Summer days are warm and comfortable with cool nights. The majority of work is performed outdoors in the campgrounds. Location is in prime black bear habitat, so encounters with bears are likely. Public showers, laundry, a small store, gift shop and National Park Service Visitor Center are located near the Lodgepole Campground. At Dorst Creek Campground a store, gas station, restaurant and lodging are located 10 minutes away at stony Creek. Other amenities are located at Lodgepole, 20 minutes away. Pay phones are located at both campgrounds. The closest Metropolitan areas are Fresno (2 1/2 hours) and Visalia (1 1/2 hours.)
The National Park Service is an Equal Opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be made solely on the basis of merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, or any other non-merit factors.
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