America’s Natural and Cultural Resources Volunteer Portal
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SEARCH RESULTS 40 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: LOCAL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER Volunteer work period: Early May through Labor Day Job Description: Volunteer from the local community (not camping at a Corps park) will staff the Coralville Lake Visitor Center at least three hours per week from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Tuesday evenings). Primary duties will include greeting visitors and running the weekly free movie. Training will be provided for operating the equipment. Another duty will be popping pop corn and bagging it for the visitors.
Other miscellaneous duties may include answering questions about the lake area, performing visitor surveys as needed, assisting ranger staff with groups participating in interpretive programs, performing light maintenance, selling books and other items from the visitor center cooperative store, and performing other miscellaneous duties as needed. Volunteers must be able to work the entire work period. Good communication skills are necessary. Volunteers must provide their own transportation to and from the Visitor Center at the lake and be at least 18 years old. Volunteers will wear provided volunteer uniform while performing volunteer duties. Applicants must be physically capable of performing job duties. Volunteers must have a friendly attitude with the public and portray a positive image of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Training will be provided. Work will be performed according to safety guidelines provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (Listed 10/06/2009)
Opportunity Description: Minimum age: none (Under 18 requires parental approval) Time commitment: At least one 90-minute shift during the first weekend in DecemberBenefits: Get involved with a major community event. Donated hours may count toward course credit or graduation. Goal: Assist with the smooth and safe operation of A Christmas Past. Duties: Duties include directing traffic and helping passengers on and off of horse-drawn wagons. Volunteers adhere to the park safety program and help provide a safe environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors. Qualifications: The volunteer must be able to physically perform the tasks assigned. Training: The supervisor will provide instructions on the job and for safety. Where possible, new volunteers will be paired up with experienced volunteers. Equipment and supplies: The park will provide a reflective vest, flashlight, and map of the wagon route. Uniform or dress: Volunteers must dress for the weather and for moderately strenuous physical work. Other comments: Work may involve significant physical activity or long periods standing and walking. 
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Opportunity Description: Minimum age: none (Under 18 requires parental approval) Time commitment: April 18, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.Benefits: Work hands-on with natural resources and get involved restoring the 81 acre tallgrass prairie at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. Donated hours may count toward course credit or graduation. Goal: Continue the restoration of the 81-acre tallgrass prairie. Duties: Remove invasive weeds such as white sweet clover from the grassland and from recent plantings. Collect and plant native prairie seeds. Volunteers adhere to the park safety program and help provide a safe environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors. Qualifications: No previous knowledge, skills, or experience are required. An ability to perform moderately strenuous physical work is required. Training: The supervisor will provide a brief orientation to the National Historic Site and how the project meets its needs. Volunteer will be briefed on how to perform the work safely and with concern for protecting the park’s resources. Equipment and supplies: The park will provide work gloves, hand tools, and other supplies or equipment needed for the work. Uniform or dress: Volunteers must dress for the weather and for moderately strenuous physical work. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, water, and appropriate footwear are strongly recommended. Other comments: All work is performed outdoors. The weather may be extremely hot or extremely cold. The prairie is an exposed environment with little shade or shelter from the wind, though shade and shelter can be found nearby. Work involves bending, kneeling, lifting, standing, and walking.
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Opportunity Description: Campground Host - A volunteer host is needed at Blanchard Island Recreation Area from May 15, 2010 to October 15, 2010. The campground host is responsible for the daily tasks of greeting park visitors, informing campers of self-registration procedures, cleaning the restrooms daily, cleaning out fire rings weekly, and informing the park rangers of maintenance needs. Volunteers will not collect nor handle money. Hosts provide an average of 21 hours of volunteer service per week and may serve for the entire recreation season. The volunteer selected for this position is provided a campsite with water, electric, and a dump station in the park. Special Skills Needed: Likes the outdoors, likes visiting with people, and enjoy cleaning. (Listed 10/21/2009)
Opportunity Description: Trail Maintenance Volunteer - A trail maintenance volunteer is needed at Shady Creek Recreation Area for April-September, 2010. Work would include mowing the trail, trimming and removing branches, and placing woodchips. A once a week commitment is required due to the mowing. The trimming and chips placement is on an as needed basis. No campsites will be provided for the volunteer. The tools, equipment, material, and instruction will be provided.
Special Skills Needed: Likes the outdoors and working with their hands. (Listed 10/21/2009)
Opportunity Description: Minimum age: 18 Time commitment: 2 to 5 hours per week, weekdays, through the end of 2009Benefits: Volunteer will get experience preserving a valuable part of the history of Herbert Hoover NHS. Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses may be available. Active volunteers are invited to the annual Volunteer Appreciation picnic. Additional awards may be given based on the number of hours donated. Goal: Park photographic materials collection will be identified, sorted and prepared for cold storage. Duties: Qualifications: The volunteer should have a strong interest in history and good organizational skills. Training: The supervisor will provide an orientation to the National Historic Site, its mission, and its staff. The volunteer will get on-the-job training to complete the project. Equipment and supplies: The supervisor will provide all necessary equipment and supplies Uniform or dress: The volunteer should wear comfortable and appropriate clothes for an office setting. Other comments: This job may require some modest physical exertion and lifting.
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Opportunity Description: Visitor Center- January 01, 2010 to October 20, 2010 Volunteers staff the Saylorville Lake Visitor Center and assist the public by answering general questions. Hours vary throughout the year from 10am - 6pm. ***Part-time opportunities are available. These positions will earn camping through the volunteer camping pass program. (Updated 09/30/2009)
Opportunity Description: Day Use Entrance Station - May 01, 2010 to September 15, 2010 Volunteers staff the entrance station to collect user fees at boat ramps and beaches. Volunteers use a cash register and must be eligible to be bonded, ineligibility may include recent bankruptcy or bad credit history. A campsite with electric, sewer, and water is provided in Sandpiper Volunteer Campground. 21 hours of service is required per week. (Update 09/30/2009)
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Opportunity Description: Interpretive Program Host- April 01, 2009 to October 31, 2009 Volunteers in this position assist the Interpretive Services and Outreach Personnel with providing educational programming. Duties also include scheduling, inventory control, and written publications. ***Part-time opportunities available without full hook-up site. (Updated 09/30/2009)
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Opportunity Description: Shelter Reservation Desk- April 01, 2010 to October 31, 2010 The primary duty of the Clerical/Delivery Host is to clean the administration office and lunchroom once/week, make copies and collect supplies for once/week deliveries, and staff the Shelter Reservation Desk. Hours for this position are 9 am – 4 pm, Tuesday through Thursday. Volunteers use cash register, computer, and must be eligible to be bonded, ineligibility may include recent bankruptcy or bad credit history. A campsite with electric, sewer, and water is provided in Sandpiper Volunteer Campground with 21 hours of service per week. ***Part-time opportunities available January through October without full hook-up site. (Updated 09/30/2009)
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