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SEARCH RESULTS 14 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: Park Host-April, 2011 through September, 2011. Barren River Lake is looking for a couple or single person with good communication skills to help our team as a Volunteer Park Host. Host Duties include: being a point of contact for visitors, meet and greet campers, pass out water safety materials, supervise programs in the campground and other duties as needed. Requirements:(1) Park Host must provide their own Camper(2) Ability to effectively communicate with the public(3) Ability to maintain a set schedule and turn in progress reports of duties performed(4) Willingness to commit to a long term agreement(5) Wear the provided Park Host uniform while performing duties
Park Host will be provided with a campsite with water, electricity, picnic table, and fire ring. (Updated 08/25/2010)
Opportunity Description: General Maintenance - Assist Corps staff in the up keep of grounds included in the operations area of the dam. Special Skills needed: Lawn care, pruning and trash removal. (Updated 08/25/2010) 
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Opportunity Description: Park Host-April, 2011 through September, 2011. Green River Lake is looking for a couple or single person with good communication skills to help our team as a Volunteer Park Host. Host Duties include: being a point of contact for visitors, meet and greet campers, show movies to children, pass out water safety materials, supervise programs in the campground and other duties as needed. Requirements: (1) Park Host must provide there own Camper (2) Ability to effectively communicate with the public (3) Ability to maintain a set schedule and turn in progress reports of duties performed (4) Willingness to commit to a long term agreement (5) Wear the provided Park Host uniform while performing duties Park Host will be provided with a campsite with water, electricity, picnic table, and fire ring. (Updated 08/25/2010)
Opportunity Description: Volunteer Park Caretakers - Paintsville Lake is looking for two separate volunteer park caretakers capable of volunteering approximately 20 hours each week. Caretaker must provide Camper and would be stationed at the Damsite Recreation Area. Their jobs would consist of mowing non-typical areas with a riding lawn mower and weed eater, painting, brush clearing, policing the area and cleaning restrooms during non-contractor performance days. They must be capable of performing physical work duties in an outdoors environment. Volunteers will also serve in a surveillance capacity and as a point of contact between Park Rangers and the many visitors who frequent the area. All necessary equipment, fuel, safety equipment as well as all necessary cleaning supplies will be provided. In return, the volunteers will receive a free campsite which is located in a fenced in area designed only for the park caretakers which includes; electrical, water, sewer, garbage pick-up, picnic table and fire ring. (Updated 08/25/2010) Housing Availability: Available • Housing Description: In return, the volunteers will receive a free campsite which is located in a fenced in area designed only for the park caretakers which includes; electrical, water, sewer, garbage pick-up, picnic table and fire ring.
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Opportunity Description: Volunteer Park Caretakers-Fishtrap Lake is looking for two separate volunteer park caretakers. They would be stationed at the Damsite Recreation Area and their jobs would consist of mowing non-typical areas with a riding lawn mower and a weed eater, and policing the area and cleaning restrooms during non-contractor performance days. They must be capable of performing physical work duties in an outdoors environment. Volunteers will also serve in a surveillance capacity and as a point of contact between Park Rangers and the many visitors who frequent the area. All necessary equipment, fuel, safety equipment as well as all necessary cleaning supplies will be provided. In return, the volunteers will receive a free campsite which is located in a beautiful landscaped area designed only for the park caretakers which includes; electrical, water, sewer and garbage pick-up. Phone service is available. Cable TV is also available for hook-up at the volunteer’s expense. (Updated 08/25/2010) Housing Availability: Available • Housing Description: In return, the volunteers will receive a free campsite which is located in a beautiful landscaped area designed only for the park caretakers which includes; electrical, water, sewer and garbage pick-up. Phone service is available. Cable TV is also available for hook-up at the volunteer’s expense.
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Opportunity Description: Volunteer Park Caretakers – Grayson Lake is looking for an individual or couple to volunteer as park caretakers. The park caretakers will assist in a surveillance capacity and as a point of contact between park rangers and the many visitors who frequent the area. The park caretakers will also perform light duties as negotiated and assigned. In return, the volunteers will receive a free campsite which includes: electrical, water, and sewer and garbage pick up. (Updated 08/25/2010) Housing Availability: Available • Housing Description: In return, the volunteers will receive a free campsite which includes: electrical, water, and sewer and garbage pick up.
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Opportunity Description: Campground Host - Looking for Volunteer to be a campground host during the April - October 2011 camping season. Position includes: meeting and greeting campers, promoting water safety, organizing programs and events in the campground, and assisting Rangers on a needed basis.
Special Skills Needed: Good communicator, organized, self motivated, and easy going. (Updated 08/25/2010)
Opportunity Description: EXCITING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Be a part of the volunteer team with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Visitor/Environmental Education Center! We are currently seeking volunteers to help staff our center and to assist in our outreach activities. Duties include the following: meeting/greeting the public; answering questions; assisting with cleaning; helping to plan special events, workshops and other outreach programs; leading tours and helping with field trips; assisting in the day-to-day operation of the center gift shop; stocking/tracking/ordering brochures; etc.
For those who are Workampers - In exchange for service, volunteers receive a free campsite with water, electric and sewer hookup along with wireless internet access and laundry facilities. Hours are 24 hours per week, per person, and our location (Jamestown, KY/Lake Cumberland) proves to be central for seeing some of the region's beautiful outdoor sites! For others in the local area, any and all hours are are greatly appreciated, and all volunteers are provided uniforms, training and a truly unique and engaging volunteer opportunity!
Opportunity Description: EXCITING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is looking for volunteers to assist with the hatchery’s fish production program! Duties are mostly outdoor in nature, our crew is highly motivated and the work is extremely rewarding! Duties include the following: feeding fry and fish; cleaning raceways; loading fish onto trucks and transporting; conducting sample counts; assisting in the operation of the T&E lab; mowing and maintenance; etc.
For those who are Workampers - In exchange for service, volunteers receive a campsite with water, electric, sewer hookup, WiFi connection, propane and laundry facilities. Hours are 24 hours per week, per person, and our location (Jamestown, KY/Lake Cumberland) is central for seeing the region! For those residing in the local area, any and all donated time is appreciated, and all volunteers receive training and uniforms.
Opportunity Description: Location: Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery – Jamestown, KY. 2006 was a year of firsts for the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery (NFH). As one of 14 hatcheries in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Southeast Region, Wolf Creek NFH opened the doors on a brand new Visitor/Environmental Education Center facility in September. Because of the many learning opportunities, both inside the exhibit room, theater and classroom and outside at the hatchery itself, Wolf Creek NFH is poised to design and implement a myriad of quality and engaging programs. Our close proximity to Lake Cumberland (office is located directly adjacent to the dam) and many other outdoor, scenic spots makes us a wonderful location for visitors, especially outdoor enthusiasts.
Russell Springs & Jamestown, KY are the closest towns to the hatchery, and both provide shopping and other services.
Qualifications: We are looking for someone who has a passion for environmental education and a sincere desire to work with people of all ages/backgrounds/abilities to help instill a sense of appreciation for the outdoors. Successful applicants must have completed their sophomore year in college and be in a field of study related to environmental education, natural resource management, outdoor education or biology. Recent graduates and/or retirees are also welcome. He or she must posses a valid driver’s license. High motivation, flexibility and a good sense of humor are also desirable attributes.
Duties: Assist in developing and implementing environmental education programs and curriculum (including a new region-wide/national pilot environmental education outreach program for Fisheries), lead tours, meet/greet general public (and other office duties as needed), research and assist in grant writing opportunities, help with fish culture activities, perform light cleaning on a weekly basis and assist with the gift shop and our Friends of Wolf Creek NFH group. Independent projects may be possible as time allows, and college internship credit may also be possible according to individual institutional guidelines. Position will be 40 hours per week. Schedules may also include weekend/evening work. Fellowship recipient will receive a small weekly stipend to help cover incidental expenses. Recipient will also have access to laundry facilities. Uniforms and training will be provided as will an office, computer and possible travel opportunities along with a variety of workshops and trainings.
Interested in applying??? Please submit a resume, letter of interest and 3 letters of reference.
Position is open until filled.
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