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SEARCH RESULTS 12 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: Position Description: We intermittently look for interns to assist our full-time staff with presenting curriculum-based, educational and interpretive programs for children and adults. Programs will be presented on refuges and in local classrooms. Peak demand for programs is usually spring (Feb-May) and fall (Sept-Dec). A background in education or interpretation would be extremely helpful but is not necessary. Interns will accompany a staff member on specific programs until they feel comfortable leading that program. They will then present a program with a staff member present. When both the intern and staff member feel the presentation was a success, the intern will present programs alone. The intern will also assist with special event activities, leading public canoe and natural history tours and staffing our brand new visitor center. Visitor center duties could include: greet visitors, provide refuge and local information, answer telephones, answer visitor questions, respond to visitor correspondences, distribute brochures, operate cash register to sell bookstore items, stock bookstore supplies and brochures and operate some audio/visual equipment. Intern will be expected to work 12 weeks, 40 hours a week preparing and presenting programs. There are also openings for resident RV volunteers. See RV Volunteer position description for Southeast Louisiana Refuges. Skills Desired: Interns should have good communication skills, an interest in and ability to learn about area history and natural resources and a desire to share knowledge with visiting public and work with others, including children. Experience with public speaking and designing environmental education activities is beneficial, but not necessary. Training is provided in interpretive techniques to effectively present information to visitors. A flexibility to handle variations in routine due to shifting priorities and visitor needs is appreciated. This position will provide a motivated person the opportunity to spread his/her appreciation of the natural world to many refuge visitors. Compensation: Interns are provided housing, if needed, and given a stipend of $15/day ($75/week). They will also receive orientation to eight National Wildlife Refuges in southeast Louisiana, training in interpretation and area history and volunteer hat, shirt and jacket. Area: Southeast Louisiana Refuge Complex manages eight National Wildlife Refuges scattered throughout southeastern Louisiana. Habitats range from barrier islands, to coastal wetlands, to piney flatwoods, to one of the most undisturbed swamplands in the country. Some of these refuges are only accessible by boat, while Bayou Sauvage is located within the city limits of New Orleans, making it the largest urban National Wildlife Refuge in the country. The majority of the interpretive programs take place on Bayou Sauvage and Big Branch Marsh refuges, although there are special events on Atchafalaya, Bogue Chitto and Bayou Teche refuges. The complex headquarters and visitor center are located in Lacombe, Louisiana, a few miles north of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Winter temperatures can dip below freezing during the nights and summer temperatures can exceed 90ºF with high humidity levels.
Opportunity Description: Position Description: Volunteers are needed to assist our full-time visitor services staff with: • Presenting curriculum-based, educational programs for students in local classrooms; • Presenting curriculum-based, educational programs for students on Big Branch Marsh and Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuges; • Leading curriculum-based, educational programs for children (students, scouts, homeschoolers, etc) at the Bayou Lacombe Centre in Lacombe, Louisiana; • Leading interpretative canoe tours for families on Cane Bayou. Peak demand for school programs is usually spring (Feb-May) and fall (Sept-Dec). We currently have four classroom programs and three on-site refuge programs available. A background in education or interpretation would be extremely helpful. New volunteers will accompany a Park Ranger to programs until they feel comfortable leading the program. Volunteers interested in assisting with classroom and on-site refuge programs should be available about 12-15 hours a week preparing and presenting programs. The programs at the Bayou Lacombe Centre are meant to allow a scout leader, parent or teacher to educate their group, class, home school student, scout troop or pack by supplying easy to follow guidelines, games, tools and handouts. The programs are divided into five topic areas; Coastal Wetlands, Endangered Species, Wildlife Clues, Waterfowl and Exotic/Invasive Species. Each topic has three to ten learning segments and games. The hands-on activities include all needed tools, such as magnifying glasses, pictures, examples, reference manuals and guides to ensure a successful teaching experience. The canoe trips are usually scheduled for the spring and fall when the temperatures have cooled somewhat. The free canoe program is entitled “Paddling Through Time: People & Louisiana’s Wetlands.” This program allows individuals to experience the excitement of canoeing southeast Louisiana’s scenic Cane Bayou, in Mandeville, while learning how humans have interacted with and changed the land over time. Trips will include both the natural and cultural history of the area and an introduction to canoeing techniques. Each excursion will last 2-3 hours, beginning at 9:00 am Saturday mornings. We need volunteers to not only lead this program (we’ll provide the script) but also have the necessary canoe skills to ensure a safe program experience. Skills Desired: Volunteers should have good communication skills, an interest in and ability to learn about area history and natural resources and a desire to share knowledge with visiting public and work with others, including children. Experience with public speaking and designing environmental education activities is beneficial. Training is provided in interpretive techniques to effectively present information to visitors. A flexibility to handle variations in routine due to shifting priorities and visitor needs is appreciated. This position will provide a motivated volunteer the opportunity to spread his/her appreciation of the natural world to many refuge visitors. Compensation: Orientation to eight National Wildlife Refuges in southeast Louisiana, training in interpretation and area history and volunteer hat, shirt and jacket. Area: Southeast Louisiana Refuge Complex manages eight National Wildlife Refuges scattered throughout southeastern Louisiana. Habitats range from barrier islands, to coastal wetlands, to piney flatwoods, to one of the most undisturbed swamplands in the country. Some of these refuges are only accessible by boat, while Bayou Sauvage is located within the city limits of New Orleans, making it the largest urban National Wildlife Refuge in the country. The majority of the interpretive programs take place on Bayou Sauvage and Big Branch Marsh refuges, although there are special events on Atchafalaya, Bogue Chitto and Bayou Teche refuges. The complex headquarters and visitor center are located in Lacombe, Louisiana, a few miles north of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Winter temperatures can dip below freezing during the nights and summer temperatures can exceed 90ºF with high humidity levels.
Opportunity Description: Position Description: We are looking for couples or individuals willing to assist us with one or all of the following: • Presenting curriculum-based, educational programs for students in local classrooms, on Big Branch Marsh and Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuges and at the Bayou Lacombe Centre in Lacombe, Louisiana; • Staffing the complex visitor center; • Leading interpretative canoe tours for families on Cane Bayou. • Refuge maintenance projects including minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry and janitorial work; • Gardening projects related to landscape and trail maintenance; • Photographing a variety of natural resources; • Clerical activities, such as filing and answering the phone at the front desk. Peak demand for school programs is usually spring (Feb-May) and fall (Sept-Dec). We currently have four classroom programs and three on-site refuge programs available. A background in education or interpretation would be extremely helpful. New volunteers will accompany a Park Ranger to programs until they feel comfortable leading the program. In addition, we offer activities at our headquarters facility in Lacombe. The programs at the Bayou Lacombe Centre are meant to allow a scout leader, parent or teacher to educate their group, class, home school student, scout troop or pack by supplying easy to follow guidelines, games, tools and handouts. The programs are divided into five topic areas; Coastal Wetlands, Endangered Species, Wildlife Clues, Waterfowl and Exotic/Invasive Species. Each topic has three to ten learning segments and games. The hands-on activities include all needed tools, such as magnifying glasses, pictures, examples, reference manuals and guides to ensure a successful teaching experience. Visitor center duties include: greet visitors, provide refuge and local information, answer telephones, answer visitor questions, respond to visitor correspondences, distribute brochures, operate cash register to sell bookstore items, stock bookstore supplies and brochures and operate some audio/visual equipment. Canoe trips are usually scheduled for the spring and fall when the temperatures have cooled somewhat. The free canoe program is entitled “Paddling Through Time: People & Louisiana’s Wetlands.” This program allows individuals to experience the excitement of canoeing southeast Louisiana’s scenic Cane Bayou, in Mandeville, while learning how humans have interacted with and changed the land over time. Trips will include both the natural and cultural history of the area and an introduction to canoeing techniques. Each excursion will last 2-3 hours, beginning at 9:00 am Saturday mornings. We need volunteers to not only lead this program (we’ll provide the script) but also have the necessary canoe skills to ensure a safe program experience. Maintenance projects vary from electrical, plumbing, construction, woodworking and everything in between. Gardening volunteers are needed to assist with our efforts to restore and maintain historic, formal camellia gardens on the Bayou Lacombe Centre property. Activities include weeding, pruning, mulching, removal of debris, etc. All activities are outside and MAY require bending over, kneeling, lifting and using basic gardening tools such as pruning shears, wheelbarrows, etc. Level of activity can be determined by volunteer. Since many people request a winter/spring position, we have started a waiting list of potential volunteers. The waiting list is not in first come, first serve order. When we have a vacancy we will go through the waiting list and look for folks who have skills needed to complete projects we have at the time. In some cases we may need folks with a heavy maintenance background. In others we may only need people interested in working in our visitor center. The range of skills that we need from volunteers varies by season and project funding. Compensation: The complex has five RV pads with cement patios and full hook ups (water, electric and sewer). Amenities for RV volunteers include community washer/dryer building, gas grill and picnic pavilion. Pets are allowed but must be under control at ALL times and non-intrusive to others. Use of RV pad will require a one month minimum commitment and at least three, eight hour days for couples and four, eight hour days for individuals. The schedule is flexible; weekdays, weekends and holidays may be worked. All volunteers are given an orientation to eight National Wildlife Refuges in southeast Louisiana and a volunteer hat, shirt and jacket. Please check for availability. Fall/winter slots fill VERY quickly, while spring/summer positions are usually available. Area: Southeast Louisiana Refuge Complex manages eight National Wildlife Refuges scattered throughout southeastern Louisiana. Habitats range from barrier islands, to coastal wetlands, to piney flatwoods, to one of the most undisturbed swamplands in the country. Some of these refuges are only accessible by boat, while Bayou Sauvage is located within the city limits of New Orleans, making it the largest urban National Wildlife Refuge in the country. The majority of the interpretive programs take place on Bayou Sauvage and Big Branch Marsh refuges, although there are special events on Atchafalaya, Bogue Chitto and Bayou Teche refuges. The complex headquarters and visitor center are located in Lacombe, Louisiana, a few miles north of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge.
Opportunity Description: Position Description: We are currently seeking volunteers to assist with staffing our visitor center. Visitor center duties may include: greet visitors, provide refuge and local information, answer telephones, answer visitor questions, respond to visitor correspondences, distribute brochures, operate cash register to sell bookstore items, stock bookstore supplies and brochures and operate some audio/visual equipment. The visitor center is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursdays through Saturdays. The goal is to eventually have it open six to seven days a week. Most volunteers work as little as one, four hour shift a week. There are also openings for resident RV volunteers. See RV Volunteer position description for Southeast Louisiana Refuges. Skills Desired: Volunteers should have good communication skills, an interest in and ability to learn about area history and natural resources and a desire to share knowledge with visiting public and work with others, including children. Experience with public speaking is beneficial, but not necessary. A flexibility to handle variations in routine due to shifting priorities and visitor needs is appreciated. This position will provide a motivated person the opportunity to spread his/her appreciation of the natural world to many refuge visitors. Compensation: Volunteers will receive training in the background of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS), the eight refuges managed under the Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex (SELA) and basic hunting and fishing related information. A volunteer hat, shirt and jacket will be provided. Area: Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex manages eight National Wildlife Refuges scattered throughout southeastern Louisiana. Habitats range from barrier islands, to coastal wetlands, to piney flatwoods, to one of the most undisturbed swamplands in the country. Some of these refuges are only accessible by boat, while Bayou Sauvage is located within the city limits of New Orleans, making it the largest urban National Wildlife Refuge in the country. The majority of the interpretive programs take place on Bayou Sauvage and Big Branch Marsh refuges, although there are special events on Atchafalaya, Bogue Chitto and Bayou Teche refuges. The complex headquarters and visitor center are located in Lacombe, Louisiana, a few miles north of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Winter temperatures can dip below freezing during the nights and summer temperatures can exceed 90ºF with high humidity levels.
Opportunity Description: Volunteers are needed to staff the visitor information desk at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. The park is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. and is located in the historic French Market area of New Orleans' French Quarter. Duties include answering general visitor questions, operating a cash register for a small sales area, and disseminating information related to where visitors can hear jazz music, including the live performances at the park. Volunteers should enjoy talking to the public and possess strong customer service qualities. Volunteers should have a willingness to be trained and an interest in representing the NPS, jazz music, and the city of New Orleans to the general public. Hours and scheduling are flexible and in most cases, can be determined by the volunteer after training has been completed.
Opportunity Description: This position is for skilled instrumentalists/music teachers to assist in the park's weekly Music For All Ages program. The program meets every Saturday morning from 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. and offers young musicians of all ages the opportunity to learn traditional New Orleans brass band music and parade etiquette. Volunteers are needed to assist the professional brass band that leads the program,particulary with the beginners that show up. Levels of participants skill level range form beginner to semi-professional. Common instruments that kids will play on these weekly workshops are snare and bass drum, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, and vocals. For more specific information, please contact the leader of the Music For All Ages Program, Bruce Barnes at 504-589-4841 or bruce_barnes@nps.gov 
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Opportunity Description: Assisting interpretive staff and providing information to the public for Wild Iris Weekends, Expanding Horizons,and Earth Camp. Participates in butterfly count and removing tallow trees during National Public Lands Day. Assists in trail cleaning and care. Orients visitors to Barataria Preserve, operates movie theater, and cash register.
Opportunity Description: Dresses in period clothing representing a soldier or civilian of 1815. Initates visitor contacts, provides information concerning the primary and secondary themes of the park. May perform off-site living history events.
Opportunity Description: Staffs information desk in visitor center, orients visitors to the park and provides directions and answers phones as needed.
Opportunity Description: Assists and conducts educational programs. This position works directly with the Interpretive and Educational rangers to plan and present programs to schools and organized groups. This position may be asked to assist in a variety of interpretive and educational programs. |
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