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SEARCH RESULTS 16 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: Volunteers are needed to assist with special events that the park sponsers. This includes NPS sponsored stages at the Summer Satchmofest and the French Quarter Festival. Duties range from staffing an NPS information table near the park stage to assisting musicians and or kids near the children's section of the French Quarter Festival. For more information about both the Satchmo SummerFest and the French Quarter Festival please visit the French Quarter Festival's website at www.fqfi.org
Opportunity Description: Trails & Rails is an innovative partnership program between the National Park Service and Amtrak. This program provides rail passengers with educational opportunities that foster an appreciation of a selected region's natural and cultural heritage; it promotes National Park Service areas and provides a value-added service to encourage train ridership. It also renews the long tradition of associating railroads with National Parks. The Trails & Rails program associated with the New Orleans Jazz NHP is aboard the City of New Orleans and runs from New Orleans to Greenwood, Mississippi. The trip requires an overnight stay in Greenwood and several days of training to qualify as an onboard guide. Please visit the Trails & Rails website for more information about the program at http://www.nps.gov/findapark/trailsandrails.htm The City of New Orleans Trails & Rails program runs Thursdays through Saturdays and operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day. To have your name listed as a potential trainee please email matt_hampsey@nps.gov to be placed on the contact list for training.
Opportunity Description: Volunteers are needed to staff the visitor information desk at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park which is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. 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: Position Description: We are currently seeking volunteers to assist with staffing our brand new 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. Volunteers could work as little as one, four hour shift a week to three, seven hour days 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: 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: We are currently looking for a few volunteers 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. New volunteers 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. If both the volunteer and staff member feel the presentation was a success, the volunteer may provide programs alone. The volunteer interpreter could 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. Volunteer will be expected to work 12-15 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: 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 in park upgrades and improvements. Maintenance and gardener volunteers are needed to perform outdoor work such as assisting in landscape, trail and facility maintenance; conducting biological surveys and studies; assisting in habitat modification projects; minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry and janitorial work; and photographing a variety of natural resources. Interpreter and clerical volunteers are needed 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. New volunteers 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. If both the volunteer and staff member feel the presentation was a success, the volunteer may provide programs alone. The volunteer interpreter could also assist with special event activities, leading public canoe and natural history tours and staffing our brand new visitor center. 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. 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. 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. Winter temperatures can dip below freezing during the nights and summer temperatures can exceed 90ºF with high humidity levels. The complex headquarters and visitor center are located in Lacombe, Louisiana, a few miles north of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. The property has a rich history and formal gardens, which due to the climate, require a great deal of gardening to maintain.
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.
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