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Position Brunswick Railroad Museum Volunteer Assistant C&O Canal National Historical Park Partner Opportunity Site Link Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links Maryland Home Page Maryland Tourism Site Maryland State Parks Volunteers Maryland State Wildlife Volunteers Address 40 W. Potomac Street Brunswick, MD 21716 Contact Danny Filer danny_filer@nps.gov 301-714-2218 Dates 1/2/2009--12/31/2009 Activities • Computers • Office/Clerical • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information Record Date 11/6/2009 Suitable For Adults,Teens,Seniors Difficulty Level Not Difficult

Opportunity Description: 
- Museum Store and C&O Canal Visitors Center: Greet visitors, admissions sales, store sales (volunteers with computer skills are highly desired as we will be transitioning to a computerized sales system within the next couple of months).

- Second Floor: Docents to guide visitors and answer questions about our 2nd floor exhibits.

- Third Floor: HO Scale Engineers to oversee running of trains after conversion to a DCC system and Railroad History Engineers to relay historical stories, answer question, etc.

We are looking for people to commit to a minimum of ONE (4-hour) shift per month on a regular basis. Our operating hours are as follows:Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Position Lockhouse 8 River Center Docent C&O Canal National Historical Park Partner Opportunity Site Link Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links Maryland Home Page Maryland Tourism Site Maryland State Parks Volunteers Maryland State Wildlife Volunteers Address 11710 MacArthur Blvd. Potomac, MD 20854 Contact Danny Filer danny_filer@nps.gov 301-714-2218 Dates 5/21/2008--12/31/2009 Activities • Conservation Education • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information • Fish/Wildlife Record Date 11/6/2009 Suitable For Adults,Seniors Difficulty Level Not Difficult

Opportunity Description: 
LOCKHOUSE DOCENTS: Volunteer at the Potomac Conservancy River Center! The Conservancy is looking for river history buffs to help maintain and staff the River Center at historic Lockhouse 8 on the C&O Canal NHP. This year, the River Center will feature a new exhibit, Backyard to the Bay, which will educate visitors about the Potomac River, its connection to the Chesapeake Bay, and what they can do in their own backyards to protect these resources. Volunteer lockkeepers will work in teams of two to provide information to visitors to the C&O Canal National Historical Park, and promote the activities and programs of the Potomac Conservancy. Volunteers may also lead occasional education programs for small groups and will be responsible for maintainting the public areas in and around the Lockhouse. Docents must schedule an orientation meeting, and must be at least 18 years old. A docent training will be offered on April 19, 2009. The River Center is scheduled to open May 3, 2009. The River center is open from the beginning of May until mid-October, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. Contact: Bridget Chapin, chapin@potomac.org, 301-608-1188. To find out about upcoming events please visit our website: http://www.potomac.org/site/events/

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Position Administrative Clerk - Palisades District C & O Canal NHP Partner Opportunity Site Link Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links Maryland Home Page Maryland Tourism Site Maryland State Parks Volunteers Maryland State Wildlife Volunteers Address 11710 MacArthur Boulevard Potomac, MD 20854 Contact Danny Filer danny_filer@nps.gov 301-714-2218 Dates 8/27/2008--12/31/2009 Activities • Computers • Office/Clerical Record Date 11/6/2009 Suitable For Adults,Teens,Seniors Difficulty Level Not Difficult

Opportunity Description: 
Use your administrative talents to help the National Park Service! The C&O Canal National Historical Park is looking for a volunteer to serve as Administrative Clerk for the maintenance division. If you have previous experience working in an office setting you can put your skills to use while spending time at the beautiful Great Falls location of the park.

Major duties of this position include:

- Receives and directs telephone calls and/or visitors;
- Types occasional correspondence; i.e., memos, letters, forms, reports;
- Assures proper operation of office equipment (fax machine, copier, printers);
- Requisitions office supplies, printing support & related material;- Establishes, updates & maintains office records;
- Distributes and controls incoming and outgoing mail

This position is located in the Maintenance Shop at Great Falls in Potomac, Maryland. Full-time or part-time hours are available. Volunteer uniform will be provided.

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Position Headquarters (Hagerstown) Office Assistant C & O Canal National Historical Park Partner Opportunity Site Link Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links Maryland Home Page Maryland Tourism Site Maryland State Parks Volunteers Maryland State Wildlife Volunteers Address 1850 Dual Highway Hagerstown, MD 21740 Contact Danny Filer danny_filer@nps.gov 301-714-2218 Dates 10/30/2008--1/1/2010 Activities • Computers • Office/Clerical • Visitor Information Record Date 11/6/2009 Suitable For Adults,Seniors Difficulty Level Not Difficult

Opportunity Description: 
Volunteer to work in the main reception area of park headquarters. Resonsibilities include greeting and directing visitors, assisting with mailings, assisting callers with information on the park such as hiking, biking, and camping opportunities. Computer work and other light office duties are optional and training is provided. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This work schedule is flexible. Most of our volunteers work one or two days a week for fours at a time. The park is looking for friendly, outgoing people to help. No housing available. Volunteer Uniform provided

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Position Greenbelt Park Campground Host Greenbelt Park Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links Maryland Home Page Maryland Tourism Site Maryland State Parks Volunteers Maryland State Wildlife Volunteers Address 6565 Greenbelt Road Greenbelt, MD 20770 Contact Kevin Barry Kevin_Barry@nps.gov 301-344-3944 Dates 11/2/2010--3/2/2011 Activities • Campground Host Record Date 10/4/2009 Suitable For Adults,Seniors Difficulty Level Not Difficult

Opportunity Description: 
Join the National Park and Greenbelt Park family.We are looking for positions for November 2010 through March 2011. Thank you for inquiring about the Host position at Greenbelt Park. The Greenbelt campground is located in Greenbelt, Maryland located 13 miles from the White House. Greenbelt is in the Maryland suburbs. The park has over 1100 acres and is termed as an urban oasis. The campground has 174 sites with hot showers and bathroom facilities. The host receives electric, sewer, and water hookups in exchange for host duties. Host duties include doing a patrol in the park at dusk locking two gates and patrolling through the campground to greet campers. There is NO law enforcement duties, bathroom cleanup or fee collection in the host position at Greenbelt. The ranger staff is on duty until 4:00 p.m. The host position usually lasts three to four months depending on the park and host needs.

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Position Still Creek Watershed Cleanup Leader Greenbelt Park, NCP East Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links Maryland Home Page Maryland Tourism Site Maryland State Parks Volunteers Maryland State Wildlife Volunteers Address 6565 Greenbelt Road Greenbelt, MD 20770 Contact Kevin Barry Kevin_Barry@nps.gov 301-344-3944 Dates 10/1/2009--6/1/2010 Activities • Soil/Watershed Record Date 10/4/2009 Suitable For Adults,Seniors Difficulty Level Average

Opportunity Description: 
We are looking for a Watershed Cleanup Leader. You will help recruit volunteers, give safety guidance and run the cleanup activity. Help the environment while helping others.

The park will provide the gloves and bags.
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Position Patuxent Research Refuge Volunteer Patuxent Research Refuge Partner Opportunity Site Link Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links Maryland Home Page Maryland Tourism Site Maryland State Parks Volunteers Maryland State Wildlife Volunteers Address 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop Laurel, MD 20708 Contact Phil LePelch Phil_LePelch@fws.gov 301-497-5565 Dates 10/1/2009--9/30/2010 Activities • Construction/Maintenance • Computers • Conservation Education • Historical Preservation • Office/Clerical • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information • Fish/Wildlife • General Assistance • Weed/Invasive Species Control Record Date 9/30/2009 Suitable For Adults,Seniors,Groups,Family Difficulty Level Average

Opportunity Description: 
At Patuxent Research Refuge, we are very dependent on volunteers and truly appreciate their time and ideas. A wide variety of volunteer opportunities are available. It is our hope to both accommodate interests and to utilize skills. The volunteer's interest, skills, availability, and the Refuge's needs will help determine how the Refuge can be helped and, at the same time, how the volunteer can contribute.

Location Description: Patuxent Research Refuge has the important role of educating the public about the research that takes place at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge (PWRC) through public programs and exhibits at our Visitor Contact Station on North Tract (NT), and the National Wildlife Visitor Center (NWVC) on South Tract. The NWVC is one of the largest science and environmental education centers operated by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Public use, such as wildlife observation, photography, hiking, fishing, and hunting are offered on the refuge, and volunteers become directly involved in assisting staff with the upkeep and maintenance of these program areas.

Minimum requirements to become an active volunteer: a minimum commitment of 6 months and at least 8 hours a month.

Please review the following position descriptions and in the on-line application, in Box # 9, please list the opportunities that you would be most interested in doing.

Position Descriptions:

Visitor Information: volunteers work the front desks at either North Tract (NT) or the NWVC to ensure that visitors feel welcome and have a quality experience. They greet visitors, orient them to the Refuge, inform them of recreational and educational activities available, answer questions, encourage appropriate behavior, respond to emergency situations and thank visitors for coming. Four hours of on-the-job training with staff or veteran volunteers is required at both tracts (total of 8 hours) before signing up for your own shift at either or both centers. This is by far the best way to learn more about the refuge and what it has to offer, to meet staff and volunteers who can further guide you towards a more personalized volunteer experience.

Environmental Education: volunteers enhance a visitor's experience through assistance with educational activities and programs. At the NWVC the volunteer will provide assistance in training educators in the use of the Center, assist educators in outdoor environmental education activities, and assist in planning and providing additional programs for educators and students. At the North Tract the volunteer will assist with childrens education programs in schools. Experience in environmental education is a plus, but opportunities for learning new activities and concepts are available. Experience with children and a Driver's license also a plus. Several hours of training are required.

Interpretation/Naturalist: volunteers develop and lead wildlife education programs for all ages of the public such as nature walks (bird, trail hikes, wild flowers, etc.) interpretive talks and demonstrations. Participatory, hands-on programs focusing on the Refuge's habitats, wildlife and mission are preferred. Volunteer should have knowledge of natural history from education and/or experience. Some training is required.

Tram Interpreter: volunteers lead tram tours around Lake Redington on South Tract. Volunteers interpret the National Wildlife Refuge System, refuge management, wildlife research, and wildlife they encounter along the way. The tram operates mid-March through mid-November. Interpreters should enjoy talking to groups of people and sharing their knowledge about the natural environment. During summer months, volunteers must commit to at least four tram tours per month. Some training and self study required.

Community Outreach: volunteers promote the Refuge during a community sponsored event. The volunteer will staff an information table to acquaint event attendees with the Refuge and the activities available. Dependability & ability to independently handle assignments required. Two hours of training required. If you like being outdoors, we are always in need of volunteers for the following opportunities:

Trail Monitor: volunteers assist visitors using trails and public use areas, answer questions about habitats and wildlife or refer to appropriate sources, check the trails and grounds for needed repair, report problems and emergencies. CPR/First Aid training is highly recommended. Ability to walk comfortably for 2 miles and remain outdoors for at least 2 hours in a variety of weather conditions is required. North Tract has over 20 miles of trails and roads for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Trail Monitors at this site can staff the Observation Tower at the Wildlife Viewing Area as well and are particularly needed on weekends. Approximately 2 hours of training is required.

Landscaping/Gardening: volunteers help maintain the landscaped areas of the Refuge. Possible activities include mowing grass, trimming edges along walkways, weeding, watering, pruning, mulching, maintaining bird feeders, and cleaning interpretive panels near landscaped areas. Knowledge of gardening is preferred and on-the-job training is available.

Outdoor Maintenance: volunteers construct and maintain trails, build and install gates, mount and install signs, cut fallen trees, stain and paint, and maintain vehicles under the supervision of the Maintenance Staff and/or Biological Technicians. Experience with general maintenance, hand and power tools, and carpentry is helpful. North Tract has a scheduled workday the third Sunday of every month. On-the-job training provided.

Hunter Harvest Data Collector: volunteers assist the North Tract Hunting Control Station Managers during the 5 month hunting program for waterfowl, small game and deer. Activities include collecting data on harvested species such as age, sex, weight, etc. Ability to keep accurate records, and lifting and contact with dead animals is required. September - January only.

Book Store: volunteers assist the Friends of Patuxent in the Book Store. Functions include: greeting and assisting customers; stocking shelves; taking inventory; pricing merchandise; operating the cash register; maintaining displays and the Book Store appearance; and evaluating the appeal of current stock. Ability to deal with people, dependability, and an interest in providing education through books and other materials required. The Book Store is open daily from 11am-4pm. Regular attendance at scheduled shift is critical.

Computer Operator: volunteers assist with database development and maintenance, as well as word processing and web page maintenance. Knowledge of computers and a variety of software is required.

Office/Clerical: volunteers assist staff in managing the operations of the Visitor Center. Possible activities include scheduling other volunteers, answering phones, responding to public inquiries, assisting with photocopying, and preparing mailings. Word processing experience is helpful and the ability to work within a busy, multi-discipline environment is desired; particularly needed on weekdays.

Tram Driver: volunteers operate the electric tram through the Patuxent Research Refuge, South Tract. The tram operates mid-March through mid-November. A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement is required, as well as additional training on the unique, 40 passenger, electric tram. Ability to operate a vehicle safely, skill in dealing with the public and several hours of training is required.

Wildlife Survey: volunteers help with seasonal monitoring for songbird nest boxes, whippoorwill, woodcock and anuran call surveys.

Volunteer Management: volunteers assist in recruiting, orienting, training, scheduling, mentoring, and recognizing volunteers. One must be people-oriented and interested in volunteerism.

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Position Greenbelt Park Campground Host Greenbelt Park, NCP East Partner Opportunity Site Link Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links Maryland Home Page Maryland Tourism Site Maryland State Parks Volunteers Maryland State Wildlife Volunteers Address 6565 Greenbelt Road Greenbelt, MD 20770 Contact Kevin Barry Kevin_Barry@nps.gov 301-344-3944 Dates 9/8/2010--12/16/2010 Activities • Campground Host Record Date 8/24/2009 Suitable For Adults,Seniors Difficulty Level Average

Opportunity Description: 
Join the National Park and Greenbelt Park family.We are looking for a host position for September through mid-December 2010 .

Thank you for inquiring about the Host position at Greenbelt Park. The Greenbelt campground is located in Greenbelt, Maryland located 13 miles from the White House. Greenbelt is in the Maryland suburbs. The park has over 1100 acres and is termed as an urban oasis. The campground has 174 sites with hot showers and bathroom facilities. The campground has one host position in the winter and two positions from the spring through the fall.The host receives electric, sewer, and water hookups in exchange for host duties.Host duties include doing a patrol in the park at dusk locking two gates and patrolling through the campground to greet campers. There is NO law enforcement duties, bathroom cleanup or fee collection in the host position at Greenbelt. The ranger staff is on duty until 4:00 p.m. The host position usually lasts three to four months depending on the park and host needs.

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Position Canal Steward Site Adoption C&O Canal National Historical Park Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links Maryland Home Page Maryland Tourism Site Maryland State Parks Volunteers Maryland State Wildlife Volunteers Address 1850 Dual Highway Hagerstown, MD 21740 Contact Danny Filer danny_filer@nps.gov 301-714-2218 Dates 4/23/2009--4/30/2012 Activities • Construction/Maintenance • Trail/Campground Maintenance Record Date 4/23/2009 Suitable For Adults,Groups,Family Difficulty Level Average

Opportunity Description: 
Adopt a site at the C&O Canal National Historical Park!

Do you have a favorite section of the C&O Canal? Perhaps it is a stretch of towpath, or a particular historic building, lock, aqueduct, campsite, picnic area, or boat ramp? Adoption areas available from Georgetown to Cumberland.

If so, we could use your help! Become a C&O Canal Steward and adopt a site!

Training is provided. Ability to do manual physical labor, lift and move objects, and skills with tools is a plus! The Canal Steward Program is a opportunity that will allow volunteers to adopt a site within the park. The program is intended to be a long-term involvement in which the adopting group pledges to maintain an area in the park by making routine site visits and performing tasks that have been agreed upon by both the volunteers and the park.

Ideal position for local service groups or organizations, families or schools.

Adopt a site at the C&O Canal National Historical Park!

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Position Greenbelt Park Invasive Plant removal partner Greenbelt Park, NCP East Partner Opportunity Site Link Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links Maryland Home Page Maryland Tourism Site Maryland State Parks Volunteers Maryland State Wildlife Volunteers Address 6565 Greenbelt Road Greenbelt, MD 20770 Contact Kevin Barry Kevin_Barry@nps.gov 301-344-3944 Dates 2/7/2009--12/31/2009 Activities • Science • Weed/Invasive Species Control Record Date 4/20/2009 Suitable For Adults,Kids,Teens,Seniors,Groups,Family Difficulty Level Not Difficult

Opportunity Description: 
Help protect Greenbelt Park from harmful invasive plants. Join in a hands on nature preservation activity and learn about native and non-native plants. Join us at 11:00 a.m. in the Sweetgum Picnic area located near the entrance of the park. This program will be every first Saturday of the month. Come rain or shine and please wear appropriate clothing, work gloves, and lunch/snack. Greenbelt Park's entrance is located between Kenilworth Avenue and the Baltimore Washington Parkway at 6565 Greenbelt Road.For more information and to RSVP, please call Greenbelt Park at (301) 344-3944 or you can visit our web page at http//:www.nps.gov/gree/

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