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SEARCH RESULTS 14 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: Volunteer Part Host needed from March 14, 2011 to October 31, 2011 at RedmanRecreation Area Campground to answer questions, check customers in/out, mark reservable sites,process monies collected and work with Park Rangers.
Special Skills Needed: Computer and people skills (Updated 08/26/2010)
Opportunity Description: The Volunteer Park Attendant will assist visitors by providing services when the contracted Park Attendants are not on duty. The following duties will be required; working with the computer based reservation system, staffing the campground fee booth, checking-in campers, marking/posting incoming reservations, answering the phone, and a variety of tasks to assist visitors. A campsite will be provided for volunteers that agree to provide these services.
Special Skills Needed: Ability to work with people in a fee booth and campground. (Updated 08/26/2010)
Opportunity Description: Campground Host- Volunteer Campground host needed from May 1 to September 09, 2011. Volunteer will be required to provide Campground Surveillance, Walk through campground and provide information. Duties will encompass approximately 20 hours per week. Special Skills Needed: Communication skills recommended. (Updated 08/26/2010) 
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Opportunity Description: Assist historians and curatorial technicians in cataloging, preparing and archiving museum specimens, documents and other materials. Familiarity with computers, scanners and basic principles of historic preservation and cataloging a must. Housing Availability: Available • Housing Type: Bunk House • Housing Description: Housing MAY be available, not guaranteed. Most likely a shared room.
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Opportunity Description: Project Duration: Throughout the summer season of mid-May to mid-October. Hours per week: Will vary depending on scheduling needs and availability of the volunteer. Usually range between 4 and 8 hours per week. Mission of the NPS and HSTR: The National Park Service (NPS) preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world. The mission of Harry S Truman National Historic Site is to interpret the broad life experience of President Truman encompassed in the National Park Service resources in Independence and Grandview and to preserve those resources which tell his life story. The park seeks to educate present and future generations about Truman, his role as a citizen and his influence on history. Purpose of Volunteer Position: Volunteers play a critical role in the management and operation of Harry S Truman National Historic Site. Volunteers supplement the work of paid staff by providing services which achieve park goals in all areas and operations. Interpretation is a mission-based communication process that forges emotional and intellectual connections between the interests of the audience and meanings inherent in the resource. This position is more than being a tour guide through the Truman home; it is helping visitors build a connection to the objects in the home while simultaneously interpreting the life of the Trumans with an end result of visitor stewardship. Volunteers work side by side with NPS staff to provide quality interpretive services. As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to serve as an interpretive tour guide and independently present a variety of interpretive programs to park visitors, including leading groups through the Truman home. Duties and Responsibilities: •Serves as a front-line representative of Harry S Truman National Historic Site and the National Park Service. •Independently prepares and leads tours through the site with the professional tenets of interpretation strived for. Tours can be a maximum of eight people and are fifteen minutes in length. •Assists in the opening and closing of the Truman home and visitor center. •May be required to work the park’s visitor center. This includes handling government funds, selling bookstore merchandise, issuing tour tickets, and offering general information. •Proper adherence to volunteer uniform policy. •Participate in the park wide safety program.
Skills Desired: •Ability to work well with others, including visitors and co-workers with diverse backgrounds, in a consistent, professional, and positive manner. •Ability to work independently. •Good communication skills, specifically in public speaking. •Ability to tactfully deal with visitors concerns or complaints.
Requirements: •Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time and climb stairs. •Ability to work in outside during inclement weather.
Provided Training: •Continuing one-on-one on the job training with NPS interpretative staff in visitor center operations. •Participation in annual interpretation training. •Coaching session and program audits to assist in volunteer’s development of their interpretation skills.
Benefits: •Uniform shirt, hat, and jacket provided. Personal enrichment and experience working with the National Park Service at an amazing location. •Development of interpersonal and communication skills. •Directly contributing to the success of the mission of the NPS and Harry S Truman National Historic Site.
Housing is not available. It will be the responsiblity of the volunteer to obtain housing. Stipends are not authorized but reimbursements may be possible.
Opportunity Description: Job Title: Visitor Center Assistant Location: Harry S Truman National Historic Site, 223 N. Main St. Independence MO 64050 Project Duration: Throughout the summer season beginning in mid-May to mid-October. Hours per week: Will vary depending on scheduling needs. Usually range between 4 and 8 hours per week. Purpose of Volunteer Position: This position is the result of a partnership between the National Park Service and City of Independence. Volunteers play a critical role in the management and operation of Harry S Truman National Historic Site and the city of Independence tourism efforts. Volunteers supplement the work of paid staff by providing services which achieve goals in all areas and operations. The focus for this position is on customer service. Volunteers will assist visitors with information regarding tour tickets, and area information about the city of Independence and other local destinations. This position is also responsible for operating the park slide show on a timed schedule and maintaining statistic about slide show attendance. Mission of the NPS and HSTR: The National Park Service (NPS) preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world. The mission of Harry S Truman National Historic Site (HSTR) is to interpret the broad life experience of President Truman encompassed in the National Park Service resources in Independence and Grandview and to preserve those resources which tell his life story. The park seeks to educate present and future generations about Truman, his role as a citizen and his influence on history. Duties and Responsibilities: •Serves as a front-line representative of Harry S Truman National Historic Site, the National Park Service, and the City of Independence. •Assists visitors with directions, trip planning, and providing accurate information about Harry S Truman NHS, city of Independence, and surrounding local area. •Operates the slide show in accordance with the timed schedule. •Maintains statistics on attendance for slide show. •Assists with minimal tasks such as restocking brochures. Requirements: •Transportation to and from the visitor center. •Appropriate dress is business casual. A vest and nametag indentifying volunteer status will be provided. Skills Desired: •Ability to work well with others, including visitors and co-workers with diverse backgrounds, in a consistent, professional, and positive manner. •Ability to work independently. •Good communication skills. •Ability to work in a semi-stressful environment due to a high volume of visitors. •Knowledge of the city of Independence and local area is helpful. Provided Training: •Continuing one-on-one on the job training with NPS interpretative staff in visitor center operations. •Hospitality training as provided by the city of Independence.
Housing is not available. It will be the responsiblity of the volunteer to obtain housing. Stipends are not authorized but reimbursements may be possible.
Opportunity Description: Mission of the NPS and SEKI: The National Park Service (NPS) preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world. The mission of Harry S Truman National Historic Site is to interpret the broad life experience of President Truman encompassed in the National Park Service resources in Independence and Grandview and to preserve those resources which tell his life story. The park seeks to educate present and future generations about Truman, his role as a citizen and his influence on history. Purpose of Volunteer Position: Volunteers play a critical role in the management and operation of Harry S Truman National Historic Site. Volunteers supplement the work of paid staff by providing services which achieve park goals in all areas and operations. Assistance is needed in translating tour scripts into various languages for non-English speaking visitors to read while touring the Truman Home. This is a long distance project meaning that the volunteer does not need to be physically present at the site at anytime. The English version of the tour script has already been written and would be the volunteers guide for translation. Requirements: Proficient foreign language skills and ability to translate from English to specific language. Preferably an email address for communication with NPS staff.
Priority language needs are French and Japanese but would appreciate all language skills.
Opportunity Description: Technician will assist fishery biologists with assessing impacts of road crossings on fish passage. Emphasis will be on using various measurement gear and GIS to locate and measure rod crossings. Water quality and fish habitats may also be assessed. Position requires day-long trips to remote locations in Missouri. Volunteer would provide own transportation to office and Fish & Wildlife Service will provide transportation to the sampling sites. FWS will provide all necessary equipment and training in stream sampling, structure measurement and habitat assessment. Housing is not provided. Volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Friday.
Opportunity Description: Volunteers wanted to assist office with outreach and education events. This would include speaking to members of the public about FWS activities and programs. This may also include developing outreach materials. Fish & Wildlife Service will provide all necessary equipment. Housing is not provided. Volunteer opportunities will occur 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday.
Opportunity Description: Photographer needed to accompany field biologists on Missouri River sampling trips and on outreach events such as fish stockings or fishing clinics. High quality photos needed for outreach materials such as web pages and brochures. Prefer person with photo-journalism or marketing experience or education. FWS would provide needed materials. Housing is not provided. Volunteer opportunities occur primarily Monday through Friday.
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