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SEARCH RESULTS 64 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: Volunteer Interpreter-We are currently looking for a volunteer to present interpretive programs for children and adults. Programs will be presented at campgrounds around Lake Whitney beginning in early April and ending in mid-August. Applicants must have knowledge of Texas flora and fauna, and a willingness to educate the public on environmental and natural topics. Volunteer will be expected to work 12-20 hours a week preparing and presenting programs, and providing information to the public in a campground setting. Volunteer may have assistance from the lake staff during presentations, but must be able to work independently, if necessary.
Lake Whitney is a dynamic and busy recreational destination. This position will provide a motivated volunteer the opportunity to spread his/her appreciation of the natural world to many park visitors! (Updated 08/23/2010)
Opportunity Description: Cleanup/Maintenance/Trail Maintenance - Volunteer laborers would be required to perform task such as litter pickup, minor maintenance within recreation areas, minor trail work, or assist Maintenance Lead man/Park Rangers with a variety of maintenance related projects. Volunteers are also encouraged to develop projects on their own which will benefit the environment, public, wildlife, and public lands. Volunteers maybe required to supervise work projects for Scout groups. (Updated 08/27/2010) 
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Opportunity Description: We are currently accepting applications for all positions October 2010 To April 2011 and March 2011 –Sept 2011, Interviews to be held in late Feb 2011 Through June 2011 for these positions. Park Host Maintenance/Light Construction: Volunteer positions are available from October 1st to March 31st each year. We are looking for couples or individuals willing to assist us in park upgrades and improvements. It is helpful to have experience in plumbing, carpentry, heavy equipment operation, chainsaws etc. Maintenance volunteers may also install or repair signs, boundary fences, trails, or other projects as needed. (Updated 08/27/2010) Park Host Volunteers work a minimum of 20 hrs per week and are provided a campsite during their commitment to our team, however, must have there own self contained RV. Time commitments are flexible but we prefer those who can commit for 3-6 months.
Special Skills Needed: Positive attitude and outgoing personalities along with a desire to work as part of a team to reach our goals and "Make a Difference". Volunteers Make a Difference!
Opportunity Description: Resource Volunteers- Work will be generally light in nature and will be located in and around the lake. Volunteers are utilized on a year-round basis. Volunteer or couples will be expected to work a total of 24 hours per week. Work items include maintenance of existing boundary marking and fencing. Replacing and reinstalling signs; Pipe gate and rail maintenance, painting, marking, documenting on GPS equipment. Other work items to be performed will be on an as-needed basis and will be agreed upon between the volunteer and the Corps’ representative. The Corps will furnish a site at the park for a self-contained trailer or motor home with electrical (110 volts), water. Occupancy of this site is limited to volunteers’ camping unit and personal vehicles only. (Updated 08/27/2010) Housing Availability: Available • Housing Description: The Corps will furnish a site at the park for a self-contained trailer or motor home with electrical (110 volts), water. Occupancy of this site is limited to volunteers’ camping unit and personal vehicles only.
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Opportunity Description: Maintenance Volunteer- Work will be generally light in nature and will be located in and around the lake. Volunteers are utilized on a year-round basis. Volunteer or couples will be expected to work a total of 24 hours per week. Work items include maintenance of park site equipment; restoration of campsites, pavilions, restrooms; maintenance of small engines (etc). Other work items to be performed will be on an as-needed basis and will be agreed upon between the volunteer and the Corps’ representative. The Corps will furnish a site at the park for a self-contained trailer or motor home with electrical (110 volts), water. Occupancy of this site is limited to volunteers’ camping unit and personal vehicles only. (Updated 08/27/2010) Housing Availability: Available • Housing Description: The Corps will furnish a site at the park for a self-contained trailer or motor home with electrical (110 volts), water. Occupancy of this site is limited to volunteers’ camping unit and personal vehicles only.
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Opportunity Description: Park Host- Proctor Lake is in need of healthy, dependable individuals willing to donate 24 hours a week( this includes a free camp site with water, 30amp elect, and sewer) to help with the following projects: 1) Camp ground cleanup (debris from recent flooding, painting, landscaping) THIS IS A MAJOR NEED. 2) Equipment operation (weed eaters, pole saws etc.) 3) Small maintenance items (minor leaks, light bulbs,) 4) Office (clerical, phones, Public Relations) this position requires a high level of responsibility and professionalism. 5) 2 sets of Volunteers to live onsite in Promontory Park from 30 Sept. thru 1 April 2011 for winter watch of this seasonably closed park. This includes minor maintenance items as well as park cleanup (tree trimming, etc.)
Volunteers will sign for all equipment and supplies issued by the Corps of Engineers, and complete a time and project record sheet each month. Each week volunteers work an average 15 to 24 hours per week. Some weeks may contain less than 15 hours due to weather or other circumstances. (Updated 08/27/2010)
Opportunity Description: Park Maintenance/ Visitor Center Assistance, Available from October 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011. The Canyon Lake Volunteer Program is expanding every year. There is a high demand to volunteer at this particular lake because of its location (being in South Texas) and its beauty. A "Volunteer Village" is created in October in one of the closed sections of Potter's Creek Park. This "village" gives the volunteers a sense of community and accommodates the volunteer with 30 and 50 amp hook-ups, water, their own restroom facility, and a dump station just around the corner. Also, there are a few (6) volunteer positions available at the seasonally-closed parks. All volunteers are required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week in lieu of the camp site offered. Volunteers primary responsibilities are to provide park maintenance and up-keep at all the parks and visitor areas. There is also a need for Visitor Assistance and Administration Support at the project office. (Updated 08/27/2010)
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Opportunity Description: Recreation Volunteers- Work will be generally light in nature and will be located in and around each campground. Volunteers are utilized on a year-round basis. Volunteer or couples will be expected to work a total of 24 hours per week. Work items include, but are not limited to: Painting pipe rail fence; Clearing pine straw, leaves, and sticks off of campsites; Performing campsite inventories of campground furniture; campsite restoration; trail maintenance; Tree Pruning; Yard Work. Other work items to be performed will be on an as-needed basis and will be agreed upon between the volunteer and the Corps’ representative. The Corps will furnish a site at the park for a self-contained trailer or motor home with electrical (110 volts), water. Occupancy of this site is limited to volunteers’ camping unit and personal vehicles only. (Updated 08/27/2010) Housing Availability: Available • Housing Description: The Corps will furnish a site at the park for a self-contained trailer or motor home with electrical (110 volts), water. Occupancy of this site is limited to volunteers’ camping unit and personal vehicles only.
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Opportunity Description: Park Host - are needed April 1 to September 30, 2011 in Wolf Creek Park and Pecan Point Park. Duties will include assisting the public, litter removal, light maintenance, and trimming trees. (Updated 08/27/2010)
Park Host Volunteers work a minimum of 20 hrs per week and are provided a campsite. Time commitments are flexible.
Opportunity Description: Maintenance/Light Construction - Volunteer positions are available year around in Liberty Hill Park and Oak Park. We are looking for couples or individuals willing to assist us in park upgrades and improvements. It is helpful to have experience in plumbing, carpentry, heavy equipment operation, chainsaws etc. Maintenance volunteers may also install or repair signs, trails, paint, or other projects as needed. (Updated 08/27/2010)
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