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SEARCH RESULTS 72 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: Park: Prince William Forest Park is a 15,000+ acre park preserving a variety of natural and cultural history within 32 miles of Washington, D.C. The park has 37 miles of hiking trails, over 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads and trails, numerous campgrounds and numerous cultural opportunities varying from CCC cabins to the OSS. Dates: December, 2009 - ? - this position requires the host live in camp quarters. Duties: The host position assists groups during their encampment by answering questions, managing check-in and check-out and providing assistance as needed. This position is an on-site job. Skills: Organizational, people friendly attitude, willingness to work in a rural, rustic outdoor environment. Compensation: Host positions vary from those who would like to bring their RV/trailer to those who would like to stay in the comfortable staff type quarters adjacent to the camp (no charge for either RV/trailer hookup or quarters). These positions are a great opportunity within reach of the great outdoors and near Washington D.C. Also, Prince William Forest Park is within reach of the area of many historic and natural attractions. The park requests that host positions volunteer at least 32 hours per week in exchange for housing. Area: The area has many other national parks varying from George Washington's birthplace to the Civil War sites of Manassas, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania.
Opportunity Description: Volunteer Internships - Environmental Education & Interpretation ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS: If you enjoy working with people, love the outdoors, and want to spend your summer at beautiful Kerr (Buggs Island) Lake, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Number of Positions: Three volunteer internships available- dates flexible May – August 2010 Location: John H Kerr Reservoir, Boydton VA. The John H. Kerr Reservoir is a 50,000 acre lake located on the Roanoke River on the border of Virginia and North Carolina. Park Rangers for the Army Corps of Engineers operate numerous campgrounds, picnic areas, hiking trails and boat ramp facilities. The Corps also operates the Joseph S.J. Tanner Environmental Education Center, a popular field trip destination for school, youth and church groups. The center is also opened throughout the summer for use by the general public. Description: Work within the Tanner Environmental Education Center under the supervision of a Park Ranger. Greet guests, answer questions about local flora and fauna. Conduct and assist with environmental interpretive programs. Programs include school field trips, classroom presentations, weekend events, and campground interpretive programs. All programs will highlight local ecosystems, wildlife, natural / cultural history, and natural resource issues. Assist in caring for live reptile and non-venomous snake displays. Work hours and days will vary; hours per week = 40. Qualifications: Interested individuals should enjoy meeting and working with a variety of people of all ages. A background or interest in conservation, ecology, education, parks and recreation, or the natural resources is required. Preference will be given to candidates pursuing a degree in a natural resources, education, or recreation field. Must be at least 18 years of age and posses a valid driver’s license. Benefits: This position is a volunteer (unpaid) internship; however, under the Corps of Engineers’ Volunteer Agreement, you will receive some benefits: • Free on-site housing • Partial reimbursement for living expenses (food, travel costs, laundry) • Gain experience in environmental / cultural interpretation • College internship credit (if applicable to your school and degree program) Contact: Send resume, cover letter, and two personal references, by March 15, 2010 to: Tanner Center Internship John H. Kerr Reservoir 1930 Mays Chapel Road Boydton VA, 23917 For more information please contact: Roseana Burick, Park Ranger (434) 738-6143 x 142 Roseana.M.Burick@usace.army.mil Project Website: http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/jhkerr/index.htm
Opportunity Description: Host needed for the Cascades Recreation Day Use Area located in the Little Stony Creek Valley. Little Stony Creek is a native trout stream and the Cascades National Recreation Trail ascends the gorge for 2 miles to the picturesque 66-foot Cascades waterfall. Duties include providing information to the public, minor cleanup of picnic area and bathrooms, monitor trail conditions, and reporting maintenance problems to the district. Work 4 days per week, including most holidays and weekends. One month minimum commitment required. Full Hookups, phone, and propane refills. Town of Pembroke 4 miles, Pearisburg 7 miles, Blacksburg/Christiansburg 12 miles. Other Host positions may be available. Housing and/or stipend is not provided.
Opportunity Description: Bring your family or a friend to help the Earth heal. Volunteer are needed to control invasive nonnative plants that threaten native species along the Appalachian Trail. Come Saturday, April 17, 2010. We will gather at 10:00 AM. Contact us for directions to the work site. ((From the Linden post office, 13474 John Marshall Hwy (VA-55). drive 0.8-miles south on the Fiery Run Road (VA-638) to the second iron gate on the left that opens into a meadow.)) Work includes pulling/uprooting the invasive garlic mustard and cutting invasive multiflora rose. Without control, these species are harming the natural ecosystem. Come dressed in long pants and long-sleeves, with shoes and socks. (Shorts, capris pants, or sandals are not advised.)
Earth Day is a season to help make a difference in your world. Come help the Appalachian Trail maintain a native and natural living landscape of beauty.
Opportunity Description: Bring your family or a friend to help the Earth heal. Volunteers are needed to control invasive nonnative plants that threaten native species along the Appalachian Trail. Come Saturday, April 24, 2010. We will gather at 10:00 AM. Contact us for directions to the work site. ((From the Linden post office, 13474 John Marshall Hwy (VA-55). drive 0.8-miles south on the Fiery Run Road (VA-638) to the second iron gate on the left that opens into a meadow.)) Work includes pulling/uprooting the invasive garlic mustard and cutting invasive multiflora rose. Without control, these species are harming the natural ecosystem. Come dressed in long pants and long-sleeves, with shoes and socks. (Shorts, capris pants, or sandals are not advised.)
Earth Day is a season to help make a difference in your world. Come help the Appalachian Trail maintain a native and natural living landscape of beauty.
Opportunity Description: The Appalachian Trail invites you to bring your group to help protect the natural and cultural resources along the Trail. Stop the advance of invasive exotic plants. Your work will make a big difference in protecting the environment. You may contact the Volunteer Leader to set up a time that fits your group schedule. You may also choose among several pre-designated Trail sites in Northern Virginia. A volunteer leader will give a short talk at the site about Trail resource issues and provide a safety orientation. To set up an appointment for your group, contact the Volunteer Leader at (540) 999-3500, ext. 3496. Working together in the woods is a great way to create group esprit de corps!
Opportunity Description: Host needed for the rustic & remote Steel Bridge Campground located along the picturesque Barbours Creek and Lipes Branch drainiages of Craig County, VA. Nearby attractions are the Barbours Creek Wilderness Area, Potts Mtn. Jeep trail, Fenwick Mines. Duties include providing information to the public, minor campsite cleanup, bathroom cleaning (SST- pit toilets), trail monitoring, and reporting maintenance problems to the district office. Work 3-4 days per week, including most holidays and weekends. One month minimum committment required. No hookups available, propane/generator refills provided, nearest phone 15 miles away in the town of New Castle, VA. Small R.V.s only. Housing and stipend is not provided.
Opportunity Description: Host needed for the rustic & remote The Pines Campground located along the picturesque Barbours Creek Wilderness and drainiage in Craig County, VA. Nearby attractions include Fenwick Mines, Cove and Bald Mtn. trails, and Potts Mtn. Jeep trail. Duties include providing information to the public, minor campsite cleanup, bathroom cleaning (SST- pit toilets), trail monitoring, and reporting maintenance problems to the district office. Work 3-4 days per week, including most holidays and weekends. One month minimum committment required. No hookups available, propane/gas generator refills. Hand pump located in campground for drinking water. Nearest phone 10 miles away in the town of New Castle, VA. Small R.V. only. Housing and stipend is not provided.
Opportunity Description: Host needed for the rustic & remote White Rocks Campground located in the picturesque Big Stony Creek Area of Giles County, VA. Duties include providing information to the public, minor campsite cleanup, bathroom cleaning, trail monitoring, and reporting maintenance problems to the district office. Work 3-4 days per week, including most holidays and weekends. One month minimum committment required. Partial Hookup provided (electric 30 amps/water), no on site septic (trailer dump station is provided in campground), no showers, no laundry. Nearest F.S. phone 3 miles ( will be installing phone this summer hopefully), smaller RV's only. Propane refills provided. Town of Pearisburg 20 miles, Pembroke 19 miles, Blacksburg/Christiansburg 30 miles. Housing and stipend is not provided.
Opportunity Description: Horse Enthusiasts, this is for you. Host needed for the new White Cedar Horse Camp located in the beautiful Walker Creek Valley area of Bland Co., VA. This is a rare opportunity to be a host and bring your horse that you rode in on. With over 50 miles of horse trails and Forest Service roads to traverse, White Cedar Horse Camp is an ideal place to spend your summer. Nearby communities include Wytheville, Bland, Dublin and Pearisburg. A small country store is only minutes from the camp. Duties include minor site/trash cleanup, visitor information, cleaning the toilets, and general trail condition surveys. No electric or phone available at this time. Nearest cell/phone coverage is 4 miles away. Two Restrooms (pit toilets) are provided on site for the campers. Propane/generator refills, horse stall, water, and on site septic tank is provided. Must be on site Friday mornings to Monday afternoons. Work most weekends. Additional duties may include cleaning two nearby SST's (Walnut Flats C.G. & Flat Top Day Use Horse Area), depending on use. One month minimum required. Housing and/or stipend is not provided.
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