America’s Natural and Cultural Resources Volunteer Portal
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SEARCH RESULTS 34 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: Volunteer Campground Host: Site located in Highland Ridge Campground, Spring Valley, WI 2011- May, August, September Start/End Dates: Volunteer campground hosts are scheduled on a month by month basis, although corresponding months can be grouped together if applicable (e.g. August/Sept). Main duties consist of: informing the public on rules and regulations, answering visitor questions, posting reservations and selling firewood and ice. We don't have an official number of hours worked per week, but expect hosts to be on-site everyday for at least (4) hrs, unless advanced oral permission is obtained from Lead Ranger. Amenities provided: DSL line, phone line, and free site with full hook-ups, picnic table, and fire ring and lantern post. Housing Availability: Available • Housing Description: Amenities provided: DSL line, phone line, and free site with full hook-ups, picnic table, and fire ring and lantern post. 
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Opportunity Description: Volunteer/Maintenance Host Position: Site is located at Eau Galle Project Office Compound 2011- May, June, July, August, September, possibly October The Volunteer/Maintenance Position's duties include, but are not limited to: small maintenance projects, paddle boat rentals, painting, watering trees, mowing, etc. Site amenities: Free site with great view, possible wireless access, full hook-ups, picnic table, and fire ring. Hours per week: Not a specified number of hrs per week. Start/End Dates: Volunteer can stay as little as (1) month or through the entire season (May through Sept). (Updated 08/23/2010) Housing Availability: Available • Housing Description: Free site with great view, possible wireless access, full hook-ups, picnic table, and fire ring.
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Opportunity Description: Park Maintenance- Blackhawk Park is looking for a long term (2-5 months) park maintenance volunteer(s) to perform light duty maintenance in the park from May to September 2011. We are looking for energetic applicants that would like to work in a campground setting located on the Mississippi River main channel 30 miles south of La Crosse, WI. Work can include painting, minor repairs and assisting other maintenance staff. We require volunteers to work 24-30 hours per week per person in exchange for a site with FHU including 20/30/50 amp service. No weekend work and a stipend may be available depending on budget. All personnel protective equipment will be furnished and onsite transportation may be available. (Updated 08/23/2010) Housing Availability: Available • Housing Description: We require volunteers to work 24-30 hours per week per person in exchange for a site with FHU including 20/30/50 amp service.
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Opportunity Description: Volunteers are needed for special events and projects at Necedah National Wildlife Refuge such as education programs, festivals, and group projects. This is ideal for civic, organizational, and or school groups and individuals interested in volunteering for one-time only events. Compensation from volunteering on a Four-Hour Sampler provides personal enrichment, getting intune with your public lands, and meeting people.
Opportunity Description: Seeking a person comfortable with data entry and experienced using Excel, Access, FileMaker Pro, cash registers, and website development and maintenance. Minimum hours per month is eight. Housing Availability: Not Available
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Opportunity Description: Join Wisconsin's Earth Team! The Earth Team is the volunteer branch of the USDAs Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). There are currently volunteer opportunities available in NRCS offices all across Wisconsin. NRCS works with landowners to help them manage the natural resources on their property. Many different volunteer jobs are available and offer a flexible schedule. Please contact the volunteer coordinator listed below, or visit the web site below for more information.
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Opportunity Description: The Necedah National Wildlife Refuge in Necedah, Wisconsin seeks painters, writers, journalists, photographers, musicians, composers, ceramists, and other artists to draw upon the refuge for a two-week residency opportunity. Selected artists will be asked to contribute a piece of artwork that is reflective of their experience and present one to two public programs relating to their craft. In return, the refuge will provide free housing, a studio space, and the opportunity for the artist to interpret through their craft the resources found within the 45,000-acre refuge.
Opportunity Description: TRASH TRACKERS: For groups or individuals wanting to participate in clean-up of the Stillwater Islands area, the Trash Trackers program is for you! The National Park Service is recruiting river users and community members to participate in scheduled and ongoing clean ups of this area just north of Stillwater Minnesota, helping to maintain its scenic beauty. Selected volunteers for the Trash Tracker program will be scheduled and assigned in advance over the course of the summer, with National Park Service Rangers coordinating the work.
This opportunity is for anyone who loves the St. Croix River. Whether as a group that is looking for an ongoing commitment or individuals who want to spend a day or two helping preserve this delicate environment, the time spent will help ensure the long term appeal of this special place.
Stillwater Islands is a remarkable five mile stretch of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. As the transition zone from the 222 winding miles of the Namekagon and St. Croix Rivers upstream into the final 25 miles of the wide and deep St. Croix, it is a historic and fragile area consisting of long, narrow tree covered sand islands and steep limestone bluffs. Located between the urban Twin Cities and the growing western Wisconsin landscape, it us used by thousands of visitors every year, each looking for something different: recreation, fishing, camping, relaxation, beauty, togetherness.
Opportunity Description: STILLWATER ISLANDS VOLUNTEERS: The National Park Service is seeking community members and river users to participate in ongoing work to help ensure that the scenic beauty and delicate environment of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway area known as Stillwater Islands.
Volunteers selected for the Stillwater Islands volunteer program will accomplish a wide variety duties working independently and alongside park staff, including educating the public about regulations and rules for recreating in the area; restoring and maintaining native plant populations to the islands and shorelines; assisting with trash clean up in the area; increasing river users knowledge of the Riverway; and a variety of other opportunities for stewards of this area.
In addition to being provided with orientation to the National Park Service Volunteer in Parks (VIP) program, volunteers will also receive ongoing safety training and be encouraged to participate in the long term development and growth of the Stillwater Islands Volunteer program in future years.
Stillwater Islands is a remarkable five mile stretch of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. As the transition zone from the 222 winding miles of the Namekagon and St. Croix Rivers upstream into the final 25 miles of the wide and deep lower St. Croix, it is a historic and fragile area consisting of long, narrow tree covered sand islands and steep limestone bluffs. Located between the urban Twin Cities and the growing western Wisconsin landscape, it us used by thousands of visitors every year, each looking for something different: recreation, fishing, camping, relaxation, beauty, togetherness.
Opportunity Description: Supervisors have completed selections of volunteers for the 2010 summer season. New applications will be considered for the 2011 season. Volunteer would provide visitor information and services at one of the park’s visitor centers. Duties may include: operating an information desk; answering visitor questions; taking campground reservations and issuing camping and diving permits; opening and closing the building; operating AV equipment; providing park program and safety information; conducting over-the-counter sales; maintaining visitation records; designing and updating bulletin boards; accompanying cruise service tours; giving interpretive talks or conducting tours, and on occasion, assisting with basic custodial duties. Parkwide orientation and training would be provided. Couples applying for this position at Little Sand Bay mainland location may split with a maintenance position (one partner doing maintenance, and other partner working as interpretive guide.) RV sites and/or shared dormitory accommodations available. Minimum of 3 week commitment, and 8 hour work days.
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