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SEARCH RESULTS 113 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: Trail Maintenance/Construction: Take pride and honor in helping to maintain your valuable forest trail system. The Adopt-A-Trail program is calling for your help. Volunteer individuals, families or groups can adopt a trail or section of trail and be responsible for the maintenance and cleanup of that particular trail. There are many, many trails available with a broad array of quality experience opportunities. Trails will be matched to adoptor's desires, experience and abilities. The Forest Service will provide training and direction as needed, and recognition for adopting the trail. The adoptor is rewarded with the feeling of having a good time, doing a good job, for a good cause. Make a difference!
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Opportunity Description: Archeology/Heritage: Assist Forest Service archeologist conducting archeological site surveys; monitor sites, ruins, and historical remains; work with the public; or help in laboratory work, data entry, mapping, and other tasks. A good way to get experience in cultural resource management, data management and computer use, and back country mapping and hiking skills in the spectacular Four Corners region and Wasatch Plateau as well as contributing to the protection of fragile Anasazi and Fremont remains. Forest Service will provide housing, work transportation, and equipment, subsistence is negotiable.
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Opportunity Description: Back Country Ranger: Wilderness and backcountry patrol. Foot or horseback. Wilderness camping required. Duties include public contacts, visitor education, Leave-No-Trace, light trail maintenance, and litter control. Housing available. Subsistence provided based on budget restraints. Tools and equipment provided. Trails are steep and arduous. Top physical condition required.
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Opportunity Description: Back Country Ranger: Volunteer needed for backcountry patrol in the proposed Red Mountain Wilderness area. Duties will include public contact with all types of trail users, backcountry campsite inventory, monitoring, and restoration, and some duties at developed recreation sites. An emphasis on teaching the public Leave-No-Trace camping techniques is critical to this position. The majority of work will be located in one sub-alpine basin with 12 lakes. Work schedule will be Friday-Monday. Nearby attractions include the popular Sawtooth and Frank Church Wilderness Areas and world class whitewater on the Payette River System. Daily subsistence, bunkhouse, and camping gear provided. Overnight camping is required.
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Opportunity Description: Campground/Trailhead maintenance volunteer positions are available year-round. The duty station will be at the Burley office. No housing is available. Candidates must have a valid drivers license and be able to pass government driving tests for manual transmissions and 4x4 vehicles. Duties include driving to campsite/trailhead locations and cleaning toilets, hanging signs, and performing light maintenance duties. Duties are average in difficulty. In winter some snow shoveling may be necessary. Winter driving may hazardous at times. A stipend is not available in the off-season months (Nov-March). The Forest Service provides all necessary protective equipment including gloves, safety glasses, etc. This opportunity is most suitable for self-motivated adults who have a strong desire to be a part of public service. r4
Opportunity Description: Campground host at Lake Cleveland. This campground has 29 campsites with some reservable. Use levels are high. There is a host site with RV parking, hookups for sewer and water nearby. The campground is on the shores of Lake Cleveland just outside of the Town of Albion southeast of Burley. The season is July 1st through September 30th and it is in a timbered alpine setting at approximately 8200 feet in elevation. There are also several other small campgrounds in the vicinity. Duties will include cleaning and general maintenance of the campground including cleaning the pit toilets. As time and ability permits some work may be done at nearby campgrounds. A government vehicle may be available or mileage reimbursement would definitely be available and hosts would receive per diem of 19 dollars per day worked.
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Opportunity Description: Porcupine Springs Campground Host: One position for an individual or couple. There are 18 individual campsites and three group areas. Some of the sites are reservable. Use levels are moderate to high. There is RV parking for the host with hookups for water and sewer. This campground sits in the middle of the Cassia division south of Twin Falls, in a timbered area at approximately 7,000 feet in elevation. There are also several other small campgrounds in the area. The season begins mid May and goes until September. Host duties would include cleaning of the campground including the pit toilets and general upkeep and maintenance. Work could also be done at the adjoining campgrounds nearby depending on time and abilities. Per diem is paid of 19 dollars per day for each day worked. Work schedule usually includes the weekends.
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Opportunity Description: The Minidoka Ranger District on the Sawtooth National Forest has up to four campground host opportunities. All host sites are fairly primitive; there are no electrical hookups, drinking water is available nearby, and hosts should have self-contained RV campers or trailers. Dates needed are from May 15-Sept 15. Duties include talking with visitors, educating visitors on campground rules, cleaning toilet facilities, and representing the Forest Service in a professional and courteous manner. The level of difficulty is average, generally suitable for Adults and Seniors. A reimbursable subsistence of up to $19.00/day per couple is available.
Housing Availability: Available • Housing Type: RV Pads • Housing Description: Host sites are fairly primitive; no electrical hookups; drinking water is available nearby. Hosts should have self-contained RV camper or trailer. 
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Opportunity Description: Campground Host: Cascade Springs is located 7.5 miles from the Alpine Scenic Loop. This beautiful site consists of springs cascading down the mountain slope in a series of limestone terraces and pools. The nearest town is Midway, Utah, 7 miles from Heber City. Volunteer duties would include assisting visitors with information, provide a presence to prevent vandalism, and help Forest Service personnel maintain facilities. Volunteer must have his or her own vehicle and trailer. Large 30-foot fifth wheel trailer is not recommended due to steep road into the site. Host unit has a concrete pad, table, and beautiful view of the springs. Water and sewer holding tank are available. No electricity or telephone is available, but cell phone or Forest Service radio can be obtained.
Negotiations for volunteer compensation may include propane, mileage, and daily subsistence.
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Opportunity Description: Campground Hosts are needed for Warner Lake, Devils Canyon, Buckboard, and Nizhoni Campgrounds on the Moab/Monticello Ranger Districts. Facilities at host sites vary among the campgrounds from full hookups and electricity at Devils Canyon to only water hookups at Warner Lake. Warner Lake Campground is located among aspen stands high in the La Sal Mountains adjacent to Warner Lake which provides opportunities for fishing. Buckboard Campground is located along the Abajo Mountains Loop Scenic Backway and close to Monticello Lake (which provides opportunities for fishing) and Canyonlands National Park. Nizhoni Campground is located in a Ponderosa Pine Stand north of Blanding and is located near Dry Wash Reservoir. Devils Canyon located adjacent to Highway 191 between Monticello and Blanding Utah. Duties for all campgrounds include posting reservations, visitor contact and information, campsite and toilet cleanup, minor maintenance and compliance monitoring. All tools needed would be provided. Per diem of 19.00/day and reimbursement for mileage for private vehicle while on duty is available.
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