America’s Natural and Cultural Resources Volunteer Portal
|
America’s Natural and Cultural Resources Volunteer Portal |
||||
 |
Find a Volunteer Opportunity 
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
SEARCH RESULTS 1247 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: Determine the rates of exchange as well as the environmental controls on the exchanges of greenhouse gases, water vapor, and heat between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere. This work has been and will be undertaken over a variety of surfaces -- lakes, forests, grassland, and rangeland at a variety of locations. Volunteers will complement a research group in capacities set to their abilities and availabilities. Assistance in the office, laboratory, and field are needed. Volunteers will learn basic laboratory and field procedures for collection and analysis of gas samples, varied experience with computers to collect and analyze data, and have exposure to an array of sciences including ecology, meteorology, hydrology, and soil sciences.
Opportunity Description: Housing Availability: Not Available 
Apply Online Now
Opportunity Description: Trail Maintenance: A volunteer trail work outing is planned for Saturday, March 27, 2010 on the Hickory Ridge and Rice Camp Trails located in the Cohutta Wilderness of the Chattahoochee National Forest. We will meet at the Rice Camp Trailhead at 9:00 a.m. The hike up Hickory Ridge Trail is via East Cowpen Trail, which is a two and a half mile moderate to strenous jaunt. Once on Hickory Ridge, we will begin maintenance on about two miles of trail waterbars and drain dips, working our way down the mountain. We will encounter steep pitches interspersed with flat areas along the trail. For those of you who want a less strenous hike, we will also be working on about two miles of trail waterbars and drain dips on the Rice Camp Trail. This easy to moderate trail meanders through a number of creek crossings along the way. Trail volunteers on horseback would be a great asset on this trip, particularly on Hickory Ridge Trail. For all of our equestrian friends out there, please consider giving us a hand on this one. As always, plan to bring work gloves, lunch, plenty of drinking water, and a day pack to carry it all in. Hard hats and tools will be provided. Rice Camp Trail fords the creek several times, so regardless of which trail crew you are joining, expect to get your boots in the water. We hope to be back to the Rice Camp Trailhead parking area by about 3:00 pm for some "food and fellowship". If you'd like to contribute some food or drinks to the gathering, please let me know. Finally, if you plan to attend, please send Ed Lang a message at elang@fs.fed.us or you can just reply to this email. I hope to see YOU there! DIRECTIONS TO RICE CAMP TRAILHEAD: From Chatsworth, GA, travel north on highway 411 approxmilately 12 miles to Cisco. Turn right onto Old GA Highway 2 (beside rock church, Cisco Baptist). The pavement will end after 2 miles, but continue on gravel road another 5 miles or so to Forest Service Road (FS) #51 on the right. There is a directional sign here for Rice Camp, East Cowpen, Hickory Creek, Horseshoe Bend Trails. Turn right on FS 51 and continue nearly 5 miles to the end of the road at the Rice Camp Trailhead. Note: There are 2 stream fords on this road. Do not stop in middle of streams. Continue moving at a slow, but steady speed.
Opportunity Description: Augustus Saint-Gaudens was America's foremost sculptor of the 19th century. He left an indelible mark on many Civil War statues, bas-reliefs and designed in 1907 our most beautiful coins, the $10 and $20 gold pieces. His home and studio in Cornish, NH became the first national historic site dedicated to a visual artist. The Interpretive Tour Guide volunteer is an important part of the visitor's understanding of Saint-Gaudens and his tremendous influence on American art and sculpture. The volunteer assists the park's intrepretive staff with a variety of tasks including guiding visitors through Saint-Gaudens' home with its original furniture and answering visitors' questions concerning park, area history, and the Cornish Colony. Volunteers may also intrepret the artwork, gardens or nature trails. The park is open May 29 through October 31.
Opportunity Description: Every summer, Mount Rainier National Park works with several dozen groups to accomplish volunteer projects in the park, ranging from trail maintenance and construction to native habitat restoration. Most of these projects last a day or two, though some may last up to a week. Volunteer.gov is set up primarily to receive applications of interest from individuals, not groups, but that doesn't mean we aren't interested in hearing from you! In 2009, more than three quarters of our volunteers participated as part of organized groups rather than as individuals. The following is a list of volunteer projects for which we typically work with groups. For details, including the names of who to contact fo each of these projects, check out our complete volunteer position listing at http://rainiervolunteers.blogspot.com/search/label/groups.
For answers to questions, or to volunteer for multiple project options, contact Kevin Bacher, Volunteer Program Manager, at 360-569-2211 ext. 3385 or Kevin_Bacher@nps.gov. See you on the trail!
Contact us if your group might be interested in helping:
Opportunity Description: Volunteer needed to save the Earth from the inside out! Duties include educating the public and school children about the fragile nature of karst resources. Volunteer will lead tours through beautiful Round Spring Cave, lit only by lantern. Tours are for school groups (K-12) and the general public. Will also visit schools to teach elementary classes on karst and other natural history subjects. During the summer, may also present evening slide shows in NPS campgrounds and may work at information desks and patrol the river by canoe. Training, uniforms, housing and a modest stipend will be provided. Pets are not permitted in Government supplied housing.For more information, call Bill ODonnell at 573-858-3297, ext 23 Or send a resume with references and work or educational history to:Bill ODonnell P.o. Box 490 Van Buren, MO 63965 or via e-mail at bill_o'donnell@nps.gov This is a fun job, but it is also a hard job. The cave requires quite a bit of bending and stooping, so it is essential that you be in good physical shape. You also need the ability to learn new information quickly, be a good communicator and be a "people person." Thank you, and good luck. (Dates are negotiable) Housing Availability: Available • Housing Type: Cabins
Apply Online Now
Opportunity Description: Volunteer will assist the NPS Interpretive Rangers in a variety of programs and projects. Perhaps you would like to lead cave tours through the beautiful Round Spring Caverns? Maybe you are into history? Then get your period clothes on and help visitors experience the 1890s on the Ozark frontier at Alley Mill. Volunteer may staff a visitor information desk and help others find their way to the wonders of the Ozarks. Volunteers can present slide shows on topics of interest in the areas of history (pioneer, pre-columbian or Depression era) or nature. May lead hikes, school programs, both classroom and field trips and help with special events like our annual "Haunting In the Hills" storytelling event. The work is hard but fun. expect to spend a lot of time outdoors in heat and humidity, with ticks and mosquitoes. You will find it worth it though, you will be helping educate the public and by educating the public you are helping preserve the natural beauty of the Ozarks. Housing and a small stipend may be provided. Pets are NOT permitted in government housing! Your supervisor will be glad to provide you with a positive work reference, if deserved. Dates are negotiable, but preference will be given to those who can stay all or most of the season. We recieve many more applicants than we can use. Good luck. If you would like to submit more information, such as a resume (with reference's phone numbers and complete work history), you can send it to: Volunteer Coordinator, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, P.O. Box 490, Van Buren, Missouri 63965 or via e-mail to bill_o'donnell@nps.gov
Opportunity Description: Campground Host - Positions will run from mid-May to September 30. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Shenango Lake is accepting applications for campground hosts for the upcoming 2010 recreation season. Basic duties include issuing visitor/camper vehicle passes, directing traffic, providing information services, and litter pickup. Some positions may require fee collection and light maintenance work. Retired couples are urged to apply. A campsite with electric hookups will be provided (water and sewage not available at the site). We are located in Western Pennsylvania near Hermitage, Pa. Volunteers generally work 30 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. Uniforms and necessary safety equipment will be provided. (Updated 08/28/2009)
Opportunity Description: Overview Duties Knowledge/Skills/Experience Desired Training
Benefits to the Intern Schedule and Time Commitment
Minimum Age
Accommodations and Reimbursements
Application and Contact Information
Application Deadline
Opportunity Description: Overview
Duties Knowledge/Skills/Experience Desired Training
Benefits to the Intern Schedule and Time Commitment
Minimum Age
Accommodations and Reimbursements
Application and Contact Information
Application Deadline
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Administrators
