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SEARCH RESULTS 1284 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: Park Host:
Volunteer Couple wanted to provide visitor assistance at Holy Ground Battlefield Park, on weekends and holidays. Responsibilities would include greeting visitors; making routine patrols in the park; checking for minor violations; reporting maintenance problems; explaining the day use fee to boaters and swimmers, securing the park at closing. A Contract Park Attendant position is also available at this park.
(Updated 04/10/2013)
Opportunity Description: General Assistance Volunteer: This Position is Year Round 2013. Allatoona Lake, northwest of Atlanta, GA, has a camping area known as Volunteer Village, dedicated exclusively to volunteers, which is within six miles of amenities including banks, post office, restaurants, and a Super Wal-mart. Volunteers are needed to: assist with administrative office work, pick up honor vaults, bluebird box installation and monitoring, promote water safety at various events, building and placing fish attractors, navigation inspections and more. Special Skills: Volunteers must be in teams of one or two, both of whom are 21 years or older; have a factory built self-contained camper trailer or motor home at least 28 feet long; be willing to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, per site; be physically and mentally capable of performing volunteer tasks; and both pass a background check.
Volunteer Village is located within six miles of amenities including banks, post office, restaurants, and a Super Wal-mart.
(Updated 06/18/2013)
Opportunity Description: A unique Artist in Residence in Everglades opportunity will take place at the Gulf Coast Visitor Center in Everglades National Park. We are accepting proposals for a mural to be painted inside an elevator shaft in the two-story visitor center. The mural would be viewed from the elevator platform as it ascends and descends. Imagery should be inspired by the surrounding mangrove ecosystem, which is populated by fish like snook, redfish, and snapper. Mangrove tree crabs and periwinkles crawl up the mangrove roots, and raccoons feed along the oyster beds. In the trees and waters, wading birds such as egrets, herons, and ibis can be spotted. Above the tree tops ospreys, vultures, and white pelicans soar over the estuary. The artist or team whose proposal is selected will be provided with housing or an RV pad on-site for up to one month, and the park will provide materials needed for the project. The mural can be started in October 2013. The elevator shaft is 5.5 feet deep and 4.5 feet wide, and is 16 feet tall. The elevator shaft is not air-conditioned, but air does flow under the door way and down the shaft. Previous mural experience is preferred. Interested artists may send the following materials on a CD to the address below by October 1. For US Postal Service send to: Andrew Webb P.O. Box 120 Everglades City, Fl 34114
For FedEx or UPS send to: Andrew Webb 815 Oyster Bar Ln. Everglades City, Fl 34114
For questions, contact Andrew Webb at Andrew_webb@nps.gov
Opportunity Description: Overview: This project will provide input for Special Uses target accomplishments in the SUDS Database. Duties: Data entry of Outfitter & Guides receipts into an excel spreadsheet. This will occur in an office setting. The volunteer should expect to be seated for extended periods of times using a computer. Training: Information and guidance will be provided to the volunteer of the proper information to be logged, along with office safety information. Knowledge/Skills/Experience Desired: Good organizational skills, computer literacy preferable in MS Excel, ability to comfortably lift up to 50 pound boxes, and pay attention to detail. Location: El Portal Rain Forest Center, the main visitor center provide visitors with a short interpretive trail, which portrays a photo exhibit. The center also offers the opportunity to walk over the forest canopy through the Elevated Walkway. Discover the wonders of Tropical Forests and El Yunque in the displays found in the first level and in second level (Understanding the Forest, Connections, and Managing for the Future). A short movie in high definition titled: A Journey into a Tropical Rain Forest is presented in the theater daily. In addition to the above, the Forest Recreational Areas offer different experiences to our visitors. Schedule and Time Commitment: At least 4 hours daily, preferable on weekdays. Minimum of 40 hours continuos commitment. Dates of service are negotiable. Housing: Housing and/or RV sites are not available for this position.
Opportunity Description: Data Collectors/Interviewers to help in performing a carrying capacity study at the forest's recreation areas to asses visitation impacts on social and environmental resources of El Yunque. Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) preferred but eiethr language accepted. Time commitmet is 8 hours a day for a minimum of 7 days and a maximum of 15. If you are a student, this is a great experience to add on your resume. Housing Availability: Not Available 
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Opportunity Description: Sign up for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to travel into the remote historic cabin at the Slough Creek Guard Station and volunteer for projects including trail improvements, tackling invasive weeds, and cabin maintenance. While it’s a long hike in (via Wolverine Creek) through fairly easy terrain, we will catch a ride on horse and wagon courtesy of the Silvertip Ranch, and then hike in the final two miles to the cabin. The work itself is more moderate in terms of difficulty, compared to other projects. A horse-packer will help us carry in what we need. While we won't all be able to sleep in the historic cabin, we’ll utilize the cabin for our meals and as a base of operations. It's one day in, three days of work, and a day back for the 5-day total. Hurry! This will likely be a popular trip. Maximum of 10 participants. All Food is provided.
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Opportunity Description: We are looking for 10 trail volunteers for this project to build a new section of trail atop the Red Lodge Creek Plateau. This is a fairly strenuous project; the work will take place above tree line, at nearly 10,000 feet in a gorgeous panoramic location. The Forest Service will be blasting out the basic tread of the trail before we arrive, so that should significantly cut down on the difficulty of the work. leaving us to clean up and finish the trail with rakes, pulaskis, shovels, etc. The project requires camping out for multiple days in the backcountry near the work site which is located about 4 miles up the Senia Creek Trail. A horse packer will haul in all our equipment, supplies and food, saving you from hiking in with a heavy pack to where we’ll be camped. You need not be a burly backpacker. If you only have a few days to volunteer, we’d love to have you. Fresh replacements are a welcome addition to the project. Ages 12 and up. The cost is FREE! Food, tools and safety equipment and most camping gear is provided. You provide a shelter and sleeping gear.
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Opportunity Description: Banks Lake NWR Host/Maintenance : Looking for a wonderful place to volunteer? Banks Lake NWR is looking for a single person or couple. Waterfront view on a 3,500 acre cypress lake. Attraction fishing, wildlife photography, wildlife observation, walking trail, boat ramp and dock. Duties include: Facility, Lawn, and Trail Maintenance. Tools and supplies will be provided by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. RV pad with full hookups and propane provided or housing. 1 position Immediate – November 30, 2013 Housing Availability: Available • Housing Type: RV Pads • Housing Description: RV Pad or Small but comfortable travel trailer includes small kitchen, living space, bathroom, and bedroom. Complete with heat/air.
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Opportunity Description: Eagle Creek is the first established recreation area in the Forest Service system (1915). The day use area is host to tens of thousands of hiker seeking the scenic beauty and waterfalls along the Eagle Creek trail. Located in a lush Douglas-fir setting, well-maintained CCC-era structures and wildlife draw visitors from around the world. Eagle Creek is home of the iconic Punchbowl Falls. Cascade Locks has stores, gas stations, churches, restaurants and other amenities. Nearby attractions include Bonneville Dam, Multnomah Falls, dozens of waterfalls, hundreds of miles of hking trails, wildflowers, and Crown Point. Duties: Greet visitors and provide information, check chlorine levels of potable water once a day, clean 2 restrooms as needed, stock fee envelopes, pick up litter. Subsistence reimbursement is available. Days off are Tues and Weds.
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Opportunity Description: The Habitat Restoration Team (HRT) is a National Park Service volunteer program established in 1988. The HRT’s goal is to engage the community members to help preserve, restore and maintain the natural diversity and beauty of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, located just north of San Francisco, CA. HRT’s main focus is to control invasive non-native plants and restore native plant communities north of the Golden Gate Bridge. This work is accomplished through the weekly participation of many volunteers. The internship involves weekly participation in the volunteer program at the Tennessee Valley native plant nursery and the Sunday restoration workdays located in the Marin Headlands. The internship also involves the seasonal volunteer Invasive Plant Patrol Program conducted throughout the park. Aim High provides underserved urban youth with challenging, innovative and highly supportive educational programs. The goal of Aim High is to ensure that our students are well prepared for success in school, have a deep appreciation for community, and are aware of the issues – personal, local and environmental - that affect their lives. The mission of the Aim High Headlands Environmental Home (AH-HEH) is to provide Aim High students with hands-on experiences fostering environmental awareness, personal growth, interpersonal understanding, and ultimately a stewardship ethic to carry into all areas of life. For this internship you will be expected to work with the Aim High Headlands Environmental Home Program 1.5 days per week both preparing for and leading field days with the students and with the Habitat Restoration Team for the remaining 3.5 days. Description of Duties
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Housing Availability: Available • Housing Type: Other • Housing Description: Dorm style housing with shared common areas including living areas, kitchen, and bathrooms. Live with individuals from diverse backgrounds and ages.
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