Volunteer.gov/gov provides volunteer opportunities in Natural Resource in Public Lands. This RSS lists the most recent volunteer opportunities posted on the Volunteer.gov/gov web site for the past week.http://www.volunteer.gov/gov Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Description: DUTIES: Researching, developing and presenting interpretive walks and tours at the Missions. Roving interpretation of the site and staffing discovery carts on the exterior grounds. Other duties may involve staffing the Visitor Center information desk and cash register book sales. SKILLS: Ability to develop and present quality interpretive programs under the guidance of the ranger staff. Must have the desire or experience to work with people, have an interest in history and enjoy being outs... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=2984 Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Description: DUTIES: Giving out information about the park and helping visitors plan their tour of the site. Operating the cash register for book sales and answering telephone information requests. SKILLS: Ability to operate cash register, work independently once trained, has the desire to work with people and have an interest in history. COMPENSATION: Orientation of the park, training in interpretation and history of the park and a VIP uniform will be provided. The park has three RV pads with ful... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=2985 Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: Ashford, WA Description: <p><b>Goal</b>: Meadow Rovers improve protection of the subalpine meadows at Paradise and Sunrise through visitor education.</p><p><b>Duties</b>:<ul><li>Make safety the highest priority in the conduct of all duties.</li><li>Actively promote understanding of and compliance with NPS regulations regarding use of the meadows (stay on trails, no flower picking, no pets on trails, no littering, etc.) Provide visitors with positive resource education messages.</li><li>Provide information to visitors ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=5200 Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: Ashford, WA Description: <P>Thank you for you interest in volunteering at the Mount Rainier National Park greenhouse. Volunteers play a significant role in the success of the plant production program in the park.</P><P><B>Brief job description: </B> Assist Park Horticulturist in native plant production for park restoration projects.</P><P><B>Duties:</B> Assist the Park Horticulturist in the propagation and maintenance of native plants. Duties include the collection and preparation of cutting material; transplanting se... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=5787 Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: Ashford, WA Description: <P>Mount Rainier National Park is looking for enthusiastic individuals to assist with the Park's Curriculum-Based Education Program.</P><P>Primary duties include: preparing and presenting field-based education programs for visiting school groups, including via snowshoe at elevations up to about 5,500 feet above sea level (elementary through high school students); helping to develop new programs and curricula; researching and writing grant proposals; and assisting with various other education pr... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=6009 Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: Ashford, WA Description: <P>As you can imagine, Campground Host positions at Mount Rainier National Park are in great demand! Hosts are selected each year for the Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh Campgrounds. Hosts often return for multiple years. To be considered for any openings, please contact the Campground Supervisor in September or October to express your interest for the following summer. Applications at other times will be kept on file for twelve months and reviewed during the hiring period.</P><P>Campground Hosts w... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=7096 Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: Ashford, WA Description: <p><B>Duties:</B> The Cultural Resource program at Mount Rainier National Park is looking for detail-oriented individuals who are interested in the photographic history of the park, to assist the Park Curator with the processing of the park's historic photograph collection. This involves organizing the photographs into subjects for easy retrieval, rehousing the images into acid-free containers, completing item-level cataloging into the National Park Service's National Catalog, and, if there is ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=7172 Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: Ashford, WA Description: <P><B>What can I do to volunteer for Mount Rainier National Park during the winter?</b><br>Many of our park operations shut down or scale back during the winter months. Most of the park is buried by snow, which rules out trail building, biological surveys, revegetation, meadow roving, and most backcountry patrol. Our campgrounds and most of our visitor centers are closed. A few programs remain active through the winter, but need little volunteer assistance. We work with a few volunteers in the ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=8257 Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: Ashford, WA Description: <p><b>Brief job description</b>: Assist the Washington Trails Association, in cooperation with Mount Rainier Park Trail Crews, in various duties needed to maintain and/or repair the approximately 260 miles of trails in Mount Rainier National Park, as well as trails on adjacent public lands.</p><p><b>Duties</b>:<ul><li>Assist with repair of winter damage caused by storms/flooding etc.</li><li>Brushing - by removing plant materials that encroach on the trail</li><li>Tread Cleaning - removing fal... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=8641 Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: Ashford, WA Description: <p>Every year, Mount Rainier National Park works with the Student Conservation Association to hire numerous Conservation Interns. These positions typically last 12-16 weeks, come with housing and a small living allowance, and, on successful completion, qualify the interns for educational grants.</p></P>Most positions are filled during the summer months, and can often be coordinated with school schedules. Longer-term interships are also occasionally available. Past internships have included:</P>... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=8643 Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: Ashford, WA Description: <p>Every year, Mount Rainier National Park works with the Student Conservation Association to hire several crews of high school students through the Conservation Leadership Corps program to help with projects throughout the park, usually trail maintenance and repair. These positions typically last 2-4 weeks, with the team spending most of their time camped in the backcountry working on a project. They're a great summer experience, and a great way to get some experience in a natural resource pro... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=8644 Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: Ashford, WA Description: <p>Every year, Mount Rainier National Park works with the Geologic Society of America hire one or two interpretive naturalists with expertise in geological sciences through their Geoscientists-in-Parks program. An additional intern may be hired in 2010 to help with the park's geomorphology research program. These positions last 12 weeks, come with housing and a small living allowance, and, on successful completion, qualify the interns for educational grants.</p></P>Positions are advertised in D... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=8645 Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: Ashford, WA Description: Every winter, Mount Rainier National Park works with the Washington Ski Touring Club to provide assistance with wilderness patrol and visitor services. Nordic Ski volunteers work independently or with NPS Rangers during weekends throughout the winter use season and, as available, during the Christmas holiday period.</P><P>Nordic Ski volunteers perform day or overnight patrols of routes primarily in the Paradise area. Occasional trips may be scheduled for other destinations, such as up the West ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=8646 Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: Ashford, WA Description: <P>Mount Rainier National Park's volunteer program is seeking an individual, a couple, or multiple individuals in sequence to serve for five months as the manager of the Longmire Campground.</p><P>The historic Longmire Campground was closed to use by the general public almost forty years ago. Since then, many of its trails and facilities have gradually disappeared under a sea of moss, with the exception of a dozen sites that were restored for use by seasonal employees living in RVs. In 2007, fu... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9361 Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: Ashford, WA Description: Mount Rainier National Park is seeking outgoing local individuals with an interest in history to provide costumed interpretation in the park's Historic Landmark District, especially Longmire. <P> History is one of the most underappreciated stories at Mount Rainier. "Mount Takhoma" was home to tribal people for thousands of years. The mountain has been an icon for settles since it was named Rainier by Captain George Vancouver in 1792. Climbers have tackled it since 1857, with increasingly so... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9533 Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: Ashford, WA Description: <p>Mount Rainier's science program is looking for several dedicated individuals to form a Citizen Science Team this summer, conducting field surveys of toads and tadpoles in park lakes, ponds, and wetland areas. Volunteers will work under a trained field biologist in areas throughout the park, including remote wilderness as well as places near road access.</p> <P> <p>The Citizen Science Team may assist with other projects as well, including wetland surveys, soundscape monitoring, archeologi... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9535 Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: Ashford, WA Description: <p>Mount Rainier's maintenance and cultural resources programs are looking for several dedicated individuals to form a Historic Landscape Restoration Team this summer, beginning the long-neglected task of restoring rock walls and other landscape structures originally built by WPA crews in the 1920s. These beautiful stone masonry structures are part of the park's National Historic Landmark District, but have been slowly crumbling under the effects of weather, moss, and invasive roots. Restoring ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9536 Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Description: Assist with campground operations for 2 month periods (JAN-FEB; MAR-APR; MAY-JUN; JUL-AUG; SEP-OCT; NOV-DEC). Hosts must provide their own self-contained RV, motor home or trailer. Full hookups available for host campsite. <P> For additional information contact EDDIE HOPPER at (850) 934-2622. <P> 3 positions available for each period. For full job descripton write to Volunteer Coordinator at park address. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9844 Date Added: 11/20/2009 Location: Ashford, WA Description: <p><b>Brief job description</b>: Assist the Mount Rainier National Park Associates, a private non-profit organization, in cooperation with Mount Rainier Park crews, with various projects dedicated to the protection of the park&apos;s natural resources.</p><p><b>Duties</b>:<ul><li>Assist with trail maintenance and repair;</li><li>Help with revegetation projects;</li><li>Remove non-native plants from sensitive habitats;</li><li>Assist with other projects as needed.</li></ul></p><p><b>Anticipated... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10170 Date Added: 11/19/2009 Location: Ellsworth, ME Description: Location: Green Lake National Fish Hatchery, Ellsworth, Maine URL: <http://www.fws.gov/northeast/mainefisheries> (Click on Green Lake NFH) Position availability: June 15 to September 30, 2010 (negotiable) <P> The 130-acre Green Lake National Fish Hatchery facility is within close proximity to many picturesque coastal communities, a half-hour drive to Acadia National Park and two and a half hours from the Canadian Maritime Provinces (Canadian travel requires a passport or passport card). <P... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10162 Date Added: 11/19/2009 Location: Ellsworth, ME Description: Location: Green Lake National Fish Hatchery, Ellsworth, Maine URL: <http://www.fws.gov/northeast/mainefisheries> (Click on Green Lake NFH) Position availability: June 15 to September 30, 2010 (negotiable) <P>The 130-acre Green Lake National Fish Hatchery facility is within close proximity to many picturesque coastal communities, a half-hour drive to Acadia National Park and two and a half hours from the Canadian Maritime Provinces (Canadian travel requires a passport or passport card). <P>... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10163 Date Added: 11/19/2009 Location: East Orland, ME Description: Location: Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery, East Orland, Maine URL: <http://www.fws.gov/northeast/mainefisheries> (Click on Craig Brook NFH) Position availability: June 15 to September 30, 2010 (negotiable) <P>The 135-acre Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery facility offers two lakefront beaches with easy and moderate hiking on the property. CBNFH is within close proximity to many picturesque coastal communities, a one-hour drive to Acadia National Park and three hours from the Canadian M... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10164 Date Added: 11/19/2009 Location: East Orland, ME Description: Location: Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery, East Orland, Maine URL: <http://www.fws.gov/northeast/mainefisheries> Position availability: June 15 to September 30, 2010 (negotiable) <P>The 135-acre Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery facility offers two lakefront beaches with easy and moderate hiking on the property. CBNFH is within close proximity to many picturesque coastal communities, a one-hour drive to Acadia National Park and three hours from the Canadian Maritime Provinces (Canadian... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10169 Date Added: 11/19/2009 Location: Grand Canyon, AZ Description: Primary Duties: <P> Conducts condor radio-tracking operations along the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park by utilizing established techniques to locate, identify, and record condor activities within the park. <P> Monitor condor behavior and utilizing spotting scopes, binoculars, and telemetry equipment. <P> Disseminate condor information to the public along the South Rim of Grand Canyon. <P> Physical Demands: <P> The position’s duties involve work which is conducted ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9757 Date Added: 11/19/2009 Location: Grand Canyon, AZ Description: Primary Duties: <P> Several volunteers are needed from May through November 2009, to monitor California Condor nests in the inner canyon of Grand Canyon National Park utilizing established techniques to document condor nest site activity utilizing spotting scopes, binoculars, and telemetry equipment. Physical Demands: <P> The position’s duties involve extensive field work which may be strenuous and will occasionally be carried out alone. It will involve terrain which is often steep, a... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9758 Date Added: 11/19/2009 Location: Triangle, VA 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. <P> Dates: December, 2009 - ? - this position requires the host live in camp quarters. <P> Duties: The host position assists groups during their encampment by answe... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=2978 Date Added: 11/19/2009 Location: Ramona, CA Description: A Campground Host position is available at the Observatory Campground on the Palomar Ranger District. This campground is located on Palomar Mountain which is home to the famous Palomar Observatory. <p> Volunteers will work and live at a National Forest campground. This is an opportunity to meet different people, learn about this area and serve the nation's public. Do you enjoy the outdoors and like helping people? If interested, please apply here. <p> Campground Hosts are National Forest vo... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10146 Date Added: 11/19/2009 Location: Ramona, CA Description: This Campground Host position is located near Palomar Mountain on the Cleveland National Forest. This position is classified as year long, but opportunities exist for 2 6-month positions. There are a wide variety of terrains and recreational opportunities here on the Palomar District. Most areas of the Forest are open year round, offering visitors a variety of recreational activities. Mountain biking, picnicking, hunting, backpacking, OHV and recreational shooting are just a few. Cleveland For... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10152 Date Added: 11/19/2009 Location: Bandon, OR Description: Enjoy the peace and tranquility of a pristine area that is just being discovered. Escape the heat of the summer on the cool and fantastically beautiful southern Oregon coast. Learn about the life histories and habitat needs of birds and marine mammals living on the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and share that knowledge with the public. <p> The US Fish & Wildlife Service’s Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex has teamed up with the Refuge’s Friends Group, Shoreline Edu... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=6541 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: New York, NY Description: Assist with transcribing and translating early commercial sound recordings (c. 1890 - 1930s), performed by immigrants for other immigrants, these recordings document the struggles, misunderstandings and joys experienced by immigrants. Many recordings contain a mixture of languages. <P> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=6456 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Interior, SD Description: Volunteers will participate in a Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup event. Participants will work alongside park staff and clean up litter and debris along park roads and the S.D. 240 Scenic Byway, hiking trails, the White River, and developed areas within the park during this all-day event. <P> Volunteers should be prepared to work outdoors all day, occasionally over rough terrain. Participants should dress for various types of weather, wear sunscreen, and bring a sack lunch, sn... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=5945 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Interior, SD Description: Prepare and present walks, talks, junior ranger programs, and other formal presentations to the visiting public at Badlands National Park. Provide onsite education at Pig Dig, an active paleontology site in the park. Staff new park visitor center with interactive exhibits and new film. Provide informal contacts on trails and at overlooks. Must be U.S. citizen due to time constraints for work start dates. Must have valid state driver&apos;s license and good driving record. We require at least tw... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=5954 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Interior, SD Description: Duties: Two individuals are needed to staff parks main contact station during spring visitation season as visitation begins to climb to summer numbers. Contact station duties include opening/closing contact station, conducting sales of educational materials, answering questions and providing orientation for an international audience to western South Dakota. (75%) Additional duties include providing clerical support (word processing, filing, and organizational skills), light park maintenance, wo... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=4439 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Sulphur, OK Description: Chickasaw National Recreation Area is nestled in south-central Oklahoma, 75 miles south of Oklahoma City and 140 miles north of Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. The 9,931-acre recreation area contains Travertine Nature Center, fresh water and mineral springs, six campgrounds with electric and water hookups and comfort stations with showers, 2,350-acre Lake of the Arbuckles, 67-acre Veterans Lake, over 20 miles of hiking trails, and a collection of historic Civilian Conservation Corps structures. <P>... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=4605 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Interior, SD Description: Volunteers will participate in a Keep America Beautiful, Great American Cleanup event on Thursday, April 20, 2006 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants will work alongside park staff and clean up litter and debris along park roads and the S.D. 240 Scenic Byway, hiking trails, the White River, and developed park areas during this all-day event.<P> Volunteers should be prepared to work outdoors all day, occasionally over rough terrain. Participants should dress for various types of weather, wear ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=4906 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Interior, SD Description: Duties: Two individuals are needed to staff parks main contact station during fall to winter visitation season as visitation drops off shortly. Contact station duties include opening/closing contact station, conducting sales of educational materials, answering questions and providing orientation for an international audience to western South Dakota. (75%) Additional duties include providing clerical support (word processing, filing, and organizational skills), using computers, operating in a Wi... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=5266 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Interior, SD Description: Seeking up to two individuals to present standardized curricula-based programs in area schools up to 100 miles from park headquarters to grades K through 8 on geology, paleontology, and biology. Selected individual must also staff information desk up to 2 half days per week. Will work on assigned projects relating to education planning and program development, as well as office support. Should expect to work 40 hours per week with with two consecutive days. May be expected to work weekends. <P>... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=5430 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Interior, SD Description: Seeking up to two individuals to staff newly renovated main park visitor center from January 8 through May 20, 2006, as well as provide office support and work on projects relating to scanning slides, photographs, digital photography. Should expect to work weekends and holidays with two consecutive days off mid-week. Park will reimburse up to $75 for out-of-pocket expenses on required uniform items. Position is uniformed in Badlands Volunteer Uniform. Successful applicants must have computer ex... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=5431 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Interior, SD Description: Seeking one volunteer with demonstrated skills as an artist, particularly in designing logos and similar representational pieces. Specific needs are the design of a logo for our educaton outreach program, our partnership with the State Highway Department, our partnership with South Dakota School of Mines, and a design to be painted on the outside of our outdoor classrooms. Work will include creating the large stencil and actually painting the design for our outdoor classrooms on the outside of ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=5432 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: New York, NY Description: Volunteers provide valuable services to the museum in many capacities: Museum projects include working with the museum collection, archives, library and oral histories. Volunteers also provide information and visitor services working as a guide at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum and assisting with the immigration database in the American Family Immigration History Center. <P> <P> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=220 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Interior, SD Description: *Using standardized instructions, this volunteer will develop three travelling trunks for Badlands National Park: Black-footed Ferret, Swift Fox, and Black-tailed Prairie Dog. Must use Microsoft software in a Windows environment to develop support materials. *Staff park visitor center 2 to 3 half days per week. <P> <P> <P> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=307 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Interior, SD Description: *Develop lesson plans for park's partnership with a local, rural school for Grades 1 and 2 (Paleontology, History)and Grades 3 and 4 (Park History, Wounded Knee, Bison, and Bighorn Sheep. As time permits, also Grades 5 and 6 (Geology, Air Quality, Reintroducing Wildlife) and Grades 7 and 8 (Insects, Homesteading, Noxious Weeds, and Erosion) *Staff park visitor center 2 half days per week *Other education projects as assigned <P> <P> <P> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=311 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Interior, SD Description: Conduct research into granting entities and work with park staff to develop at least three grant proposals for projects that support park priorities. Additionally, assist with cataloguing park library and conducting research into pertinent park topics. Staff park visitor center no more than 10% of time. Work 40 hours per week. <P> <P> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=345 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Interior, SD Description: *Prepare and present standardized programs on natural and cultural resource topics in schools up to 100 miles from park headquarters. Park provides training and vehicle for programs. *Staff Ben Reifel Visitor Center, which includes meeting and greeting visitors, conducting sales, and operating AV equipment. *Projects relating to visitor contact or education program development <P> <P> <P> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=400 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Big Bend National Park, TX Description: 2010: Need hosts for the months of June, July and August. <P> Looking for campground hosts for the Chisos Basin Campground in West Texas.The Basin campground is a 60 unit campground at an altitude of 5,352 feet- cool in the summer (highest temperature here is in the mid 90s). <P> Main duties: provide information and assistance to visitors, maintain campsite and reservation records, inform visitors of rules and regulations, and other duties as assigned. Experience working with horse care ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10154 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Burley, ID 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. T... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10155 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Burley, ID Description: Trail construction/maintenance positions on the Minidoka Ranger District may be available for interested individuals. The work can be strenuous and difficult, including: hiking long distances in mountainous terrain carrying backpacks, tools and equipment. Duties include strenuous manual labor such as digging trail in rocky soils; lifting, breaking, and maneuvering rock; using various hand tools such as picks, pulaskis, sledge-hammers, rock-bars, etc. Experience is not necessary, but a willin... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10156 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Big Bend National Park, TX Description: Big Bend National Park encompasses 801,000 acres of the Chihuahuan Desert, an entire mountain range, the Chisos Mountains, and 118 miles of the shared international border along the Rio Grande. Activities include hiking, backpacking, rafting, canoeing, birding, wildlife viewing, and camping. Park elevations range from 1,850&apos; at Rio Grande Village to 7,825&apos; at Emory Peak. <P> Duties: 32 hours a week: operate visitor information desk, answer questions, write backcountry permits, operate... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10157 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Burley, ID 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 neces... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10158 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Big Bend National Park, TX Description: Big Bend National Park encompasses 801,000 acres of the Chihuahuan Desert, an entire mountain range, the Chisos Mountains, and 118 miles of the shared international border along the Rio Grande. Activities include hiking, backpacking, rafting, canoeing, birding, wildlife viewing, and camping. Park elevations range from 1,850&apos; at Rio Grande Village to 7,825&apos; at Emory Peak. <P>Duties: 32 hours a week : operate visitor information desk, answer questions, write backcountry permits, operat... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10159 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Palm Springs, CA Description: The Palm Springs-South Coast Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Office will be hosting a volunteer event on Saturday, December 19th, 2009 from 9 AM to 2 PM at a location just south of the Beauty Mountain Wilderness, San Diego County (Township 8 S, Range 3 E, Section 4).<P> Volunteers will assist BLM staff in removing old plastic tubing and other irrigation supplies left behind on a parcel of private land recently acquired by BLM. This parcel, located approximately 100 yards south of Twin Lakes ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10160 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Boydton, VA, NC Description: Volunteer Internships - Environmental Education <P>   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! <P>   Number of Positions:  Three volunteer internships available- dates flexible May – August 2010 <P>   Location: John H Kerr Reservoir, Boydton VA.  The John H. Kerr Reservoir is a 50,000 acre lake located on the Roanoke River on th... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10161 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Huson, MT Description: Location: The Ninemile Ranger District, of the Lolo National Forest in Region 1 is looking for volunteers to staff our Visitor Center. Located in the beautiful Ninemile Valley, our duty station is approximately 30 minutes from the cultural hub of Missoula Montana. <P> History of the Area: We are located at the Ninemile Ranger Station which is the Historic Ninemile Remount Depot. The pace is slow, with roughly 500 visitors a month, but history is alive! We are a working ranch boarding mo... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10073 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Cass Lake , MN Description: The Norway Beach Recreation Area is located on the East side of Cass Lake, 6 miles east of the town of Cass Lake. in Northern Minnesta. We are located within the boundaries of the Leech Lake Reservation. The area consists of 4 campground loops with 170 sites total. The loops all have flush toilets and hot showers. Many are on the National Reservation System. <P> Volunteer furnishes own self-contained trailer or camper. Water, electricity, radio, tools, and supplies are provided. As a Hos... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10103 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Jersey City, NJ Description: Volunteers will provide tours of the new exhibit in the newly restored historic Ferry Building on Ellis Island. Volunteers will also provide information on the rehabilitation of the south side of Ellis Island at the information desk in the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Save Ellis Island is a partner of the Statue of Liberty NM and Ellis Island. For more information on Save Ellis Island go to www.saveellisisland.org <P> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=6855 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: BIG BEND, TX Description: 2010: Need hosts for the months of March, April, May. <P> Looking for campground hosts for the Chisos Basin Campground in West Texas.The Basin campground is a 60 unit campground at an altitude of 5,352 feet- cool in the summer (highest temperature here is in the mid 90s). <P> Main duties: provide information and assistance to visitors, maintain campsite and reservation records, inform visitors of rules and regulations, and other duties as assigned. Experience working with horse care a pl... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=7027 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Sulphur, OK Description: Chickasaw National Recreation Area is looking for enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy meeting and interacting with park visitors to work at the Travertine Nature Center, Visitor Information Station, Junior Ranger Station, Buckhorn Ranger Station, rove and conduct programs in Sulphur, Oklahoma. <P> Multiple opportunities are available with a variety of schedules. <P> Duties include staffing the Travertine Nature Center/Visitor Information Station/Buckhorn Ranger Station desks, giving directions... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9229 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Boydton, VA Description: Volunteer Internships - Environmental Education & Interpretation <P> 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! <P> Number of Positions: Three volunteer internships available- dates flexible May – August 2010 <P> Location: John H Kerr Reservoir, Boydton VA. The John H. Kerr Reservoir is a 50,000 acre lake located on the Roan... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9353 Date Added: 11/18/2009 Location: Brecksville, OH Description: Volunteer in Cuyahoga Valley National Park! <P> Join the excitement surrounding fresh and local foods by volunteering. Many opportunities including: Parking assistance, staffing the information table, setting-up and tearing-down, taking photographs of market activities, assisting chefs with cooking demonstrations, and providing some office support. <P>Opportunities are available on Saturday mornings beginning at 7am through noon (varying with each job). The markets are on the 3rd Saturday... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9593 Date Added: 11/17/2009 Location: Deer River, MN Description: We are looking for couples to work as visitor center hosts at the Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Information Center in northern Minnesota. The Visitor Center is a fun place to work. With nine campgrounds within a five mile radius, it is the center of activity for the Cut Foot Sioux / Lake Winnibigoshish area. The main job duties for this position involve greeting visitors and helping with information services. Some light housekeeping is also involved and you may be asked to help the naturalist prepare... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9248 Date Added: 11/17/2009 Location: Ketchum, ID Description: <b>Guard Station Attendant:</b> Independent, self-reliant person needed to provide backcountry and dispersed recreation site maintenance and information. Fantastic location at scenic, remote guard station in the Boulder/White Cloud Mountains. Duties include station maintenance, providing information to visitors, patrolling and cleanup of dispersed campsites and trailheads and some trail maintenance. Forest Service will provide work transportation, tools, housing, and subsistence. <p> <ul> * 1... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9178 Date Added: 11/17/2009 Location: Burley, ID Description: <b>Campground host at Lake Cleveland.</b> 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. <p> 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. <p> D... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9551 Date Added: 11/17/2009 Location: Burley, ID 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. <p> The season begins mid May a... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9552 Date Added: 11/17/2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Description: Location: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is a unit of the National Park Service. The site brings together a national park, a premier archaeological site, the regions first military post, an international fur trade emporium, one of the oldest operating airfields, the first national historic site west of the Mississippi River, and a waterfront trail and environmental center on the banks of the Columbia River. The site's vast array of public programs, including living history events, f... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10131 Date Added: 11/17/2009 Location: Fairfield, ID Description: <b>Campground host at Chaparral Campground.</b> The campground is located on the South Fork of the Boise River, on a high bench over the river. There are plenty of large ponderosa pines and beautiful views of the river. This campground has 11 campsites with moderate use. There is a host site with RV parking, phone, hookup for sewer and portable drinking water. Travel 7 miles east of Featherville, Idaho on FR#227. <p> The season is May 14 through September 13th. Duties will include cleanin... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10147 Date Added: 11/17/2009 Location: Fairfield, ID Description: <b>Campground host at Baumgartner Campground.</b> The campground is located on the South Fork of the Boise River and is developed within a majestic Ponderosa Pine Forest. There is a hot pool, nature trail, and river access for campers. This campground has a large group use area and 39 campsites of which most are reservable. The campground receives OHV traffic and heavy day use at the hot pool. Use levels are high. There is a host site with RV parking, phone, and hookups for sewer and water... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10148 Date Added: 11/17/2009 Location: Boulder City, NV Description: Lake Mead is looking for locals to assist with loading native plants from the Lake Mead Native Nursery to pick-up trucks. Plants will be transported to the northern most part of the park and planted to restore an area which the road was re-aligned. <P>Time Commitment: January 4, 5, 6 and/or January 19, 20, 21. Volunteers can commit to load potted plants into pick-ups or trailers from 7:00AM until 9:00 AM. If volunteers would like to assist with delivering the potted plants to the restorati... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10149 Date Added: 11/17/2009 Location: Stanley, ID Description: <b>Facilities Maintenance:</b> Looking for individuals who love to work outdoors taking care of administrative site buildings and grounds. Job includes use of riding and walking behind lawn mowers, gas-powered weed trimmers, lawn edgers, pellet-type fertilizer spreaders, drills, power and hand saws, paint sprayers, brushes, and rollers. There is plenty of landscape to maintain and buildings to paint. This is a great opportunity for couples, and the work is located in beautiful settings. <p> On... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10150 Date Added: 11/17/2009 Location: Ketchum, ID Description: <b>Information/Education</b>: Volunteers work with the public at one of three Visitor Centers to share information about the Sawtooth National Recreation Area: hiking, fishing, camping, reservations, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, scenic drives, historical sites, etc. Desire to provide exceptional customer service and high quality phone skills essential. Ability to read and explain maps a plus. Work also involves operating a cash register to sell books, federal recreation passes, and ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=922 Date Added: 11/17/2009 Location: Ketchum, ID Description: <b>Facilities Maintenance</b>: This position will be at the Sawtooth Valley Work Center located 45 miles north of Ketchum, Idaho, in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth Valley. Work days are Monday through Friday. Duties include lawn care, feeding horses, minor maintenance work, answering telephones, sign making, painting, transporting employees to and from trailheads, and other assorted chores. Excellent for retired individual or couple. <b>Housing provided and trailer space also available.</b... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=1516 Date Added: 11/17/2009 Location: Stanley, ID Description: <b>River/Reservoir Patrol:</b> Assists river patrol person in monitoring river use, checking for permit compliance, and monitoring resource impacts. Maintains visitor information at put-in and take-out facilities. <p><b>Housing may be available. Subsistence or travel pay will be negotiable dependent upon availability of housing and funds.</b> Prior whitewater raft experience and good physical condition required.<p> <ul><li>2 positions</li> <li>June - August</li></ul> <p><i>r4</i> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=1520 Date Added: 11/17/2009 Location: Ketchum, ID Description: <b>Trail Maintenance/Construction</b>: Work with trail crew performing routine maintenance and some trail reconstruction. Backcountry trips will be 8 to 10 days in the spectacular Sawtooth Wilderness or Boulder/White Clouds mountain ranges. <p>Must be able to get along well with coworkers and be physically fit. Experience hiking/camping in the backcountry and working with stock animals useful. <p><b>Forest Service will provide housing, work transportation and equipment, possibly subsistence.</b... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=1521 Date Added: 11/17/2009 Location: Ketchum, ID Description: <b>Visitor Center Attendant</b>: Provide forest and tourism information at Chamber of Commerce office in Stanley, Idaho, the <i>Gateway to the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.</i> Answer questions in person, over the telephone, and through e-mail inquiries about recreation opportunities, lodging availability, things to see and do in the area. Work involves use of computer, office equipment and incidental sales of maps and recreation passes. Work closely with local forest offices and local bu... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=1522 Date Added: 11/17/2009 Location: Ketchum, ID Description: <b>Wildlife and Fish Management</b>: Volunteer will assist with threatened, endangered, and sensitive species surveys, including some night time surveys. Work requires ability to learn species identification, to work alone in high altitude and occasionally rugged terrain, to use topographic maps, and drive 4-wheel drive vehicle. <p>Skills in database management and an interest or background in fisheries or wildlife management are also desirable. <p><b>Housing in a bunkhouse setting and subsiste... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=1526 Date Added: 11/17/2009 Location: Bayfield, WI Description: Supervisors will begin reviewing applications in January 2010 for 2010 summer 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 re... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=4253 Date Added: 11/17/2009 Location: Bayfield, WI Description: Supervisors will begin to review applications in January 2010 for 2010 summer season. Volunteer would greet visitors and conduct interpretive guided tours at various sites in the national lakeshore and/or provide outreach to school groups or other organizations. Duties may include: presenting interpretive talks, walks, or conducting tours of natural and/or historic sites such as the Lakeshore Trail, Manitou Fish Camp, or Hokenson Brothers Fishery; accompanying Apostle Islands Cruise Service ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=4254 Date Added: 11/17/2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA 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.<P>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. O... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=6596 Date Added: 11/16/2009 Location: Clarks Hill, SC Description: Wildlife and Forestry Management Volunteer - Volunteers will be assisting with natural resource management work on Thurmond Lake, GA/SC. Duties include: wildlife surveys for bald eagles, waterfowl, deer, and quail, prescribed fire, managed deer and turkey hunts, endangered species surveys, marking and cruising timber, data collection and maintenance using GPS and GIS, and water quality monitoring. The type of volunteer opportunities available vary with the season. The work can be physically dem... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=8817 Date Added: 11/16/2009 Location: Linden, VA 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. <P> 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 ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9344 Date Added: 11/16/2009 Location: Linden, VA 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. <P> 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... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10144 Date Added: 11/16/2009 Location: Linden, VA 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. <P> 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 provid... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10145 Date Added: 11/15/2009 Location: Friday Harbor, WA Description: Located in the San Juan archipelago, between Vancouver Island, BC and Washington State, San Juan Island National Historical Park was created in 1966 to commemorate the mid-19th century issues and events that led to the final settlement of the boundary between the United States and Great Britain.<P>Nearly 250,000 people visit each year to learn more about the celebrated “Pig War” crisis, the 12-year joint occupation of the island by British and American troops and how it affected the world we kn... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=5509 Date Added: 11/15/2009 Location: Friday Harbor, WA Description: Located in the San Juan archipelago, between Vancouver Island, BC and Washington State, San Juan Island National Historical Park was created in 1966 to commemorate the mid-19th century issues and events that led to the final settlement of the boundary between the United States and Great Britain. <P> Nearly 250,000 people visit each year to learn more about the celebrated “Pig War” crisis, the 12-year joint occupation of the island by British and American troops and how it affected the world... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=1870 Date Added: 11/14/2009 Location: San Francisco, CA Description: The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the largest urban national parks in the world. The total park area is more than 80,000 acres of land and water. Approximately 28 miles of coastline lie within its boundaries. It is nearly two and one-half times the size of San Francisco. One of the nation's most highly visited National Park Service units, the GGNRA is comprised of numerous sites, including Alcatraz, Marin Headlands, Nike Missile Site, Fort Mason, as well as Muir Woods N... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9925 Date Added: 11/14/2009 Location: San Francisco, CA Description: <b>10 month, Full-time position with housing and out-of-pocket expenses provided. <P> <p>Background</b> <br />The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is the one of the world’s most extensive urban parks, spanning over 80,000 acres on both sides of San Francisco’s Golden Gate. Much of the park’s land was once under military or private use. Today, a thriving community-based stewardship program is working throughout the GGNRA to rehabilitate the park’s natural areas. The Native Plant... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10142