Volunteer.gov provides volunteer opportunities in Natural Resource in Public Lands. This RSS lists the most recent volunteer opportunities posted on the Volunteer.gov web site for the past Month.http://www.volunteer.gov Date Added: 05/24/2013 Location: Ashland City, TN Description: Park Host: <P> Two volunteer couples that enjoy working with people are to serve as Park Hosts at the Right Bank Recreation Area. Duties include greeting our day-use visitors, collecting fees and providing information from an entrance booth with a view of the lake. The recreation area is located next to the lock and dam and includes a swim beach, picnic shelters, picnic tables, restrooms, playgrounds, volleyball court, and boat ramps. Interpretive opportunities will be available but not r... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8370 Date Added: 05/24/2013 Location: Canton, OK Description: Maintenance Volunteers Needed: <P> A full time volunteer needed in a Class a campground to do painting, flowerbed maintenance, and other minor maintenance tasks. Volunteers are needed through the summer months. <P> Special Skills Needed: Physically able to paint, weed and water flowerbeds, and do light maintenance. (Updated 05/24/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10578 Date Added: 05/24/2013 Location: Porter, IN Description: Hike the trails coming from the Douglas Center in Miller Woods in Gary, Indiana and enter what you find in a journal.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10682 Date Added: 05/24/2013 Location: Porter, IN Description: Do you love to ski and snowshoe, or maybe you have always wanted to learn? The Douglas Center for Environmental Education needs volunteers to assist with our informal skiing and snowshoeing program on Saturdays throughout the winter. In summer we need help hiking the same trail. Volunteers are needed to lead a hike or ski the trails to assist folks who might need help. If you prefer indoor activities, we could use help on Saturdays and in the Summer on Sundays with craft activities for youn... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11822 Date Added: 05/24/2013 Location: Porter, IN Description: Do you have a friendly smile, like talking to people, or just love being helpful to people in need? If so, we need additional help at the front desk area at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center. This position requires a minimum of 4 hours per week and can be very fulfilling and rewarding. If you are interested, please contact JP Anderson at 219-395-1848.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11823 Date Added: 05/24/2013 Location: Brecksville, OH Description: National Trails Day <p><i>Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. </p></i> <p>Commemorate the 80-year anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) by maintaining their legacy on Saturday, June 1. Meet members of the CCC and volunteer on a trail sweep and other CCC-related projects around the Virginia Kendall area. Trail sweeps consist of picking up litter, trimming branches, clearing culverts, and reporting trail conditions. Other projects will be with Cuyahoga Valley Trails Council to ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13133 Date Added: 05/24/2013 Location: Empire, MI Description: <b>Background:</b><br> Since 2000, large annual bird die-offs have occurred in Lakes Erie and Ontario as a result of type E botulism poisoning. In the fall of 2006 the first significant Lake Michigan outbreak occurred, killing thousands of birds and large numbers of fish, mostly within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The Lake Michigan die-off events continued and worsened in 2007 and continue today. Shorelines are monitored for bird carcasses weekly, on foot. When found they are eit... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13354 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Salem, OR Description: A campground host resides in their own RV at the campground they are hosting, and is typically responsible for the following: <li> Greeting guest</li> <li>Helping guest solve problems</li> <li>Cleaning exterior and interior facilities </li> <li>Maintaining camp sites and restrooms</li> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13355 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Salem, OR Description: A campground host resides in their own RV at the campground they are hosting, and is typically responsible for the following: <li>Greeting guests</li> <li>Helping guests solve problems</li> <li>Cleaning exterior and interior facilities </li> <li>Maintaining camp sites and restrooms</li>... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13356 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Fort Oglethorpe, GA Description: The summer and fall of 2013 mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War Campaign for Chattanooga. Civil War armies required tens of thousands of soldiers, the largest armies ever seen on United States soil. Commemorating these soldiers’ actions also requires an army and we want YOU to be a part of it! Volunteers are needed for events in September, October, and November. Here are just some of the volunteer needs we have identified:* <p> <b><li><ul>Visitor Information Stations:</b> Volunteers ar... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13358 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: <P><U><B>Overview</B></U><br> Sponsored by the Point Reyes National Seashore Association, the Adopt-a-Trail (Trail Challenge) volunteer assists park staff in maintaining trails in the Bear Valley area to provide safe hiking experiences for visitors and to provide for minimal recreational impact on the natural landscape.</P> <P><U><B>Duties</B></U><br><UL> <LI>Grade and shape trail tread <LI>Construct trail structures, such as stairs </UL></P> <P>Volunteers should be able to perform mo... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13359 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Pecos, NM Description: Spend your time in beautiful Santa Fe National Forest! The Santa Fe National Forest covers 1.6 million acres in the heart of north central New Mexico. Within the forest borders are lush meadows, miles of conifer trees, and a dormant volcano with a 15-mile wide crater (Valles Caldera National Preserve). Visitors can enjoy camping, fishing, hiking and many other outdoor recreation activities. Residents can maintain their traditional and cultural uses of the national forest and forest products. Th... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13302 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Denison, TX Description: Maintenance Volunteer: <P> Volunteer Duties: Operating gas powered chain-saws/pole-saws, operating tractor/backhoe, repairing water-line breaks, filling pot-holes with asphalt material, equipment maintenance, painting, using power tools, etc. <P> WORKING CONDITIONS: Most work will be performed outside under varying weather conditions. Frequent exposure to weather and temperature extremes, noise, dust, and dirt should be expected. <P> Special Skills: Physical Effort: Work performed requi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13324 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Cottage Grove, OR Description: Park Host/Fern Ridge Lake: <P> Dates: This Position is a Year Round location. This position is an ongoing recruitment for approximately 6 months in duration. <P> Volunteers needed in Oregon’s beautiful Willamette Valley at Fern Ridge Lake. <P> Volunteer Duties: include acting as our "eyes and ears" by living near the park office, opening and closing gates, greeting & assisting visitors, and providing information, as well as other duties as assigned. <P> At this time volunteer positio... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13141 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Estes Park, CO Description: <B> This position is available for someone within commuting distance of Rocky Mountain National Park (Estes Park, CO area). No housing is available for this position </B> <P> <B> We are looking for a volunteer to assist in the information office at Rocky Mountain National Park on the following dates. Note that you do not need to be an expert or know everything about Rocky Mountain... but you will have the opportunity to learn a lot! </B> <p> Shift available: <p> Sunday morning (8a-12:30) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12687 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Denison, TX Description: Water Safety Presenter: <P> This Position is Year Round 2013. <P> Lake Texoma is currently looking for a volunteer to provide outreach and public education concerning water safety. As a water safety presenter, your main duties will include: contacting local schools to set up program appointments, preparing handouts for presentations and conducting water safety presentations. This position can be very rewarding and you will be encouraged to make your presentation fun for both you and t... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11140 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Riverdale, ND Description: Campground Host: <P> The Corps of Engineers, Garrison Project in North Dakota is looking to fill volunteer for this position. This Host position is for Wolf Creek Campground, which is located on the quiet shores of Lake Sakakawea. Wolf Creek is a primitive campground with 101 sites. Hosts should be outgoing, friendly, and enjoy working with people. We rely on our hosts to help us with visitor assistance, maintaining rules, and garbage pickup. Both 2.5 and 5 month positions are available. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8226 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Riverdale, ND Description: Campground Host/Downstream Campground: <P> We are looking to fill a volunteer Campground Host position. This host position is for Downstream Campground, which is a Class A campground and is located in a cottonwood forest along the beautiful Missouri River. Downstream Campground has 101 modern campsites and 17 primitive campsites. We rely on our Hosts to help us with visitor assistance, to maintain rules, and to put on fun programs for our campers to enjoy. Two-month positions are available... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8227 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: North Pole, AK Description: Park Host: . <P> It is located15 miles east of Fairbanks, Alaska. Park Host will have duties with visitor assistance, landscaping, litter pickup, mowing and maintenance of bulletin boards. Duties include assisting visitors by providing park/recreation information and distributing Title 36, park maps, and other informational handouts. The volunteers will assist the Ranger staff with a wide variety of other duties throughout the season, although small changes are made based on when the thaw c... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8722 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: King of Prussia, PA Description: Job Title:<br><b> Crayfish Corps Volunteer <br> <br> Job Description</b><br> Join the Crayfish Corps! Help Valley Forge National Historical Park preserve our native crayfish, and contribute to the overall health and biodiversity of our streams. Volunteers will assist the staff from Natural Resource Management (NRM) in the capture and return of native crayfish species, and removal of invasive, non-native crayfish species from select waterways in the park (e.g. Valley Creek). Removal will occu... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8933 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Cottage Grove, OR Description: Park Host/Dorena Lake: <P> Dates: Mid April through September. This position is an ongoing recruitment for approximately 6 months in duration. <P> Several volunteer Park Hosts needed in Oregon’s beautiful Willamette Valley at Dorena Lake. Some duties are based on your skills and interest and may include minor maintenance, opening and closing gates, checking permits, conducting customer satisfaction surveys, or interpretative program assistance. With strong support from Park Rangers, gener... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9096 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Astoria, OR Description: Assist staff with cleaning buildings, recycling, sweeping sidewalks, and the daily opening of parking lots and trailheads. This work starts early each day and occurs all year.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9607 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Astoria, OR Description: Assist rangers with library projects as well as occasional archive/collections or archaeology work. This work occurs all year. This position is for local volunteers as there is no housing. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=5881 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Astoria, OR Description: Assist rangers with organizing school groups and conducting activities with school children. Share lessons relating to the Lewis and Clark Expedition with education groups visiting the park. Assist with the park’s traveling trunk and video loan programs. This work occurs mostly in the spring and fall of each year. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=5882 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Astoria, OR Description: Greet and orient visitors, collect admission fees, & answer questions about the area including the winter the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped at Fort Clatsop as well as give tours to tour groups. This work occurs all year.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=5885 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Walla Walla, WA Description: Park Host: <P> The Park Hosts work under the supervision of the Mill Creek Natural Resources Management staff to support the management objectives in the operations and maintenance of Rooks Park. All of the equipment needed to complete the host duties shall be provided by the Government, including a utility vehicle. <P> Host Duties: (1) Opening park gates and restroom facilities at 7:00 a.m. and closing them at sunset (Daily). <P> (2) Litter collection of the entire park area by 9:00 a.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3322 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Denison, TX Description: Park Host/Maintenance: <P> This Position is Year Round 2013. <P> Volunteers are required to perform tasks such as litter pickup, mowing, weed eating, trimming trees, minor maintenance and other tasks as needed in the upkeep of recreation areas. Volunteers are also encouraged to develop projects on their own that will benefit the environment, public, wildlife and public lands. Volunteers are representatives of the Corps to our visitors and must have a positive, friendly attitude and willi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3342 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Clarkston, WA Description: Park Host at Swallows Park: <P> April 2013 through October 2013, the exact dates are negotiable. <P> Duties - There are two primary parts/duties for this position during the Summer season. On weekends and holidays the host(s) will staff the Swallows Park and Boat Ramp area assisting with visitors parking and Traffic (congestion from vessel launching/loading), answering visitor questions and distributing Personal Floatation Devices (PFD) that are part of a PFD loaner program. The secon... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3203 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Makawao, HI Description: Haleakala National Park was established as a national park on August 1, 1916 as part of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. In 1960 Haleakala National Park became an independent park. Haleakalä has 2 Visitor Centers, a number of unstaffed building and two trails in the front country. This area hosts over 1.5 million visitors a year. Work includes constructing, repairing and maintaining trails and signs; general construction and carpentry; building maintenance; preparation, priming and paintin... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=5178 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Raymond, CA Description: Park Volunteer: <P> This Position is Year Round 2013. <P> Volunteers are needed spring, summer, fall and winter usually 2 to 4 months or longer. Duties include general maintenance and cleanup along shoreline and recreation areas, also assisting staff with natural resource projects. Hensley Lake is located in the center of California it is a short drive to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and an easy drive to the Pacific Ocean. (Updated 05/22/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=7686 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Rufus, OR Description: Camp Host/LePage Campground: <P> Columbia River Park in Oregon is five mile east of the John Day Dam on I-84, one host is needed. <P> Multiple positions: 20 to 25 hours per week with flexible schedules. Small pleasant family campgrounds and day-use areas with swim beach and boat ramp. <P> Duties: Greeting campers, litter pickup and fire rings and with strong support from the Ranger staff. (Updated 05/22/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=7715 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Ashford, WA Description: <p><b>The Mount Rainier National Park Associates is an independent organization that works in partnership with Mount Rainier National Park. Please visit their website at <a href="http://www.mrnpa.org">www.mrnpa.org</a> for information about how to participate or contribute.</b></p> <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... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10170 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Wolf Creek, OR Description: <b>Wilderness Trail Maintenance</b>: <p>Surrounding the Wild and Scenic Rogue River, the rugged and complex canyon landscape of the Wild Rogue Wilderness provides watershed protection for the wild portion of the river. The area is characterized by steep terrain of near vertical cliffs, razor-sharp ridges and cascading mountain creeks. The area is very wild, remote and full of wonder, spanning the entire forested zone between the coastal town of Port Orford and I-5 through southwestern ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12750 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Danby, VT Description: <b>Wilderness Trail Maintenance & Campsite Rehabilitation</b>:<p>The Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont covers almost 400,000 acres. The Big Branch and Peru Wilderness areas are separated by only a snowmobile access corridor, otherwise they form a nearly contiguous 14,000 acre wild land core. Our project takes place in both wilderness areas. The wild forests of Vermont form a mature closed canopy of vegetation, habitat necessary for the survival of interior dwelling species, which cont... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12774 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Escalante, UT Description: <b>Riparian Restoration, Invasive Tree Removal</b>:<p>Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a 1.9 million acre public treasure offering some of the most breathtaking scenery and diverse habitat found in the Colorado Plateau. The monument's vast and austere landscape embraces a spectacular array of scientific and historic resources. This high, rugged and remote region, where bold plateaus and multi-hued cliffs run for distances that defy human perspective, was the last place in the con... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12779 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Raymond, CA Description: Day Use Area Volunteer: <P> Seeking a COUPLE to perform multiple light and medium duty tasks at all the Day Use areas at Hensley Lake. Duties will include litter removal, painting, landscaping, plant irrigation, giving visitor assistance and special projects given by the park rangers. (Updated 05/22/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12344 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Plymouth, WA Description: Two Camp Host/Plymouth Campground: <P> Multiple positions. <P> Columbia River Park in WA located near the town of Plymouth, WA 99346 Duties: Greeting campers, litter pickup and fire rings and with a strong support from Ranger staff. (Updated 02/22/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12190 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Roosevelt, WA Description: One Camp Host/Roosevelt Campground: <P> Dates: Multiple positions. <P> Columbia River Park located on Roosevelt Ferry Road by Roosevelt, WA 99356. <P> Duties: Greeting campers, litter pickup and fire rings and with a strong support from Ranger staff. (Updated 05/22/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12191 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Sand Springs, OK Description: Community Service Supervisor: <P> This Position is Year Around 2013. <P> Volunteer will be responsible for supervising community service workers at Keystone Lake. <P> Duties: may include but are not limited to supervising a staff of fluctuating, court directed, and community service workers. Supervisor will provide a list of work to be accomplished on any particular day. Activities depend on project needs, season, and weather conditions. Applicant may be utilized for support during... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13081 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Sand Springs, OK Description: Two Park Attendant Volunteers: <P> Duties: Supply campers and other members of the public with information and regulations concerning Corps of Engineers and campground. Report any compliance problems (vandalism and similar disturbances) to the nearest Corps of Engineers’ ranger or law enforcement officer. Volunteer will be bonded and collect fees as well as take reservations. Occasional performance of other duties as assigned. For question about the two volunteer positions please call... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13086 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Sand Springs, OK Description: Two Park Maintenance Volunteers: <P> This Position is Year Around 2013. <P> Duties: Clean restroom facilities within the park daily. Pick up ground litter in the park and on shoreline, empty trash can receptacles. Maintain flowerbeds, planting trees, and watering daily. Trim trees in the park and place limbs by fire rings. Care of individual campsites between visitors. Painting sign post, utility tables, grills, fire rings, etc as needed. Surveillance of roadways, parking lots, playg... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13087 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Alexandria, VA Description: Horticulturalists may work in the parkway's greenhouse or tree nursery. Volunteers will assist in the production of a variety of plants. Duties may include planting, propagation, training, pruning, potting, staking, watering, weeding, pest control, record keeping and facility operations, depending on your interests and abilities. Greenhouse and tree nursery hours are Tuesdays from 11 am to 1 pm.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12992 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Sasabe, AZ Description: Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge in southern Arizona needs skilled, friendly volunteers for public use activities. The main emphasis is public contact in Brown Canyon, a beautiful sycamore-lined stream drainage in the oak-clad foothills of the Baboquivari Mountains. Volunteers would (1) meet, greet and orient people using the Brown Canyon's Environmental Education Center and Casita cottage (unless the volunteers live in the Casita), (2) lead interpretive natural history walks in the canyo... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13352 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Stehekin, WA Description: <b>Lake Chelan National Recreation Area</b> is the southernmost part of North Cascades National Park Complex. The Stehekin valley’s 13 mile road doesn&apos;t connect to the outside world which means travel to and from the valley is on foot, by floatplane or most commonly by boat, navigating the long, glacier-carved Lake Chelan. Within this isolated valley the Park has established its southern base of operations including the Golden West Visitor Center. <p>As a volunteer you’ll be trained prim... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13328 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Description: As a receptionist at Back Bay NWR you would be the face of the refuge for our visitors. Our receptionist welcomes, orients and assists visitors. This position is key to providing a quality public use program and ensuring visitors enjoy their visit to our nation’s public lands. This job is located at our Visitor Contact Station at 4005 Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. <p> <p>We are in great need of help in this capacity, especially on weekdays. Shifts are flexible and can range from 3... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13343 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Brimley, MI Description: 2 volunteer positions available. Work at the lighthouse talking to visitors in the museum as well as around the grounds, assisting with bus tours on site, and develop interpretive program (to be determined by volunteer and supervisor). Other responsibilities possible. For more information call or email Julia Slabosheski at jaslabosheski@fs.fed.us... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13347 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: St. Ignace, MI Description: This position will develop interpretive information for the Saul and St. Ignace district of the Forest, as well as assist the front desk and E.N.F.I.A. Book Nook staff. For more infromation about this postition please contact Lyn Hyslop at the St. Ignace office (906) 643-7900.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13348 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Hopkins , SC Description: Inspire the next generation of national park stewards by assisting with and leading educational programs at Congaree National Park. Teach children about the park's natural and cultural resources through interactive, hands-on learning experiences at park sites and at offsite venues. Volunteers will assist with the development and implementation of education programs primarily during the school year (September - November). Guided walks will take place on a 2.4 mile boardwalk through an old-growt... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13349 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Oxon Hill, MD Description: Meets and greets the public in a variety of structured and unstructured situations and orients them to the park and its activities. Presents a brief tour of the park’s history with the visitors on an hourly basis. Requirements: • Attentive to safety considerations and security of structures and furnishings. Informs visitors of the park rules and regulations. • Researches for accurate information about the park’s history and archaeology. • Conducts talks and guided tours within the park... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13350 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, SC Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Fee Counter/Volunteer: <P> Summer Volunteer work period is May through September. <P> Summer volunteer duties include: Counting day use fees, drafting deposit records and making bank deposits. <P> Volunteers will live in a 12 site volunteer village campground. Volunteers must provide a safe, licensed, and insured camping unit and vehicle. Volunteer must be bonded to count fees. Bonding cost will be paid by the U.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12930 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, SC Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Groundskeeper/Volunteer: <P> Summer Volunteer work period is April through September. <P> Summer volunteer duties include: Mow and trim an approximately 20 acre - 12 site campground. Additionally, the groundskeeper would be expected to perform preventative maintenance on lawn equipment and basic campground maintenance. <P> Volunteers will live on-site. Volunteers must provide a safe, licensed, and insured camping ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12931 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, GA Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Day Use Honor Vault Collector: <P> Two positions are available for two couples. Volunteers will collect fees from the day use honor vaults twice a week during the busy recreation season from boat ramps and remote day use areas around beautiful J. Strom Thurmond Lake. <P> Rangers will work with volunteer honor vault collectors when opening fee boxes and counting fees in a designated fee room at the lake office. (Upda... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12940 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, GA Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Day Use Park Attendants: <P> Five positions are available for five couples. Attendant duties shall include, but are not limited to, issuance of entrance passes and brochures; disseminating information, answering questions for the public regarding park rules, facilities available etc.; handling emergency communications for Park Rangers and/or medical or other law enforcement. All attendant interactions with the public sha... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12941 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, GA Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Day Use Area Host/Volunteer: <P> Summer Volunteer work period is May through September. <P> Summer volunteer duties include: collecting day use fees, providing information on the Corps to visiting public, ensuring compliance with park regulations, ensuring day use fees are paid upon entrance, and that visitors are using the area in accordance with park regulations. <P> Volunteers will live on-site and be available to... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12942 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, GA Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Fee Counter/Volunteer: <P> Summer volunteer duties include: Counting day use fees, drafting deposit records and making bank deposits. <P> Volunteers will live in a 12 site volunteer village campground. Volunteers must provide a safe, licensed, and insured camping unit and vehicle. Volunteer must be bonded to count fees. Bonding cost will be paid by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. <P> Special Skills: Good commu... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12943 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, GA Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Groundskeeper/Volunteer: <P> Summer volunteer duties include: Mow and trim an approximately 20 acre - 12 site campground. Additionally, the groundskeeper would be expected to perform preventative maintenance on lawn equipment and basic campground maintenance. <P> Volunteers will live on-site. Volunteers must provide a safe, licensed, and insured camping unit and vehicle. <P> Special Skills: Good com munication... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12944 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Libby , MT Description: Volunteer Host Day Use Area: <P> EXPLORE THE LAST, BEST PLACE with the Corps of Engineers in Libby, Montana! Located between Glacier National Park and Idaho, just 50 miles south of Canada, Libby Dam is hidden in the deep green forests & soaring vistas of Kootenai River Country. You can: staff a day-use area and Visitor Center, provide visitors with information, keep facilities clean and accompany rangers on tours of the Dam. (Updated 05/21/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13085 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Peninsula, OH Description: Volunteer in Cuyahoga Valley National Park! <P>Assist with general gardening and landscaping around the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Donor Recognition Garden. <P> Gardening includes such work as weed removal, plant maintenance, and watering. It requires the use of basic hand tools such as rakes, shovels, and hoes. Landscaping includes the pruning of bushes and shrubs, mulching, digging, and weeding. Hand tools for landscaping, in addition to those listed above, include wheelbarrows, pr... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12232 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Porter, IN Description: Restoration/Deconstruction Projects Help be a part of the future. We are looking for volunteers to help dissemble structures and restore the dunes. The project entails disassembly of structures, preparation of materials to be reused or recycled and the cleanup of the area when work has been completed. Work may include working on scaffolding, pulling nails or screws, using hand tools and drill, sawing may be involved, lifting and carrying building materials is a large part of this job. Each pr... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12274 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, SC Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Day Use Park Attendants: <P> Five positions are available for five couples. Attendant duties shall include, but are not limited to, issuance of entrance passes and brochures; disseminating information, answering questions for the public regarding park rules, facilities available etc.; handling emergency communications for Park Rangers and/or medical or other law enforcement. All attendant interactions with the public s... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11908 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, SC Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Day Use Area Host/Volunteer: <P> Summer Volunteer work period is May through September. <P> Summer volunteers duties include: collecting day use fees, providing information on the Corps to visiting public, ensuring compliance with park regulations, ensuring day use fees are paid upon entrance, and that visitors are using the area in accordance with park regulations. <P> Volunteers will live on-site and be available to... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11910 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Porter, IN Description: Projects: Invasive Exotic Plant Management Native Plant Restoration Historic Repair/Construction Trail Maintenance The park encourages scouts to visit the pak and come up with their own unique project proposals. WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE INCLUDE TROOP NUMBER, SCOUT LEADER NAME, TYPE OF PROJECT REQUESTED, AND PROPOSED DATE(S).... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12051 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Hopkins, SC Description: VIP Duties ~maintain visitor center in a clean, neat & organized state, recording all program reservations and program requests thoroughly and accurately ~ communicates knowledge of campground regulations accurately to visitors and maintains knowledge of general park regulations and policy and delivers it accurately ~ answers telephone and greets walk-in visitors in a friendly and courteous manner. ~ assists with book sales and other Eastern National duties in visitor center, along with s... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11735 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Three Rivers, CA Description: Sequoia National Park Volunteer Position<P> Kings Canyon National Park is looking for a dynamic volunteer to assist with the staffing of the Grant Grove Visitor Center. If you enjoy working with the public, and would like to help park visitors get the most out of their park experience, check out this opportunity! Shared park housing is available for this positions. <b> For questions or additional information, contact Elizabeth Evans at Elizabeth_Evans@nps.gov or call (559) 565-4302.</b><p>... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12348 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Porter, IN Description: Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has an amazing amount of diversity in a small space. One of the biggest issues the park faces is the effect of invasive species on native habitats. This volunteer will assist a NPS scientist in field collection of data in prairies, wetlands, streams, aquatic environments. Assist in restoration projects for wet and dry habitats, and dune habitats along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. Field work includes removing exotics, planting natives, working in the gree... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12399 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Porter, IN Description: The Midwest Archeology team is partnering with Notre Dame this year to do excavations at Late Woodland sites in the Lakeshore. These sites are poorly understood and were inhabited about 1,400 years ago during the Late Woodland prehistoric period. You will be asked to do a variety of activities associated with archaeological investigations at the sites, including assisting with excavations, screening or flotation processing soils, recording data (notes, maps, forms, logs), explaining field act... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12400 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Wilkesboro, NC Description: Trail Volunteer: <P> The trail volunteer will be required to walk long distance, some strenuous trails, lift 50 lbs., and work independently. All materials and equipment will be provided. <P> Season: April – October <P> Description: - Walk trails – report problems, light maintenance – ie. Trash pick-up, remove limbs, spread gravel, - Fill trail brochure holders - Greet trail users – share information <P> (Updated 05/21/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12818 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Wilkesboro, NC Description: Beautification/ Safety Volunteer: <P> This volunteer will travel around to all areas. Landscaping may consist of planting plant s, weeding, trimming, and setting timbers. All necessary materials and equipment will be provided. <P> Season: April – October <P> Description: - Landscape park entrances / gatehouses - Parking lot patrol – clean up - Recycle bins checks – empty - Restroom checks – vault toilets and flush restrooms - Playground inspections <P> (Updated 05/21/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12819 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Wilkesboro, NC Description: Park Attendant/Host Volunteer: <P> The park attendant/host volunteer will have a set schedule to maintain the gatehouse. The volunteer position is different from the campground/day use volunteer. This volunteer will be inside the gatehouse all the time except for daily patrols. <P> Season: April – October <P> Description: - Work at gatehouse performing park attendant duties as describe, including collecting fees - Patrol parks daily - Clean parking lots of trash, check sites for t... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12820 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Wilkesboro, NC Description: Boat Ramp Volunteer: <P> The boat ramp volunteer can rover to all the different boat ramps to greet boaters and perform boat inspections. The boat ramp volunteer can patrol parking lot to be visible and perform light maintenance duties. Share information with visitors. <P> Season: April – October <P> Description: - Patrol boat ramp – include checking trash cans, cleaning parking lot, check recycling bins, - be visible - Perform safety inspections for boaters – guidelines will be giv... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12821 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Carthage, TN Description: Park Host: <P> Volunteer couple needed to serve as Gate Attendant/Park Hosts at Roaring River, Defeated Creek, & Wartrace Creek Day Use Areas on beautiful Cordell Hull Lake, in Gainesboro, TN. Duties involve collecting day use fees at the park entrance station. The Volunteer Gate Attendant/Park Host minimum time requirement is twenty (20) hours per week with special emphasis being placed on weekend duty. Critical work days are Friday through Sunday. <P> Preference is given to couples w... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9767 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Cartersville, GA Description: Visitor Center Volunteer: <P> Volunteer Duties: A volunteer (or volunteer couple) is needed to work and help run the Visitor Center at Allatoona Lake in northwest GA. The hours of work are between 4 pm and 10 pm Monday through Thursday. Responsibilities will include greeting visitors that come in to the Visitor Center, operating the phone system, answering questions about the project, stocking brochures and other simple administrative tasks. Volunteers do not perform maintenance or janito... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10072 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, SC Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Day Use Honor Vault Collector: <P> Two positions are available for two couples. Volunteers will collect fees from the day use honor vaults twice a week during the busy recreation season from boat ramps and remote day use areas around beautiful J. Strom Thurmond Lake. Rangers will work with volunteer honor vault collectors when opening fee boxes and counting fees in a designated fee room at the lake office. Volunteers w... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8817 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Porter, IN Description: Got a group looking for a service project? Have we got the place for your group to volunteer! Over the winter the winds off of Lake Michigan move sand up over various structures that help people get to the beach. We need some help putting the sand back on the beach. We also need help getting the campground ready for all our summer visitors. Volunteers will pick up the campsites, help lay down mulch for the tent sites and various other projects that make our campground a wonderful place to s... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11323 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Wilkesboro, NC Description: Environmental Education Center Receptionist Volunteer: <P> This volunteer will work in the EEC, but also may go out into the community to perform programs. The volunteer can schedule, create and perform programs, guide hikes, and classes. Also may work independently and/or with other volunteers/rangers. <P> Season: April – October <P> Description: - Work EEC desk/store – answer questions, greet public - Give tours/programs - Restroom checks – light maintenance - Cleaning EEC – ie.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11405 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Wilkesboro, NC Description: Visitors Assistance Center Volunteer: <P> This Position is Year Round. <P> The VAC volunteer will be responsible for working a set schedule to maintain the front desk. The hours will be 9:00 – 4:00 M-F or 8:00 – 4:30 on Weekends and Holidays. <P> Season: Year around <P> Description: - Work at front desk – ie. Answer phone calls, greet visitors, give information - Stock brochures in VAC and outside VAC - Filing/office work - Restroom checks / light maintenance - Daily check of m... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10789 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: La Crescent, MN Description: Spring Tree Planting: <P> Volunteers are needed for tree planting on project lands along the Mississippi River. (Updated 05/21/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10816 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Paola, KS Description: Winter Volunteers: <P> Volunteers will work in the office answering phones, filing, and will assist with moving snow and completing light maintenance work such as tree and trail work. (Updated 05/21/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10818 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Gaffney, SC Description: <b> IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SUMMER 2013! </b><p> We are looking for couples and/or individual to work closely with our Cowpens National Battlefield interpretation staff. Duties: staff the Cowpens National Battlefield Visitor Center, greet visitors, announce and start audiovisual programs, orient visitors to the park and local areas, and answer the telephone and radio. Conducts sales of Eastern National publications using a cash register and credit card machine. May assist rangers with openi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8130 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Marquette, KS Description: Park Host/Water Safety: <P> Park Host will have duties with visitor assistance and water safety. Duties include assisting campers by providing lake information and distributing Title 36, Lake Maps, and Water Safety Material. Volunteer(s) may also staff the Visitor Center during peak hours and provide information to visitors in person and over the phone. Volunteer(s) will update/maintain the existing bulletin boards by adding new material and making minor structural repairs. The volunteer(s) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=5583 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Marquette, KS Description: Park Maintenance: <P> Volunteer(s) will perform various light duty maintenance work to include: painting, staining, light carpentry work (repair/replace rotted or damaged boards on bulletin boards and picnic tables). Minor landscaping to include: pruning, weeding flowerbeds, planting and watering trees/shrubs, etc. Maintain existing trails by removing litter and encroaching vegetation using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, loppers, and handsaws. Some duties will be performed alone or with... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=5585 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Wilkesboro, NC Description: Site Host/Maintenance Volunteer: <P> This volunteer could be stationed or rover around to all parks. This can be discussed at a later time. The volunteer would be responsible for completing the task list below. All materials and equipment will be provided. Volunteer may be housed at a park if site is available. Must be able to work outdoors in summer, lift 30 lbs., walk/stand for long times; work with public. <P> Season: April – October <P> Description: - Clean sites/ clean fire pi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3392 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Fall River, KS Description: Park Camp Host: <P> Fall River Lake, North Rock Ridge, Fall River, Kansas, North Rock Ridge is a small campground with 44 campsites. The camp host will have 2 major duties: visitor assistance and facility maintenance. As an important part of the lakes visitor assistance program the volunteer will welcome all visitors and provide fee, rule and regulation, and other general information. The volunteer will monitor park activities and will contact the park ranger if a problem is observed. Faci... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3418 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Paola, KS Description: Visitor Center Operation: <P> The time maybe adjustable for 24 hour per week per couple; Operate Visitor Center on weekends, light maintenance work such as watering, weeding, painting, filing, bulletin board updates, pruning, cleaning, and other light task. Prospective volunteers will receive an information packet with a map of the local area, the lake, and photos of the RV campsite. The campsite is isolated on a secure road. Volunteers are located alone within walking distance of the Visit... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3376 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Perry, KS Description: Park Maintenance: <P> Volunteer needed to assist in general maintenance duties such as cleaning fire rings, building picnic tables, putting in sign posts, trail maintenance, weeding, pruning trees, etc. <P> Corps will provide a campsite for 20 hours a week service. (Updated 05/21/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=1469 Date Added: 05/20/2013 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Description: <b>Location Description</b><br>Located 50 miles south of Washington, D.Cc and 50 miles north of Richmond, VA, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park comprises 8,000 acres preserving four major Civil War battlefields -- Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, the Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court House.<br><br><b>Position Description</b><br>Historical Interpreters are predominantly needed for the spring, summer and fall. Volunteers in this position assist park visitors to plan their st... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=1728 Date Added: 05/20/2013 Location: Peoria, IL Description: Park Ranger Assistant: <P> A Park Ranger Assistant (PRA) assists with all programs managed at the Illinois Waterway Project Office. These programs include, but not limited to interpretation, recreation management, Natural Resources Management and Administration. Each day will generally start at the Illinois Waterway Project Office. However, reporting station may change with different work assignments. Working hours are very flexible and can range from a few hours each week to full time. (... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3457 Date Added: 05/20/2013 Location: Bayfield, WI Description: 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. <br><br> <b>Duties may include:</b> <ul> <li>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</li> <li>Accompanying Apostle Islands Cruise Service cruises to assist with tours at island locations</... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=4254 Date Added: 05/20/2013 Location: Bayfield, WI Description: <b>Volunteer Duties:</b> <ul> <li>Greet visitors and conduct interpretive guided tours of the light stations</li> <li>Hike island trails and perform light trailwork and tree litter pickup</li> <li>Notify supervisor when hazardous conditions exist or submit work orders for routine maintenance needs</li> <li>Administer first aid to self and visitors</li> <li>Provide on-site presence to prevent vandalism of historic structures</li> <li>Mow lawns and perform routine grounds maintenance</li>... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=4255 Date Added: 05/20/2013 Location: Bayfield, WI Description: <b>Volunteer would be stationed on an island</b> <ul> <li>Greet and help orient tent and boat campers</li> <li>Clean campsites, picnic area and boat dock</li> <li>Clean and disinfect vault toilets, replenish supplies and notify supervisor when the vault toilet needs to be pumped</li> <li>Hike and perform light trailwork including trail litter pickup</li> <li>Notify supervisor when hazardous conditions exist or submit work order requests for routine maintenance needs</li> <li>Monitor visi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=4256 Date Added: 05/20/2013 Location: Columbia, NC Description: Your work could include, but is not limited to: <p> -Operating the Visitor Center <p> -General Maintenance such as litter pick-up, road and trail maintenance, mowing, vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance and repairs. <p> -Administrative Functions such as filing, answering telephone calls, and inventorying property. <p> -Building wood duck, bat, blue bird, and other boxes. <p> -Assisting with wildlife and habitat surveys. <p> -Assisting with visitor services programs... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13345 Date Added: 05/20/2013 Location: Twentynine Palms, CA Description: <b> Park Monitor/Rover</b> Great opportunity for volunteer who loves being outside, in the park to observe, monitor and interface with park visitors. Volunteer will provide information and basic assistance to visitors while monitoring activity within the resource and reporting all infractions, incidents and potential problems to law enforcement rangers or other pertinent park staff. Volunteer might be stationary at one location or walking on park trails at another. Position requires ability... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13346 Date Added: 05/19/2013 Location: Gasquet, CA Description: <b>Location:</b> Big Flat is located near the Wild and Scenic South Fork Smith River in the Smith River National Recreation Area, 20 miles south of the small town of Gasquet off Highway 199 and about 25 miles from Crescent City, the nearest town with full services. Redwood National Park and the Pacific Ocean are within 20 miles. Crater Lake and Oregon Caves within 160 miles. Set in a mixed evergreen forest, including fir and live oak, Big Flat is quiet and shaded with 23 campsites, including ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11152 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Boydton, VA Description: (John H. Kerr Reservoir is on Virginia & North Carolina Border): <P> Palmer Point Park Volunteer Park Host: <P> John H. Kerr Reservoir is a massive 50,000 acre lake located near Boydton, Virginia and extends 39 miles up the Roanoke River along 900 miles of wooded shoreline that stretches across three counties in Virginia and three in North Carolina. Throughout the Kerr Lake area, you can find opportunities to boat, fish, camp, swim, picnic, hike, and hunt. The Corps of Engineers operate fo... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11144 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Boydton, VA Description: (John H. Kerr Reservoir is on the Virginia & North Carolina border): <P> Shoreline Management Volunteer: This Position is Year Round. <P> John H. Kerr Reservoir is a massive 50,000 acre lake located near Boydton, Virginia and extends 39 miles up the Roanoke River along 900 miles of wooded shoreline that stretches across three counties in Virginia and three in North Carolina. Throughout the Kerr Lake area, you can find opportunities to boat, fish, camp, swim, picnic, hike, and hunt. The C... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11145 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Boydton, NC Description: (John H. Kerr Reservoir is on the Virginia & North Carolina border): <P> Shoreline Management Volunteer: <P> This Position is Year Round. <P> John H. Kerr Reservoir is a massive 50,000 acre lake located near Boydton, Virginia and extends 39 miles up the Roanoke River along 900 miles of wooded shoreline that stretches across three counties in Virginia and three in North Carolina. Throughout the Kerr Lake area, you can find opportunities to boat, fish, camp, swim, picnic, hike, and hunt... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11146 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Reedsport, OR Description: All around handyman needed, capable of handling and knowing his way around tools and equipment, anything from wrenches to riding lawn mowers. <p> Duties include: Restroom cleaning, weed wacking, mowing, fix plumbing, dig ditches, deliver supplies, and any other duties that may be assigned by Forest Service Personnel. <p> Full hook up site + propane, Must have a fully self contained R.V. Please contact John At jhmosher@fs.fed.us for more information. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9913 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Bayfield, WI Description: Volunteer would provide visitor information and services at one of the park’s visitor centers. <br><br> <b>Duties may include:</b> <ul> <li>Operating an information desk</li> <li>Answering visitor questions</li> <li>Taking campground reservations and issuing camping and diving permits</li> <li>Opening and closing the building</li> <li>Operating AV equipment</li> <li>Providing park program and safety information</li> <li>Conducting over-the-counter sales</li> <li>Maintaining visitatio... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=4253 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Springdale, UT Description: <b>Invasive Plant Removal</b>:<p>Massive canyon walls ascend toward a brilliant blue sky. To experience Zion, you need to walk among the towering cliffs, or challenge your courage in a small narrow canyon. These unique sandstone cliffs range in color from cream, to pink, to red. They could be described as sand castles crowning desert canyons. Zion's unique geographic location and variety of life zones combine to create a variety of habitats for a surprising array of plant and animal specie... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12786 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Boydton, NC Description: (John H. Kerr Reservoir is on Virginia & North Carolina Border): <P> Palmer Point Park Volunteer Park Host: <P> John H. Kerr Reservoir is a massive 50,000 acre lake located near Boydton, Virginia and extends 39 miles up the Roanoke River along 900 miles of wooded shoreline that stretches across three counties in Virginia and three in North Carolina. Throughout the Kerr Lake area, you can find opportunities to boat, fish, camp, swim, picnic, hike, and hunt. The Corps of Engineers operate fo... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12471 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Washington, DC Description: <b>Goal</b>: National Mall Docents will enhance the visitor experience through information, guided tours, and interaction with visitors to the National Mall.<p> <b>Job Description</b>: National Mall Docents will walk the National Mall in pairs speaking with visitors and locals alike. Docents will showcase the park by connecting visitors to the National Mall’s rich history, directing them to current events and describing the missions of the Trust for the National Mall and the National Mall an... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11738 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Springdale, UT Description: <b>Job Description</b><br> • The volunteer’s primary role in this program will be to promote ethical and safe wildlife watching practices and share information about the California condors with the public at Scout Lookout. Volunteer will be required to encourage compliance and contact appropriate park personnel to enforce violations. <br> • Develop a working knowledge of California condors.<br> • Uniform required – VIP shirt & hat will be provided. Khaki or brown pants supplied by the vol... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11762 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Paicines, CA Description: Volunteer at Pinnacles National Park for <b>National Trails Day</b>, Saturday June 1 <p> 9 am - noon<p> Help the park with cleaning the trails. Help make the park a more enjoyable and safer place for fellow hikers and wildlife.<p> Meet at the East entrance Visitor Center. <p> Please bring plenty of water, and proper protective gear to include: closed-toed shoes and gloves. A small supply of safety gear will be supplied by the NPS, please bring your own if you have it! <p> Free entrance to ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11436 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: La Pine, OR Description: Forest and State: Deschutes National Forest: Newberry National Volcanic Monument, Oregon<p> Name: Newberry National Volcanic Monument Visitor Center RV Hosts 2013<p> Dates: Mid-June through August--start and end dates sightly negotiable <p>Number of openings: 1 couple <p> Time Commitment: Thursday through Sunday (Friday and Saturday couple provides public evening campfire talks). Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday guaranteed time off. <p> Housing: Couple must be able to provide their own RV or... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11965 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Savannah, GA Description: Public events staff support our mission of protection and education through interaction with attending audiences at public events centered around the marine environment and maritime exploration. Recruitment for public events staff is ongoing with new events and recurring opportunities available year round. <p> Show your support for your sanctuary at events like: <p> <ul> <li>International Boat Show</li> <li>ROV Competitions and Workshops </li> <li>Earthday Savannah </li> <li>Tall Ships ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12215 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Huger, SC Description: <b>Qualifications:</b> <p> <ol> <li>Complete 2 hour trail maintenance training and participate in Tailgate Safety Session, conducted by Forest Service, prior to starting volunteer project.</li> <li>Willingness to learn about the variety of trails on the Francis Marion National Forest.</li> <li>Good interpersonal and communications skills and desire to work with the public</li> <li>Must have physical capability to hike, carry tools and materials.</li> <li>Must possess a valid sta... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13280 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Huger, SC Description: The Francis Marion is home to a variety of wildlife, including the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. It spans nearly 259,000 acres, and offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities ranging from hiking, biking, motorcycle and canoe trails to rifle ranges and a boat launch. <p> * The purpose of the position is to provide a presence and assistance at designated trailhead and available camping area in the national forest. Wambaw Cycle Trail is located in a remote setting off Halfway Cre... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13276 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Greensboro, NC Description: About the Park: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is one of the hundreds of National Park Service sites in the United States that utilizes community support through volunteering to extend the learning experience. Guilford Courthouse is dedicated the Revolutionary War battle by its own name, that shaped the face of the southern campaign and led to a British surrender at the Battle of Yorktown. Duties: Here at Guilford Courthouse we encourage volunteers to help during the week with fi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13344 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Washington, DC Description: Are you retired? Are you a student? Have you always been interested in history, museums, archives, or library science? Do you like interacting with the public? Do you possess public speaking skills? If so, the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site is seeking Volunteer Interns for the following: <ul> <li>Interpretive guides/rangers</li> <li>Museum technicians</li> <li>Visitor operation/support staff</li> </ul> <br> Come and enrich your resume and gain professional devel... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13338 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Washington, DC Description: Are you retired? Are you a student? Have you always been interested in history, museums, archives, or library science? Do you like interacting with the public? Do you possess public speaking skills? If so, the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site is seeking Volunteer Interns for the following: <ul> <li>Interpretive guides/rangers</li> <li>Museum technicians</li> <li>Visitor operation/support staff</li> </ul> <br> Come and enrich your resume and gain professional development from... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13339 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: New Fairfield, CT Description: The new, Adopt a Park program provides an opportunity for volunteers interested in a long term commitment to serve and maintain an area or attractive feature of the park they love. Adopting a park isn’t just about work. It can be a lot of fun! Adopting volunteers can plan a picnic, a hike, outdoor games and other activities when they serve. <p> Why adopt? To keep our parks safe and clean! - Litter is unsafe, unsanitary, pervasive and potentially persistent. With your help, we can reduce ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13334 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Griswold, CT Description: The new, Adopt a Park program provides an opportunity for volunteers interested in a long term commitment to serve and maintain an area or attractive feature of the park they love. Adopting a park isn’t just about work. It can be a lot of fun! Adopting volunteers can plan a picnic, a hike, outdoor games and other activities when they serve. <p> Why adopt? To keep our parks safe and clean! - Litter is unsafe, unsanitary, pervasive and potentially persistent. With your help, we can reduce ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13335 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Suffield, CT Description: The new, Adopt a Park program provides an opportunity for volunteers interested in a long term commitment to serve and maintain an area or attractive feature of the park they love. Adopting a park isn’t just about work. It can be a lot of fun! Adopting volunteers can plan a picnic, a hike, outdoor games and other activities when they serve. <p> Why adopt? To keep our parks safe and clean! - Litter is unsafe, unsanitary, pervasive and potentially persistent. With your help, we can reduce ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13336 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Durham, CT Description: The new, Adopt a Park program provides an opportunity for volunteers interested in a long term commitment to serve and maintain an area or attractive feature of the park they love. Adopting a park isn’t just about work. It can be a lot of fun! Adopting volunteers can plan a picnic, a hike, outdoor games and other activities when they serve. <p> Why adopt? To keep our parks safe and clean! - Litter is unsafe, unsanitary, pervasive and potentially persistent. With your help, we can reduce ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13318 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Middletown, CT Description: The new, Adopt a Park program provides an opportunity for volunteers interested in a long term commitment to serve and maintain an area or attractive feature of the park they love. Adopting a park isn’t just about work. It can be a lot of fun! Adopting volunteers can plan a picnic, a hike, outdoor games and other activities when they serve. <p> Why adopt? To keep our parks safe and clean! - Litter is unsafe, unsanitary, pervasive and potentially persistent. With your help, we can reduce ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13319 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Chester, CT Description: The new, Adopt a Park program provides an opportunity for volunteers interested in a long term commitment to serve and maintain an area or attractive feature of the park they love. Adopting a park isn’t just about work. It can be a lot of fun! Adopting volunteers can plan a picnic, a hike, outdoor games and other activities when they serve. <p> Why adopt? To keep our parks safe and clean! - Litter is unsafe, unsanitary, pervasive and potentially persistent. With your help, we can reduce ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13320 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Haddam, CT Description: The new, Adopt a Park program provides an opportunity for volunteers interested in a long term commitment to serve and maintain an area or attractive feature of the park they love. Adopting a park isn’t just about work. It can be a lot of fun! Adopting volunteers can plan a picnic, a hike, outdoor games and other activities when they serve. <p> Why adopt? To keep our parks safe and clean! - Litter is unsafe, unsanitary, pervasive and potentially persistent. With your help, we can reduce ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13321 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Killingworth , CT Description: The new, Adopt a Park program provides an opportunity for volunteers interested in a long term commitment to serve and maintain an area or attractive feature of the park they love. Adopting a park isn’t just about work. It can be a lot of fun! Adopting volunteers can plan a picnic, a hike, outdoor games and other activities when they serve. <p> Why adopt? To keep our parks safe and clean! - Litter is unsafe, unsanitary, pervasive and potentially persistent. With your help, we can reduce ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13322 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Windsor, CT Description: The new, Adopt a Park program provides an opportunity for volunteers interested in a long term commitment to serve and maintain an area or attractive feature of the park they love. Adopting a park isn’t just about work. It can be a lot of fun! Adopting volunteers can plan a picnic, a hike, outdoor games and other activities when they serve. <p> Why adopt? To keep our parks safe and clean! - Litter is unsafe, unsanitary, pervasive and potentially persistent. With your help, we can reduce ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13323 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Huger, SC Description: <b>Qualifications</b> <ul> <li>Participate in Tailgate Safety Session, conducted by the Forest Service</li> <li>Willingness to learn about the variety of trails on the Francis Marion National Forest</li> <li>Good interpersonal and communication skills</li> <li>Must have the physical capability to hike, carry tools and materials</li> <li>Must possess a valid state driver license</li> </ul> <br> <b>Duties and Responsibilities</b> <ul> <li>Assist in operations & maintenance of trail s... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13305 Date Added: 05/17/2013 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Description: <b>Back Bay NWR is turning 75!</b> <br><br> We are celebrating this anniversary with a big event, featuring a Walk for Wildlife. Participants are invited to take a walk around one of our managed water pools, visiting stations depicting the decades of Back Bay's history. Other events will include kayak and kayak fishing tours, a surf fishing clinic, live animals, a live sea turtle release and more! <br><br> Several jobs are needed on Saturday June 8th: <ul> <li>Setting up event stations<... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13342 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Empire, MI Description: <br><b>Position Description:</b><br> NPS Boat Crew: Incumbent performs all duties associated with maritime support operations of the Manitou Islands including but not limited to: line handling, loading/unloading personnel, gear and supplies; cleaning deck, hull and cabins, fueling boats, minor maintenance on boats and safety gear. Work will be sometimes strenuous and in inclement weather, incumbent should be able to lift 50lbs and stand for long periods. <br><br><b>Location:</b><br>This volunt... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13337 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Three Rivers, CA Description: <b>Job Title:</b> Wilderness / Trailhead Volunteer<p> <b>Supervisor:</b> Supervisory Park Ranger<p> <b>Goal:</b> To provide backpacking and wilderness travel information to visitors and to protect the park wilderness.<p> <b>Dates:</b> Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, from June 10 to September 26, 2013.<p> <b>Duties:</b> <ul> The person filling this position will spend 100% of the time providing leave-no-trace information to backcountry users and making patrols i... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13340 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Awendaw, SC Description: Qualifications <p> * Willingness to become knowledgeable about the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and Francis Marion National Forest ecosystems and to become familiar with the refuge and forest management programs. <p> * Desire to work with youth of all ages in both indoor and outdoor settings. <p> * Good interpersonal and communications skills <p> * Willingness and ability to undergo training and follow lesson plans to assist with and teach curriculum-based programs, both on an... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13279 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: DeLeon Springs, FL Description: Established in 1964, Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge is comprised of 21,574 acres in central Florida along the St. Johns River (Florida&apos;s longest river) near DeLeon Springs. Volunteers are asked to do a variety of activities based on their individual skills and interests. Volunteers are needed for these activities year-round, for both indoor and outdoor positions. Education Activities: -Set-up, staff and take down Educational exhibits at community events. -Assist with the... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13227 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Burbank, WA Description: Park Host(s) Levey Park: <P> Historically, this park has been managed as a campground and day use facility with several amenities including a boat ramp, group picnic shelter, picnic sites, and a swim beach. Due to budget short falls, only the boat ramp area was open to the public during the 2012 recreation season. With the help of volunteers, we plan to open up those amenities that were shut down last year. There is a need for a Park Hosts to communicate the change to the public and be ab... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12946 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Frankfort, KY Description: As a campground host your duties will include registering campers, collecting fees, distributing information, cleaning restrooms, working in campground grocery stores, and any other reasonable duties approved by the park manager.<p> In exchange for serving as a volunteer campground host you will receive a free campsite plus any available hookups (including Wi-Fi). You will also have access to many of the facilities at your designated park.<p> Tokens of appreciation for volunteers who... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12965 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Vienna, VA Description: Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is seeking volunteers for invasive plant removal and other important natural resources work. Weed Warriors will be trained to perform invasive plant removal, do landscaping and trail maintenance, and help keep our park healthy and beautiful. Weed Warriors will meet with NPS staff every few weeks over the summer to accomplish a variety of natural resource projects. If you are interested in working outdoors in a wonderful natural environment, please... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12374 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Empire, MI Description: The 2013 Port Oneida fair will be held on Friday and Saturday (8/9-10). Volunteers In Parks (VIPs) are needed to assist with all facets of setting-up & cleaning-up the sites within the Port Oneida Historic Farm district. <p> This activity is suitable for all ages that can accommodate the sometimes strenuous activity of lifting and carrying tables, chairs, signs, etc. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12171 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Greenbelt, MD Description: Greenbelt Park is looking for a host/receptionist to help answer the phones and answer visitor questions.<br><br> This volunteer position is available seven days a week from 10:00 - 3:00 p.m. Choose the day and time that you want to volunteer. <br><br> We are looking for someone within commuting distance of the park. No housing or stipends are available for this position. <br><br> Student service hours are available for this position.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11843 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Burbank, WA Description: Mower/Irrigator Windust Park: <P> Historically, this park has been managed as a campground and day use facility with several amenities including campsites, a boat ramp, picnic sites, and a swim beach. Due to budget short falls, only the boat ramp area was open to the public during the 2012 recreation season. With the help of volunteers, we plan to open up those amenities that were shut down last year. <P> The Mower/Irrigator works under the supervision of the Ice Harbor Dam Volunteer Co... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11653 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Greenbelt, MD Description: Join the National Park and Greenbelt Park family.We are looking for positions for November 1, 2013 through March 10, 2014. <br><br> The Greenbelt campground is located in Greenbelt, Maryland located 13 miles from the White House. Greenbelt is in the Maryland suburbs. The park has over 1100 acres and is termed as an urban oasis. The campground has 174 sites with hot showers and bathroom facilities. <br><br> The host receives electric, sewer, and water hookups in exchange for host duties. Hos... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12501 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Empire, MI Description: <b>Location Description</b><br>This 71,000-acre park features sand dunes, beech/maple and pine/oak forests, rivers, inland lakes, miles of Lake Michigan beach, two offshore islands, historic farming district, a lighthouse, two campgrounds and 105 miles of hiking trails.<br><br><b>Position Description:</b><br> Volunteer Interpreters serve in the historic town of Glen Haven; staffing a Life-Saving Station maritime museum, Cannery boat museum and a working Blacksmith Shop (optional). They will al... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12553 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Greenbelt, MD Description: We are looking for volunteers to celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday June 1, 2013. <P> -Volunteers are needed for trail work that includes basic gardening skills such as raking, pruning and hand sawing of small limbs, using wheelbarrows to move trail resurfacing material. Minimum age is 16 years old. Volunteers between 16 and 18 years old must be accompanied by a participating parent/guardian. -Volunteers are also needed to help pull invasive plants in the park. <P> Please ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=5960 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Burbank, WA Description: Mower/Irrigator Levey Park: <P> Historically, this park has been managed as a day use facility with several amenities including a boat ramp, reservable group shelter, picnic sites, and a swim beach. Due to budget short falls, only the boat ramp area was open to the public during the 2012 recreation season. With the help of volunteers, we plan to open up those amenities that were shut down last year. <P> The Mower/Irrigator works under the supervision of the Ice Harbor Dam Volunteer Coordi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8165 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Burbank, WA Description: Visitor Center Host: <P> Ice Harbor Lock and Dam is located on the Snake River in southeastern Washington, appx 8 miles from Burbank, WA, and 16-20 miles from the Tri-Cities (Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland). <P> Opportunity description: Multiple volunteers are needed to run Ice Harbor’s Visitor Center. Due to the long visitor center season, we hire multiple couples to fit into the length of the season and allow for a rotation of three days worked and three days off (flexible). Please do n... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8166 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Burbank, WA Description: Archivist Volunteer: <P> A volunteer Archivist needed to continue cataloging and digitizing 35mm slides and photos. These images contain the history of the Ice Harbor Lock and Dam Project as well as the recreational and wildlife areas. Time is passing and these records of history are fading away. Someone who is familiar with scanners and computers would be an asset, but we are willing to train. <P> If the interested individual lives locally, they can work with us any time of the year. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8167 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Yachats, OR Description: Position is for a caretaker. Duties include but not limited to: restroom cleaning & stocking daily, mowing, weed whacking, blowing as needed. A government vehicle is provided; therefore, a driving test will be required to issue the government license. A full hook up site plus propane is provided for the couple. Starting date is immediate. Applicant must be physically fit enough to handle the job. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8425 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: <P><B><font color="FF0000">Applications are no longer being accepted for 2013, however, applications are being accepted for 2014.</font></B></P> <P><U><B>Overview</B></U><br> The Harbor Seal Monitoring volunteer contributes to the long-term monitoring of harbor seals which will aid in protecting seal colonies and assessing the health of the marine ecosystem. <P> <P><U><B>Duties</B></U><br><UL> <LI>Hike off-trail and in rugged terrain to various harbor seal monitoring sites to observe, co... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6700 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Greenbelt, MD Description: Enjoy the outdoors? Want to enjoy a trail walk with a chance to help your local National Park? <P> Want to help maintain a part of a trail in the park? <P> Your help is needed in the Greenbelt Park Trail volunteer program. Orientation is required for this position. You can choose your own hours around your schedule to volunteer for this position. For more information, please call Ranger Martin at 301-344-3944 <P> <P> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=7056 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Burbank, WA Description: Park Host(s) Windust Park: <P> Historically, this park has been managed as a campground and day use facility with several amenities including campsites, a boat ramp, picnic sites, and a swim beach. Due to budget short falls, only the boat ramp area was open to the public during the 2012 recreation season. With the help of volunteers, we plan to open up those amenities that were shut down last year. There is a need for a Park Hosts to communicate the change to the public and be able to com... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9115 Date Added: 05/16/2013 Location: Socorro, NM Description: Volunteers needed to staff the Refuge Visitor Center/gift shop, assist with interpertation prgrams. This is a four-day per week position. Sevilleta NWR has a Visitor Center that is open Monday – Friday from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, as well as several miles of hiking trails. Information about the local community, recreational opportunities and weather: Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge is located 50 miles south of Albuquerque, NM and 25 miles north of Socorro, NM. Sevilleta National Wildlife Refug... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11199 Date Added: 05/16/2013 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 feet at Rio Grande Village to 7,825 feet at Emory Peak. The elevation at Chisos Basin is 5401 feet. Duties: For 32 hours a week : operate visitor information desk, answer ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10733 Date Added: 05/15/2013 Location: Madison, SD Description: Residential volunteers are welcomed from April through October with a work requirement of 24 hours per week per unit. Non-residential volunteers can work practically year round!<P> Needs include operating the visitor contact station during weekends, providing birding/wildlife tours, wildlife interpretation, environmental education, noxious weed mapping and control, tree removal, seed collecting, lawn care, habitat management, and boundary signing. Bring your skills and enthusiasm for an ac... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10285 Date Added: 05/15/2013 Location: Greenbelt, MD Description: Help protect Greenbelt Park from harmful invasive plants. Join in a hands on nature preservation activity and learn about native and non-native plants. Join us at 11:00 a.m. in the Sweetgum Picnic area located near the entrance of the park. This program will be every first Saturday of the month. Come rain or shine and please wear appropriate clothing, work gloves, and lunch/snack. Please wear tick and insect repellant. Greenbelt Park&apos;s entrance is located between Kenilworth Aven... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3538 Date Added: 05/15/2013 Location: Gautier, MS Description: MS Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge is recruiting for energetic, realiable, and capable resident volunteers with a passion for the outdoors. Volunteers will assist the Refuge with the day to day operations and be exposed to a wide range of tasks. Tasks include staffing the visitor center, greeting the general public and answering questions and providing information to the general public, general maintenance, lawn care and maintenance, trail and sign maintenance, assiting with environme... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12503 Date Added: 05/15/2013 Location: Troutman, NC Description: <br> <b>FAMILY CAMPGROUND HOST JOB DESCRIPTION</b> <p> This position is located at the family camping area at Lake Norman State Park located in Troutman, North Carolina or approximately 45 minutes north of Charlotte. The applicant chosen will serve as a volunteer campground host for one month assisting park staff in the operation of the family campground. <br><br> <u> SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</u> <ul> <li> Register family campers, which involves filling out a permit and coll... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13036 Date Added: 05/15/2013 Location: Luray, VA Description: Join Shenandoah National Park in the fight against invasive plants! <P> Do you want to help protect native plant and wildlife habitat in your national park? The Exotic Plant Management Volunteer Program is an opportunity for people of all ages to support the staff efforts at Shenandoah National Park in removing exotic, invasive plant infestations. These invasive plant infestations threaten native plant and animal habitat and contribute greatly to habitat loss. <P> Work sessions are ope... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13333 Date Added: 05/14/2013 Location: Johnson City, TX Description: <b>DUTIES:</b><br> Provide information about the park and area and assist visitors with planning their visit to the park sites. Conduct interpretive tours of the Boyhood Home of President Lyndon B. Johnson and/or tours of the Texas White House complex. Operate a cash register for book sales and answer telephone information requests. <br><br> <b>SKILLS:</b><br> Ability to operate cash register, work independently once trained, have the desire to work with people and have an interest in his... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6500 Date Added: 05/14/2013 Location: Johnson City, TX Description: <b>DUTIES:</b><br> Duties will vary depending on park needs and personal skills. Duties could include grounds keeping, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and general up-keep and maintenance. VIP may help with moving and loading supplies and materials. <br><br> <b>SKILLS:</b><br> Physically fit for manual labor. Experience or skills in any of the above listed duties a plus but not required. Valid driver’s license a plus. <br><br> <b>COMPENSATION:</b><br> Orientation of the park, trainin... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6505 Date Added: 05/14/2013 Location: Johnson City, TX Description: <b>DUTIES:</b><br> Feeds cattle and horses, cleans water and feed troughs, and the Show Barn area. Helps with the care of the cattle, builds and repairs fences, cattle-guards and does patch work on park roads, paints corrals and ranching structures. Depending on time of year, may assist with farming activities such as plowing fields, cultivating, haying, etc. Also share farm and ranching information and history with park visitors at the Show Barn. Also this year Ranch volunteers will also b... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6506 Date Added: 05/14/2013 Location: Socorro, NM Description: Volunteers will assist the Refuge maintenance staff in carpentry, plumbing, painting, grounds keeping and performing all other maintenance tasks.<br><br> <b>Qualifications:</b> <ol> <li>Knowledge of standard plumbing tools and techniques.</li> <li>Knowledge of standard carpentry tools and techniques.</li> <li>Ability to operate power tools.</li> <li>Knowledge of standard painting procedures and applications.</li> <li>Knowledge and skill to operate vehicles and equipment.</li> <li>Abil... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10701 Date Added: 05/14/2013 Location: Plymouth, VT Description: <b> General Park Operations Volunteer</b><p> Duties include assisting park staff with day-to-day operations and maintenance tasks. These can include staffing the park entrance station, cleaning campsites and restrooms, mowing lawns, landscaping, painting and general upkeep of park facilities. Volunteers may serve as the emergency contact for campers one night per week on the Park Ranger&apos;s day off. <p> All staff receive on the job training for all duties. Uniforms provided. </i><p><ul><l... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11024 Date Added: 05/13/2013 Location: North Bend, OR Description: Single persons or couples needed for a reservation campground).<P> Duties are but not limited to:- Recording license plate numbers daily on a tally sheet and depositing it in the fee tube by 0800, keep track of reservations and first come sites, restroom cleaning and keep stocked during the day, litter pick up, clean fire pits,answer questions. 5 day week with Tuesday & Wednesdays off, <P> A full hook up site + propane, uniforms and any equipment needed will be provided <p>Must have a fully se... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10842 Date Added: 05/13/2013 Location: Estes Park, CO Description: <p> Be a part of the team at Rocky Mountain National Park!<p> <B>NOTE: This volunteer position is available only for those within the commuting distance of Estes Park, Colorado (there is no volunteer housing or camping for this position). We're looking for volunteers who can serve on Fridays or Saturdays this summer. All other shifts are filled. </B> </p> <p> Volunteers will be stationed at the Bear Lake Ranger Station and Trail Head <p> <B>Duties Include: </B> <ul> <li> Provide park ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12914 Date Added: 05/13/2013 Location: Yosemite, CA Description: Be part of the solution! Join the volunteer program team at Yosemite National Park this summer! <p><p>We are looking for a couple or two individuals to serve as campground hosts in our volunteer group campground (Yellow Pine). The positions could be for a minimum of one month, up to a full season (early May through mid-November). <p><p>Yosemite National Park is home to one of the largest volunteer programs in the National Park Service. In 2012, we hosted over 9,600 volunteers, including m... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13255 Date Added: 05/13/2013 Location: Amboy, WA Description: <b>Lower Falls Campground Host</b><p>Lower Falls Campground is located 33 miles east of the town of Cougar, WA. There are 42 sites, 2 double sites, and a day use area with falls viewing platforms. Visitors enjoy viewing several waterfalls in the area, fishing, hiking and mountain biking the nearby trails, bird watching, as well as shaded campsites. <p>Duties include: Providing information and assistance to visitors, cleaning facilities (toilets, firepits, campsites, and day use area.), monit... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12711 Date Added: 05/13/2013 Location: Glide, OR Description: This campground has 25 sites and one group reservation area with 8 sites. Located along the wild and scenic North Umpqua River, this is a high use campground that is at capacity almost every weekend. Swimming and boating are popular activities at this campground. There is a raft launch that sees a lot of use, particularly from outfitters. The 3 bathrooms are quite big with flush toilets and sinks.<p>The Host site has full hookups and is a nice, shaded site with a private path to the river. The... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12101 Date Added: 05/13/2013 Location: Orleans, CA Description: Become a campground host along the Wild and Scenic Klamath River! This campground is located along the pristine waters of Dillon Creek. Subsistence and/or incidental expenses are negotiable upon availability of funds. <p> Greeting the public, assisting in registration, light maintenance and assisting in visitor emergencies will be required. The campground is located on Hwy 96 along the Bigfoot Scenic Byway. The campground is on the National Reservation System and consists of 21 campsites. Al... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13327 Date Added: 05/11/2013 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Description: September 24, 2010, February 12, 2011, April 23, 2011 and September 24, 2011, Padre Island National Seashore will participate in the Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Program to clean up marine debris from the seventy miles of Gulf of Mexico beach within the park. This is an all-volunteer effort dedicated to preserving and protecting Texas beaches. Individuals, or groups are encouraged to participate.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9927 Date Added: 05/10/2013 Location: Superior, MT Description: Quartz Flat campground is a beautiful multi-loop campground located with easy access just off of I-90. The camp host is only responsible for one camp loop. Each loop has approximately 25 campsites. The sites consist of tables, fire pit, parking spur and vault toilets. The roads and spurs are paved. <p> Duties include cleaning of the sites and bathrooms and taking visitor compliance and providing visitor information as requested. This is a fee campground and a forest service employee fro... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8799 Date Added: 05/10/2013 Location: Coolidge, AZ Description: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is looking for motivated, enthusiastic persons or couples who enjoy the outdoors, interacting with visitors, sharing knowledge with others, helping to protect 700 year old dwellings, and interpreting the Hohokam culture and the diverse and rich Sonoran desert environment. As volunteers at Casa Grande you will:<p> *Work the visitor center to greet visitors, collect entrance fees, sell educational materials, answer the telephone and take reservations for specia... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11499 Date Added: 05/10/2013 Location: Superior, MT Description: Volunteers needed to host a 24 unit campground from mid May through Labor Day or through September is desired. Position duties include cleaning of sites and bathrooms, minor maintenance, fee compliance and providing visitor information. There are four concrete vault toilets in the campgroound and the sites consist of standard fire pits and tables. This is a busy campground with great visitors. Many repeat visitors along with new overnight guests make up the camping public. This is an easy c... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12488 Date Added: 05/10/2013 Location: Coolidge, AZ Description: Provides general information to visitors at the secondary information desk within the park visitor center. Performs roving visitor contact; answers questions and demonstrates aspects of Hohokam culture and Sonoran desert life; assists children with the Junior Ranger Program; works on assembling materials and props for others giving programs. This is great starting position for someone who does not want to give tours but does want to work with the public. Would ask for a minimum of 6 hours one d... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12492 Date Added: 05/10/2013 Location: Coolidge, AZ Description: NO HOUSING OR RV PADS AVAILABLE<p>DESCRIPTION: Assist visitor contact staff in planning, researching, developing and implementing new programs for visitors and school groups.<p>DUTIES:- plan, research and present programs such as tours and demonstrations- plan, design and develop visual materials for programs- assist staff and teachers in designing pre- and post-visit materials<p>QUALIFICATIONS: Good oral and written communication skills; enjoy working with people of all ages and backgroun... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12350 Date Added: 05/10/2013 Location: Glendora, CA Description: Campground Host: One (couples are considered) position is available. The Coldbrook Campground is located 7 miles north of Azuza, California up Highway 39, a two-lane paved road. Coldbrook Campground is located in the San Gabriel Canyon between two wilderness areas, the San Gabriel Wilderness and the Sheep Mountain Wilderness. The camp is situated in a delightfully shaded canopy of oaks, pines and alders. The 21 campsites are large, secluded and widely spaced. The campground is attractive with s... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13281 Date Added: 05/10/2013 Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA Description: <b>Job Title:</b> Mammoth Ranger District Volunteer Position <p> <b>Dates:</b> Summer/Fall 2013 <p> <b>Application Deadline:</b> May 10th, 2013 <p> <b>Internship Includes:</b> <p> • Unique housing experience provided at the “Pumice Cabin” in the Reds Meadow Valley <br> • A Forest Service vehicle for work use <br> • A wonderful opportunity to live in a rural cabin on your public lands <p> <b>Work Schedule:</b> 32 Hours/Week. 4 – 5 Hours per day <p> <b>General Duties:</b> <p>... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13274 Date Added: 05/10/2013 Location: Hot Springs, SD Description: Camp Host:. <P> Cold Brook and Cottonwood Springs are small recreation areas with spring-fed lakes nestled in the beautiful Black Hills, near Hot Springs, SD. Cold Brook Lake has a 13-unit campground and Cottonwood has an 18-unit campground (neither campground has utility hook-ups for campers). Both lakes offer fishing and non-motorized boating with boat ramps, picnic areas, playgrounds (Cold Brook also has a nice beach), and hiking trails, wildlife viewing and bird watching. <P> Volunt... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13277 Date Added: 05/10/2013 Location: Fayetteville, AR Description: CABIN HOST at Lake Wedington Recreation Area duties include: Providing cabin cleaning, minor repairs, maintenance, and landscaping services. Provide recreational information to park visitors and cabin renters. Be available at the Cabin Host site 5 days/week and all Holidays. Other duties may include assisting with other recreation area activities (mowing/trimming, litter pickup, day use area cleanup, working in Gate House, trail maintenance, and other minor site maintenance). Hosts are provi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13296 Date Added: 05/10/2013 Location: Campton, NH Description: Join volunteers and Forest Service trails staff for a work day on the historic Edmands Path on Mt. Eisenhower. Participants will be helping build and reconstruct portions of the trail that have been in disrepair. Work will involve moving rocks and heavy materials, building rock trail structures and drainages, and general improvement of the trail surface. <br><br> <b>Qualifications for Trail Volunteers include:</b> <ul> <li>Desire and ability to conduct trail maintenance in accordance with... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13311 Date Added: 05/10/2013 Location: Campton, NH Description: Join volunteers and Forest Service trails staff for a work day on the dramatic and historic Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail on Mt. Washington. Participants will be helping build and reconstruct portions of the trail that were affected by Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. Work will involve moving rocks and heavy materials, building rock trail structures and drainages, and general improvement of the trail surface. <p> <b>Qualifications for Trail Volunteers include: </b> <ul> <li>Desire and ability to c... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13303 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Manteo, NC Description: Alligator River and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuges have diverse programs which utilize volunteers of all ages and abilities. There are many areas in which workampers can be of great use to the refuges. Resident Volunteers can provide general maintenance; assist with Interpretation, education and outreach, biological studies such as turtle watch, and assist in the Pea Island and “Gateway” Visitor Centers and gift shops, which are open seven days a week. In return for these services, Reside... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13300 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: <P><U><B>Overview</B></U><br> The Habitat Restoration – Scotch Broom volunteer assists park staff to restore native plant communities, maintain the balance of local ecosystems, and prevent the spread of harmful invasive species by removing Scotch broom from rangeland in Point Reyes National Seashore. </P> <P><U><B>Duties</B></U><br><UL> <LI> Remove Scotch broom plants and seedlings by hand and with hand tools <LI> Spread native seed in areas treated with fire </UL></P> <P><U><B>Know... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13308 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Bryce, UT Description: <b><u>Location Description:</u> </b> Bryce Canyon National Park is located in southern Utah, high atop the Paunsaugunt Plateau. At an elevaton of 8,000 feet, Bryce Canyon has mild summers, with cool spring and fall temperatures, and winters bringing lots of snow and cold temperatures. The park preserves the amazing geology associated with the eroding Paunsaugunt Plateau on which the park is located. For more details on the park please visit our website (www.nps.gov/brca).<p> <b><u> Positio... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13140 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Point Reyes Station, CA Description: <P><U><B>Overview</B></U><br> Join the Marin Chapter of the California Native Plant Society`s "Third Thursday Weeders" to spend a day at beautiful Point Reyes and help tackle invasive weeds that threaten important plant habitat in Point Reyes National Seashore.</P> <P><B><U>Duties</U></B><BR> Volunteers visit beautiful sites to conduct important follow-up removal to maintain and enhance large-scale restoration projects. The workday usually involves a chance to view native plants that are r... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12412 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Mimbres, NM Description: The Wilderness Ranger District is looking for enthusiastic, friendly volunteers who enjoy the outdoors to fill a campground host opportunity at beautiful Lake Roberts in the Gila National Forest. Mesa Campground is open all year and offers hosts opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, bird watching, and visits to archaeological sites during all four gentle seasons. <p> The campground has twenty-four units--fourteen tent sites and ten with full hook-ups. It has two public restrooms and a... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12601 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Cannonville, UT Description: <b>If you like Geology, the host position is for you! </b> Sixty-seven monolithic stone spires called sedimentary pipes accentuate multi-hued sandstone layers revealing 180 million years of geologic time. The color and beauty found here prompted a 1948 National Geographic Society expedition to name the area Kodachrome after the popular color film. <p> Host duties include visitor services(greeting and assistingpark visitors, answering questions about the park and surrounding area), collectin... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12661 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Amargosa Valley, NV Description: Assist Restoration/Maintenance Worker with regular duties. General property maintenance to include custodial upkeep of refuge buildings, restrooms, and grounds. Cutting/removal/mowing of vegetation and maintenance of associated sprinkler system. Construction/maintenance of various fences. Repair/replacement/installation of directional, informational and interpretive signs. Perform on automotive and heavy equipment preventative maintenance checks, parts and wiring inspection and replacement, com... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11712 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Estes Park, CO Description: Be part of the Green Team and help promote sustainable practices at Rocky Mountain National Park! We are currently seeking hard-working, energetic people to be part of our recycling crew. <p> <B>Applicants must reside within local commuting area, as there is no park housing or RV sites available within the park. <p></B> Work is done on weekends only, Saturday and Sunday. Recyling crews consist of two people each, start time and shift is flexible. <p> Duties include: <p> Driving go... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12115 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Lake Powell, UT Description: Join small National Park community (15-20 persons) actively engaged in service to the public and lands entrusted to our protection. Visitor Services Volunteer spends 60% of time staffing Visitor Center where they orient visitors to the park, answers questions, collect entry fees, make book and map sales, interpret the natural, geologic, and archaeological story to the public while engaged as a professional representative of the National Park Service. Spends 25% of time hiking park trails to ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11999 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: Assist Heavy Equipment Engineer with regular <b><i><font size="3">General Maintenance duties</b></i></font>. General property maintenance to include custodial upkeep of refuge buildings, restrooms, and grounds. Cutting/removal/mowing of vegetation and maintenance of associated sprinkler system. Construction/maintenance of various fences. Repair/replacement/installation of directional, informational and interpretive signs. If qualified, perform preventative maintenance checks on automotive and h... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12204 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: We’re looking for volunteers to <b><i><font size="3">Greet visitors</b></i></font> and provide helpful and accurate information and materials. Audience may be incidental visitors and scheduled groups. Our volunteer will help visitors learn about the Refuge resources, the general wildlife present and other wildlife viewing opportunities. The volunteer will speak with visitor groups at the entry kiosk and on the trails, explaining the purpose of the refuge, answering questions, and identifying... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12256 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: <p><u><b>Overview</b></u><br> As a Weed Watcher you will learn to identify invasive plants of the region, and how to map and report your findings. Volunteers will be trained in progressively more complex weed identification and data collection. Deepen your understanding of the natural world while playing an important role in the protection of the unique resources at the park. <p><u><b>Duties</b></u> <ul> <li> Participate in invasive plant identification and data collection train... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9651 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: Duties: Volunteer will be assigned light maintenance tasks primarily at the refuge shop which may include sign repair, vehicle washing/waxing, sweeping floors, trash removal, painting and carpentry depending on the skills of the volunteer. Volunteers may also be involved in field projects such as sign installation, kiosk staining or small construction or rehabilitation projects. Prerequisites: Reliability. Ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision. Responsibility to carry a project... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10514 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: Share your love of Moapa Valley with others. Help teach our future generations about the importance of this unique valley. Need volunteers willing to open our local national wildlife refuge to the public from 9am to 3pm one or two days each month on Saturday or Sunday. As volunteer interpreter you would provide visitor orientation, perform interpretation and answer questions. Your topics might include natural and cultural resources, safety precautions, rules and regulations, recreational oppo... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10520 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: <i><b>A winter with virtually no snow. </i> </b>And the opportunity to teach our future generations about the importance of preserving endangered species and conserving natural resources. <p>Moapa Valley NWR seeks volunteers available to open a small national wildlife refuge to the public on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and an occasional weekday. As the resident host you provide orientation, interpretation and answer visitor questions. You would cover topics regarding the refuge, local natural an... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10521 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Grand Portage, MN Description: <b>WE HAVE FILLED ALL INTERPRETATION VOLUNTEER POSITIONS FOR 2013 AT THIS TIME, BUT IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN 2014, SEND US A MESSAGE!!</B><P><ul>Cool off! Volunteer on the shore of Lake Superior for the summer. </ul><p>Commitment: End of May through Labor Day <p> <p>Grand Portage National Monument seeks volunteers for our living history site who are outgoing, friendly, and active. Must be able to work with an attention to detail and a willingness to follow Park procedures. Join our team that lo... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10828 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Amargosa Valley, NV Description: <b>Volunteer needed to aid the Refuge admin staff and perform visitor services. </b> <p>Activities: Volunteer will assist as a receptionist at the Refuge office. This duty involves greeting visitors, answering the phone, and light clerical duties that includes mailing, filing, photocopying, responding to leaflet requests, light typing, light office cleaning, operating a cash register and other clerical duties as needed. Qualifications: Ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision. <p>Co... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10596 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Alamo, NV Description: We’re looking for volunteers to lead monthly bird walks / interpretive programs at the Refuge. Audience may be incidental visitors and scheduled groups. Our volunteer will help visitors learn about the Refuge resources, the general wildlife present and other wildlife viewing opportunities. The applicant must be able to demonstrate public speaking and interpretation skills. A background or interest in conservation, natural history, ecology or biology is helpful. Knowledge of and ability to ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11435 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Johnson City, TX Description: <b>DUTIES:</b><br> Volunteers in the park library have a variety of tasks to keep the daily workings of the library on track. Some of the duties are accession new books, catalog new books, cover new books with protective covers, shelve books, make daily inspections of the library shelves to ensure books are orderly and in place, inventory the library holdings, update magazine rack, enter data into ProCite software program, and copy tapes or audio cassettes using library equipment. There are ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6502 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Johnson City, TX Description: <b>DUTIES:</b><br> Volunteers in curatorial and archives have a variety of ongoing or yearly tasks to keep the workings of the program on track. Some of the duties are making weekly inspections of the historic sites for furniture or areas that need cleaning and complete housekeeping as necessary, catalog objects and complete worksheets, enter data in the Automated National Cataloging System *ANCS+) software program, assist with changing lines in the historic sites, launder and iron linens and... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6503 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: <P><U><B>Overview</B></U><br> Join the original Habitat Restoration Program (HRP) at Point Reyes National Seashore to help protect and restore endangered plant and wildlife habitat at Abbott&apos;s Lagoon, the Lighthouse Bluffs, the Estero area, and other high-value habitat areas at Point Reyes National Seashore. Visit some of the most beautiful areas in the park and learn about local plant ecology while you work alongside park staff to carry out ecological restoration projects. Get involved,... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3444 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Lincoln, NE Description: Join Nebraska's Earth Team! The Earth Team is the volunteer branch of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). There are currently volunteer opportunities available in NRCS offices all across Nebraska. NRCS works with landowners to help them manage the natural resources on their property. In Nebrska,this mainly includes woring with farersand rachers. Many different volunteer jobs are available and offer a flexible schedule. Please contact the volunteer coordinator, or visit... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3242 Date Added: 05/09/2013 Location: Hawai`i Nat'l Park, HI Description: Hawksbill Turtle Volunteer - Since 1989, volunteers have been instrumental in studying and protecting the endangered hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata). Honu`ea is the rarest turtle in the Pacific Ocean with not more than 10 to 20 individuals nesting per season in the Hawaiian Islands.Dates: Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park is seeking volunteers to monitor and protect nesting hawksbill turtles. We need at least 16 volunteers at a time from June through December each year. A minimum commitment of... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3296 Date Added: 05/08/2013 Location: Manteo, NC Description: Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Visitor Center (August thru September, 2013) <P> Description: This volunteer position is located at the Cape Hatteras Light Station, in the Hatteras Island Museum and Hatteras Island Visitor Center within Cape Hatteras National Seashore, near Buxton, NC. The Museum and Visitor Center are open year-round. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is open from the 3rd Friday in April to Columbus Day. <P> Duties: Staffs base and top of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse; provides safety ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3617 Date Added: 05/08/2013 Location: Diamond, MO Description: Job Description: Train now to join park rangers in working with school groups during the upcoming field trip season, September-November. Volunteers conduct guided tours and classroom lessons which may include science or history lessons, living history demonstrations at the 1881 Moses Carver House, art lessons, or nature hikes. Skills Needed / Preferred: must enjoy working with students of all ages, public speaking, trail walking for up to one mile, flexibility; ability to attend required tra... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=4384 Date Added: 05/08/2013 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: <P><U><B>Overview</B></U><br> Assist park management in balancing wildlife protection and visitor recreation, specifically by helping to protect threatened Western Snowy Plovers from disturbance during the nesting season and creating awareness among park visitors on the beach and at trailheads. <P><U><B>Duties</B></U><br><UL> <LI>Collaboratively or independently staff a trailhead information table at the North Beach, Kehoe Beach or Abbott’s Lagoon <LI>Rove the beach within the plover bree... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=2834 Date Added: 05/08/2013 Location: North Bend, OR Description: Individual or couple needed as volunteer host in a reservation ATV campground.<P> Duties to include: Keep track of reservations and first come sites, record license plate #s between 6 a.m & 8 a.m each morning on a tally sheet, provide information to campers on rules & regulations for voluntary compliance, litter picking, open/close day use gate & showers 0600 & 2200. quiet round at 2200, (light clean restrooms + keep stocked on caretakers day off)<P> When there are 2 sets of hosts there will ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=7141 Date Added: 05/08/2013 Location: Lakeside, OR Description: Single or couple Roving caretaker, self starter(s) a plus, need to be energetic & physically capable to perform duties<P>A government driving test is given (written & driving) as this position requires driving a government vehicle to perform duties. <p>Duties include, but not limited to; restroom cleaning + keep stocked, weed eating, mowing, blowing in campground and day use areas. Open/close gates at 2 locations at designated times + clean, stock the restrooms, litterpickup, (travel to other ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11059 Date Added: 05/08/2013 Location: Silver Springs, FL Description: <b>Location Description</b><br>Campground hosts live on site and get a free full hook-up site in exchange for performing various duties. Hosts first and foremost represent the Forest Service and may be the first representative of the forest that a camper will encounter. Hosts must provide a pleasant and professional image to the visitors. Hosts also help maintain the campground by performing a variety of tasks which may include mowing, trash, restrooms - tasks vary by campground. Campground... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12362 Date Added: 05/08/2013 Location: Upper Lake, CA Description: MiddleCreek Campground lies on banks of MiddleCreek, in the South-western portion of the Mendocino National Forest at approximately 1,600' elevaton. This popular 23 unit campground is the gateway to the Forest from the community of Upper Lake. Amenities include 23 campsites with vehicle parking spurs, picnic tables, firerings potable water and restroom facilities. It is adjacent to the popular Middle Creek Off-Higway Vehicle Staging Area, and attracts a large number of OHV enthusiasts. <p> Vo... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13195 Date Added: 05/08/2013 Location: Dolores, CO Description: The Anasazi Heritage Center and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument are two facilities. The Heritage Center is a federal repository, curatorial research facility, and museum. The Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is a 170,000 acre national monument containing prehistoric archaeological sites. The Heritage Center hires interns to work in curation, archaeology, staffing our research library, greeting visitors to the museum, and selling items in our museum book store. In the monu... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13310 Date Added: 05/08/2013 Location: Reedsport, OR Description: BLM Loon Lake Recreation Area<br> 1300 Airport Lane North Bend OR. 97459<br> Fax-541-751-4303 <br><br> For more information on this job contact Mike Kelly 541-751-4488 Need to get your resume in as soon as you can Job position Park host position: (1) open Loon Lake Recreation Area From May 1 –September 30 Duties include operation of Loon Lake Entrance Station, with the handling of money for park use fees and dissemination of visitor information. The host site is in the campground. The lake i... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13306 Date Added: 05/08/2013 Location: Charlestown, RI Description: One visitor services intern is needed for a 12 - 16 week position beginning in May at Sachuest Point Visitor Center in Middletown, Rhode Island. Formerly an island, this 242-acre refuge is now a prominent headland separating Sachuest Bay to the west, and Sakonnet River to the east. The refuge has three miles of nature trails that offer visitors the varied sights and sounds of the diverse habitats of rocky shores, coastal shrublands, native grass fields, and a newly restored saltmarsh. <b>... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13307 Date Added: 05/08/2013 Location: Diamond, MO Description: <b>Skills Needed / Preferred:</b> <ul> <li>walking, lifting up to 5 pounds (estimated)</li> <li>ability to accurately identify birds visually and audibly</li> <li>ability to be self-directed and to follow data collection protocol</li> <li>basic understanding of hand-held GPS units</li> <li>willingness to work outdoors very early in the mornings</li> <li>willingness to work in sometimes hot and humid conditions</li> <li>basic knowledge of George Washington Carver and of the park </li> <... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13312 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Alamo, TX Description: South Texas Refuges is looking for volunteers for the months of May- September to volunteer 24 hours a week (for couples) and 32 hours (for non-couples) a week in exchange for an rv spot. Full hook-ups are provided in exchange for services in the following areas: visitor center, fee booth, or conducting interpretive walks, nature walks, maintenance, and outreach. Contact Christine at 956-784-7575 or email Christine_Donald@fws.gov. Positions available at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13242 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Wake Forest, NC Description: Falls Lake is located in the beautiful and bustling triangle area of North Carolina. Although considered a metropolitan lake, Falls Lake has it all! With over 12,400 acres of water surrounded by 25,500 acres of undeveloped public lands, we are an oasis for many from out of state and right around the corner. <P> As a Corps of Engineers volunteer at Falls Lake, you will need to provide your own transportation to and from the lake. Mileage may be reimbursable. However, depending on availabilit... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13293 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Wake Forest, NC Description: Falls Lake is located in the beautiful and bustling triangle area of North Carolina. Although considered a metropolitan lake, Falls Lake has it all! With over 12,400 acres of water surrounded by 25,500 acres of undeveloped public lands, we are an oasis for many from out of state and right around the corner. <P> As a Corps of Engineers volunteer at Falls Lake, you will need to provide your own transportation to and from the lake. Mileage may be reimbursable. However, depending on availabilit... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13294 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: WAke Forest, NC Description: Falls Lake is located in the beautiful and bustling triangle area of North Carolina. Although considered a metropolitan lake, Falls Lake has it all! With over 12,400 acres of water surrounded by 25,500 acres of undeveloped public lands, we are an oasis for many from out of state and right around the corner. <P> As a Corps of Engineers volunteer at Falls Lake, you will need to provide your own transportation to and from the lake. Mileage may be reimbursable. However, depending on availabilit... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13295 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Peninsula, OH Description: Thomas & Friends® will soon be making their annual visit to CVNP! Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) needs 120 volunteers each day who want to help children and their families enjoy their fun-filled visit: from the tattoo table and storytelling to boarding assistants, gift shop and inflatable attendants. <P>This multi-day event will be held on May 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26. Shifts are either: 8:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. or 12:45 - 5:30 p.m. <P>This event is held at Boston Mills Ski Resort sou... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13288 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Harkers Island, NC Description: <P>The volunteers will be responsible for the operation of the Visitor Center, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. This includes U.S. flag raising and lowering, opening and closing parking lot gates, counting money for cash register and closing cash register (daily sales report), turning on and off park film, answering the telephone, transferring calls, and ensuring that he brochure and information racks are stocked and neat. An important responsibility is meeting the public and answering question... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12839 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: <b>Job Title:</b> <ul> Volunteer Ranger </ul> <p> <b>Duties and Responsibilities:</b> <ul> Provide tours at the Deshler Morris House, also known as the Germantown White House. Assist visitor with questions and assist staff with routine administrative duties. Volunteers adhere to the park safety program and help provide a safe environment for visitors. The house is usually open April through October each year. </ul> <p> <b>Desired Qualifications: </b> <ul> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11857 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: <b>Job Title: </b> <ul> Volunteer Ranger </ul> <p> <b>Duties and Responsibilities:</b> <ul> <li>Researching, developing and presenting formal talks and tours in Independence Hall, Congress Hall, Old City Hall, and the Liberty Bell Center. <li>Welcoming and providing information for visitors at the Independence Visitor Center. <li>Providing crowd control and informing visitors of guidelines that help in preserving these historic structures. <li>Occasional work in other ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11802 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: <b>Job Title: </b> <ul> Gardener </ul> <p> <b>Duties and Responsibilities:</b> <ul> Under the direction of the park gardener, plant and maintain historic shrub beds, flower and vegetable gardens. Interact with visitors and answer questions about the park and the gardens. Work is primarily outdoors during the spring, summer, and fall. It involves lifting, kneeling, bending, getting dirty, and using tools such as shovels and rakes. The volunteer will not be permitted to appl... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11814 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: <b>Job Title: </b> <ul> Group Projects </ul> <p> <b>Duties and Responsibilities:</b> <ul> <li> Special projects may be arranged for organized groups at various locations throughout Independence National Historical Park. They may be full or half-day projects; groups of 10 or more are preferred. Typical projects are weeding, trash pick-up, fence painting, and leaf removal. Please call to discuss possibilities and allow at least a month notice for planning. Projects will be planned... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11824 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: <b>Job Title:</b> <ul> Volunteer Maintenance Worker </ul> <p> <b>Duties and Responsibilities: </b> <ul> The main function of this position is to provide assistance and supplement skill functions within the maintenance divisions daily and special projects tasks. Volunteers will perform manual labor on park resources, historical and non-historical. Typical manual work would include custodial duties, raking, sweeping, repairing and erecting fencing, mulching general gardening, p... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11837 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Alamo, TX Description: History buffs who like nature and like sharing their passion with others are encouraged to apply for this volunteer position on the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge! This volunteer position will lead half-day and day-long tours of historic sites on LRGV NWR, a 90,000 acre refuge found in the most southern tip of Texas. It requires a strong background and interest in history; ability to speak to and engage large groups; an interest in wildlife conservation; and a valid drivers ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11280 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Awendaw, SC Description: The Sewee Center, located 20 miles north of Charleston, is the gateway to the Cape Romain NWR and Francis Marion NF. With over 325,000 acres of public lands, the Refuge and Forest are rich in natural and cultural history. Volunteer sevice supports the promotion of wildlife conservation and wild-life dependent public use programs. Volunteer must be outgoing and willing to work with the public. A willingness to become knowledgeable about the ecosystems of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refu... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10683 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Awendaw, SC Description: <p>Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, with headquarters located 20 miles north of Charleston, encompasses over 66,000 acres which include barrier islands, salt marshes, and maritime forest. Management objectives include managing habitat for migratory birds, managing threatened and endangered species, preserving maritime forest communities and, offering wildlife-dependent recreation and educational programs and activities. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available for resident volunt... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10688 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Alamo, TX Description: Volunteer couples/pairs are needed to operate a 68 passenger nature tram on the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. Nature tram operators lead the hour+ tour,which includes interpretive talks on an open-air tram as well as two short hikes. The work schedule is three days on, and four days off, including two days of tram tours, and one day in the Santa Ana NWR Visitor Center. <p>Year-round opportunities are available in three month increments. Required training is provided two weeks prior to... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10854 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Alamo, TX Description: The Santa Ana NWR is looking for volunteers who are former educators or like working with children! Volunteers are needed to present educational programs to K-5th graders both on site and in local schools. Volunteers will also assist in a variety of EE capacities, such as research and designing new school programs, career fairs, schoolyard habitat planning and construction, and other related projects. Full utilities, hook-up, washer/dryer, propane and a community building are offered in exchan... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8742 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Roma, TX Description: The Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge is looking for volunteers to assist in the Roma Bluffs World Birding Center. Volunteers are needed to provide visitor services, conduct environmental education, lead wildlife watching tours and help with general maintenance projects. Full RV hook up is provided on neighboring Falcon State Park for part time (24 hours per couple/32 single) with a minimum 3 month commitment for October-April. Bilingual is helpful with birding experience pref... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=7113 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Brecksville, OH Description: Volunteer in Cuyahoga Valley National Park! <P>Help maintain and improve trails on significant maintenance projects using hand tools and power equipment with Cuyahoga Valley Trails Council (CVTC). On-site training provided. <P><b>Projects can include:</b> Building steps and turnpikes; moving lumber; building and repairing trail tread; moving sand and gravel using wheelbarrows; removing limbs, stumps, rocks and tree roots. Other tasks may include digging ditches, installing culverts,... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=7728 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Alamo, TX Description: The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge is looking for volunteers interested in working for one of the friendliest refuges in the country! We need help running a large Visitor Center, maintaining trails, helping in a busy maintenance program, leading nature walks and much more! Birding skills and ability to speak Spanish are a plus. <P>For 24 hours per couple or 32 hours per single volunteer, the refuge provides an RV pad, full hook-up, utilities, propane, washer/dryer and a large community r... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=7710 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Brecksville, OH Description: Volunteer in Cuyahoga Valley National Park! <P> Help us maintain our trails in top condition. Volunteer with an Adopt-a-Trail crew on scheduled trail sweeps to trim branches, pick-up trash, and clean culverts. On-site training provided. No long-term time commitment required. <P> All ages welcome. All volunteers under age 18 will need to volunteer alongside a parent or adult guardian, unless authorized otherwise by the specific trail's crew leader. <P> You do not need to follow th... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3141 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: <P><U><B>Overview</B></U><br> The Visitor Services Volunteer helps to strengthen the connection with and foster stewardship of Point Reyes National Seashore among park visitors by staffing the visitor center desks at the Bear Valley Visitor Center and Lighthouse Visitor Center and by roving throughout the park. <P><U><B>Duties</B></U><UL> <LI>Staffs, alongside park rangers, cooperating association staff, and volunteers, the visitor center desk at the Bear Valley Visitor Center and/or Light... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3777 Date Added: 05/07/2013 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: <P><U><B>Overview</B></U><br> The Adopt-a-Trail volunteer assists park staff in maintaining trails throughout Point Reyes National Seashore. <P> <P><U><B>Duties</B></U><br><UL> <LI>Clear brush <LI>Remove downed tree rounds and limbs <LI>Dig drainage ditches <LI>Hike on and off backcountry trails <LI>May be asked to drive a government vehicle or crewcab pickup, transporting volunteers and tools on an incidental basis </UL></P> <P> <P>Volunteers must be able to perform moderate to ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3533 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Helena, MT Description: Where: Canyon Ferry Reservoir 20 miles east of Helena, Montana<P>When: May 8 through September 18, 2013<P>Campground Hosts provide information to visitors and to serve as a liaison between visitors and Reclamation staff. Hosts are responsible for cleaning and stocking restrooms, cleaning fire rings, picking up litter and conducting fee compliance checks.<p>Hosts are provided with a campsite with full-hookups for a self-contained trailer or motor home. In addition Hosts are paid a subsistence ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=5557 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Roseburg, OR Description: Various opportunities exist throughout the year to complete river and stream cleanup projects. Organized events are typically held as part of initiatives like National Trails Day, National Public Lands Day, and annual SOLV-sponsored cleanups. There are also opportunities for families, groups or individuals to clean up stream segments on their own, particularly along the Cow Creek Back Country Byway. With adequate notice, trash bags and site location assistance may be provided by the BLM and SO... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=2695 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Roseburg, OR Description: Roseburg Oregon BLM seeks campground hosts for the 2013 camping season. We offer FHU site, local phone, golf cart, tools, and supplies. Host duties include greeting visitors, restroom and campsite cleaning, and litter pickup. Some campgrounds have reservable pavilions that will need cleaning after use. Satellite TV coverage (you pay costs) available in all campgrounds but one. Cell coverage (you pay costs) spots in most campgrounds and coverage within five minutes of the rest. Visit ou... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=2698 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Roseburg, OR Description: Annual maintenance is needed on recreational trails in the district. In some cases, overgrown trails need to be re-established, primarily using hand tools. Projects may involve brush cutting, bridge deck cleaning, water barring for erosion control, and other light maintenance. Small groups, families or crews would work well for this volunteer opportunity. For more information, please contact Erik Taylor at 541-464-3271. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=2321 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Clifton, TX Description: Volunteer Interpreter: <P> Beginning early April and ending in Mid August. <P> We are currently looking for a volunteer to present interpretive programs for children and adults. Programs will be presented at campgrounds around Lake Whitney beginning in early April and ending in mid-August. Applicants must have knowledge of Texas flora and fauna, and a willingness to educate the public on environmental and natural topics. Volunteer will be expected to assist with water safety presentations ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=185 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Fairbanks, AK Description: As a volunteer employee of the Alaska Public Lands Information Center, the Visitor Assistant (VA) serves as first contact at the information desk. <P>VA will be assigned to helping with visitor services at the information desk. and will assist with preparing and facilitating groups to the center. Duties may include setting up field trip materials and guiding groups though the center.<P>The Visitor Assistant will also serve as clerk in the cooperating association bookstore, Alaska Geographic.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8121 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Description: TIME REQUIREMENTS: 20-40 hours per week SUPERVISOR: Lead Interpretive Ranger DUTIES: Participants in our visitor services internship program will learn to perform most of the duties associated with being a park ranger in the National Park Service. The participant will learn how to research, develop, and present interpretive talks and conducted activities. He/she may also take part in living history programs (military and/or civilian). The participant will be trained and gain ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6653 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Marion, VA Description: Looking for a beautiful, peaceful setting to serve as a Forest Service Volunteer Host? Hurricane Campground at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area may be the place for you! Often called one of Southwest Virginia’s best kept secrets, it is a small, 24-site campground located adjacent to a beautiful trout stream and there are several hiking trails right from the campground—including the Appalachian Trail. Mount Rogers National Recreation Area has over 400 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8438 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Clifton, TX Description: Park Host: <P> This Position is Year Around 2013. <P> Lake Whitney is looking for volunteers to serve as Park Hosts in campgrounds around the project year round. Duties will include assisting the public, litter removal, light maintenance, occasional restroom cleaning and stocking, and occasional mowing and trimming. We have a cleaning and mowing contract in place, but at times, volunteers may be needed to supplement the contracted cleanings and mowing. Volunteers may be provided with a veh... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8670 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Washington, DC Description: The Thomas Jefferson Memorial stands on the South side of the Tidal Basin. This Memorial to our 3rd president stands as a symbol of liberty in direct sight of the White House. Inscriptions on the walls of the memorial preserve forever his inspiring words that helped mold and shape our country and its ideals. <p> Jefferson Memorial volunteers spend time in the chamber of the Memorial, interacting with visitors. They also assist Park Rangers with giving talks, answering questions, and interp... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10753 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Mountain Home, ID Description: <P>The darkest night skies are in Idaho. Join our team at Bruneau Dunes where the stars are the biggest and brightest ! The tallest sand dune rises 470 feet above small lakes in the high desert south of Mountain Home. The state park includes desert, dune, prairie, lake and marsh habitat with opportunities to observe nocturnal species. Activities include fishing, birdwatching, camping, hiking, swimming and viewing the stars at one of only two public observatories in Idaho. Feel free to climb b... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11287 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Grapevine, TX Description: Gate Attendant/Park Host: <P> Volunteer Duties: Gate Attendant will register campers through NRRS computer program, collect camping fees, greet and communicate rules and regulations to campers and day users, communicate Corps message to all park visitors. Duty days will be 4 days on - 4 days off. You must be able to work weekend afternoon/evenings and weekday’s afternoon/evenings. The position will require approximately 25 hours per week in exchange for an RV Campsite with full hookups (3... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11593 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Bushkill, PA Description: Seasonal opportunity, spring, summer and fall. Volunteers would work with the Road and Trails Division to perform brush cutting and field mowing. Volunteers would operate and maintain mowing/cutting equipment as required for the trimming of vegetation and removal of trimmings. Volunteers would also collect and remove trash/debris from the adjacent parking areas. Work locations are the overlook areas of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Resort Point Overlook, Point of the Gap Over... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11648 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Bushkill, PA Description: Volunteers will serve as an ambassador of the parks water resources by educating the public about the risks and dangers associated with recreating in and around the Delaware River as well as waterfall areas, ponds and lakes. Volunteers will either conduct roves of the Delaware River via kayak or canoe or will patrol other swimming areas via foot to provide information/education as well as park information and safety materials to visitors. Roves will most likely occur on weekends and holidays th... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11394 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Clifton, TX Description: Maintenance: <P> This Position is Year Around 2013. <P> Whitney Lake is in a need of a volunteer to assist with maintenance issues around the lake. May include, but not limited to: plumbing, carpentry, painting, fence repair, etc. Must have some working knowledge of equipment and general hand tools, volunteer must have a willingness to learn and must be able to work alone or with Corps staff. Whitney Lake will supply all tools and materials necessary to do work and may provide a vehicle to... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12849 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Clifton, TX Description: Office Worker: <P> This Position is Year Around 2013. <P> Volunteer needed to assist office personnel with answering telephones, some computer work, and greeting office visitors. This position is available year round. (Updated 04/10/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12850 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Sinclair, WY Description: Seminoe State Park is a large reservoir park in south-central Wyoming. <br><br><b>Site Host Duties Include:</b> <ul> <li>Staffing the visitors' center/ main office</li> <li>Answering visitors' questions and </li> <li>General up-keep of the campground area.</li> </ul> Compensation for 20 hours of volunteer labor per week per volunteer (couples may volunteer together) include rv pad with full hook-ups. With a two month commitment, site hosts will receive a complimentary entrance pass to a... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13201 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Shoshoni, WY Description: Boysen State Park is a large reservoir park located in central Wyoming at the base of the Wind River Canyon about 30 minutes south of Thermopolis. <b>Site Host Duties</b> at Boysen State Park include: <ul> <li>Greeting and orienting visitors</li> <li>Answering questions</li> <li>Keeping rest areas tidy, and</li> <li>Generally being a presence in the campgrounds.</li> </ul> <br> In exchange for 20 hours per week per volunteer (couples may volunteer together), volunteers will receive ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13218 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Sulphur, OK Description: Campground Hosts are the eyes and ears of the park campgrounds. As a Campground Host, you will help grateful visitors relax, find their campsite, and settle in for their stay at the park. Hosts greet visitors, answer questions, inform campers of rules and regulations, update reservation boards, respond to minor emergency situations, and conduct light grounds maintenance. Training and support will be given to ensure you will look forward to your job every day. An RV site with full hook-ups a... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13267 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Marion, VA Description: This position involves the ability to ride a mountain bike for 5 to 15 miles per day to assist visitors and perform light trail maintenance on the Virginia Creeper Trail in southwest Virginia. This very popular rail-trail attracts an estimated 200,000 visitors each year. It is a very rewarding position and requires the following abilities:<p> • Ride a bike on a gravel trail several days per week.<p> • Talk to visitors & educate them about safety, leave no trace principles, excessive speed, an... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12866 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Sonora, CA Description: Enjoy working with people? Come join our volunteer team and live on-site at beautiful New Melones Lake! Positions available starting March 15, 2013!! Summer incentive! $10.00 reimbursement to offset expenses, per day worked through Labor Day weekend! Duties include supporting the Ranger staff in campground operations including posting reservation tags, answering phone and radio calls, providing maps and information to visitors, and conducting campground checks. Visitor center shifts ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12937 Date Added: 05/06/2013 Location: Bushkill, PA Description: <b> Park Information</b>: The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area has nearly 100 miles of hiking trails, ranging from flat boardwalks to challenging 1,000 foot climbs that offer spectacular views of the Water Gap. The Appalachian Trail, which runs from Maine to Georgia, traverses the park for over 27 miles along Kittatinny Ridge. Smaller trails lead through hemlock ravines past waterfalls, ponds, or down abandoned forest roads. Over 200 miles of roads wind through scenic valleys, over r... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12981 Date Added: 05/05/2013 Location: San Antonio, NM Description: <b>Requirements :</b><p> The<b> Bus Driver position </b>requires that you work three days per week, eight hours per day Oct. 22, 2013 through February 28, 2014. Typical shifts are Friday through Sunday.<p> Must posses a valid CDL (Commercial Drivers License with passenger endorsement ) or be able to easily secure one or upgrade an existing CDL to one with a passenger endorsement. <p> <P> <b>Duties :</b><p> Meets and cheerfully greets visitors from around the world while safely operating ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12476 Date Added: 05/03/2013 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Description: There is a host(s) position located on the South Fork of the Snake River at Conant Boat Access site. This site has water and electrical hook-ups available for the hosts. All volunteers must demonstrate that they have excellent communication skills. They should also enjoy working directly with the general public. A variety of tasks are required of the hosts which includes cleaning restrooms, mowing and watering lawns, visitor compliance, fee collection tasks, and other general maintenance ta... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13045 Date Added: 05/03/2013 Location: Brecksville, OH Description: <b>RiverDay</b> <p><i>Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. - noon or 1 - 3 p.m.</p></i> <p>Help restore Cuyahoga Valley National Park's native habitat by planting trees, removing invasive plants, or picking up trash. Choose between the morning or afternoon shift (10 a.m. - noon or 1 - 3 p.m.) - or spend the full day! This is a family-friendly project for ages 10 and older. Groups welcome. <P>For more information and to register, call 330-657-2299 or email volunteer@forcvnp.org. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13132 Date Added: 05/03/2013 Location: Winchester, ID Description: This vacancy is an immediate 2013 need.<P>Campground Hosts are park ambassadors. These volunteers perform a variety of tasks such as greeting visitors and handing out information, replacing restroom supplies, cleaning campsites, picking up litter, and informing the rangers about potential problems. Hosts serve as official greeters and must like people, be courteous, outgoing, and helpful to all park visitors. Host volunteers need to be physically capable of performing these duties. You will be ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10659 Date Added: 05/03/2013 Location: Akron, OH Description: Volunteer in Cuyahoga Valley National Park! <P> Join the excitement surrounding fresh and local foods by volunteering for Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy. Many opportunities at the Countryside Farmers' Markets include: 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> The Countryside Farmers' Markets are held year-round. Th... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9593 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Los Fresnos, TX Description: <b>Duties might include:</b> <ul> <li>Maintain and repair grounds, interior/exterior structures, buildings and related fixtures, and utilities</li> <li>Carpentry projects from structural to detailed</li> <li>Maintain and repair motor vehicles, heavy equipment and trailers</li> <li>Skill in operation of tools, including handsaws, power planers, plumb bobs, laser levels, gauges, dividers, closet augers, electrical circuits testing equipment and gas and electrical welders</li> <li>Inventory ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9571 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Los Fresnos, TX Description: Tram and bus operators are needed at Laguna Atacosa National Wildlife Refuge! The refuge is looking for volunteers who would enjoy working as tour drivers. We have a 44 passenger open-air tram which requires a CDL license with passenger endorsement. We also have a 14 passenger mini-bus with wheelchair lift (experience operating high profile vehicles is required). Tour vehicle operators prepare vehicles for tours, help load and unload passengers, operate the wheel-chair lift , clean and mai... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10175 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Los Fresnos, TX Description: Volunteers are needed to lead half-day kayak trips on the beautiful lower Laguna Madre in deep South Texas! Sit-on-top Ocean Kayaks are used to paddle the beautiful hypersaline lagoon, one of three in the world whose average depth is 3 feet. In exchange for 24 (per couple) or 32 (per single) hours, RV volunteers are housed on the Laguna Atascosa NWR and get full utilities, hook-up, washer-dryer and communal meeting room. Paddle along the banks of the Laguna Atascosa NWR and enjoy teachin... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10425 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Miami, FL Description: Major Duties: Assists maintenance workers in the performance of their duties. Performs shop housekeeping such as cleaning tools, machines and equipment. Volunteer will occasionally work from a 26 foot maintenance barge operating in the Ten Thousand Island area of Southwest Florida. Duties will include operation of pumps and dock/campsite maintenance. Additional duties include digging holes; and performing custodial duties at various facilities and sites. VIP performs power washing and painting.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10611 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Hayneville, AL Description: <b>Visitor Service Volunteer - Interpretive Center Desk </b> <p> Position is located in the Lowndes County Interpretive Center in Lowndes County, AL. Volunteers assigned to this position staff the visitor center and complete additional tasks and projects in accordance with park needs. <p> Tour of Duty <p> Volunteers are needed to staff the visitor center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. This “window of operation” is divided into two four-hour time slots: mornings (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and afternoo... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10759 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Selma, AL Description: <b>Visitor Service Volunteer - Interpretive Center Desk </b> <p> Position is located in the Selma Interpretive Center in Selma, AL. Volunteers assigned to this position staff the visitor center and complete additional tasks and projects in accordance with park needs. <p> Tour of Duty <p> Volunteers are needed to staff the visitor center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. This “window of operation” is divided into two four-hour time slots: mornings (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and afternoons (1 to 5 p.m.). ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11159 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Appomattox , VA Description: National Public Lands Day is the nation largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy. In 2010, 170,000 volunteers built trails and bridges, removed trash and invasive plants, planted trees and restored our water resources. This year’s project will be scraping, sanding and painting a large section of fence within the historical village. Participants should arrive at the park around 8:45 am and stay until 3:00-3:30 pm. Water and snacks will be ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11065 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Pecos, NM Description: Spend your time in beautiful Santa Fe National Forest! The Santa Fe National Forest covers 1.6 million acres in the heart of north central New Mexico. Within the forest borders are lush meadows, miles of conifer trees, and a dormant volcano with a 15-mile wide crater (Valles Caldera National Preserve). Visitors can enjoy camping, fishing, hiking and many other outdoor recreation activities. Residents can maintain their traditional and cultural uses of the national forest and forest products. Th... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11054 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Petrified Forest, AZ Description: Volunteers greet visitors, answer questions and provide orientation to the park and area. If interested volunteer may present interpretive programs. In addition the volunteer would assist with the history association bookstore sales. Training will be provided with an orientation to the park. This position may require long periods of standing as well as some walking/hinking. A minimum of two months and 36 hours per week is required ( RV couples can split the hours). Most shifts are 9 hours l... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8221 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Appomattox , VA Description: Volunteers perform such tasks as removing downed trees and branches, removing material considered to be a possible fire hazard, and other grounds or maintenance work. The volunteer will be responsible for custodial and cleaning duties at many of the different buildings throughout the park. Outdoor work such as grounds keeping, landscaping of flowerbeds, trail maintenance, and other assigned duties are routine for this position.<P><b>Qualifications:</b> The qualifications for this position ar... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6646 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Appomattox, VA Description: Works in cooperation with the Resource Management Specialist and other park staff on natural resource projects in the park. Volunteer will be responsible for working on different biological field studies, surveys, habitat projects. Such duties include: water quality testing and monitoring, visitor and grazing impact studies, wildlife surveys and monitoring, hazardous fuel removal, Gypsy Moth monitoring, bird surveyor, invasive plant control and GIS/GPS maping. <p>Qualifications: Must possess... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6652 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Anahuac, TX Description: <b>Visitor Services:</b><br><br> Volunteers are needed to help in the operation of the refuges temporary Visitor Information Station (VIS) and nature store. With nearly 70,000 annual visitors, volunteers get to interact with a variety of people, including those that have come for the spectacular wildlife watching opportunities, as well as the fishing and hunting. <br><br> The VIS is open seven days a week during the spring but hours of operation vary during the winter and summer seasons. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=2571 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Hayneville, AL Description: <b>Lowndes Interpretive Center Museum Intern <p><li></b>Duties: <p></b>Assist with preparing and maintain the historical exhibit artifacts inside the museum at Lowndes Interpretive Center. Volunteers will be asked to assist with assessing and reporting equipment malfunctions; dusting exhibit artifacts, paint and repair exhibit walls and panel, and assisting with cataloging existing and newly received artifacts for the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail (SEMO). <p><li>Volunteers: ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13297 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Hayneville, AL Description: <b>Special Events Volunteer Supervisor <p></b>Dates: Year Round (January –December) <p>Time: TBD <p>Duties: Assist National Park Service (NPS) staff with planning and implementing special events for the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail (SEMO). Volunteers will be asked to assist with developing interpretive brochures, pamphlets, news releases, fliers, and etc…to assist with marketing NPS special events. Volunteers will also be asked to assist with event set-up and clean-up,... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13298 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Washington, DC Description: Ford’s Theatre celebrates the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and explores the American experience through theatre and education. A working theatre, historical monument, world-class museum and learning center, Ford’s Theatre is the premier destination in Washington, D.C., to explore and celebrate Lincoln’s ideals and leadership principles: courage, integrity, tolerance, equality and creative expression, <P> The Ford’s Theatre Daytime Volunteers are a group of energetic and intellectual indi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13299 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Petrified Forest, AZ Description: Working Conditions: Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Equipment Provided: All necessary equipment and tools, including a uniform shirt and hat will be provided. Khaki slacks or shorts may also be worn. Shorts may only be worn in the field. Blue jeans are acceptable for outside work. The wearing of any official NPS uniform item or any clothing item close in color or appearance is prohibited. Volunteers must provide their own RV; RV site is full hook ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13100 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: San Francisco, CA Description: Drawn to Multi Cultural Education? Intrigued by the geology at your feet? Fascinated with the magic of an ancient forest? Provoked by the possibilities of archeological exploration and historic investigation? Inspired by working with young people? <p>The Golden Gate National Recreation Area, with sites such as Muir Woods, Alcatraz Island, Marin Headlands, Fort Point National Historic Site, and Presidio of San Francisco, serves as a dynamic outdoor classroom. Education interns work side-by-si... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13131 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Calumet, MI Description: Position is located at the Keweenaw National Historical Park Information Desk located at the Calumet Visitor Center. Duties include informing and orienting visitors to the park. Answer visitor questions on park facilities, Heritage Sites, cultural and natural resources, and recreational opportunities. <P>General office duties include: answering phones, operating computers, copiers and other office equipment, and maintaining and updating information files. <P>Ability to work and communicate with... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13160 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Calumet , MI Description: Volunteers greet visitors, answer questions and provide orientation to the park and area. If interested volunteer may present interpretive programs. In addition the volunteer would assist with the association bookstore sales. <p>Training will be provided with an orientation to the park. This position may require long periods of standing as well as some walking/hinking.<p> A minimum of three months and 32 hours per week is required.<p> Please include three references (with phone numbers) in se... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13161 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Liberty, TX Description: You may assist the our equipment operator or may work alone with general duties and trail maintenance. Work may include: painting, mowing, carpentry, litter pickup, cleaning restrooms, fence work, install signs, weeding butterfly garden, washing vehicles, repairs of buildings and facilities. May assist with specal events and assist visitors at main public use area. Checking in and out duck hunters on weekends while collecting data from ducks harvested. Will assure gate opens at sunrise an... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12494 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Petrified Forest , AZ Description: Performs fee collection activities at entrance booths: Collects entrance fee transactions by cash or charge, or verifies passes; inputs transactions into computer based register; advise visitors of regulations and park information; determines if incoming visitors have wood or rocks that need to be identified; asks outbound visitors if they collected anything from the park; provides general park information to visitors. Please include three references (with phone numbers) in section 19 of the a... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12569 Date Added: 05/02/2013 Location: Los Fresnos, TX Description: Looking for Visitor Service volunteers! Duties will include:<br> <u>Visitor Center</u> <br> <ul> <li>Greet and provide information to the general public.</li> <li>Collect entrance fees </li> <li>Book and provide information (where applicable) for the refuge’s interpretive activities.</li> <li>Sell items for the Friends of LANWR Nature Store, stock and organize merchandise, and run cash register.</li> <li>Operate visitor center, including: open/close center; stocking bird feeders; organi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11577 Date Added: 05/01/2013 Location: Brecksville, OH Description: Volunteer in Cuyahoga Valley National Park! <P>Learn about CVNP's native plants and help tend to the ones growing in the native plant nursery. Responsibilities include watering, re-potting, measuring, and reporting success rates. Volunteer should have availability for a weekly commitment of 2-3 hour shifts, between April and August. No experience necessary! Ages 16 and older.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12041 Date Added: 05/01/2013 Location: Silver City, NM Description: <b>AVAILABILITY OF POSITIONS:</B> Volunteer Maintenance Worker positions are currently available beginning in December, 2013 and beyond. Prospective volunteers with RVs are encouraged to apply since there are ample RV sites available. Dorm rooms for singles are also available. An apartment for couples without an RV may also be available.<p> <b>NOTES: Please include three references (with phone numbers) in section 19 of the application. References should be unrelated to you and able to spea... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12437 Date Added: 05/01/2013 Location: Brecksville, OH Description: Are you a sustainability advocate or professional who wants to help develop "green" practices and address climate change? <P>Cuyahoga Valley National Park's Green Team is seeking volunteers to help with various new initiatives that include attending workshops and meetings, researching, and writing. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13088 Date Added: 05/01/2013 Location: Brecksville, OH Description: Become a citizen scientist! <P> Assist in monitoring butterflies at the park’s long-term monitoring site. Monitoring will occur once a week from May through September during fair weather. <P> Volunteer will hike a two mile loop trail, over moderate terrain, during warm weather, identifying butterflies using binoculars and nets. Monitoring will occur between the hours of 11am and 2pm. Volunteer may also record observations on a data sheet. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13290 Date Added: 05/01/2013 Location: Vienna, VA Description: We encourage volunteers from 13 - 113 years old to help at the Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods for the 2013 performance season. Ticket tearing, patron greeting, and performer assistance are just a few of the ways in which these volunteers assist. Volunteers over 18 also have the option to help by driving carts for patrons with special needs. Our Theatre-in-the-Woods season runs from late June through early August, 2013. Volunteers may sign up for flexible schedules or they can choose a day (or ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3387 Date Added: 05/01/2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: Job Description: Greet visitors and provide them with information about Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, area attractions, and Las Vegas general information Duties:Become familiar with the natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the area so that you can provide visitors with descriptions and information about the trails, picnic areas, scenic drive, geology, plants, and animals. Distribute literature to visitors. Use trail photo books to enhance information provided to visito... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6050 Date Added: 05/01/2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: Job Description:Assist with care of all landscaping within Visitor Center complex. Remove invasive species and care for existing, native plant life. Assist with approved seed collection and plant propagation program. Provide information to Red Rock Canyon visitors on an as-needed basis. Will work in close cooperation with University of Nevada – Master Gardeners. Qualifications:Knowledge of Mojave Desert native plants. Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of people. Ability to ca... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6054 Date Added: 05/01/2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: Job Description:Trail maintenance and design within General Management Plan guidelines; area rehabilitation and improvement; graffiti removal; smaller construction projects.Qualifications:Physically able to move over uneven terrain in extreme temperature ranges. Ability to safely carry 25 pounds. General construction knowledge and/or willingness to learn. Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of people. Training: Volunteer Orientation; CPR/First Aid; Equipment Operation; Radio In... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6055 Date Added: 05/01/2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: Job Description: Hike the trail of the NCA. Observe and report any problems to the Volunteer Coordinator using the volunteer report form. Training Required: New Volunteer Orientation, Desert Survival, Map Reading, Personal Safety Training Suggested: First Aid/CPR <P> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6057 Date Added: 05/01/2013 Location: Danbury, NC Description: <br> <b>VOLUNTEER INTERPRETER JOB DESCRIPTION</b> <br><br> This position is located at Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury, North Carolina. The applicant chosen will serve as a volunteer providing a variety of interpretation and education services.<br> <u>Principal Duties and Responsibilities</u> <ul> <li>The primary responsibility is to interpret the parks natural resources to park visitors. The volunteer must have a strong background in natural resource education. The volunteer must b... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10804 Date Added: 05/01/2013 Location: Brecksville, OH Description: Volunteer in Cuyahoga Valley National Park! <P>Ever wanted to be “behind the scenes” of a real working railroad? Want to work (and play) with a great group of people who like to hang out on trains? Then consider becoming a volunteer with Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR). <P>CVSR welcomes volunteers of all backgrounds and interests. All we ask is that you be 18 years of age or older, be physically and mentally capable of performing the duties required, and be willing to lend a b... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10597 Date Added: 05/01/2013 Location: Brecksville, OH Description: Volunteer in Cuyahoga Valley National Park! <P> Want to help the Ohio & Erie Canalway with this series of community treasure hunts called "questing"? Follow rhyming clues about an area's special features to find a hidden box. Hikes are on popular park trails and typically take 30-60 minutes each to complete. Several are in nearby metroparks. Find more information about questing here: http://www.nps.gov/cuva/planyourvisit/canalway-questing.htm. <P>Volunteers are needed to pilot test new ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10361 Date Added: 05/01/2013 Location: Danbury, NC Description: <br> <b> VISITOR CENTER JOB DESCRIPTION</b> <br><br> This position is located at the Visitor Center at Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury, North Carolina. The applicant chosen will serve as a volunteer providing a variety of services. <br><br> <u>Principal Duties and Responsibilities</u> <ul> <li>The primary responsibility is to assist visitors by answering any questions and explaining Park Rules and Regulations. The volunteer must be familiar with other state and national parks and recr... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10245 Date Added: 05/01/2013 Location: Danbury, NC Description: <br> Hanging Rock State Park has over 18 miles worth of hiking trails. All are in need of various attention from water bar placement, fill dirt replacement, signage placement, trimming, water crossing improvements, and debris removal. <br><br> Difficulty of work depends on individual capabilities. Work will be with Park Ranger staff, and tools will be provided. Individual expertise in trail maintenance is welcome. <br><br> Work will be on-going through out the year. Volunteers will be ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10246 Date Added: 05/01/2013 Location: Brecksville, OH Description: Volunteer in Cuyahoga Valley National Park! <P>Assist in leading bike programs for youth on the Towpath Trail. The primary audience is urban, economically challenged, elementary students from Cleveland and Akron schools. Group size will vary, but may be up to 45 students total (with 2 adults per group of 8 students). <P>Programs are on weekdays during the last two weeks of May (May 17, 20, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31); 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bike about 5 miles per hour, with many stops; tota... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9677 Date Added: 05/01/2013 Location: Brecksville, OH Description: Volunteer in Cuyahoga Valley National Park! <P>Help enlighten children of all ages to the recreational and educational opportunities at CVNP, including service-learning projects and Get Up, Get Out & Go programming. <P><ul><li>Service-learning projects can include group projects in invasive plant removal and resource management surveys (scheduled year-round, mostly on weekdays).</li> <li>Get Up, Get Out & Go offers recreational activities for kids ages 11 - 14 and their families, Monday -... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9741 Date Added: 04/30/2013 Location: King of Prussia, PA Description: Come join us in celebrating National Trails Day, Saturday, June 1. Festivities run from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at one location, the Betzwood Picnic Area. Betzwood Picnic Area, located on the north side of the park, is perfectly situated for access to foot trails, bike paths, equestrian trails, and kayaking on the Schuylkill River. This year’s Trail Fair will offer something for all ages, including exhibits, displays, educational clinics, fitness assessments, trail maintenance, guided nature and... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9764 Date Added: 04/30/2013 Location: Berlin Center, OH Description: Campground Host, Buckeye Loop/Mill Creek Campground: <P> We are looking for friendly volunteers that enjoy working with the public. Duties: will include; litter-pick up, fire ring clean up, and answering visitor questions. <P> Schedule: 20 hours a week, mostly needed on weekends and holidays. Free campsite with electric provided. (Listed 04/30/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9377 Date Added: 04/30/2013 Location: Fort Oglethorpe, GA Description: <b>Litter Patrol</b> volunteers assist park staff ensure visitors enjoy a safe and clean park environment. Litter Patrol volunteers:<p><ul><li>Pick up trail and roadside litter within the Chickamauga & Chattanooga NMP park limits</li><li>Observe and report maintenance needs or concerns</li><li>Will be supplied with garbage bags and appropriate gloves</li></ul> <p><b>Requirements:</b> Litter Patrol volunteers must:<p><ul><li>Commit to a minimum of 72 hours per year (6 hours per month average)</... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9434 Date Added: 04/30/2013 Location: Fort Oglethorpe, GA Description: <b>General Maintenance Assistants</b> are asked to perform a wide range of duties based on interests and skills. Volunteers assist staff with mowing, trimming, painting, carpentry, general repairs, trail maintenance, and general cleaning (plaques & monuments). Volunteers may be assigned special projects based on specialized skills (electrician, plumber, mason, carpenter, mechanic.) General Maintenance volunteers are assigned both inside and outside work in all seasons. Volunteers will be as... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9317 Date Added: 04/30/2013 Location: King of Prussia, PA Description: Job Title: Weed Warriors<P> Job Description: Assist Natural Resource Management in invasive plant control and in the maintenance and restoration of vegetation resources.<P> <P> Benefits:<P> Taking an active role to assist the NPS in its mission to preserve and protect both cultural and natural resources<P> •Develop knowledge and skills to use necessary for the protection of the natural environment<P> • Learn how to identify and control non-native invasive plants<P> • Increasing person... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9819 Date Added: 04/30/2013 Location: Decatur, AL Description: **********IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR APRIL, MAY, AND JUNE************** Wheeler NWR is located along the beautiful Tennessee River between Decatur and Huntsville, Alabama. RV couple needed to meet and greet the public at the Visitor Center; provide information, and operate the small bookstore. Also, record weather station readings and open/close entrance gate to day use area and empty trash can on weekends. Approx. 24 hours per week (weekends). Full camper hookup provided in secure location clo... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=5510 Date Added: 04/30/2013 Location: King of Prussia, PA Description: The Valley Forge Volunteer Maintenance Worker responsibilities will include the operation of various power tools such as chain saws, weed eaters, blowers, chippers, lawn mowers, vacuums, generators, sprayers and various hand tools. <P>Volunteers will perform manual labor on park resources, historical and non-historical. Typical manual work would include custodial duties, using hand mowers, raking, sweeping, shoveling digging, weed trimming, pruning and picking up debris such as limbs and tras... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=4630 Date Added: 04/30/2013 Location: King of Prussia, PA Description: Every second Saturday of each month (March through November ONLY) weather permitting volunteers can help clean up and maintain trails in Valley Forge NHP.<p> No trails maintenance skill necessary, on the job training will be provided.<P> Trails work projects includes:<P> Clearing draining features <P> Removing limbs and downed trees from across the trail tread<P> Cutting back over grown brush to maintain trail corridor<P> Blazing to direct trail user<P> Stabilization and rehabilitation proje... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=4985 Date Added: 04/30/2013 Location: Seneca Falls, NY Description: The National Park Service preserves and protects more than 400 natural and cultural areas in the United States and its territories. At Women&apos;s Rights NHP we tell the stories of the First Women&apos;s Rights Convention. The National Park Service accomplishes its mission with the assistance of dedicated volunteers. Tell us your skills and interests, and we will help you find a role in protecting your national parks.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13291 Date Added: 04/30/2013 Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ Description: Two campground hosts are needed for two dry camping locations for the winter season in Lake Havasu. Campground hosts are mainly responsible for greeting visitors as they arrive at the dispersed camping areas, keeping track of visitor stays, monitoring compliance with 14 day camping limitations, trash collection, informing visitor of local camping rules and regulations, and reporting any suspicious and illegal activity to BLM law enforcement.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13289 Date Added: 04/30/2013 Location: Boulder City, NV Description: TIME COMMITMENT: Four hour shifts or longer - Friday through Monday throughout the summer. One shift/day per weekend. <P>GOAL: The goal of the Launch Ramp Volunteer is to provide visitors with accurate information regarding boating regulations and to direct visitors in safe launching procedures. <P>DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The primary duty of the Launch Ramp Volunteer is to assist and direct visitors in safe launch ramp procedures. Volunteers will staff and provide information to the ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13286 Date Added: 04/30/2013 Location: Joseph, OR Description: Enjoy a summer in the scenic Lostine River corridor of northeast Oregon. We are seeking a responsible individual to serve as a volunteer host along the wild and scenic Lostine River from mid June through mid September 2013. The Lostine River corridor is a popular destination for campers, hikers and horseback riders. The corridor consists of 2 day use areas, 3 trailheads, 7 campgrounds and numerous dispersed campsites spanning across approximately 11 miles. Each use area consists of fire rings, ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13263 Date Added: 04/30/2013 Location: Fort Oglethorpe, GA Description: Members of the <b>Maintained Landscape Team</b> will work alongside park staff, utilizing machinery such as weed trimmers to maintain the park landscape at Chickamauga Battlefield, Lookout Mountain Battlefield, Missionary Ridge Battlefield, and other sites around the park. Volunteers are also asked to perform general cleanup around the park, removing fallen branches and trash, to ensure visitors can easily and safely tour the battlefield.<p> Work is accomplished outside throughout the summer... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13244 Date Added: 04/30/2013 Location: Estes Park, CO Description: The RMNA Field Seminars Program is seeking a flexible, outgoing and detail oriented volunteer who can assist with the daily tasks associated with supporting the educational seminars offered throughout the year in and around Rocky Mountain National Park. Duties would include: <p> • Introducing field seminars, signing in registrants and collecting appropriate paperwork <p> • Making coffee, setting up seminar rooms and making sure rooms are tidy and ready for guests<p> • Occasionally taking pi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13091 Date Added: 04/30/2013 Location: Fort Oglethorpe, GA Description: <b>Eastern National Store Associates</b> provide excellent customer service by assisting visitors in selecting merchandise, accurately completing sales transactions, maintaining stock levels, and maintaining a neat and clean sales area. Duties include:<p><ul><li>Operating register terminal including cash, credit, and check sales</li><li>Maintaining and stocking store displays, ensuring accurate pricing</li><li>Maintaining accurate sales and other records</li><li>Providing customer service assis... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11586 Date Added: 04/29/2013 Location: Estes Park, CO Description: <b>Note: This opportunity is available for those within the commuting distance of Rocky Mountain National Park. There is no government housing or campsites associated with this position. </B> <p> Wild Basin is in the southern part of Rocky Mountain National Park, located about 20 minutes south of the town of Estes Park along Highway 7. Wild Basin is an area of high alpine scenery, as well as incomparable waterfalls and is a popular destination for many hikers and backpacker visiting the park... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11894 Date Added: 04/29/2013 Location: Estes Park, CO Description: <p> Be a part of the team at Rocky Mountain National Park!<p> <B>NOTE: This volunteer position is available only for those within the commuting distance of Estes Park, Colorado (there is no volunteer housing or camping for this position). </B> </p>Limber Pine volunteers support National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) personnel in any or all of the following areas: <p> 1. Meet NPS and USFS personnel at designated times and places for briefings and safety checks. Travel to... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13252 Date Added: 04/29/2013 Location: Glenwood, WA Description: Maintenance and Office/Visitor Contact Couple or Single Wanted. Jobs to be done: (1) build a 4 ft x 8 ft information kiosk (2) operate heavy equipment, including tractor-mounted mower (equipment training is available), (3) help with general maintenance and odd jobs, (4) greet visitors at Visitor Contact Station, (5) artistically enhance the Visitor Contact Station, and (6) help with Environmental Education classes. If interested, volunteers may also do biological surveys, such as rare plants, S... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13287 Date Added: 04/29/2013 Location: Reedsport, OR Description: Accepting applications for Hosts & Caretakers in ATV & non ATV Campgrounds for the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. <P>HOST DUTIES: Check campers in and out, keep track of reservations,daily record license plate #s between 6 & 8 a.m,<P> answer questions, pass out literature, litter pick up, clean and stock restrooms,<P> fire pit cleaning. open/close gates(if any) at designated times. <P> CARETAKER DUTIES: Clean restrooms keep stocked during the day, clean showers (if any) <P>fire pit cl... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6014 Date Added: 04/29/2013 Location: Statewide, ID Description: <P><B>Idaho State Parks has all of the jewels of the Gem State!</B> <P>We have vacancies at these beautiful parks:<P> * Priest Lake<P> * Heyburn<P> * Winchester Lake<P> * Thousand Springs<P>Spread your wings in some of our most spectacular places! Choose to volunteer at a park in an old growth forest, along a trout filled stream, or on the shores of a pristine mountain lake. Or, you may want to help us maintain trails, teach boating safety, or work at a visitor center. As part of our team,... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10039 Date Added: 04/29/2013 Location: Plummer, ID Description: <P>Join us for the summer of 2013 at the oldest park in the Pacific Northwest! Towering ponderosa pines give way to flower-filled meadows and placid waters. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful serenity of cottages, cabins and campsites and admire the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps who built many buildings within the park in the 1930s. <P>Our hosts volunteer their time to provide neccessary skills to assist park staff. Maintenance hosts assist in the repair and maintenance of park facili... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10703 Date Added: 04/29/2013 Location: Nebo, NC Description: <br> <b>CAMPGROUND HOST JOB DESCRIPTION</b> <br> This position is located at the family camping area at Lake James State Park, Nebo, North Carolina. The applicant chosen will serve as a volunteer campground host providing a variety of services. <br><br> <u>Principal Duties and Responsibilities</u> <ul> <li>During a prearranged length of stay between March 15 and November 30, volunteers serve as “live-in” hosts at the campground. The primary responsibility is to assist campers by registe... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13285 Date Added: 04/28/2013 Location: Sitka, AK Description: <P><B>Starrigavan Recreation Area Summer RV Camp Host</B><P> <B>Setting:</B>Starrigavan Recreation Area is located on an isolated road system near Sitka, Alaska within the panhandle of Southeast Alaska. The complex offers camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing and hiking. Since the complex is bisected and located at the northern end of a state highway system, the camping atmosphere is maintained by gates that close and lock daily. Each half of the complex has a camp host. This host positio... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8243 Date Added: 04/28/2013 Location: Dutch John, UT Description: Volunteers will staff river information booths and provide information, collect data, and sell Use Passes to visitors. Volunteers will also assist with launch ramp operations ensuring that traffic coming in and out of these busy areas is done in a safe and orderly manner. Volunteers operating the ramp must be in good physical condition and have good communication skills, as these sites are high visitation areas. <p> Other duties include basic grounds maintenance, litter pick up, mowing lawns... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=1541 Date Added: 04/28/2013 Location: Manila, UT Description: <b>Office work:</b> One or two opportunities are available. Volunteer will work at the Green River Wyoming Work Visitor Center (shown) greeting visitors, answering telephones, providing information by mail, phone, or face-to-face contact with visitors. Housing is not available. Uniform provided by Forest Service.<p> <i>r4</i>... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=1543 Date Added: 04/28/2013 Location: Manila, UT Description: The Flaming Gorge Ranger District is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to provide staffing at the Red Canyon Visitor Center and Swett Ranch Historic Homestead. These locations are nestled in the Greendale, Red Canyon area overlooking the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. <p> <b>Duties:</b><br> Duties range from front desk work at the Red Canyon Visitor Center to leading tours at Swett Ranch. Official mileage for personal vehicle use will be paid and per diem may be available. <p... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=1045 Date Added: 04/28/2013 Location: Duchense, UT Description: One <b>Wilderness Information Specialist</b> opportunity is available. Volunteer will provide information and education to wilderness visitors at a very busy trailhead. Must be a people person with strong communication and interpersonal skills but independent enough to enjoy being alone for long periods of quiet time. Volunteer will be asked to perform light facility maintenance as well. <p> This is a fun job for an independent person or couple seeking a beautiful and remote place to spend t... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=1061 Date Added: 04/28/2013 Location: Duchesne, UT Description: <b>Wilderness Ranger:</b> Four positions are available. Duties would include visitor information and education, trash collection, natural resource restoration and monitoring, and light trail maintenance in a popular wilderness area. This is a fun job working outdoors in the High Uintas Wilderness, but it is physically strenuous and requires hiking several miles each day with 60 -70 lb pack and work in high altitudes, mountain weather, and rugged terrain. <p> Must also have good communicatio... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=1155 Date Added: 04/28/2013 Location: Vernal, UT Description: One <b>Trail Crew member</b> opportunity is available. Volunteer works as a member of a busy trail crew. Performs the full range of trail construction and maintenance activities on both motorized and non-motorized trails in remote / wilderness areas. <p> This is a fun job working outdoors in the beautiful Uinta Mountains, but it is physically strenuous and requires frequent heavy lifting, hiking several miles each day with a 60-70 lb pack, and work in high altitudes, mountain weather, and ru... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=1182 Date Added: 04/27/2013 Location: Creede, CO Description: Recreation Custodian - The primary responsibility of the Recreation Custodian is to provide assistance and ensure a positive experience for visitors. Duties include but are not limited to litter control, sign posting, dispersed campsite cleaning and rehabilitation, latrine cleaning and minor maintenance, reporting Forest Service regulation and safety violations, vandalism, facilities and signage repair needs and provide visitor information services.<p> The volunteer will be asked to work appr... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11367 Date Added: 04/27/2013 Location: Camp Verde, AZ Description: <b>Interpretation and Visitor Contacts:</b> Montezuma Castle National Monument in central Arizona is seeking volunteers to work at its Montezuma Well site, a desert oasis with a natural sinkhole containing more than 15,000,000 gallons of water. The site features prehistoric cliff dwellings, excellent birding, and a 1,000-year-old irrigation canal still in use by local gardeners and ranchers.<p>Duties of the position include:<p><li>Opening and closing the site.</li><li>Roving the 1/2-mile trail ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13284 Date Added: 04/26/2013 Location: Washington, DC Description: Ford’s Theatre celebrates the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and explores the American experience through theatre and education. A working theatre, historical monument, world-class museum and learning center, Ford’s Theatre is the premier destination in Washington, D.C., to explore and celebrate Lincoln’s ideals and leadership principles: courage, integrity, tolerance, equality and creative expression, <P> The Ford’s Theatre Daytime Volunteers are a group of energetic and intellectual indi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13282 Date Added: 04/26/2013 Location: Wildwood Crest, NJ Description: <b>Host a contact station</b>: and provide information to inquisitive visitors, sell items in our (starting up) nature store. Lead walks along beach trails and assist with monitoring a closed beach.<p> You can be involved with helping close a beach in one of the busiest areas during the highest demand for beach access...for birds and people! We close our beach as part of the recovery plan for the endangered piping plover...among other reasons. Such as, migrating and beach -using birds.<p> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13283 Date Added: 04/26/2013 Location: Fredonia, AZ Description: Pipe Spring National Monument preserves 40 acres surrounding a natural spring and 1870 stone fort in the high desert of Arizona. Now surrounded by the Kaibab Paiute reservation, this area was a tithing ranch for the Mormon Church from 1870 to 1890. The park is located on the Utah/Arizona border, north of the Grand Canyon along AZ state road 389. For more information on the park please visit our website at www.nps.gov/pisp. <P> POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Multiple positions available September 15 thr... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12448 Date Added: 04/26/2013 Location: Hardeeville, SC Description: A wide variety of volunteer opportunities are available at Savannah NWR. Our goal is to accommodate the interests and utilize the skills of our volunteers, while at the same time, meeting the needs of the refuge. We are looking for volunteers who are easy going, flexible, eager to learn, and enjoy working with people. Normal, routine duties would include welcoming and orienting visitors by working the visitor center front desk, stocking publications at various locations throughout the refuge,... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12853 Date Added: 04/26/2013 Location: Fredonia, AZ Description: General Ranch hand on a 40 acre reproduction of an 1870's Pioneer Ranch with a large garden, orchard and vineyard. Care and feeding of our 2 long horned cattle. (one steer and one cow), a mule and our middle aged horse (Princess). Also planning and preparation for planting our pioneer/native american demonstration garden and winter / spring care of an historic orchard filled with antique apple varieties and a vineyard of old concord grapes including a heritage vine that is more than 100 year... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10863 Date Added: 04/26/2013 Location: Jamestown, KY Description: EXCITING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Be a part of the volunteer team with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Visitor/Environmental Education Center! We are currently seeking volunteers to help staff our Center and assist in our outreach activities with openings for July 2013 through 2014. Duties include the following: meeting/greeting the public; answering questions; assisting with cleaning (no outside janitorial service - cleaning does include restrooms); ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9363 Date Added: 04/26/2013 Location: Jamestown, KY Description: EXCITING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is looking for volunteers to assist with the hatchery’s fish production program! Duties are mostly outdoor in nature, our crew is highly motivated, and the work is extremely rewarding! Tasks include the following: feeding fry and fish; cleaning raceways; loading fish onto trucks and transporting; conducting sample counts; assisting in the operation of the Threatened & Endangered species lab; mowing and maintenance; etc. <P... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9364 Date Added: 04/25/2013 Location: Ashford, WA Description: Some volunteer jobs are really tough. Imagine spending all day painting or staining a backcountry cabin or fire lookout in the mountains of Mount Rainier National Park, then hanging out at the cabin in the evening with no television or Internet, a rough bed to sleep on and a camp stove to cook on, with nothing but gorgeous scenery to relieve the tedium. It's a rough assignment... but someone has to do it! That's why we're looking for volunteers, two or three in a group, to spend a couple of ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13271 Date Added: 04/25/2013 Location: Marrero, LA Description: <h2>National Geographic has selected Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve for its 2013 BioBlitz.</h2> This event will be held at the <b><i>Barataria Preserve</i></b>, located just south of New Orleans, on Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, 2013. BioBlitz is a two-day adventure that will take you into the wilds of your own community as an explorer and scientist to search for, count, map, and learn about the plants and animals living in one location. The explorers will be voluntee... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13171 Date Added: 04/25/2013 Location: Santa Fe, NM Description: The Espanola Ranger District will be hosting trail workdays on the Dead Dog Trail this Spring! The Dead Dog Trail is undergoing a much-needed re-route to access the mesa in the Caja del Rio, an area just west of Santa Fe. Volunteers will engage in trail projects that include building switchbacks and retaining walls, clearing the trail corridor and digging a new trail. No experience is necessary. Most of these projects will be difficult to strenuous, but if you’re in good shape you should be... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13042 Date Added: 04/24/2013 Location: Morristown, NJ Description: Bark Brigade Volunteers walk our park trails and roadways informing dog owners the importance of picking up dog poop. <p> Skill and ability necessary is to speak with other dog owners, hand out poop bags, and provide the Leave No Trace tract which encourages that the job is not done until the poop in bag is disposed in a trash container. Poop bags and Leave No Trace tracts are provided by the park. <p> The trails and roadways of Morristown NHP feed into the Passaic Watershed, this educating opp... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12939