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Position Volunteer at International Children's Festival Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links Virginia Home Page Virginia Tourism Site Virginia State Parks Volunteers Virginia State Wildlife Volunteers Address 1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA 22182 Contact Amy Jonach wotr_volunteer@nps.gov 703-255-1893 Dates 9/18/2010--9/19/2010 Activities • General Assistance Record Date 9/1/2010 Suitable For Adults,Teens,Seniors,Family Difficulty Level Not Difficult

Opportunity Description: 
We encourage volunteers 13 years old and older to help at the International Children’s Festival 2010. Volunteers work to keep the park clean and pristine as it fills with thousands of visitors. While helping out, volunteers are given the opportunity to visit the international exhibits at the festival and learn about other cultures.

Volunteering at International Children’s Festival can help high school students reach their required community service hours. It is also an excellent way to earn Federal hours for scouting. Upon request, the park can provide documentation of the number of hours volunteered.

The International Children’s Festival is held September 18 and 19, 10 am-4 pm. Volunteers can sign up to work shifts, such as 10 am-1 pm or 1-4 pm. Scouts may work 5 hour shifts to earn a NPS Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger Certificate.

Anyone under 18 years of age, must be accompanied by an adult.

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Position Resident Volunteer Santee National Wildlife Refuge Partner Opportunity Site Link Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links South Carolina Home Page South Carolina Tourism Site South Carolina State Parks Volunteers Address 2125 Fort Watson Road Summerton, SC 29148 Contact Susan Heisey Susan_Heisey@fws.gov 803-478-2217 Dates 11/6/2009--12/31/2011 Activities • Archaeology • Botany • Construction/Maintenance • Conservation Education • Office/Clerical • Trail/Campground Maintenance • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information • Fish/Wildlife Record Date 9/1/2010 Suitable For Adults,Seniors Difficulty Level Not Difficult

Opportunity Description: 
The refuge is looking for resident volunteers interested in working outdoors, working with visitors in our visitor center and just helping out the staff wherever needed. Carpentry, trail maintenance, and visitor service skills a plus but not required. Resident volunteers must provide their own RV, be willing to volunteer 24 hours/week per couple (32 hours/week for single) and volunteer for a minimum of 3 months. What the refuge provides - - A beautiful RV site located on the Bluff Unit of the refuge, equipped for water, sewer, and electric (50 amp, 220v) service - Washer/Dryer - Volunteer uniforms - Training - Volunteer assignments to suit volunteers’ interests and skills What the volunteer provides – - 24 hours/week for couple; 32 hours/week for single Requirements - Volunteers must provide own RV - Be flexible and easy going - Hard working - Willing to perform duties as assigned - No skills needed. Training provided For more information about the volunteer program at Santee National Wildlife Refuge, contact Susan Heisey, Lead Park Ranger, at the refuge office 803-478-2217 or susan_heisey@fws.gov.
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Position Visitor Services Volunteer Santee National Wildlife Refuge Partner Opportunity Site Link Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links South Carolina Home Page South Carolina Tourism Site South Carolina State Parks Volunteers Address 2125 Fort Watson Road Summerton, SC 29148 Contact Susan Heisey Susan_Heisey@fws.gov 803-478-2217 Dates 11/6/2009--12/31/2011 Activities • Office/Clerical • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information Record Date 9/1/2010 Suitable For Adults,Seniors Difficulty Level Not Difficult

Opportunity Description: 
The Santee National Wildlife Visitor Center is located off of Hwy 95 (exit 102) right on the banks of Lake Marion in Clarendon County, South Carolina. The visitor center has numerous displays of local wildlife including an osprey nest with its own viewing platform!! The refuge is looking for volunteers who are interested in working at the visitor center information desk – responsibilities include answering questions about the refuge, and disseminating refuge maps, literature, and other information about natural and cultural history. Volunteers should be outgoing and be willing to work with visitors. The preference is that volunteers commit to work one day a week. The Visitor Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
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Position Maintenance Santee National Wildlife Refuge Partner Opportunity Site Link Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links South Carolina Home Page South Carolina Tourism Site South Carolina State Parks Volunteers Address 2125 Fort Watson Road Summerton, SC 29148 Contact Susan Heisey Susan_Heisey@fws.gov 803-478-2217 Dates 11/6/2009--12/31/2011 Activities • Construction/Maintenance • Trail/Campground Maintenance • Weed/Invasive Species Control Record Date 9/1/2010 Suitable For Adults,Seniors Difficulty Level Average

Opportunity Description: 
Maintenance • Mowing and trimming • Trail maintenance • Sign maintenance • Carpentry • Exhibit/kiosk maintenance • Vehicle maintenance • Litter patrol The refuge has hiking trails on the Bluff, Dingle Pond, and Cuddo Units and hiking and biking trails on Pine Island and Cuddo Units. Trail maintenance volunteers may perform duties like trimming, cleaning and maintaining boardwalks and observation towers, and installing/maintaining signage on trails. Volunteers should be willing to work outdoors in the elements and should be able to walk and stand for extended periods.
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Position Habitat Restoration Internship Point Reyes National Seashore Partner Opportunity Site Link Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links California Home Page California Tourism Site California State Parks Volunteers Address 1 Bear Valley Road Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Contact melanie gunn melanie_gunn@nps.gov 415-464-5131 Dates 10/25/2010--5/31/2011 Activities • Botany • Conservation Education • Weed/Invasive Species Control Record Date 9/1/2010 Suitable For Adults Difficulty Level Strenuous

Opportunity Description: 
Point Reyes National Seashore Habitat Restoration Internship 2010-11

Overview: Point Reyes National Seashore (PRNS), a 90-000-acre National Park Service unit in coastal Marin County, CA, is accepting applications for a 6-month internship position. PRNS encompasses numerous ecosystem types and has over 33,000 acres of Congressionally designated wilderness, yet is 40 miles from San Francisco. Supporting 16% of California’s flora, PRNS has high biodiversity, including 48 special status plant species (four federally endangered). Invasive plants are the greatest immediate threat to these species and to native plant communities. The park’s habitat restoration program finds resources and engages volunteers to control the highest-priority invaders and to monitor and protect rare plants. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/pore.

The intern will assist the park’s Restoration Biologist in the following tasks:
1. Coordination and field leadership of approximately four volunteer groups per month (two regular Sunday drop-in programs and two weekday groups) working on invasive plant removal (20%)
2. Other invasive plant removal field projects: solo; with paid crews; with park staff and interns; occasionally with individual volunteers (50%)
3. Volunteer recruitment (5%)
4. Data entry and maintenance of equipment and vehicles (10%)
5. Monitoring of plant species composition to assess treatment effectiveness and of rare plant populations (5%)
6. Other tasks to support the restoration and volunteer management programs (10%)

Duration: Full-time late October to late May

Compensation: Housing in park research station about 12 miles from park headquarters; meal reimbursement to $20-25/workday; eligible for workers compensation.

Internship benefits: 1. Practical training in plant identification and plant ecology.
2. Opportunity to develop leadership skills, especially in volunteer management.
3. Training in GPS and GIS.
4. Opportunity to gain experience in restoration and monitoring techniques.
5. Opportunity to work in a beautiful park at the rural/urban/wilderness interface.

Required qualifications:
1. Strong interest in the invasive plant component of habitat restoration.
2. Ability to do physical labor safely and efficiently on a regular basis, often in difficult conditions (inclement weather, steep rugged terrain, remote sites, around cattle, with possible exposure to ticks and stinging plants, and with frequent exposure to poison oak).
3. Interest in plant ecology and ability to learn plant identification.
4. Proven ability to work cooperatively with diverse people.
5. Ability to be self-directed in managing work, and at times, to work alone in the field.
6. Good organizational skills and basic computer skills.
7. Ability to learn to use Global Positioning Systems and Geographic Information Systems.
8. Ability to commit to full term of internship.

Desired qualifications:
1. Knowledge of coastal California flora and/or ability to identify plants using keys.
2. Experience in invasive plant removal.
3. Familiarity with GPS and/or GIS.
4. Knowledge of plant ecology.
5. Experience and skills in recruiting and motivating volunteers.

To apply: Mail the following materials to arrive by September 15, 2010 to Intern Search, c/o Ellen Hamingson, Point Reyes National Seashore, 1 Bear Valley Rd, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. Due to limited size of e-mailbox, electronic applications are not accepted. Materials submitted should clearly demonstrate that you meet the required qualifications.

• Resume
• Cover letter explaining why you want this specific internship
• List of at least three currently available professional references, with phone and email contact information.
• Optional: copies of transcripts

Questions? Contact Ellen Hamingson at Ellen_Hamingson@nps.gov; 415-464-5196.
Housing Availability: 
Available
  • Housing Type:
Bunk House
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Position Litter's not for Critters! Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Partner Opportunity Site Link Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links Idaho Home Page Idaho Tourism Site Idaho State Parks Volunteers Idaho State Wildlife Volunteers Address 13751 Upper Embankment Road Nampa, ID 83686 Contact Lauren Roden lauren_roden@fws.gov 208-467-9278 Dates 9/25/2010--9/25/2010 Activities • General Assistance Record Date 9/1/2010 Suitable For Adults,Kids,Teens,Seniors,Groups,Family Difficulty Level Not Difficult

Opportunity Description: 
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge invites wildlife-lovers to celebrate National Public Lands Day by volunteering to improve wildlife habitat from 2 PM – 5 PM on Saturday, September 25th. Work Day crews will improve wildlife habitat by picking up litter around Lake Lowell. Get some fresh air and enjoy the sites and sounds of wildlife on the refuge!
Housing Availability: 
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Position BOR Hollywood Clean-up Project Hollywood Dumpsite Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links Nevada Home Page Nevada Tourism Site Nevada State Parks Volunteers Nevada State Wildlife Volunteers Address 4448 South Hollywood Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89122 Contact Holly Hill HHill@usbr.gov 702-293-8016 Dates 10/23/2010--10/23/2010 Activities • Construction/Maintenance Record Date 8/31/2010 Suitable For Adults,Teens,Groups,Family Difficulty Level Strenuous

Opportunity Description: 
Volunteers will help Reclamation and BLM staff clean-up at a dumpsite on Federal land. The work will involve hand carrying and piling various items dumped on the land including tires, wood scraps, etc. This project is a great opportunity to give back to our public and Federal land and make a difference! The site is adjacent to Sunrise Trailhead in Las Vegas. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT JASON L. KIRBY AT 702.293.8171 OR BY EMAIL AT JKIRBY@USBR.GOV
Housing Availability: 
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Position Light Maintanence Eastern Shore of VA. National Wildlife Refuge Partner Opportunity Site Link Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links Virginia Home Page Virginia Tourism Site Virginia State Parks Volunteers Virginia State Wildlife Volunteers Address 5003 Hallett Circle Cape Charles, VA 23310 Contact E. Alan Stanz alan_stanz@fws.gov 757-331-2760 Dates 9/1/2010--4/30/2011 Activities Record Date 8/31/2010 Suitable For Please contact the volunteer coordinator for details. Difficulty Level Not Difficult

Opportunity Description: 
Light maintenance, painting, grounds care, general fix it.
Housing Availability: 
Available
  • Housing Type:
RV Pads
  • Housing Description:
RV Pad, Full hookups, washer/dryer
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Position Visitor Services Eastern Shore of VA. National Wildlife Refuge Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links Virginia Home Page Virginia Tourism Site Virginia State Parks Volunteers Virginia State Wildlife Volunteers Address 5003 Hallett Circle Cape Charles, VA 23310 Contact E. Alan Stanz alan_stanz@fws.gov 757-331-2760 Dates 9/1/2010--4/30/2011 Activities Record Date 8/31/2010 Suitable For Please contact the volunteer coordinator for details. Difficulty Level Not Difficult

Opportunity Description: 
Be Quick, Full hookups, washer/dryer, 50 amp service. Boating, kayaking, fishing, wildlife watching, bike trails, hiking trails. Visitor Services, Visitor Center, Environmental Education, Tour Guides. Check us out on line.
Housing Availability: 
Available
  • Housing Type:
RV Pads
  • Housing Description:
Full ho0ok ups. Washer/Dryer, Restroom
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Position Idaho State Park Hosts! Statewide Idaho Partner Opportunity Site Link Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links Idaho Home Page Idaho Tourism Site Idaho State Parks Volunteers Idaho State Wildlife Volunteers Address Statewide opportunity Statewide, ID 83716 Contact Kathryn Hampton KHampton@idpr.idaho.gov 208-514-2493 Dates 3/15/2011--10/31/2011 Activities • Campground Host • Construction/Maintenance • Computers • Conservation Education • Historical Preservation • Office/Clerical • Trail/Campground Maintenance • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information • Natural Resources Planning • General Assistance Record Date 8/31/2010 Suitable For Adults,Family Difficulty Level Average

Opportunity Description: 
It is that time again! Volunteer recruitment for 2011 has begun!

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, volunteers provide essential services with a personal touch. You can make visitor experiences more enjoyable and complete. Your volunteer efforts help preserve the natural treasures of Idaho for generations to come.

How to volunteer....

To volunteer your services and share your knowledge and expertise, please fill out a volunteer application online, or print one out. Selected volunteers will be asked to sign an agreement outlining their responsibilities as well as those of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. Keep in mind that not all parks or programs need all the different types of volunteers. What you do as a Volunteer...

A person may volunteer as an individual or as a part of a group on short term projects of a day or less, or on a long term project in specialized programs. There are many ways to volunteer your time with Idaho State Parks and Recreation. You are invited to join our Idaho Team!

THE BEST JEWELS OF THE GEM STATE are in Idaho State Parks! Fish our world famous trout waters, take in the breathtaking beauty of the Snake River and the Sawtooth Mountains, or be amazed by our gigantic Ponderosa Pines all while volunteering for the best park system anywhere.

We are seeking energetic individuals/couples as campground, maintenance, interpretive, and visitor services hosts MARCH- OCTOBER 2011. Full/partial hook-ups provided with a minimum of 30 day, 24 hours/week/person working.

Enjoy free entrance/camping, prime host sites, training, and the friendliest staff in the country! Contact: Kathryn.Hampton@idpr.idaho.gov or

APPLY ON-LINE at: http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/aboutus/volunteeronline.aspx or

call (208) 514-2493 for more information and an application packet NOW.
Housing Availability: 
Not Available
  • Housing Type:
RV Pads
  • Housing Description:
full hook-up RV sites available for all hosts staying a minimum of 30 days.
  Please Complete Your Application at: Idaho State Park Hosts! Application