Volunteer.gov/gov provides volunteer opportunities in Natural Resource in Public Lands. This RSS lists the most recent volunteer opportunities posted on the Volunteer.gov/gov web site for the past week.http://www.volunteer.gov/gov Date Added: 11/06/2009 Location: Silver City, NM Description: SPECIAL NOTE: Immediate openings available! The main visitor season is May-October, but year-round staffing is needed. Volunteers are asked to make a 3 month/32 hour a week minimum commitment for October through April, and a 4month/32 hour a week minimum commitment for May through September. <P>The National Monument is located in the mountains of the Gila National Forest and Gila Wilderness area of southwestern New Mexico. The park includes the 700 year old Mogollon Cliff Dwellings and the... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=1735 Date Added: 11/06/2009 Location: Appomattox , VA Description: Works in cooperation with the Curator and other park staff on cultural resource & museum projects. Volunteer will be responsible for the following: <P> 1. Artifact inventory, preservation, and storage. 2. Cataloging, locating, and maintaining a computer inventory of all artifacts within the park. 3. Cleaning historical buildings and exhibits. <P>Qualifications: Must possess some knowledge or experence as a museum tech or archivist. Volunteer must be able to perform duties and projects tha... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=6642 Date Added: 11/06/2009 Location: Appomattox , VA Description: Works in cooperation with the Resource Management Specialist and other park staff at Appomattox Court House N.H.P. with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and GPS (Global Positioning System). <p>Qualifications: A Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree in Natural Resources is highly recommended, but open to anyone who has knowledge or experience in GIS/GPS. Much of the work is performed in the field, often on uneven terrain with poor footing. Must be able to work with this terrian and in al... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=6647 Date Added: 11/06/2009 Location: Appomattox , VA Description: Volunteer will work with Resource Management staff to collaborate on the following projects:monitoring bird use of various grasslands within Appomattox Court House N.H.P.,perform December bird count and help identify new species of birds to the overall species list. <P>Qualifications: A Bachelor, Master or Doctorate degree in Natural Resources is favorable with experience in bird surveying or research. Some experience in typing, filing, and the use of computers is desired. Most work is perf... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=6648 Date Added: 11/06/2009 Location: Appomattox , VA Description: Works in cooperation with the Resource Management Specialist and other park staff at Appomattox Court House N.H.P. with destroying specific problem areas or species of plant. <P>Qualifications: A Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree in Natural Resources or Botany is favorable. Experence with Invasive plant control is highly recommonded. Much of the work is performed in the field, must be able to work on uneven terrain with poor footing and in adverse weather conditions. Experience with herb... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=6649 Date Added: 11/06/2009 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/gov/results.cfm?ID=6652 Date Added: 11/06/2009 Location: Brunswick, MD Description: - Museum Store and C&O Canal Visitors Center: Greet visitors, admissions sales, store sales (volunteers with computer skills are highly desired as we will be transitioning to a computerized sales system within the next couple of months).<P>- Second Floor: Docents to guide visitors and answer questions about our 2nd floor exhibits.<P>- Third Floor: HO Scale Engineers to oversee running of trains after conversion to a DCC system and Railroad History Engineers to relay historical stories, answer... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=6798 Date Added: 11/06/2009 Location: Potomac, MD Description: LOCKHOUSE DOCENTS: Volunteer at the Potomac Conservancy River Center! The Conservancy is looking for river history buffs to help maintain and staff the River Center at historic Lockhouse 8 on the C&O Canal NHP. This year, the River Center will feature a new exhibit, Backyard to the Bay, which will educate visitors about the Potomac River, its connection to the Chesapeake Bay, and what they can do in their own backyards to protect these resources. Volunteer lockkeepers will work in teams of two ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=7082 Date Added: 11/06/2009 Location: Port Alsworth, AK Description: The position is a 40 hour per week job. It entails scanning the park's 3000+ slide file into a software database (Thumbs+) that allows staff to retrieve these images digitally for use in publications/presentations. For "variety" the position is also responsible for entering the park's herbarium into a plant database for the development of a species list. <P> <P> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=543 Date Added: 11/06/2009 Location: Potomac, MD Description: Use your administrative talents to help the National Park Service! The C&O Canal National Historical Park is looking for a volunteer to serve as Administrative Clerk for the maintenance division. If you have previous experience working in an office setting you can put your skills to use while spending time at the beautiful Great Falls location of the park. <P>Major duties of this position include:<P><Br>- Receives and directs telephone calls and/or visitors;<br>- Types occasional corresponden... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9000 Date Added: 11/06/2009 Location: Hagerstown, MD Description: Volunteer to work in the main reception area of park headquarters. Resonsibilities include greeting and directing visitors, assisting with mailings, assisting callers with information on the park such as hiking, biking, and camping opportunities. Computer work and other light office duties are optional and training is provided. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This work schedule is flexible. Most of our volunteers work one or two days a week for fours at a tim... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9195 Date Added: 11/06/2009 Location: Coos bay/North Bend, OR Description: Couple needed for a reservation campground. <p> Duties:Host will be responsable for reservations, doing a tally sheet for the license plate numbers between 7a.m & 8 a.m each morning, open/close gate & showers 0600 & 2200 (this is a shared duty with the caretakers), litter pick up, assist caretaker if needed, cover for the caretakers on their day(s) off, this involves restroom & shower cleaning, they will cover for you on yours. Give information to campers on rules and regulations for voluntary... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9869 Date Added: 11/06/2009 Location: Summerton, SC 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... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10118 Date Added: 11/06/2009 Location: Summerton, SC 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 inform... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10119 Date Added: 11/06/2009 Location: Summerton, SC 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 willin... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10120 Date Added: 11/06/2009 Location: Summerton, SC Description: • Collect biological data for hunt program • Band ducks • Bird surveys • Prothonotary box construction • Blue bird box construction • Prothonotary box monitoring • Blue bird box monitoring • Invasives control/monitoring 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. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10121 Date Added: 11/06/2009 Location: Iowa City, IA Description: LOCAL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER Volunteer work period: Early May through Labor Day Job Description: Volunteer from the local community (not camping at a Corps park) will staff the Coralville Lake Visitor Center at least three hours per week from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Tuesday evenings). Primary duties will include greeting visitors and running the weekly free movie. Training will be provided for operating the equipment. Another duty will be popping pop corn and bagging it for the visitors. <p> O... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10122 Date Added: 11/05/2009 Location: Cascade Locks, OR Description: Natural Resource Volunteer Needed – March 01, 2010 to mid May 2010. Resource Volunteers will assist Park Rangers, often independently, with: Invasive and Noxious Weed Removal, Monitoring and maintaining trails, Litter Removal, Visitor Surveys, Posting Reserved Notices and Preparing Picnic Shelter, Assisting Ranger staff with Outreach Programs. None of these tasks are intended to be the sole duties performed by the Resource Volunteers. <P> A vehicle will be provided on assigned work days. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10117 Date Added: 11/05/2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Description: Research the number of towns and cities along the mainstem of the Mississippi River that use riverwater for drinking and industrial purposes. The volunteer would first do some web research and call some contacts in the field to identify existing research. The second step would involve calling water departments, Departments of Natural Resources and other agencies to record usage data. The end product will be a web piece that profiles water usage along the Mississippi River. <P> The volunt... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9899 Date Added: 11/05/2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Description: Volunteer will help educate visitors about the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, the Mississippi River and other units of the entire National Park System in this facility within the lobby of the Science Museum of Minnesota. This is a great opportunity for you to learn and share your knowledge! <P>Volunteers should have knowledge of the Mississippi River and the National Park Service or the desire to learn. Good communication skills, public speaking, computer and Internet knowle... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9901 Date Added: 11/05/2009 Location: Saint Paul, MN Description: Help improve the natural areas along the Mississippi River within the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Chances are there will be an opportunity near you! <P> Projects include removal of invasive, non-native plant species, planting of native trees and plants, and installation of erosion control structures. <P> Join us for one day or more! <P> <P> <P> <P> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=1419 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: Vienna, VA Description: Volunteer Gate Ushers help the house management staff at the Filene Center from late May through early September during the 2009 performance season. They help control access to the theater and restricted areas, provide audience direction, distribute programs, and enforce house rules. <p>Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. There are some physical requirements for this position. Volunteer should be able to climb stairs and stand for an extended period of time. All duties are performed ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9215 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: Brecksville, OH Description: Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad are searching for volunteer elves to entertain young and old alike aboard the Polar Express. Contact Pamela Machuga at (330) 657-1914 or pam_machuga@nps.gov for more information.... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=7692 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Description: Volunteers will help at closure gates during special situations, providing public information and assisting with fire prevention activities. <P> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=7800 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Description: Volunteers working in this position will provide information and assistance to forest visitors at specific site locations. Some area maintenance and clean-up may be required, depending on the site. Volunteer hosts must work well with people, be personable, and be neat in appearance. Many sites require host presence 5 days/week, including weekends and holidays. <P> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=7807 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: Triangle, VA Description: Park: Prince William Forest Park is a 15,000+ acre park preserving a variety of natural and cultural history within 32 miles of Washington, D.C. The park has 37 miles of hiking trails, over 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads and trails, numerous campgrounds and numerous cultural opportunities varying from CCC cabins to the OSS. <P>Dates: Summer, 2007 - flexible hours<P>Duties: Volunteer will provide interpretation to the visitors of Prince William Forest Park by meeting them where they are ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=6936 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: Friday Harbor, WA Description: Join San Juan Island National Historical Park and the San Juan Trails Committee from 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, September 17, as they launch construction of the American Camp Rustic Hiking Trail Connection, one of the most important links of the San Juan Island's Cattle Point Road Trail project. The work, being held in celebration of National Public Lands Day and in conjunction with 'Make America's Best Idea Even Better: Volunteer Day September 26," the trail, when completed in 2011 will c... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10020 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: Yosemite, CA Description: Granite cliffs and domes, waterfalls, and majestic forests define Yosemite National Park. Yosemite has an incredible variety of volunteer opportunities, but we have limited housing options, and great demand for volunteer positions. <P> <P> NOTE: WE WILL NOT REPLY IMMEDIATELY TO YOUR APPLICATION! This is a general announcement, which allows us to accept applications when we do not have specific job openings. When supervisors request applications for a specific position, we will give them yo... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10058 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: Yosemite Village, CA Description: Join tens of thousands of volunteers across the country to participate in the 110th Christmas Bird Count. To participate in the Yosemite Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 20, 2009, contact ornithologist Sarah Stock by e-mail at yose_birds@nps.gov or by phone at (209) 379-1435 to be assigned to an area and a group. Bring lunch, plenty of warm clothes and sturdy shoes. A small fee exists to support the publication of count results in National Audubon Field Note. Plan to be outside all day from dawn t... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10106 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: Washington, DC Description: Volunteers work at one of the sites located within the National Mall and Memorial Parks, answering questions and directing visitors around the city. At the Washington Monument, volunteers assist the staff in managing ticket lines; operate the elevator, and/or present interpretive programs down the monument steps. At the Survey Lodge Ranger Station, volunteers assist the volunteer coordinator with office administration and/or staff the information desk. At the Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt,... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10107 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: Three Rivers, CA Description: Job Title: Volunteer Campground Hosts, Foothills <P> Supervisor: Foothills Campground Supervisor <P> Goal: To provide a quality camping experience for park visitors by assisting with campground operations for two small campgrounds, Potwisha and Buckeye Flat.<P> Location & Dates: Potwisha Campground – year round; Buckeye Campground – May through Labor Day<P> Duties: • Register campers and help visitors find campsites. • Assist with kiosk operations. • Actively walk the loops and... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10108 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: Three Rivers, CA Description: Job Title: Volunteer Campground Hosts, Mineral King Area <P> Supervisor: Ash Mountain Fee Supervisor<P> Goal: To provide a quality camping experience for park visitors by assisting with campground operations for two small campgrounds, Atwell Mill and Cold Springs<P> Location & Dates: Atwell Mill and Cold Springs campgrounds, Memorial Day through Labor Day.<P> Duties: • Register campers and help visitors find campsites. • Actively walk the loops and educate campers to park and ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10109 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: Three Rivers, CA Description: Job Title: Lodgepole & Dorst Creek Campground Hosts<P> Supervisor: Lodgepole Campground Supervisor<P> Goal: To provide a quality camping experience for park visitors by assisting with campground operations for two large campgrounds, 200+ sites each, Lodgepole and Dorst Creek Campgrounds<P> Dates: Mid-June through Labor Day at Dorst Creek; mid-May through the end of September at Lodgepole Campground<P> Duties: • Assist with campground and kiosk operations. • Rove ca... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10110 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: Three Rivers, CA Description: Job Title: Volunteer Campground Hosts, Cedar Grove <P> Supervisor: Cedar Grove Campground Supervisor <P> Goal: To provide a quality camping experience for park visitors by assisting with campground operations for four campgrounds; Sheep Creek, Canyon View, Moraine, and Sentinel.<P> Location & Dates: Sheep Creek Campground –May to Mid October; Sentinel Campground - Mid May to end of September; Canyon View Campground – Mid May to Mid October; Moraine Campground – Mid May to Labor Da... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10111 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: Three Rivers, CA Description: Job Title: Volunteer Campground Hosts, Grant Grove <P> Supervisor: Grant Grove Campground Supervisor <P> Goal: To provide a quality camping experience for park visitors by assisting with campground operations for two large campgrounds, Sunset and Azalea and one medium size campground Crystal Springs.<P> Location & Dates: Azalea Campground – year round; Sunset Campground – May through Labor Day; Crystal Springs – Memorial Day through Mid- Sept. Host sites are available at Sunset and... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10112 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: Cass Lake , MN Description: The Day Use area host would perform routine cleaning in changing/restroom building, outdoor shower area, boat ramp, parking areas, picnic area and Visitor Information Center grounds. This would include litter pickup, fire ring cleaning, clean picnic shelter and clean picnic tables. Give correct and timely information to visitors on rules and regulations on the Chippewa NF, area events and recreation opportunities. Inform Forest personnel or local Law Enforcement personnel of any problems wi... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10113 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: Chalrestown, MA Description: Volunteers gain hands-on experience by assisting National Park Service archeologists with cleaning, labeling, mending, and cataloging artifacts recovered from excavations throughout the Northeast Region of the National Park Service. Duties include examining artifacts, filling out worksheets and rehousing materials into museum quality enclosures. The Northeast Region of the National Park Service has 76 units (from Maine to Virginia) and is committed to preserving the region&apos;s vast c... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10114 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: San Francisco, CA Description: <b>Time Period:</b> January 9, 2010 to November 27, 2010 <br /><b>Hours:</b>40 hours/week <br /><b>Out of pocket expense:</b>$125/week per diem plus housing at the Presidio, San Francisco <ul><li>Learn and perform all facets of compost production including building, watering, and monitoring compost piles, recording data, and making compost tea. </li><li>Co-lead volunteer activities once a week with adult volunteers and participate in youth education programs at native plant nursery. </li... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10115 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: Washington, DC Description: Volunteers work at one of the sites located within the National Mall and Memorial Parks, answering questions and directing visitors around the city. At the Washington Monument, volunteers assist the staff in managing ticket lines; operate the elevator, and/or present interpretive programs down the monument steps. At the Survey Lodge Ranger Station, volunteers assist the volunteer coordinator with office administration and/or staff the information desk. At the Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt,... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10116 Date Added: 11/04/2009 Location: St. Marys , GA Description: ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9832 Date Added: 11/03/2009 Location: Yankton, SD Description: The Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery and Aquarium is located on the banks of the Missouri river in southeastern South Dakota near the city of Yankton. The hatchery is situated along the Lewis and Clark Trail and lies below Gavins Point Dam and Lewis and Clark Lake. The lake is a 25,000 acre impoundment that is the last of the six main stem dams on the Missouri River. Below the lake is the Missouri National Recreational River which is operated by the National Park Service to maintain the r... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10104 Date Added: 11/03/2009 Location: Independence, MO Description: Mission of the NPS and SEKI: The National Park Service (NPS) preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world. The mission of Harry S Truman National Historic Site is to interpret the broad life experien... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10105 Date Added: 11/03/2009 Location: Fredonia, AZ Description: AZ opening with RV site or housing. Pipe Spring Nat. Mon. is high desert at 5,000 feet. Interpretive position for experienced versatile volunteer. Join our staff as we provide visitor services and interpretation at this 1870s historic site. Duties include conducting 30 minute guided tours through the 1870 2-story stone ranch house. Four days per week, 8 hours per day. Includes visitor center operation and fees collection 4 hours a day. Apply on line or by mail. <P> <P> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=5163 Date Added: 11/03/2009 Location: Crescent City, CA Description: The volunteer is responsible for providing information to the visiting public, and assisting with the day-to-day operation of the visitor information centers. Performs minor administrative tasks related to interpretation and visitor services. The position is located in the Division of Interpretation and Education at Redwood National Park. Work schedule is four hours minimum per week or 32 hours minimum per week if occupying park quarters. <P>MAJOR DUTIES:Visitor Services 70% •Assists with t... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=5556 Date Added: 11/03/2009 Location: Crescent City, CA Description: <b>Location Description</b><br>Work within the parks among some of the world's tallest trees and along the Pacific Coast. Weather will range from cool and rainy to sunny.<br><br><b>Position Description</b><br>Trail crews work year-round in the parks. Due to the threatened and endangered species within the park, a measurable amount of work needs to be done by non-powered tools. Training is required to use power tools, if approved.<P>Trail maintenance involves moderate to heavy laboring tasks, c... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=1861 Date Added: 11/03/2009 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/gov/results.cfm?ID=4012 Date Added: 11/03/2009 Location: Crescent City, CA Description: We are looking for volunteers willing to commit 10-40 hours per week assisting with our vegetation management programs such as forestry, exotic plant removal in a variety of habitats, vegetation sampling for long term monitoring plots and fire effects monitoring. Depending on their interests, participants in our volunteer internship program will learn valuable skills in the fields of resource management and forestry or botany such as forestry plot sampling and general vegetation plot sampling ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=4424 Date Added: 11/03/2009 Location: Boulder City, NV Description: Katherine Landing Information Center - 32 Hours per week <P> Two positions will be filled from this announcement. <P>Goal: The goal of information center volunteer is to provide visitors with information so they can enjoy Lake Mead National Recreation Area and its recreation opportunities in a safe and knowledgeable manner. <P>Description of Duties: The primary duty of the information center volunteer is to provide accurate information to park visitors about Lake Mead NRA recreational activi... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9421 Date Added: 11/03/2009 Location: Boulder City, NV Description: Katherine Landing - Interpretive, Environmental Education, and Special Project Volunteer <P> 32 hours per week is required for this position. <P>Goal: The goal is to support the District&apos;s environmental education program by assisting with school field trips, school classroom programs, water safety programs in the local schools, and interpretive programs such as, special event coverage, lead scheduled interpretive hikes, rove the beaches and campgrournds, and assist with project. <P> Desc... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9422 Date Added: 11/03/2009 Location: Dayton, OH Description: During the school year, the park offers a variety of education programs to local K-12 school groups. Due to high demand of these curriculum-enriching programs, the park needs Education Program Assistants to help in providing quality educational experiences for area students. The volunteer will conduct guided tours of the visitor centers while presenting educational instruction. Training will be provided to the volunteer on educational program standard operating procedures. <P> Skills Needed/D... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9659 Date Added: 11/03/2009 Location: International Falls, MN Description: Job Description: This position is located at Voyageurs National Park, located in northern Minnesota. Primary duties are staffing the visitor center desk and sales area, providing trip-planning assistance, and disseminating information in person or via mail, telephone, or electronic mail. Duties may also include assisting with, or conducting interpretive programs (i.e. canoe, talks and hikes), helping to prepare for special events, or helping to construct temporary displays and exhibits. Vol... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9199 Date Added: 11/02/2009 Location: Paicines, CA Description: Habitat Restoration Volunteer<P> <P> Spend quality time in one of the nation’s most breathtaking national parks by playing an important role in the protection of the unique resources of Pinnacles National Monument. Come out and explore the beautiful areas Pinnacles has to offer and participate in invasive plant removal, native seed collection, or habitat restoration projects. Be prepared to learn a variety of skills, such as basic ecological principles and plant identification! <P> <P> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9416 Date Added: 11/02/2009 Location: Paicines, CA Description: Position Description<P>Help NPS staff with the maintenance of facilities (trails, buildings, grounds, roads, fences, and utilities) throughout the park as a laborer. Assist with custodial services, picnic and campground operations, and pool operations. <P>Location description:<P>Pinnacles National Monument is centrally located within California’s natural wonders. Hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean, Yosemite National park and more. Rising out of the chap... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=8928 Date Added: 11/02/2009 Location: Paicines, CA Description: POSITION DESCRIPTION: <P>Vegetation Assistants help the park botanist with a variety of vegetation related tasks to include fieldwork and/or office work. <P><P>OFFICE DUTIES may include data entry, outreach efforts, GIS work. <P>FIELD DUTIES may include assisting with removal of non-native plants, monitoring vegetation associated with habitat restoration efforts, seed collection, mapping of plant populations and more. <P><P>LOCATION DESCRIPTION: <P>Pinnacles National Monument is centrally loca... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=8929 Date Added: 11/02/2009 Location: Paicines, CA Description: POSITION DESCRIPTION: <P>Condor Monitoring Assistants help wildlife biologists with Condor monitoring. Duties include hiking off-trail and in rugged terrain to various monitoring sites to observe, collect and report data on condor locations and behaviors. Volunteers will use binoculars, spotting scope and telemetry to observe condors. <P>FIELD DUTIES will include tracking condors using radio telemetry; taking detailed field notes; assisting with condor feeding through carcass placements an... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=8930 Date Added: 11/02/2009 Location: Paicines, CA Description: Resource Education Docents perform roving interpretation along park trails and at viewpoints; research, develop and present guided walks and evening programs. Educate visitor about the natural and cultural resources of Pinnacles National Monument. Lead wildflower and birding walks and/or geology talks and assist with education outreach programs. <P><P><b>LOCATION DESCRIPTION:</b> <P>Pinnacles National Monument is centrally located within California’s natural wonders. Hours from the San Fran... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=8931 Date Added: 11/02/2009 Location: Paicines, CA Description: Nature Center/Visitor Center Assistant staff the visitor center or nature center. Respond to visitor inquiries. Help educate and direct visitors. Provide information and materials to park visitors. <P><b>LOCATION DESCRIPTION:</b> <P>Pinnacles National Monument is centrally located within California’s natural wonders. Hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean, Yosemite National park and more. Rising out of the chaparral-covered Gabilan Mountains, east of cen... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=8932 Date Added: 11/02/2009 Location: Beach Lake, PA Description: Volunteers assist the Division of Interpretation at the Zane Grey Museum, at the Information Center in Narrowsburg, NY, and along the river.At the Zane Grey Museum duties include presenting tours and talks, answering questions, and operating the sales outlet.For those who enjoy being outside there are four river accesses that are staffed during the summer season. Here, river safety talks, orientation to the Upper Delaware River, and first aid assistance is provided.Want to utilize your canoei... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=4660 Date Added: 11/02/2009 Location: Beach Lake, PA Description: Preserving and protecting our cultural resources is a goal of the National Park Service. Cultural Resource Management opportunities are varied and include working with the museum collection, historic properties, archival collections, the park library, photographs, and slides. Interested individuals will work on data entry, organize collections, transcribe oral history tapes, historic research, preventive maintenance of museum objects, and cataloging. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=4661 Date Added: 11/02/2009 Location: Beach Lake, PA Description: Maintaining the existing high water quality on the river and protecting its natural resources is one of the primary missions of Upper Delaware S&RR. Volunteers assist Natural Resource Management staff with the monthly water quality monitoring on the Delaware River and its tributaries. This may be done with canoes, by walking up and down stream banks, or by wading in water. Some assistance with lab work and data entry is also needed. The threat of non-native, invasive plant species altering ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=4662 Date Added: 11/02/2009 Location: Beach Lake, PA Description: Administrative areas throughout all divisions of the park would welcome clerical support with filing, answering telephones, typing, and photocopying. Individuals with computer skills are desired for work on the park’s web page, graphics design, as well as organizing the extensive digital image collection. Persons with writing skills can assist with information requests about the natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the parks. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=4663 Date Added: 11/02/2009 Location: Paicines, CA Description: <b>Location Description:</b> Rising out of the chaparral-covered Gabilan Mountains, east of central California's Salinas Valley, are the spectacular remains of an ancient volcano. Massive monoliths, spires, sheer-walled canyons and talus passages define millions of years of erosion, faulting and tectonic plate movement. Within the monument's boundaries lie 26,000 acres of diverse wildlands. Pinnacles National Monument has ideal spring and fall temperatures ranging in the 70’s, winters bringing ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=5795 Date Added: 11/02/2009 Location: Paicines, CA Description: <b>Weekend and Holiday volunteers needed to assist the Visitor and Resource Protection Division!<B> Job Title: Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR) Assistants<p> Duties: Volunteer will hike all trails in the Monument to assist visitors in need of directions, water, education, etc. <p> Skills/Qualifications: Willing to hike 8-12 miles/day; Excellent customer service skills, especially on very hot days; Knowledge of park trails; Ability to carry a backpack 20-30lbs with essential equi... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=6002 Date Added: 11/02/2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Description: <b>Intern with the Canyon Lakes Ranger District and learn about National Forest recreation management from the inside!</b>: Hours and dates to be negotiated. <p> Duties: Field patrols with a variety of Forest Service recreation personel as well as documenting those visits with digital reports.<p>Field trips may include days spent on backcountry patrol, river patrol, and trailwork. <p><ul><li> Applicants must be in excellent physical condition.</li><li> Prerequisites: Familier with use of Micros... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10101 Date Added: 11/02/2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Description: <b>Cameron Pass Nordic Ranger volunteer program.</b>: Ski or snowshoe with a purpose- join the Nordic Rangers on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. <p> Duties: Patrol ungroomed backcountry Forest Service trails at approximately 10,000 feet in elevation, west of Fort Collins at the District&apos;s premier snow-play area! Inform and educate fellow winter recreationists on low-impact techniques, recreation opportunities, safety, and trail etiquette. Collect recreational use trends for the Forest Se... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10102 Date Added: 11/02/2009 Location: Cass Lake , MN Description: The Norway Beach Recreation Area is located on the East side of Cass Lake, 6 miles east of the town of Cass Lake. in Northern Minnesta. We are located within the boundaries of the Leech Lake Reservation. The area consists of 4 campground loops with 170 sites total. The loops all have flush toilets and hot showers. Many are on the National Reservation System. <P> Volunteer furnishes own self-contained trailer or camper. Water, electricity, radio, tools, and supplies are provided. As a Hos... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10103