America’s Natural and Cultural Resources Volunteer Portal
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SEARCH RESULTS 1147 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: Campground Host: Shafer Butte Campground is located 20 miles north of Boise, near the Bogus Basin Ski area. Elevation is 6,800 feet. The area offers a more remote location for the adventurous volunteer. The Host responsibilities include general clean up and minor maintenance of 14 camping units; 2-days use group areas and assistance with posting of reservations and collection of visitor statistics. Electricity is not available. Propane, sewer, water, radio, tools and supplies are provided. Subsistence is provided. Volunteer furnishes own self contained trailer. Trailer space is limited to a 20 foot RV. As a Campground Host, you will typically be expected to greet campers; give directions, answer questions, and hand out pamphlets if available; help campers feel at home; perform minor maintenance and inspect the campground; possibly clean and/or stock restrooms; keep some records; and occasionally fill out forms. A Host must work well with people, be personable and neat in appearance. You may be required to be on-site five days per week, especially on weekends and heavy use holidays. A Host must generally be physically able to perform some raking, shoveling and sweeping. The most important job as a Campground Host is to provide an enjoyable camping experience for the public. The Host is the first and sometimes the only contact with campground users.
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Opportunity Description: Campground Host: Trinity Mountain Campgrounds are located 80 miles from Mountain Home and are 8,500 feet in elevation. Each campground offers a cirque lake with steep, rugged granite headwalls. Vegetation is a combination of wildflowers and grass scattered among dense stands of lodgepole pine. Rainbow and cutthroat trout can be found in each lake. A variety of wildlife species can be found, such as black bear, mule deer, elk, and blue grouse. And for the avid birdwatcher, the area hosts a large variety of birds. Job will include general cleanup, minor maintenance of facilities in 3 campground areas (33 total units) and one day-use area, monitoring of one rental cabin, along with providing information and assistance to campground visitors. As a Campground Host, you will typically be expected to greet campers; give directions, answer questions, and hand out pamphlets if available; help campers feel at home; perform minor maintenance and inspect the campground; possibly clean and/or stock restrooms; keep some records; and occasionally fill out forms. A Host must work well with people, be personable and neat in appearance. You may be required to be on-site five days per week, especially on weekends and heavy use holidays. A Host must generally be physically able to perform some raking, shoveling and sweeping. The most important job as a Campground Host is to provide an enjoyable camping experience for the public. The Host is the first and sometimes the only contact with campground users. Volunteer will work 4-5 days a week. Forest Service will provide rustic one-room cabin for lodging. Tools and supplies will be provided by the Forest Service. Subsistence and/or incidental expenses negotiable upon availability of funds.
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Opportunity Description: Campground Host: Elks Flat Campground is located 59 miles from Mountain Home, Idaho. The campground is within a meadow, and sets parallel to the South Fork Boise River. The road system is improved paved roadways up to the campground entrance. The Campground Host is responsible for providing visitor information, maintaining 34 units, cleaning 4 restrooms, 2 group areas, assisting with posting of reservations, and collecting visitor statistics. Propane, sewer, radio, tools, and supplies are provided. Water is available within the campground by hand pump. As a Campground Host, you will typically be expected to greet campers; give directions, answer questions, and hand out pamphlets if available; help campers feel at home; perform minor maintenance and inspect the campground; possibly clean and/or stock restrooms; keep some records; and occasionally fill out forms. A Host must work well with people, be personable and neat in appearance. You may be required to be on-site five days per week, especially on weekends and heavy use holidays. A Host must generally be physically able to perform some raking, shoveling and sweeping. The most important job as a Campground Host is to provide an enjoyable camping experience for the public. The Host is the first and sometimes the only contact with campground users. Subsistence may be provided. Electricity is not available. Volunteer furnishes own self-contained trailer.
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Opportunity Description: Campground Host: Dog Creek Campground is located 58 miles from Mountain Home, Idaho. The campground is within a mature stand of ponderosa pine, and sets off the South Fork Boise River. The roads system is improved paved road up to the campground entrance. The Campground Host is responsible for providing visitor information, care and maintenance of 13 units, cleaning of 2 restrooms, and assistance with posting of reservations, and collection of visitor statistics. As a Campground Host, you will typically be expected to greet campers; give directions, answer questions, and hand out pamphlets if available; help campers feel at home; perform minor maintenance and inspect the campground; possibly clean and/or stock restrooms; keep some records; and occasionally fill out forms. A Host must work well with people, be personable and neat in appearance. You may be required to be on-site five days per week, especially on weekends and heavy use holidays. A Host must generally be physically able to perform some raking, shoveling and sweeping. The most important job as a Campground Host is to provide an enjoyable camping experience for the public. The Host is the first and sometimes the only contact with campground users. Propane, water, electricity, radio, tools and supplies are provided. Subsistence may be provided. Volunteer furnishes own self-contained trailer.
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Opportunity Description: Group Volunteer Opportunities; Adopt-A-Trail: Seeking public service groups, organizations, private groups, or clubs wishing to Adopt-A-Trail. Work involves a variety of trail maintenance including opening, clearing, and repairing erosion damage. Trails are located throughout the District at varied elevations and beautiful settings. Volunteers will need to provide own transportation to worksite, food, and clothing. Be sure to include your fishing gear. Forest Service will provide training and tools, as well as a commitment to assist the groups and provide publicity through area media.
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Opportunity Description: Campground Host: Middle Fork Boise River campgrounds are located 31 miles from Boise; 11 miles of travel are over a narrow gravel road which travels along the edge of Arrowrock Reservoir. The road is designed for 2-way travel. The nearest store and gasoline service are located in Boise. The campground host is asked to assist with care and maintenance of 5 campgrounds (22 total units), and monitoring of three rental cabins located within the Cottonwood Ranger Station. The campground host is also asked to assist with monitoring rental cabin use and to perform any light clean-up and maintenance as needed. An important function of the Host is to provide information and assistance to campground and cabin visitors. District personnel will handle routine law enforcement, and cabin rental fees are collected through the National Reservation system. The host is provided with a radio to maintain contact with the District personnel. The Lucky Peak Heli-base and Lucky Peak Nursery are located approximately 16 miles from the Cottonwood Ranger Station. A County Sheriff is located in Idaho City. Forest Service Law Enforcement is also staffed in Boise. After hour’s emergency support is provided through radio assistance from staffed lookouts, District Law Enforcement or Boise County Sheriff. Cellular phone service is spotty within the area. The best known area for using a cell phone is near the Lucky Peak Heli-base. The host will be stationed at the Cottonwood Ranger Station. The Forest Service will provide: Propane, sewer, water and RV parking. Electricity is provided by generator and is limited to a few hours each day. Subsistence and mileage reimbursement are available. Volunteer is asked to furnish own self-contained trailer. Weekends receive peak use in the campgrounds and cabins. Schedules are designed to ensure assistance to Forest Visitors during peak use; an average week will be 4-5 days. The scheduled beginning date for the Host is May 15. The average closure date for the campgrounds is October 1.
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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.
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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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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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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