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SEARCH RESULTS 977 Opportunities Found
Opportunity 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. 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 multi-agency Gila Visitor center. Local recreational opportunities are extensive including hiking and backpacking, kayaking, wilderness hot springs, wildlife observation, and outstanding solitude. Volunteers will be living and working at an altitude of about 5700'. Since we are open all year and much of the work is outdoors, volunteers will be working in a wide range of weather conditions and temperatures. Working at the Cliff Dwellings requires standing for extended periods of time and hiking a one-mile loop trail that some may consider strenuous. Volunteers are expected to be able to give guided interpretive tours of the cliff dwellings. INTERPRETATION volunteers provide guided tours of the cliff dwellings and share information about the the area's cultural and natural resources. VISITOR CENTER STAFF provide wilderness, cliff dwelling, and area information to visitors and sell bookstore items through Western National Parks Association. MAINTENANCE volunteer opportunities may exist for field and shop work. CAMPGROUND HOST: There are NO campground host opportunities at Gila Cliff Dwellings NM. Limited housing may be available including RV pads with full hookups or private dorm rooms with shared kitchen, living room and bath facilities. One-bedroom apartments may be available for couples. Due to the remoteness, reliable personal transportation and a valid driver's license are required. Most volunteer positions are booked months in advance but the monument is always accepting applications for all future opportunities.
Opportunity 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). 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 all weather conditions. Some computer skills are required. If using a government vehicle a valid driver’s license is required. There is housing on site. For summer volunteering, space is limited so place applications in early.
Opportunity 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. 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 performed in the field, often on uneven terrain with poor footing. Must be able to work with this terrian and in all weather conditions. If operating a government vehicle a valid driver’s license is required.
Limitied housing is available on site.
Opportunity 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. 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 herbicides is positive. If using a government vehicle a valid driver’s license is required. The park has volunteer housing, but no RV hook ups.
Opportunity 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. Qualifications: Must possess experience or education in biological or natural resources. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions and in high heat and humidity. Most work is performed in the field, often on uneven terrain with poor footing, moderate to heavy lifting may be required. If using a government vehicle a valid drivers license is required We have a volunteer and seasonal house with five rooms and three baths. Space is limited during the summer. Applications must be in early, because seasonal park guides receive first spaces. No RV Hookups.
Opportunity 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). - Second Floor: Docents to guide visitors and answer questions about our 2nd floor exhibits. - 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 question, etc. We are looking for people to commit to a minimum of ONE (4-hour) shift per month on a regular basis. Our operating hours are as follows:Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Opportunity 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 to provide information to visitors to the C&O Canal National Historical Park, and promote the activities and programs of the Potomac Conservancy. Volunteers may also lead occasional education programs for small groups and will be responsible for maintainting the public areas in and around the Lockhouse. Docents must schedule an orientation meeting, and must be at least 18 years old. A docent training will be offered on April 19, 2009. The River Center is scheduled to open May 3, 2009. The River center is open from the beginning of May until mid-October, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. Contact: Bridget Chapin, chapin@potomac.org, 301-608-1188. To find out about upcoming events please visit our website: http://www.potomac.org/site/events/
Opportunity 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. Major duties of this position include:
This position is located in the Maintenance Shop at Great Falls in Potomac, Maryland. Full-time or part-time hours are available. Volunteer uniform will be provided.
Opportunity 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 time. The park is looking for friendly, outgoing people to help. No housing available. Volunteer Uniform provided
Opportunity Description: Couple needed for a reservation campground. 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 compliance. Reimbursement: Full hook up site + propane, $15.00 a day for days volunteered(6 day week in summer with Wednesday off, 5 day week in winter with Monday & Tuesday off). A 6 month commit or longer is asked as this is a year round park Must have a fully self contained RV.
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