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SEARCH RESULTS 40 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: WHITEBREAST BEACH VOLUNTEER Volunteer work period: Mid May - Mid September Job Description: The Whitebreast Beach area includes an enclosed shelter house (Miner's Retreat), picnic tables, two vault toilets, a day use fee booth, a beach change/shower building and a beach. The duties of the volunteer in this area include cleaning the Miner’s Retreat shelter, completing pre and post inspections for special event permits at the Miner's Retreat shelter, cleaning vault toilets, cleaning the beach change/shower building, removing litter from the beach, removing trash from trash cans in the area, opening the beach entrance gate and change/shower building by 8:00a.m., and collecting fees at the day use fee booth. The volunteer will be required to track their mileage to be reimbursed for travel while performing fee remittance duties. The volunteer will also be required to become bonded and will be reimbursed for the cost of the bonding. All of the cleaning supplies will be provided. A free full-service campsite is provided at the Whitebreast Beach during the volunteer’s work period. Volunteers must be able to work the entire work period. The volunteer will work five days a week with two days off in the middle of the week. Good communication skills are necessary. Volunteers must provide a safe, licensed, insured camping unit and vehicle and be at least 18 years old. Volunteers will wear provided volunteer uniform while performing volunteer duties. Applicants must be physically capable of performing job duties. Volunteers must have a friendly attitude with the public and portray a positive image of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Training will be provided. Work will be performed according to safety guidelines provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (Updated 08/26/2010) Housing Availability: Available • Housing Description: A free full-service campsite is provided at the Whitebreast Beach during the volunteer’s work period. Volunteers must be able to work the entire work period. 
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Opportunity Description: Early May through September Job Description: Lake Red Rock has a 10 mile asphalt trail, Volksweg Trail, which winds its way from below the Red Rock Dam, along the north side of Lake Red Rock and ends at the Fifield Recreation Area. Trail maintenance will consist of but not be limited to picking up trash on or along the trail, clearing all rocks, pebbles, acorns, sticks, etc. from the paved trail surface. Volunteer will utilize a mechanized trail sweeper and/or leaf blower (provided by the Corps of Engineers) to accomplish the majority of work; however, the volunteer will also need to sweep away debris by hand when the mechanized equipment is unable to remove it. In addition, the volunteer will also be responsible for cleaning fire rings in the recreation areas along the trail route (Howell Station, North Overlook, and Wallashuck Campgrounds). A free campsite with electricity in Howell Station Campground (site 36) will be provided during the volunteer work period. Volunteers must be able to work the entire work period. The volunteer will work five days a week with two days off in the middle of the week. Good communication skills are necessary. Volunteers must provide a safe, licensed, insured camping unit and vehicle and be at least 18 years old. Volunteers will wear provided volunteer uniform while performing volunteer duties. Applicants must be physically capable of performing job duties. Volunteers must have a friendly attitude with the public and portray a positive image of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Training will be provided. Work will be performed according to safety guidelines provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Housing Availability: Available • Housing Description: A free campsite with electricity in Howell Station Campground (site 36) will be provided during the volunteer work period.
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Opportunity Description: Cleaning Hosts- April 01, 2011 to October 31, 2011 Volunteers are required to maintain cleanliness at picnic areas, boat ramps and /or campgrounds on assigned days. Cleaning duties vary at each location and will be supplemented with other duties to meet hour requirements. A campsite with electric, sewer, and water is provided in respective parks with 21 hours of service per week. Roving Cleaning Host (Open) Season: Mid-April – Mid-October Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
Campsite: water, electric, and sewer in Sandpiper Volunteer Campground Mileage/Week: approximately 40 miles
(Updated 08/26/2010)
Opportunity Description: Rathbun Lake is looking for Visitor Center Volunteers to staff our Visitor Center on weekends May – September. Duties would include greeting visitors, answering questions about facilities, issuing day use passes and answering phone inquiries. The Volunteer may also be assisting with Customer Comment Card Surveys in park areas at designated times. We are looking for energetic applicants that would love to work in a visitor center /campground setting, and enjoy working with our visitors. All required supplies will be provided by the Corps of Engineers. Volunteers will be responsible for their own transportation. This position will include a full hookup site in exchange for 16 hours volunteer work per week. Volunteer positions are available for a one month rotation or longer during recreation season depending upon work items and volunteer waiting list. (Updated 08/26/2010) Housing Availability: Available • Housing Description: This position will include a full hookup site in exchange for 16 hours volunteer work per week.
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Opportunity Description: DAY USE FEE COLLECTOR VOLUNTEER Volunteer Work Period: Mid May - Mid September 2011 Job Description: The Day Use Fee program at Lake Red Rock includes collecting fees at two beaches and five boat ramps. The volunteer will be required to become bonded and will be reimbursed for the cost of the bonding. The duties of the volunteer include collecting fees at the North Overlook Beach booth as well as retrieving self-depository boxes from the beaches and the boat ramps around the lake. The self-depository boxes will then be transported to the project office to be counted with a Corps of Engineers employee. The volunteer will be required to track their mileage to be reimbursed for travel while performing volunteer duties. A free full-service campsite is provided at the North Overlook Campground (site 19) during the volunteer’s work period. Volunteers must be able to work the entire work period. The volunteer will work five days a week with two days off in the middle of the week. Good communication skills are necessary. Volunteers must provide a safe, licensed, insured camping unit and vehicle and be at least 18 years old. Volunteers will wear provided volunteer uniform while performing volunteer duties. Applicants must be physically capable of performing job duties. Volunteers must have a friendly attitude with the public and portray a positive image of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Training will be provided. Work will be performed according to safety guidelines provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (Updated 08/26/2010)
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Opportunity Description: FIFIELD RECREATION AREA VOLUNTEER Work Period: April 08 - October 10, 2011 Job Description: Fifield Recreation Area is a scenic picnic area with four shelters, two restrooms, a playground, and a Volksweg Trail trailhead. The duties of the volunteer in this area include cleaning the restrooms and shelters, removing trash, picking up litter, opening the park entrance gate and restroom buildings by 8:00 a.m., and mowing and trimming the grass. A John Deere tractor mounted mower and string trimmer with fuel and supplies will be provided by the Corps of Engineers. The Fifield Volunteer will also be responsible for cleaning the restroom at the Marina Cove, and emptying the trash receptacles. A John Deere Gator 4-wheel vehicle will be supplied for transportation from Fifield to the Marina. All of the cleaning supplies will be provided. A free full-service site is provided in the Fifield Recreation Area and the area is gated from 11:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Volunteers must be able to work the entire work period. The volunteer will work five days a week with two days off in the middle of the week. Good communication skills are necessary. Volunteers must provide a safe, licensed, insured camping unit and vehicle and be at least 18 years old. Volunteers must wear provided volunteer uniform while performing volunteer duties. Applicants should be physically capable of performing job duties. Volunteers must have a friendly attitude with the public and portray a positive image of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Training will be provided. Work will be performed according to safety guidelines provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (Update 08/26/2010) Housing Availability: Available • Housing Description: A free full-service site is provided in the Fifield Recreation Area and the area is gated from 11:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m.
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Opportunity Description: BUTTERFLY GARDEN VOLUNTEER Volunteer Work Period: Early May - September Job Description: Volunteer will be responsible for maintaining the butterfly garden and other flower beds surrounding the visitor center and administrative office. Tools will be provided by the Corps. Duties will include weeding, fertilizing, thinning, deadheading, mulching and watering the flowers and other vegetation, and planting new plants as needed (plants purchased by Corps). The work schedule is flexible, but will be discussed with the volunteer coordinator prior to beginning work. Note: No free campsite is provided with this volunteer position. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Good communication skills are necessary. Volunteers will wear provided volunteer uniform while performing volunteer duties. Applicants must be physically capable of performing job duties. Volunteers must have a friendly attitude with the public and portray a positive image of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Training will be provided. Work will be performed according to safety guidelines provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (Updated 08/26/2010)
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Opportunity Description: NEST BOX VOLUNTEER Duration of Work: April - August Job Description: Volunteer will be responsible for maintenance of bluebird nesting boxes located throughout the lake area, and two purple martin houses located in the North Tailwater and South Tailwater Recreation Areas. Volunteer will prepare structures for nesting of target species, document findings on nesting success and make repairs or replace structures as needed. A free full-service campsite in Wallashuck Campground (site 51) is provided during the work period. The volunteer will be required to track their mileage to be reimbursed for travel while performing nest box duties. Volunteer must have some knowledge of eastern bluebird and purple martin habits. Volunteers must also provide their own transportation to and from each nesting site. Volunteer capable of minor woodworking skills is preferred. Volunteers must be able to work the entire work period. Good communication skills are necessary. Volunteers must provide a safe, licensed, insured camping unit and vehicle and be at least 18 years old. Volunteers will wear provided volunteer uniform while performing volunteer duties. Applicants must be physically capable of performing job duties. Volunteers must have a friendly attitude with the public and portray a positive image of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Training will be provided. Work will be performed according to safety guidelines provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (Updated 08/26/2010)
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Opportunity Description: Mehaffey Boat Ramp Host- Volunteer Work Period: May 16, 2011 through - September 5, 2011. VOLUNTEER COUPLE wanted to provide visitor assistance at Mehaffey Boat Ramp on Saturdays, Sundays & holidays from May 17th through Labor Day weekend, September 3rd. Responsibilities include: • greeting boaters and visitors as they enter the area • providing self-registration envelopes to boat ramp users • giving directions on where to park • explaining the day use fee when necessary Mehaffey boat ramp is a four lane ramp and very busy on weekends. There are approximately 140 parking spaces on the ramp side of the road. Overflow parking is available across Mehaffey Bridge Road. The work is physically demanding in that volunteer(s) will be on his/her feet for extended periods of time assisting users and visitors. Volunteers should be capable of doing a great deal of walking on a large blacktop parking area that is exposed to the sun. When not dealing with visitors, the workplace consists of your personal vehicle and a small registration booth. Some shade is available via temporary awning. (Updated 08/26/2010)
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Opportunity Description: Rathbun Lake is looking for Park Maintenance Volunteers to perform light duty maintenance and resource management work items in our park areas on a very flexible schedule. We are looking for energetic applicants that would love to work in a campground setting, with no weekend work. We currently have two Park Maintenance positions available at Corps parks around the lake. Examples of our light duty maintenance work include: picnic table board replacement, staining and painting of facilities. Resource management examples include: removal of tree suckers and trimming of tree limbs. Recreation examples include: shoreline and park area litter pickup, bulletin board material posting, and sign installation. All required supplies and tools will be provided by the Corps of Engineers. Volunteers will be responsible for their own transportation and personal protective equipment. We require our volunteers to work only 16 hours per week in exchange for an electric campsite. Volunteer positions are available for a one month rotation or longer during recreation season depending upon work items and volunteer waiting list. Our recreation season runs from April 15, 2011 to October 15, 2011. (Updated 08/26/2010) Housing Availability: Available • Housing Description: We require our volunteers to work only 16 hours per week in exchange for an electric campsite.
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