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: 03/12/2010 Location: Lakewood, CO Description: Determine the rates of exchange as well as the environmental controls on the exchanges of greenhouse gases, water vapor, and heat between the Earth&apos;s surface and the atmosphere. This work has been and will be undertaken over a variety of surfaces -- lakes, forests, grassland, and rangeland at a variety of locations. Volunteers will complement a research group in capacities set to their abilities and availabilities. Assistance in the office, laboratory, and field are needed. Volunteers wi... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=1094 Date Added: 03/12/2010 Location: Palmer, PR Description: ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10475 Date Added: 03/12/2010 Location: Chatsworth, GA Description: <b>Trail Maintenance</b>: A volunteer trail work outing is planned for Saturday, March 27, 2010 on the Hickory Ridge and Rice Camp Trails located in the Cohutta Wilderness of the Chattahoochee National Forest. <i>We will meet at the Rice Camp Trailhead at 9:00 a.m.</i><p>The hike up Hickory Ridge Trail is via East Cowpen Trail, which is a two and a half mile moderate to strenous jaunt. Once on Hickory Ridge, we will begin maintenance on about two miles of trail waterbars and drain dips, work... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10476 Date Added: 03/12/2010 Location: Cornish, NH Description: Augustus Saint-Gaudens was America&apos;s foremost sculptor of the 19th century. He left an indelible mark on many Civil War statues, bas-reliefs and designed in 1907 our most beautiful coins, the $10 and $20 gold pieces. His home and studio in Cornish, NH became the first national historic site dedicated to a visual artist. <p>The Interpretive Tour Guide volunteer is an important part of the visitor&apos;s understanding of Saint-Gaudens and his tremendous influence on American art and sculpt... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10477 Date Added: 03/12/2010 Location: Ashford, WA Description: Every summer, Mount Rainier National Park works with several dozen groups to accomplish volunteer projects in the park, ranging from trail maintenance and construction to native habitat restoration. Most of these projects last a day or two, though some may last up to a week.<p>Volunteer.gov is set up primarily to receive applications of interest from individuals, not groups, but that doesn&apos;t mean we aren&apos;t interested in hearing from you! In 2009, more than three quarters of our volunt... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10478 Date Added: 03/11/2010 Location: Eminence, MO Description: Volunteer needed to save the Earth from the inside out! Duties include educating the public and school children about the fragile nature of karst resources. Volunteer will lead tours through beautiful Round Spring Cave, lit only by lantern. Tours are for school groups (K-12) and the general public. Will also visit schools to teach elementary classes on karst and other natural history subjects. During the summer, may also present evening slide shows in NPS campgrounds and may work at informa... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=3366 Date Added: 03/11/2010 Location: Van Buren, MO Description: Volunteer will assist the NPS Interpretive Rangers in a variety of programs and projects. Perhaps you would like to lead cave tours through the beautiful Round Spring Caverns? Maybe you are into history? Then get your period clothes on and help visitors experience the 1890s on the Ozark frontier at Alley Mill. Volunteer may staff a visitor information desk and help others find their way to the wonders of the Ozarks. Volunteers can present slide shows on topics of interest in the areas of histor... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=4129 Date Added: 03/11/2010 Location: Hermitage, PA Description: Campground Host - Positions will run from mid-May to September 30. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Shenango Lake is accepting applications for campground hosts for the upcoming 2010 recreation season. Basic duties include issuing visitor/camper vehicle passes, directing traffic, providing information services, and litter pickup. Some positions may require fee collection and light maintenance work. Retired couples are urged to apply. A campsite with electric hookups will be provided (water ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9538 Date Added: 03/10/2010 Location: Point Reyes , CA Description: <p><u><b>Overview</b></u> <li>Process Exotic Plant Management Team data and assure quality in a timely fashion <li>Facilitate upkeep and document creation for NPS Sharepoint Site <li>Assist with control of invasive plant management projects at (primarily) Point Reyes National Seashore <li>Provide exceptional service to 14 national parks <li>Provide intern opportunities for experience and skill development <p><u><b>Duties</b></u> <li>Coordinate data acquisition and quality management;... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9558 Date Added: 03/10/2010 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: <p><u><b>Overview</b></u> <br><b>Primary: </b>To assist park staff in performing monitoring and restoration tasks for the Giacomini Wetlands Restoration project <br><b>Secondary: </b>To assist park staff in performing monitoring and restoration tasks for the Dune Restoration project and/or other park projects that entail working with vegetation, soils, and/or hydrology <p><u><b>Duties</b></u> <li>Help with monitoring of resources in the Giacomini Wetlands Restoration project area and oth... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9642 Date Added: 03/10/2010 Location: Rupert, ID Description: Campground Hosts are park ambassadors. They perform a variety of tasks such as greeting visitors and handing out information, replacing restroom supplies, cleaning campsites, picking up litter, and informing the rangers about potential problems. Hosts serve as official greeters and must like people, be courteous, outgoing, and helpful to all park visitors. Host volunteers need to be physically capable of performing these duties. You will be scheduled to work varied days and hours, not to exceed... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9702 Date Added: 03/10/2010 Location: Statewide, ID Description: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER!<P> Immediate volunteer help is needed to staff entrance stations and visitor centers, assist with maintenance duties, serve as campground hosts, and provide general grounds and building maintenance. For “hosts” staying a minimum of 30 days, an RV site is available providing water, electricity, and sewer connection. Local community volunteers who are able to commit to 4 hours/week are also encouraged to apply for these positions. Help is critically needed T... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10039 Date Added: 03/10/2010 Location: Florence, OR Description: This is a great opportunity for a couple to host a beautiful campground on the Oregon Coast. Host site is nestled peacefully among the tall firs. has a small creek and many hiking trails close by. Volunteers must have a fully self contained R.V. <P> DUTIES include: Managing reservations, reporting license plate numbers on morning tally sheet between 7 & 8 a.m, Restroom cleaning & keeping stocked, fire pit cleaning, litter pick up, and any other light duties that may be assigned.There are 2 loo... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=8543 Date Added: 03/10/2010 Location: Plush, OR Description: Host for primative campground needed. Host site has easy access to a newer concrete outhouse. Generators cannot be used on the Refuge. <P>Duties include: interacting with campers, answering questions, giving directions, keeping outhouses clean and stocked, and overseeing campground activities. Other duties, such as maintenance, ofice work, weed treament, etc. are also assignd as agreed upon. <P>A commitment of a month or more is desired, but negotiable.... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=8731 Date Added: 03/10/2010 Location: Blackduck, MN Description: Perform routine cleaning in 2 toilet buildings camping sites, picnic areas. This would include litter pickup, fire ring cleaning, wash picnic tables and rake sites. Keep log of use at each site on a daily basis (record at least one vehicle license number per site). Participate in the firewood program by unlocking the firewood enclosure and assisiting customers with making a donation. Give correct and timely information to campground visitors on rules and regulations on the Chippewa NF, area eve... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10471 Date Added: 03/10/2010 Location: Orofino, ID Description: Campground Hosts are park ambassadors. They perform a variety of tasks such as greeting visitors and handing out information, replacing restroom supplies, cleaning campsites, picking up litter, and informing the rangers about potential problems. Hosts serve as official greeters and must like people, be courteous, outgoing, and helpful to all park visitors. Host volunteers need to be physically capable of performing these duties. You will be scheduled to work varied days and hours, not to exceed... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10472 Date Added: 03/10/2010 Location: Palm Springs, CA Description: The Palm Springs-South Coast Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Office will be hosting a volunteer event on Saturday, April 17th, 2010 from 9 AM to roughly 2 PM at a location just south of the Beauty Mountain Wilderness, in San Diego County (Township 8 S, Range 3 E, Section 4). <P> Volunteers will assist BLM staff and a Student Conservation Association (SCA) crew in removing old plastic tubing and other irrigation supplies left behind on a parcel of private land recently acquired by BLM. This pa... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10474 Date Added: 03/10/2010 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: <P><U><B>Overview</B></U><br> The Visitor Services Volunteer helps to strengthen the connection with and foster stewardship of Point Reyes National Seashore among park visitors by staffing the visitor center desks at the Bear Valley Visitor Center and Lighthouse Visitor Center and by roving throughout the park. <P><U><B>Duties</B></U><UL> <LI>Staffs, alongside park rangers, cooperating association staff, and volunteers, the visitor center desk at the Bear Valley Visitor Center and/or Light... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=3777 Date Added: 03/10/2010 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: <p><u><b>Overview</b></u> <br><b>Primary: </b>To assist park staff in performing monitoring and restoration tasks for the Dune Restoration project <br><b>Secondary: </b>To assist park staff in performing monitoring and restoration tasks for the Giacomini Wetlands Restoration project and/or other park projects that entail working with vegetation, soils, and/or hydrology <p><u><b>Duties</b></u> <li>Help with monitoring of resources in the Dune Restoration project area and other park locatio... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10469 Date Added: 03/09/2010 Location: Yosemite, CA Description: Volunteer will assist park biologists in reducing human-black bear conflicts by detecting and mitigating the availability of human food in backcountry campgrounds; contacting hikers and backpackers about bear activity and proper food storage; monitoring movements of bears using radio telemetry; completing daily patrol logs and bear incident reports; and assisting other backcountry rangers with search and rescue operations. <p> Volunteer will live in a designated backcountry ranger station are... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10470 Date Added: 03/09/2010 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: <p><u><b>Overview</b></u> <br>The volunteer position is part of a larger museum project focused on scanning and making existing digital images in the museum collection available on park web site and in other databases. The overall project goals are populating a master image database with descriptive keywords for search functions, adding museum object images to the NPS museum catalog, structuring and posting selected images to the park website for a research catalog. <p><u><b>Duties</b></u>... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10460 Date Added: 03/09/2010 Location: Paicines, CA Description: <P>HOW TO APPLY: (application materials) <P> Applications will be reviewed as received. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, start date availability, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Veronica Johnson at Veronica_Johnson@nps.gov <P>POSITION DESCRIPTION: <P>Pinnacles National Monument is looking for long term part-time volunteers (1-2 days a month) to assist with monitoring California condors (Gymnogyps californianus). <P>The primary duties will be: <P> 1.) Tr... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10463 Date Added: 03/09/2010 Location: Waco, TX Description: Park Host - Waco Lake needs volunteers to staff our project office weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Duties include staffing front desk, answering questions by visitors and phone, general administrative tasks. Additional opportunities include: natural resource and water safety outreach to kids and other groups at Waco Wetlands etc., maintenance tasks around parks, directing other volunteers, weather station measurements, mowing, park host, computer data entry, opening/closing park gates, GPS, litt... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10464 Date Added: 03/09/2010 Location: Homer, AK Description: <b>Location:</b> Two positions are available on the island of Buldir in the western Aleutian Islands, which is part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. More than 3 million seabirds nest on Buldir, making it one of the largest and most diverse seabird colonies in Alaska. Living conditions are primitive and the weather is usually cold and wet. <p> <b>Project:</b> On-going program monitoring breeding chronology, reproductive success, population changes, adult survival, and food ha... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10465 Date Added: 03/09/2010 Location: Browns Park, UT Description: Come work for the summer as a campground host at the Historic Jarvie Ranch (for the Vernal Field Office) in beautiful Browns Park, Utah. Light to medium duties, cleaning, schedule to be arranged. Full hookups and laundry. Location- remote area on the Green River. Working with the public in a temperate to warm climate. For more information about the Historic John Jarvie Ranch visit this website: http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/vernal/recreation_/browns_park.html For additional questions, cont... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10466 Date Added: 03/09/2010 Location: Ashford, WA Description: <b>Goal:</b><br>Provide Emergency Roadside Assistance to visitors within Mount Rainier National Park for the Visitor Services and Resource Protection Division.<p><b>Duties:</b><br>(1) Operate a small truck or van on park roads;<br> (2) Provide battery jumps;<br>(3) Assist with vehicle lockouts (tools and training provided);<br>(4) Request tow trucks through Communication Center via park radio (portable radio provided);<br>(5) Assist Rangers with traffic control in the Visitor Center Parking L... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10467 Date Added: 03/09/2010 Location: Paicines, CA Description: <P>HOW TO APPLY: (application materials) <P> Applications will be reviewed as received. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, start date availability, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Alacia Welch at alacia_welch@nps.gov Please write “Internship Application” in the subject line and send all application components as a single attachment using the following naming format: First name_Last name_Internship_Application POSITION DESCRIPTION: <P>Pinnacles National M... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=8930 Date Added: 03/09/2010 Location: Jamestown, KY Description: EXCITING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is looking for volunteers to assist with the hatchery’s fish production program! Duties are mostly outdoor in nature, our crew is highly motivated and the work is extremely rewarding! Duties include the following: feeding fry and fish; cleaning raceways; loading fish onto trucks and transporting; conducting sample counts; assisting in the operation of the T&E lab; mowing and maintenance; etc. <P> <P>For those who are Work... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9364 Date Added: 03/09/2010 Location: Jamestown, KY Description: Location: Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery – Jamestown, KY. 2006 was a year of firsts for the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery (NFH). As one of 14 hatcheries in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Southeast Region, Wolf Creek NFH opened the doors on a brand new Visitor/Environmental Education Center facility in September. Because of the many learning opportunities, both inside the exhibit room, theater and classroom and outside at the hatchery itself, Wolf Creek NFH is poised to design an... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9365 Date Added: 03/09/2010 Location: Washington , DC Description: Volunteers assist National Park Service staff in the operation of Ford&apos;s Theatre National Historic Site which includes Ford&apos;s Theatre, the Lincoln Museum and the House Where Lincoln Died. They provide accurate information and directions to site visitors and help with crowd control when necessary. <P> Volunteers also have the opportunity to provide accurately researched interpretive talks about the assassination and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, Ford&apos;s Theatre, Washington ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9405 Date Added: 03/09/2010 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: 03/09/2010 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: <br><u><b>Overview</b></u> <br>Provide support to museum staff with routine museum collection activities and special projects. The volunteer will assist professional staff and have opportunity to work in an active museum research environment, learn more about collections management, and gain behind-the-scenes experience at sites where collections are stored or exhibited. <p><u><b>Duties</b></u> <br>Assist the Museum staff with tasks related to museum collection management, including inv... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=3720 Date Added: 03/09/2010 Location: Florence, OR Description: Come and enjoy the Oregon Dunes, couple needed as volunteer hosts in a reservation ATV campground.<P> <P> Duties include but not limited to: Keeping track of reservations and first come sites, do a daily tally sheet recording license plate #s between 6 a.m & 8 a.m each morning, providing information to campers on rules & regulations for voluntary compliance, litter picking, open/close day use gate & showers 0600 & 2200 (this is a shared duty with the caretakers), assist caretakers if neede... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10315 Date Added: 03/08/2010 Location: Boulder City, NV Description: <b>Description Of Duties: </b>The primary duty is to provide accurate information to park visitors about the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and recreational activities in and around the area. Volunteers will distribute written information to walk-in visitors; provide verbal and written information to phone inquiries, as well as answering mail requests. Physical activities will include lifting or carrying boxes (25 lbs.) of handouts and standing for long periods of time. <p>Stock brochu... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10456 Date Added: 03/08/2010 Location: Chalrestown, MA Description: Volunteer serves as a part-time technical museum photographer for the Northeast Museum Services Center (NMSC), National Park Service (NPS), Charlestown, MA and will be assigned a variety of recurring photographic assignments. The Northeast Region of the NPS has 76 units from Maine to Virginia and is responsible for preserving nationally-significant cultural resources including 26 million museum objects. The NMSC assists the parks in the Northeast Region with the processing and cataloging of a... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10457 Date Added: 03/08/2010 Location: Edinburg, VA Description: The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club sponsors four weeks of a summer trail crew on the George Washington National Forest, Lee Ranger District. Volunteers learn trail skills from the professionals on the forest and spend the week enjoying the comradery of other crew members. A one week commitment is needed. All meals and accommodations are covered by the PATC and its partners. 2010 Massarock volunteers can choose from one of two weeks in June (June 13-11, 2010; June 20-25, 2010) o... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10459 Date Added: 03/08/2010 Location: Johnson City, TX Description: DUTIES: Feeds cattle and horses, cleans water and feed troughs, and the Show Barn area. Helps with the care of the cattle, builds and repairs fences, cattleguards and does patch work on park roads, paints corrals and ranching structures. Depending on time of year, may assist with farming activities such as plowing fields, cultivating, haying, etc. Also share farm and ranching information and history with park visitors at the Show Barn. SKILLS: Experience in farming or ranching would be bene... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=6506 Date Added: 03/08/2010 Location: Boulder City, NV Description: Katherine Landing Information Center - 32 Hours per week <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 activities in and around the area. Distribute written informa... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=9421 Date Added: 03/08/2010 Location: Cuba, NM Description: Host position at Rio de las Vacas, a small National Forest campground in beautiful northern New Mexico. Warm, sunny days and cool, clear nights at 8200 ft.<P> Abundant wildlife and gorgeous scenery. Near San Pedro Parks Wilderness. Town services in Cuba, 13 miles away.<P> Good well water from a hand pump. <P> <P> <P> <P> <P> <P> <P> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10461 Date Added: 03/08/2010 Location: Cuba, NM Description: Campground Host... http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=10462