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Opportunity 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 information desks and patrol the river by canoe. Training, uniforms, housing and a modest stipend will be provided. Pets are not permitted in Government supplied housing.For more information, call Bill ODonnell at 573-858-3297, ext 23 Or send a resume with references and work or educational history to:Bill ODonnell P.o. Box 490 Van Buren, MO 63965 or via e-mail at bill_o'donnell@nps.gov This is a fun job, but it is also a hard job. The cave requires quite a bit of bending and stooping, so it is essential that you be in good physical shape. You also need the ability to learn new information quickly, be a good communicator and be a "people person." Thank you, and good luck. (Dates are negotiable) Housing Availability: Available • Housing Type: Cabins 
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Opportunity 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 history (pioneer, pre-columbian or Depression era) or nature. May lead hikes, school programs, both classroom and field trips and help with special events like our annual "Haunting In the Hills" storytelling event. The work is hard but fun. expect to spend a lot of time outdoors in heat and humidity, with ticks and mosquitoes. You will find it worth it though, you will be helping educate the public and by educating the public you are helping preserve the natural beauty of the Ozarks. Housing and a small stipend may be provided. Pets are NOT permitted in government housing! Your supervisor will be glad to provide you with a positive work reference, if deserved. Dates are negotiable, but preference will be given to those who can stay all or most of the season. We recieve many more applicants than we can use. Good luck. If you would like to submit more information, such as a resume (with reference's phone numbers and complete work history), you can send it to: Volunteer Coordinator, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, P.O. Box 490, Van Buren, Missouri 63965 or via e-mail to bill_o'donnell@nps.gov
Opportunity 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 and sewage not available at the site). We are located in Western Pennsylvania near Hermitage, Pa. Volunteers generally work 30 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. Uniforms and necessary safety equipment will be provided. (Updated 08/28/2009)
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Opportunity 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 40 hours per week. Hosts are asked to give full attention to their volunteer effort by not accepting employment outside the park during their stay as hosts. We ask for at least a 30 day commitment, however some assignments can also be for the entire camping season if desired. We supply campground hosts with ..... Free camping with hookups and a sign for your campsite A Volunteer Orientation Guidebook about Idaho State Parks A uniform designating your status as volunteer - consisting of a cap, vest, patch, and name tag Training by State Park personnel Insurance for job-related medical costs All you need to provide is your own Recreational Vehicle (RV). Lake Walcott State Park is located at the northwest end of the Bureau of Reclamation's Lake Walcott Project, a welcome refuge on the edge of Idaho's high desert. Water skiing, power boating, windsurfing, sailing and bird watching are only a few of the activities that will make your stay at Lake Walcott enjoyable. Camping areas with RV hookups are available. Picnickers and tenters enjoy the acres of grass beneath groves of stately eastern hardwoods. Nearby sites of interest include Minidoka Falls near the park, Rupert City Park, and the historic railroad community of Minidoka.
Opportunity 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. 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 loops C&D + Picnic area. Reimbursement: Full hook up site+ propane, landline phone for local calls, $5/per couple/per day/volunteered, paid electronically monthly. 6day week with Wednesdays off. Campground opens 5/01/10 and closes aprox 9/30/10 Close to town off Hwy 101,for most if not all your shopping needs. There will be on going construction this year because of new restrooms.
Opportunity Description: Host for primative campground needed. Host site has easy access to a newer concrete outhouse. Generators cannot be used on the Refuge. 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. A commitment of a month or more is desired, but negotiable.
Opportunity Description: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER! 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 Thursday’s through Sunday’s and holidays. Parks with immediate needs: • Dworshak—North Central Idaho o Group Camp host o Visitor Services--entrance station information/fee collection • Billingsley Creek— South Central Idaho o Visitor Services o Grounds/facility maintenance • Malad Gorge—South Central Idaho o Visitor Services--day use fee collection/visitor information o Grounds maintenance • Hells Gate—North Central Idaho o Visitor Services--entrance station information/fee collection • Land of the Yankee Fork—Central Idaho o Visitor Services--visitor center retail sales/information • Bruneau Dunes--Southwest Idaho o Campground Host o Interpretive Host • Three Island Crossing—Southwest Idaho o Visitor Services--history center visitor information o Grounds/facility maintenance assistance You are invited to join our Idaho Team! THE BEST JEWELS OF THE GEM STATE are in Idaho State Parks! Fish our world famous trout waters, take in the breathtaking beauty of the Snake River and the Sawtooth Mountains, or be amazed by our gigantic Ponderosa Pines all while volunteering for the best park system anywhere. We are seeking energetic individuals/couples as campground, maintenance, interpretive, and visitor services hosts MARCH- OCTOBER 2010. Full/partial hook-ups provided with a minimum of 30 day, 24 hours/week/person working. Enjoy free entrance/camping, prime host sites, training, and the friendliest staff in the country! Contact: Kathryn.Hampton@idpr.idaho.gov or APPLY ON-LINE at: http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/aboutus/volunteeronline.aspx or call (208) 514-2493 for more information and an application packet NOW.
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Volunteers must have an interest and desire to serve others, possess very good listening and oral communication skills, and have the abilities to interact with a variety of people, handle stressful situations, and work as part of a team as well as independently. Customer service and/or retail sales experience, public speaking experience, knowledge of the park and area, and teaching and hiking experience are helpful. Schedule and Time Commitment Training Benefits to the Volunteer Group Type Minimum Age Accommodations Application and Contact Information Housing Availability: Not Available
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