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SEARCH RESULTS 7 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: The darkest night skies are in Idaho. Join our team at Bruneau Dunes where the stars are the biggest and brightest ! The tallest sand dune rises 470 feet above small lakes in the high desert south of Mountain Home. The state park includes desert, dune, prairie, lake and marsh habitat with opportunities to observe nocturnal species. Activities include fishing, birdwatching, camping, hiking, swimming and viewing the stars at one of only two public observatories in Idaho. Feel free to climb but no vehicles are allowed on the dunes. A visitor center offers information on birds of prey, insects, fossils, wildlife and the sand dunes. A variety of gift items are available for purchase. Two cabins are available for rent. Also 82 serviced with W/E and 31 standard sites. The Equestrian Area provides facilities for visitors to camp with their horses and there is a 9-mile riding trail around the park. Idaho State Park 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 20-30 hours per week. We ask for at least a 30 day commitment, however some assignments can also be for the entire camping season if desired. Campgroud Host Routine Duties Open and close campground loops with irrigation schedule Wash picnic tables at campgrounds Clean picnic areas Weed pull-through sites and pads Wash interpretive panels Clean camp site grills, fire rings and rake sites Sweep/tidy shelters Pick up litter Assist with irrigation 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.
Opportunity Description: This vacancy is an immediate 2013 need. Campground Hosts are park ambassadors. These volunteers 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). Winchester Lake State Park surrounds a 104-acre lake, nestled in a forested area at the foot of the Craig Mountains, just off US 95 adjoining the town of Winchester. Summers are short with warm days and cool, refreshing evenings. Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir are the predominant vegetation. Fishing for perch, tiger muskie, bass and blue gill are popular. Wildlife often seen in the park includes white-tailed deer, Canada geese, muskrats, Steller’s jay, racoons, osprey, bald eagles, and Columbian ground squirrels. The Wolf Education and Research Center is located one mile from the entrance to the park. Join us; it's camping just like when you were a kid!
Opportunity Description: Idaho State Parks has all of the jewels of the Gem State! We have vacancies at these beautiful parks: * Priest Lake * Heyburn * Winchester Lake * Thousand Springs Spread your wings in some of our most spectacular places! Choose to volunteer at a park in an old growth forest, along a trout filled stream, or on the shores of a pristine mountain lake. Or, you may want to help us maintain trails, teach boating safety, or work at a visitor center. As part of our team, volunteers provide essential services with a personal touch. You can make visitor experiences more enjoyable and complete. Your volunteer efforts help preserve the natural treasures of Idaho for generations to come. How to volunteer.... To volunteer your services and share your knowledge and expertise, please fill out a volunteer application online, or print one out. Selected volunteers will be asked to sign an agreement outlining their responsibilities as well as those of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. Keep in mind that not all parks or programs need all the different types of volunteers. What you do as a Volunteer... A person may volunteer as an individual or as a part of a group on short term projects of a day or less, or on a long term project in specialized programs. There are many ways to volunteer your time with Idaho State Parks and Recreation. 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 2013. 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://www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/activities/volunteering or call (208) 514-2493 for more information and an application packet NOW.
Opportunity Description: Join us for the summer of 2013 at the oldest park in the Pacific Northwest! Towering ponderosa pines give way to flower-filled meadows and placid waters. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful serenity of cottages, cabins and campsites and admire the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps who built many buildings within the park in the 1930s. Our hosts volunteer their time to provide neccessary skills to assist park staff. Maintenance hosts assist in the repair and maintenance of park facilities. Existing buildings and other structures need constant improvements. Depending on their skills and interests, these volunteers lend their hands to assist park staff on new construction projects and to provide electrical, carpentry, masonry, mechanical, and grounds maintenance skills. Visitor Servcies Hosts meet and greet all visitors, collect fees, direct, count and orient visitors to the park, assist in our visitor centers, and answer questions about the park and local amenities. 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. We ask for at least a 30 day commitment, however some assignments can also be for the entire camping season if desired. We supply 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). Heyburn State Park is the oldest park in the Pacific Northwest. Created in 1908, it is comprised of approximately 5,500 acres of land and 2,300 acres of water. The park includes three lakes; Chatcolet, Benewah, and Hidden Lakes, with the shadowy St. Joe River meandering along the eastern boundary of the park. Natural and cultural history is plentiful at Heyburn. Before it was a park, the general area was a gathering place for the Coeur d'Alene Indian tribe. Heyburn is a natural park with a variety of different habitats. Large, tall Ponderosa pines tower over grassy hillsides covered in wildflowers. On the edges of the lakes, the wetland/marsh areas are home to many types of wildflowers and plants. The Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, a 72 mile paved bike trail, goes right through Heyburn State Park. You can bike or walk the 3100 foot bridge/trestle across the St Joe River to the other side of Lake Coeur d’Alene. The gentle grade is easy for just about anyone. Fish for pike, bass, or pan fish in the lakes. Bird watching is terrific at Heyburn, with osprey and blue heron as common as sparrows back home. Boating, water skiing, sailing and canoeing are also popular pursuits. Trails for hikers or horseback riders are shaded by 400-year-old ponderosa pines. The Rocky Point Marina offers a public boat ramp, store, fuel dock, restroom and parking.
Opportunity Description: Job Summary: Cut and paste this link into your browser to find out more information: http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/yankeefork.aspx Learn more about Land of the Yankee Fork ghost towns and gold mining history by visiting Idaho State Parks web site. Caretaker Hosts live and work in a non-campground park. They have the responsibility for maintenance and/or operations of a specific site. They are often the first contact our visitors have with Idaho Dept. of Parks & Recreation. Volunteer meets and greets all visitors, collects fees, directs, counts and orients visitors to the park, and answers questions about the park and local amenities. They also perform a variety of tasks such as light maintenance duties, and informing park staff about potential problems. Volunteers may provide public oriented services, which include conducting guided tours, presenting historical and cultural talks, assisting with research, and maintaining and documenting collections. Work Schedule: Caretaker/hosts each work a minimum of 24 hours per week (including weekends and holidays) for a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of 180 days. Caretaker/hosts are considered to be “on-call” at all times of the day and night and must take time off during the weekdays Monday through Thursday. All caretaker/hosts will have specific duties and scheduled times to work. Benefits to volunteer: •Free campsite equipped with water, electric generator, and sewer hook-up at one of the quietest and most scenic parks in the system! •Free park pass to all Idaho State Parks •State vehicle provided for work-related driving needs •Worker’s compensation, automobile liability insurance when using state vehicles, and tort claims insurance while on the job •Complete orientation and job training •Continual evaluation and feedback on job performance •Uniform provided Job Duties: (percentage of time at each task may vary) 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.
Opportunity Description: Positions available NOW in South Central Idaho. Visitor Service Hosts answer questions and provide information to park visitors at park entrances or visitor centers. They volunteer as greeters and day-use fee collectors at our entrance stations. These volunteers perform a variety of tasks such as greeting visitors and handing out information, 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. Visitor Service 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. We ask for at least a 30 day commitment, however some assignments can also be for the entire camping season if desired. We supply 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). Thousand Springs State Park, with its five beautiful units and multiple areas, is a testament to why the area is called the Magic Valley. Visitors can view wagon ruts and bridge abutments at Kelton Trail, explore the magnificent Malad Gorge, access the riding arena at Billingsley Creek, get writing inspiration at Vardis Fisher, step back in time and tour historic structures at Ritter Island and Bonnieview, take in the scenery at Earl M. Hardy Box Canyon Springs Nature Preserve, view Niagara Springs, fish at Crystal Lake. Day use opportunities abound within the units of Thousand Springs State Park. See specific information about this area by cutting/pasting this link into your browser: http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/thousand-springs
Opportunity Description: This is one of the most beautiful places in Idaho! Brief Description of the Work to be Performed: Work as a member of the park team to orientate and check-in guests at The Lodge at Castle Rock Ranch and Bunkhouse and prepare the facility for the next registered guests. Activities to be performed include: checking in registered guests for both the Lodge and Bunkhouse, register and collect fees for walk-in guests of the Bunkhouse, help with light housekeeping/laundry, provide tourist information to guests, and serve as host for guests. All supplies will be provided by the park. Number of Volunteers Sought for This Position: 1 (2 if working as a team) Qualifications Sought: Volunteer(s) should demonstrate friendly, outgoing personality, willing to interact with the customers; knowledge, skills, and abilities for light housekeeping/laundry; willing to work as a park team member. Working hours are noon to 3 p.m. on days the facility is booked and some afternoons. Worksite: Castle Rocks State Park, Ranch Unit Timeframe: A minimum of 30 day, and a maximum of 90 days or until the weather turns cold (around November 1)
You may also contact the park directly and talk with: Juanita Jones (208) 824-5916 or email her: juanita_jones@partner.nps.gov
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