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Opportunity Description: Volunteer Internships - Environmental Education & Interpretation ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS: If you enjoy working with people, love the outdoors, and want to spend your summer at beautiful Kerr (Buggs Island) Lake, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Number of Positions: Three volunteer internships available- dates flexible May – August 2010 Location: John H Kerr Reservoir, Boydton VA. The John H. Kerr Reservoir is a 50,000 acre lake located on the Roanoke River on the border of Virginia and North Carolina. Park Rangers for the Army Corps of Engineers operate numerous campgrounds, picnic areas, hiking trails and boat ramp facilities. The Corps also operates the Joseph S.J. Tanner Environmental Education Center, a popular field trip destination for school, youth and church groups. The center is also opened throughout the summer for use by the general public. Description: Work within the Tanner Environmental Education Center under the supervision of a Park Ranger. Greet guests, answer questions about local flora and fauna. Conduct and assist with environmental interpretive programs. Programs include school field trips, classroom presentations, weekend events, and campground interpretive programs. All programs will highlight local ecosystems, wildlife, natural / cultural history, and natural resource issues. Assist in caring for live reptile and non-venomous snake displays. Work hours and days will vary; hours per week = 40. Qualifications: Interested individuals should enjoy meeting and working with a variety of people of all ages. A background or interest in conservation, ecology, education, parks and recreation, or the natural resources is required. Preference will be given to candidates pursuing a degree in a natural resources, education, or recreation field. Must be at least 18 years of age and posses a valid driver’s license. Benefits: This position is a volunteer (unpaid) internship; however, under the Corps of Engineers’ Volunteer Agreement, you will receive some benefits: • Free on-site housing • Partial reimbursement for living expenses (food, travel costs, laundry) • Gain experience in environmental / cultural interpretation • College internship credit (if applicable to your school and degree program) Contact: Send resume, cover letter, and two personal references, by March 15, 2010 to: Tanner Center Internship John H. Kerr Reservoir 1930 Mays Chapel Road Boydton VA, 23917 For more information please contact: Roseana Burick, Park Ranger (434) 738-6143 x 142 Roseana.M.Burick@usace.army.mil Project Website: http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/jhkerr/index.htm |
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