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Opportunity Description: Goal: Resouce Stewards will help gather valuable information for all Lake Mead divisions to help guide park management decisions. Resource Stewards will assist park staff by monitoring wildlife and their habitats, plant existence in the area, remove trash and make minor trail repairs, to help preserve the park hiking trails for the continued enjoyment of park visitors. Duties: Volunteers will assist with - •Hiking various distances over uneven terrain in diverse weather conditions •Observing and reporting unsafe trail conditions, major trail damage, and signage repair needs •With the use of shovels and other lightweight equipment, making minor repairs to trails, placing dirt in small crevices, and replacing the rock along trail sides •Other duties may consist of picking-up trash, moving or lifting rock and debris, climbing, hauling, pounding, digging, reaching, bending, lifting, and carrying up to 25 lbs •Follow park safety guidelines and take responsibility for your safety and the safety of the group •Insure proper use, and the return of assigned park service equipment. •Some tasks could include GPS use to give precise navigational directions to the site and take photos, a park GPS is available for safe and conscientious use by the volunteer. •A park camera is available for project documentation •All photos are property of the federal government and a photo release will need to be signed. •If volunteers choose to use their own GPS, camera or other equipment they are assuming responsibility for any loss or damage to that equipment even if on NPS volunteer time •Provide leadership and training to other volunteers while hiking. It is recommended there is at least one hiking assistant when out on a trail, some area will require one for safety reasons. Physical Environment: •Uneven terrain and up/down various elevation gains. •Normal daytime temperatures’ for this time of year range are between 60 to 90 degrees. •Some tasks could take place in remote areas •Snakes, scorpions, spiders, and thorny vegetation are common •Exposure to direct sun, wind, dust, and possible rain, without shelter Qualifications: •Willingness to attend training that may include but not limited to using a GPS, trail maintenance, first aid/CPR, and resource surveys •Motivated to learn about the park’s resources, and enjoy hiking •Communicate with park staff •Have knowledge of the area •Volunteer needs to be in good physical health to meet the requirements of the duties. Hike distances on uneven terrain, use lightweight equipment to make minor repairs to trails, replace rock along trail sides, place dirt in small crevices, pick-up trash, lift up to 25lbs • Must be 18 years or older. Time Commitment: 4 to 5 hour day, once a month, from mid September to mid June weather depending Training & Benefits: •As a National Park Service Volunteer, you will be asked to take part in various training programs before beginning your duties, totaling 24 hours, including: GPS Training; CPR and First Aid; Plant, Wildlife, and Habitat Identification; Trail Repair •Helping NPS staff identify locations of importance in the park •Volunteer will have the opportunity to work with people from diverse backgrounds and a love for the National Parks.
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