Volunteer.gov provides volunteer opportunities in Natural Resource in Public Lands. This RSS lists the most recent volunteer opportunities posted on the Volunteer.gov web site for the past Month.http://www.volunteer.gov Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Shelbyville, IL Description: Mowing Volunteer/Cleaning Volunteer: <P> This position requires the maintenance and operation of a commercial riding mower and a gasoline powered line trimmer. This equipment will be used to mow and trim approximately 19 acres in the Opossum Creek Recreation Area or approximately 17 acres in the Lone Point recreation Area. <P> Cleaning Volunteer: This position could require the cleaning of comfort stations, shower houses, picnic shelters, and litter pickup depending on the campground fac... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=100 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Batavia, OH Description: Boundary Blitzer’s: <P> Strong nature lovers needed in October, November and December 2013. <P> Weather permitting to help mark and clear the park&apos;s boundary weather permitting. It’s suitable for adults and possibly senior high students. Enjoy the outdoors in some of the more remote areas of the park. Even if you can&apos;t make these dates, call to help on other days. <P> Special Skills Needed: Must be in good physical condition, be able to carry heavy equipment and walk long dist... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=110 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Batavia, OH Description: Program Assistant: <P> Volunteers needed any time of the year, but especially spring through fall 2013. <P> Share your love of nature with children and adults. Assist the Ranger with Scout badge programs, Junior Rangers in June, and school and home-school programs any time of year. Present programs to the general program on topics approved by the Park Ranger. (Updated 06/17/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=111 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Knoxville, IA Description: WHITEBREAST BEACH VOLUNTEER <P> Job Description: The Whitebreast Beach area includes an enclosed shelter house (Miner&apos;s Retreat), picnic tables, two vault toilets, a day use fee booth, a beach change/shower building and a beach. The duties of the volunteer in this area include cleaning the Miner’s Retreat shelter, completing pre and post inspections for special event permits at the Miner&apos;s Retreat shelter, cleaning vault toilets, cleaning the beach change/shower building, removin... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3328 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Knoxville, IA Description: TRAIL MAINTENANCE VOLUNTEER <P> Job Description: Lake Red Rock has a 10 mile asphalt trail, Volksweg Trail, which winds its way from below the Red Rock Dam, along the north side of Lake Red Rock and ends at the Fifield Recreation Area. Trail maintenance will consist of but not be limited to picking up trash on or along the trail, clearing all rocks, pebbles, acorns, sticks, etc. from the paved trail surface. Volunteer will utilize a John Deere Gator and leaf blower (provided by the Corps of... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3394 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: East Lynn, WV Description: Campground Host: <P> East Lynn Lake in East Lynn, West Virginia has available Campground Host positions which require the volunteer(s) to live in the recreation area and perform the duties to operate a campground or day use recreation area. It is our goal to provide a family oriented camping experience by personally greeting East Lynn Lake visitors in a friendly and courteous manner, and, to promote the safe, responsible use of project facilities and resources, while providing high quality ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3466 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Shelbyville, IL Description: Visitor Center: <P> Couples needed to volunteers from May through October to greet and assist visitors upon their arrival. Advise visitors of brochures, interpretive displays, and programs available to them. Answer phones and messages in a timely manner. Track visitation in notebook and compile monthly data. Operate videos and slide show in theater upon request. Keep brochure rack in lobby properly filled with supplied brochures. Pick up any litter or debris around visitor center, clean d... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3822 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Burnsville, WV Description: Riffle Run Campground – Facility Maintenance Volunteer: <P> Volunteers will perform various light duty maintenance work to include: mowing, string trimming, cleaning restrooms, and cleaning grills and grounds; painting, staining; light carpentry work (repair/replace rotted or damaged boards on tables, fences, etc.); replace screens in park restrooms and shower facilities; plant and water flowers and weed flowerbeds; plant and prune trees and shrubs; pick up litter throughout the project and... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=4409 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Sutton, WV Description: Campground Host - Bakers Run Campground All Areas: <P> Sutton Lake has campground host positions available, which require the volunteer&apos;s to live in the campground and perform the duties of meeting and greeting campers, assisting Park Rangers and Park Attendants with periodic campground checks and maintaining the overall aesthetics of the campground (Some litter pick-up, etc.) In addition, volunteers will monitor campground activities and contact a Park Ranger or Park Attendants if prob... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=5633 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Sutton, WV Description: Park Attendent/Bakers Run Campground: <P> Sutton Lake has an immediate need for a Volunteer Park Attendant for Bakers Run Campground. Park Attendant will man the Entrance Station and be responsible for registering campers and collecting user fees. (Updated 06/17/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=5635 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Knoxville, IA Description: DAY USE FEE COLLECTOR VOLUNTEER <P> Job Description: The Day Use Fee program at Lake Red Rock includes collecting fees at two beaches and five boat ramps. The volunteer will be required to become bonded and will be reimbursed for the cost of the bonding. The duties of the volunteer include collecting fees at the North Overlook Beach booth as well as retrieving self-depository boxes from the beaches and the boat ramps around the lake. The self-depository boxes will then be transported to ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6552 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Knoxville, IA Description: FIFIELD RECREATION AREA VOLUNTEER <P>Job Description: Fifield Recreation Area is a scenic picnic area with four shelters, two restrooms, a playground, and a Volksweg Trail trailhead. The duties of the volunteer in this area include cleaning the restrooms and shelters, removing trash, picking up litter, opening the park entrance gate and restroom buildings by 8:00 a.m., and mowing and trimming the grass. A John Deere tractor mounted mower and string trimmer with fuel and supplies will be provi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6553 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Knoxville, IA Description: NORTH OVERLOOK BEACH CONCESSION VOLUNTEER <P> Job Description: The North Overlook Beach Concession Volunteer position at Lake Red Rock includes staffing the concession building at North Overlook Beach. The volunteer will be required to become bonded and will be reimbursed for the cost of the bonding. Daily funds received shall be brought to the Visitor Center and deposited in the fee safe. The volunteer shall coordinate with the Red Rock Lake Association to ensure concession inventory is m... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6558 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Knoxville, IA Description: NEST BOX VOLUNTEER <P>Job Description: Volunteer will be responsible for maintenance of bluebird nesting boxes located throughout the lake area, and two purple martin houses located in the North Tailwater and South Tailwater Recreation Areas. Volunteer will prepare structures for nesting of target species, document findings on nesting success and make repairs or replace structures as needed. A free, full-service campsite in Howell Station Campground will be provided during the work period. T... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6559 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Knoxville, IA Description: WHITEBREAST LIGHT MAINTENANCE VOLUNTEER <P> Job Description: Whitebreast Campground is a large scenic campground with a boat ramp, five shower buildings, four picnic shelters, six vault toilets, a youth camping area and one fish cleaning station. The duties of the volunteer in this area include cleaning out fire rings within the Whitebreast Campground and Youth Camp using a John Deere Gator 4 or 6-wheeler, performing custodial duties at the Whitebreast Youth Camp, performing custodial duties... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8177 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Knoxville, IA Description: CAMPGROUND HOST Volun<P> Job Description: Campground Hosts are utilized at four of the lake&apos;s major campgrounds: Wallashuck, Whitebreast, North Overlook and Howell Station. Hosts will staff campground registration booths from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and greet incoming campers, answer questions regarding the National Recreation Reservation Service and provide visitors with other miscellaneous lake information. Volunteers will not collect money, but will provide information during the fee... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8178 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Knoxville, IA Description: VISITOR CENTER VOLUNTEER EARLY MAY <p> Job Description: Volunteers will staff the Red Rock Visitor Center primarily on weekends but additional days may be added. Duties include greeting visitors, answering questions about the lake area, performing visitor surveys as needed, assisting ranger staff with groups participating in interpretive programs, performing light maintenance, selling books and other items from the visitor center cooperative store, caring for the visitor center animals, and ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8180 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Knoxville, IA Description: VISITOR CENTER VOLUNTEER LATE MAY <P> Job Description: Volunteers will staff the Red Rock Visitor Center from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. primarily on Thursdays and Fridays (some additional days may be added) between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Duties will include greeting visitors, answering questions about the lake area, assisting ranger staff with groups participating in interpretive programs, caring for the visitor center animals, performing visitor surveys as needed, performing light mainten... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8181 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Knoxville, IA Description: VISITOR CENTER VOLUNTEER <P> Local Community Positions – No Campsite <P> Job Description: Volunteers will staff the Red Rock Visitor Center primarily during the week; however, weekends may be added. Duties will include greeting visitors, answering questions about the lake area, assisting ranger staff with groups participating in interpretive programs, caring for the visitor center animals, performing visitor surveys as needed, performing light maintenance, selling items from the visitor... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8182 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Knoxville, IA Description: WALLASHUCK CUSTODIAL VOLUNTEER <P> Job Description: Wallashuck Campground is a medium-sized, scenic campground with eighty campsites, three shower buildings, one vault toilet, a picnic shelter, fish cleaning station and a boat ramp (used only at high water levels). The Wallashuck Custodial Volunteers will perform the following duties: clean the shower buildings and restrooms, dump station, vault toilet, picnic shelter and the surfaces of the fish cleaning station. The volunteer will be req... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8183 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Knoxville, IA Description: WALLASHUCK MOWING VOLUNTEER <P> Job Description: Wallashuck Campground is a medium-sized, scenic campground with eighty campsites and approximately thirty acres of lawn to be mowed. The duties of the mowing volunteer will be to provide mowing services and dump the fish cleaning station garbage. A John Deere tractor mounted mower with fuel and supplies will be provided by the Corps of Engineers. Garbage bags (for the fish cleaning station) will also be provided by the government. The volunte... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8184 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Oakdale, CA Description: Orange Blossom Recreation Area: <P> Volunteers are needed for three month terms. Volunteers ensure that the park entrance gate opens in the morning and is secured at sunset. They conduct periodic walkthroughs of the park, greet the public and answer questions. Volunteer park hosts do not enforce regulations; however, they are expected to be additional eyes and ears of the park rangers. Park hosts may be needed to assist during emergencies. Hosts are not required to do maintenance or janitor... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=7679 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Oakdale, CA Description: McHenry Avenue Recreation Area: <P> Volunteers are needed for three month terms for two separate host sites. Volunteer park hosts ensure that the park entrance gate opens in the morning and is secured at sunset. They conduct periodic walkthroughs of the park, greet the public and answer questions. Park hosts do not enforce regulations; however, they are expected to be additional eyes and ears of the park rangers. Park hosts may be needed to assist during emergencies. Hosts are not required t... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=7680 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Oakdale, CA Description: Knights Ferry Recreation Area: <P> Volunteers are needed for three month terms. Volunteer park hosts ensure that the parks two entrance gates are open in the morning and secured at sunset. They conduct periodic walkthroughs of the park, greet the public and answer questions. Park hosts are needed to staff the sites Information Center on Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Park hosts do not enforce regulations; however, they are expected to be additional eyes and ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8240 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Oakdale, CA Description: Docent, Knights Ferry Recreation Area: <P> The Knights Ferry Recreation Area is the centerpiece of the Stanislaus River Parks system. It is the most popular of the 9 developed recreation areas. Rich in history, the Knights Ferry area is on the National Historic Registry. Docents assist park rangers giving interpretive programs about the Grist (flour) Mill, Mill Office, and the longest covered bridge west of the Mississippi River, the Knights Ferry Covered Bridge. Knights Ferry’s history tell... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8241 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Orland, CA Description: Campground Maintenance Volunteer: <P> Volunteers needed to assist with light maintenance and repairs throughout two campgrounds and several day use areas. Duties may include campground cleanup, simple plumbing or carpentry, painting, sign installation, restroom cleaning, trail inspection/repairs, tree planting and other similar light maintenance. Telephone service is not a guaranteed service but may be available at volunteers expense. (Updated 06/17/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8353 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Glasgow, KY Description: Park Host: <P> Barren River Lake is looking for a couple or single person with good communication skills to help our team as a Volunteer Park Host. <P> Host Duties include: being a point of contact for visitors, meet and greet campers, pass out water safety materials, supervise programs in the campground and other duties as needed. <P> Requirements: <P> (1) Park Host must provide there own Camper (2) Ability to effectively communicate with the public (3) Ability to maintain a set... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9061 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Knoxville, IA Description: WALLASHUCK TRIMMING VOLUNTEER <P> Job Description: Wallashuck Campground is a medium-sized, scenic campground with eighty campsites, three shower buildings, one vault toilet, a picnic shelter, fish cleaning station and a boat ramp (used only at high water levels). The Wallashuck Trimming Volunteers will perform the following duties: trim all weeds and grasses in the Wallashuck Campground, clean the shower buildings and restrooms on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and performing light maintenance dut... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9224 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Knoxville, IA Description: IVAN’S RECREATION AREA VOLUNTEER <P>Job Description: Ivan’s Campground is a popular riverside campground with 22 campsites, one shower building, and a fish cleaning station. The Ivan’s volunteer will perform the following duties: clean the shower building, refuse removal, mow and trim approximately 3 acres of lawn in the campground, clean water fountains, and collect camping fees. A John Deere tractor mounted mower and a John Deere Gator 4 or 6-wheeler with fuel and supplies will be provided ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9225 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Purdon, TX Description: Park Host: <P> Greeting and welcoming visitors to the parks. Assist in the overall mission of decreased water-oriented accidents by providing water safety information to park guests. As well report any problems that may arise in the parks, for instance, maintenance issues, accidents, and etc <P> Special Skills: Must possess a positive attitude and work well with a diverse group of people. . (Updated 06/17/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9232 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Muscatine, IA Description: Earth Day Clean-Up: Work will include park and river bank cleanup, landscape work and other park maintenance at Andalusia Slough Recreation Area from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on the Iowa & Illinois Border. The park is located 2 miles west of Andalusia, Illinois, along IL Hwy 92. Free lunch will be provided following the day’s work. Please meet at the park’s picnic shelter the day of the event and bring gloves, shoes or boots and dress appropriately. In the event of flooding, this event wi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10511 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Andalusia, IL Description: Earth Day Cleanup: Andalusia Slough Recreation Area Illinois <P> Work will include park and river bank cleanup, landscape work and other park maintenance at Andalusia Slough Recreation Area from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on the Iowa & Illinois Border. The park is located 2 miles west of Andalusia, Illinois, along IL Hwy 92. Free lunch will be provided following the day’s work. Please meet at the park’s picnic shelter the day of the event and bring gloves, shoes or boots and dress appropri... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11366 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Knoxville, IA Description: NORTH OVERLOOK FEE ATTENDANT VOLUNTEER <P> Job Description: The North Overlook Fee Attendant Volunteer position at Lake Red Rock includes staffing the Fee Booth at the North Overlook Campground. The volunteer will be required to become bonded and will be reimbursed for the cost of the bonding. The volunteer will follow Corps of Engineer guidelines for the collection and remittance of camping fees. The volunteer will be trained to use National Recreation Reservation Service software for reg... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11759 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Carson City, NV Description: CAMPGROUND HOST: Positions are located at Indian Creek Campground, Alpine County, California. Volunteers work 5-6 months within this timeframe.<p> As a Campground Host, you will typically be expected to greet campers; give directions, answer questions, and hand out pamphlets if available; help campers feel at home; perform minor maintenance and inspect the campground; clean and/or stock restrooms; keep some records; and occasionally fill out forms. A Host must work well with people, be personab... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11693 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Shelbyville, IL Description: Earth Day Cleanup: <P> Volunteer are needed from 9am to 1pm to help maintain the landscape beds, butterfly house & garden at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center. First 100 volunteers will receive a white pine seedling. Every volunteer will receive lunch & a free night camping voucher. <P> Special Skills: None needed. All ages welcome! Bring your gloves & help beautify Lake Shelbyville on Earth Day. (Updated 06/17/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12175 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Shelbyville, IL Description: Water Safety Roving Interpretation: <P> Volunteers needed to conduct face-to-face roving interpretation that pertains to water safety to visitors of all ages. Roving interpretation takes place in all of the campgrounds, beaches and day use areas. This is a chance to use your creativity and have fun outside. Materials to conduct roving interpretation will be provided. <P> Volunteers must provide their own transportation while volunteering. Volunteers will be reimbursed for their mile... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12176 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Shelbyville, IL Description: Flowerbed Maintenance: <P> Maintain flowerbeds at Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center and Coon Creek Recreation Area. You do not have to maintain all of the flowerbeds. You can pick and choose the flowerbed(s) that you would like to maintain. <P> The task includes pulling weeds, mulching, planting and trimming plants and watering. All supplies will be provided to conduct this task. <P> Special Skills: None needed. <P> (Updated 06/17/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12177 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Shelbyville, IL Description: Trail Inspection & Maintenance: <P> Inspect trails for safety and maintenance items. Conduct maintenance on the trails under the guidance of a Corps of Engineers employee. <P> Tasks will include trimming woody vegetation along the trail, brush clearing, bridge repair, erosion control, sign placement, and trail head information board repair. Volunteers need to be physically fit to perform these tasks. <P> Trails at Lake Shelbyville that these tasks can be performed on include the Illin... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12178 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Shelbyville, IL Description: Kids Fishing Tournament Assistant: <P> This is a very rewarding opportunity to give back and enjoy an event that is provided to kids up to the age of 12. Kids Fishing Tournament will be conducted at the Opossum Creek Recreation Area Pond. <P> Tasks include assisting Corps of Engineers employee’s set-up the event, assist kids in removing the fish they catch, weighing and measuring the fish, recording data on fish caught, placing fish back in the pond and assist with preparing lunch for th... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12179 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Cherryvale, KS Description: Maintenance Park Host: <P> This position is Year Round. <P> Painting, assisting maintenance staff and rangers, and light repairs of facilities. Volunteer will be provided with tools and equipment and have access to vehicles. <P> Special Skills: General maintenance skills, painting, operating vehicles and small equipment. <P> Campsite is inside of Cherryvale Park which has 30 sites so some hosting will be part of the position. We are 2 hours from Tulsa, OK and 1 hour from Jopli... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12719 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: Burnsville, WV Description: Riffle Run Campground/Facility Maintenance Volunteer for Weed Eating: <P> Volunteers will perform light duty maintenance for weed eating. This campground is located 3 miles off Exit 79, Interstate 79. (Updated 06/17/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12868 Date Added: 06/17/2013 Location: North Grosvenordale, CT Description: Campground Host: Volunteer Duties: Host couple needed for campground host position at West Thompson Lake for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 9am to 10pm. Couple must have a self-contained RV and are required to live on site during their days of duty. <P> Host duties: Which include, but are not limited to, using online reservation system, checking in/out campers, processing fees, handling disturbances, cleaning of campsites and restrooms, and other campground maintenance. <P> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13219 Date Added: 06/16/2013 Location: King of Prussia, PA Description: National Public Lands Day-Valley Forge National Historical Park<P> September 28, 2013 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.<P> Lend a helping hand for America at the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort, now celebrating its 20th year, to improve and enhance the nation's 600 million acres of public lands. National Public Lands Day keeps the promise of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the "tree army" that worked from 1933-1942 to preserve and protect America's natural heritage.<P> Join park staff, partn... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9764 Date Added: 06/15/2013 Location: Key West , FL Description: Volunteer works in Key West FL (nearest local community) as support staff for island operations. Must have a valid state drivers license. Must be able to clear a federal government security check to gain entry on to local military bases (no outstanding warrants or arrests in past). Work includes picking up already bought and paid for supplies and materials from local vendors, dropping off supplies and materials to commercial services, assisting with loading / unloading of the park cargo ship, ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13109 Date Added: 06/15/2013 Location: San Francisco, CA Description: <h2>Are you excited to learn about trail and landscape management? Are you interested in working with a broad range of audiences in the Golden Gate National Parks through trail restoration projects and community-based volunteer programs?</h2> <p>Trails Forever, a park wide initiative, and the Park Stewardship Program engage and sustain a vibrant community of stewards in restoration of trails within the Golden Gate National Parks. With over 80,000 acres of parkland scattered throughout three ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13409 Date Added: 06/14/2013 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Description: Media Volunteer needed <p> Working with NPS media specialist. 5-10 hours a week (flexible depending on availability). Light layout and design work under direction of media specialist as well as project development and some office work. Work will be primarily indoors and sedentary. Some work can be accomplished via telework. <p> Projects might include: Simple layouts for park signs note taking for meetings organizing and archiving of projects organizing and archiving digital images coll... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12985 Date Added: 06/14/2013 Location: Potomac, MD Description: Please join us if you enjoy working outdoors, love animals, and would enjoy wearing period clothing as you portray 19th century life on the canal. Learn how a lock operates, travel along the canal, and relive life when things moved at a slower pace!<P>We have a brand new boat and we need your help!<P> Volunteer assists in the operation of the replica canal boat(s) in the district. This involves wearing period clothing, assisting with the care and grooming of mules, assisting with general mai... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6385 Date Added: 06/13/2013 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: <p><u><b>Overview</b></u><br> The Native Plant Seed Collection volunteer assists park staff in collecting native grass seed for use in park restoration/conservation projects. <p><u><b>Duties</b></u><br><ul> <li>Identify native grass, shrub, and forb species such as: Purple Needlegrass (<i>Nassella pulchra</i>), California Fescue (<i>Festuca californica</i>), Coyotebrush (<i>Baccharis pilularis</i>), and Lupine (<i>Lupinus</i> sp.) <li>Determine stage of growth of particular native plant s... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8794 Date Added: 06/13/2013 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: <P><U><B>Overview</B></U><br> The Kule Loklo volunteer assists park staff in maintaining the Kule Loklo cultural exhibit for educational purposes. <P> <P><U><B>Duties</B></U><UL> <LI>Construct and maintain traditional Coast Miwok structures and cultural exhibit landscaping. This may involve gathering natural materials, cutting branches and trees, scraping bark from trees, framing structures, clipping brush, trimming trees, raking and mowing, digging holes, gardening, pulling weeds, and l... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3760 Date Added: 06/13/2013 Location: Superior, MT Description: This host opportunity is at the historic Savenac Nursery at Haugan, Montana,. with easy access to I-90. The compound is a historic tree nursery now used as a low key visitor center, with interpretive trails, and a cookhouse and bunkhouse made available to the public through the cabin rental program. <p> The duties of this position would include assisting in the visitor information center, helping research historic information and arranging displays, and assisting with building maintenance... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=4871 Date Added: 06/13/2013 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: <P><U><B>Overview</B></U><br> Join the original Habitat Restoration Program (HRP) at Point Reyes National Seashore to help protect and restore endangered plant and wildlife habitat at Abbott&apos;s Lagoon, the Lighthouse Bluffs, the Estero area, and other high-value habitat areas at Point Reyes National Seashore. Visit some of the most beautiful areas in the park and learn about local plant ecology while you work alongside park staff to carry out ecological restoration projects. Get involved,... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3444 Date Added: 06/13/2013 Location: Point Reyes Station, CA Description: <P><U><B>Overview</B></U><br> Join the Marin Chapter of the California Native Plant Society`s "Third Thursday Weeders" to spend a day at beautiful Point Reyes and help tackle invasive weeds that threaten important plant habitat in Point Reyes National Seashore.</P> <P><B><U>Duties</U></B><BR> Volunteers visit beautiful sites to conduct important follow-up removal to maintain and enhance large-scale restoration projects. The workday usually involves a chance to view native plants that are r... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12412 Date Added: 06/13/2013 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: <P><U><B>Overview</B></U><br> The Habitat Restoration – Scotch Broom volunteer assists park staff to restore native plant communities, maintain the balance of local ecosystems, and prevent the spread of harmful invasive species by removing Scotch broom from rangeland in Point Reyes National Seashore. </P> <P><U><B>Duties</B></U><br><UL> <LI> Remove Scotch broom plants and seedlings by hand and with hand tools <LI> Spread native seed in areas treated with fire </UL></P> <P><U><B>Know... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13308 Date Added: 06/13/2013 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: <P><U><B>Overview</B></U><br> Sponsored by the Point Reyes National Seashore Association, the Adopt-a-Trail (Trail Challenge) volunteer assists park staff in maintaining trails in the Bear Valley area to provide safe hiking experiences for visitors and to provide for minimal recreational impact on the natural landscape.</P> <P><U><B>Duties</B></U><br><UL> <LI>Grade and shape trail tread <LI>Construct trail structures, such as stairs </UL></P> <P>Volunteers should be able to perform mo... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13359 Date Added: 06/13/2013 Location: King of Prussia, PA Description: Job Title: <P> Archeological Excavation at Muhlenberg’s Brigade Volunteer <P> Job Description: <P>The 1st Virginia Brigade was under the command of Brig. Gen. Peter Muhlenberg and was situated at the eastern extreme of the Outer Line of Defense. This area is currently the site of many of the park’s living history demonstrations. The park is planning to renovate the area and in preparation for the project archeologists conducted a geophysical survey in December 2012. A number of possib... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13395 Date Added: 06/13/2013 Location: Big Timber, MT Description: Volunteers are needed to pull oxeye daisy, houndstongue and leafy spurge on the first couple miles of the Bridge Creek trail. We will meet Friday night, have a great time camping 2 nights at the trailhead, and dayhike into the worst areas of infestation. We will pull as many weeds as possible by hand, but in some cases we may need to spray. Food, safety gear and knowhow will be provided. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13391 Date Added: 06/13/2013 Location: Red Lodge , MT Description: This is a multi-day effort requiring overnight camping at a base camp set up a few miles down the trail from the Wilderness boundary. From Daisy Pass, we will shuttle volunteers down the 4WD road to the Wilderness Boundary from where we will hike in. A horse and mule team will haul in all tools, equipment, and group/personal supplies into the camp location, lightening your load for the hike in. We will be working to improve existing trail. Water has eroded the trail badly and we need to a... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13404 Date Added: 06/13/2013 Location: Gardiner, MT Description: Sign up for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to travel into the remote historic cabin at the Slough Creek Guard Station and volunteer for projects including trail improvements, tackling invasive weeds, and cabin maintenance. While it’s a long hike in (via Wolverine Creek) through fairly easy terrain, we will catch a ride on horse and wagon courtesy of the Silvertip Ranch, and then hike in the final two miles to the cabin. The work itself is more moderate in terms of difficulty, compared to other p... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13405 Date Added: 06/13/2013 Location: Red Lodge, MT Description: We are looking for 10 trail volunteers for this project to build a new section of trail atop the Red Lodge Creek Plateau. This is a fairly strenuous project; the work will take place above tree line, at nearly 10,000 feet in a gorgeous panoramic location. The Forest Service will be blasting out the basic tread of the trail before we arrive, so that should significantly cut down on the difficulty of the work. leaving us to clean up and finish the trail with rakes, pulaskis, shovels, etc. The ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13407 Date Added: 06/13/2013 Location: Death Valley, CA Description: Participates in a variety of wilderness restoration projects including raking off-road vehicle tracks and carrying debris out of the wilderness. Includes hiking into backcounty sites up to 5 miles one way. Searches for and surveys old military plane wrecks. Assists in supervising an 8-10-person AmeriCorps volunteer work crew participating in wilderness restoration projects. Uses GPS units and a variety of tools including a sawzall, pulaski, and McCloud.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13408 Date Added: 06/12/2013 Location: Waterville Valley, NH Description: Join the Forest Service trails staff and the Waterville Valley Athletic and Improvement Association (WVAIA) in beginning to take action on the new Greeley Ponds / Flume Brook trail realignment by helping to build a new trail relocation up to the Kettles off of Livermore Road. This is a great opportunity to learn trail building skills and build new trail. <p> Meet at the Livermore Trailhead in Waterville Valley. <p> Qualifications for Trail Volunteers include: <p> • Desire and ability to... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13394 Date Added: 06/12/2013 Location: Washington, DC Description: 100 hour internship designed for RPK students at NVCC.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13396 Date Added: 06/12/2013 Location: Steamboat Springs, CO Description: This campground is located 26 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.<P>Elevation: 7,600 feet.<P>This campground is open from approximately June 15 through September . The overnight camping fee is $12.00. This campground has 24 campsites with tables and fireplace grates, 2 handpumps, 3 vault toilets, 1 dumpster, back-in and pull-through trailer spaces (up to 40 feet) as well as tent camping. Seedhouse is a scenic campground with stream fishing, hiking and biking nearby. <P>Host duties: H... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13390 Date Added: 06/12/2013 Location: Campton, NH Description: Join the U.S. Forest Service and the Rumney Climbers Association for a day of trail work and stewardship of the world class Rumney Rocks Climbing Area. <p> Qualifications for Trail Volunteers include: <p> • Desire and ability to conduct trail maintenance in accordance with established standards<br> • Ability to hike, carry a pack and tools, and work safely in variable terrain<br> • Ability to communicate effectively with Forest Service employees and hikers<br> • Ability to lift and mov... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13364 Date Added: 06/12/2013 Location: Campton, NH Description: Join volunteers and Forest Service trails staff for a work day on the historic Edmands Path on Mt. Eisenhower. Participants will be helping build and reconstruct portions of the trail that have been in disrepair. Work will involve moving rocks and heavy materials, building rock trail structures and drainages, and general improvement of the trail surface. <br><br> <b>Qualifications for Trail Volunteers include:</b> <ul> <li>Desire and ability to conduct trail maintenance in accordance with... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13311 Date Added: 06/12/2013 Location: Campton, NH Description: Join volunteers and Forest Service trails staff for a work day on the dramatic and historic Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail on Mt. Washington. Participants will be helping build and reconstruct portions of the trail that were affected by Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. Work will involve moving rocks and heavy materials, building rock trail structures and drainages, and general improvement of the trail surface. <p> <b>Qualifications for Trail Volunteers include: </b> <ul> <li>Desire and ability to c... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13303 Date Added: 06/11/2013 Location: Huger, SC Description: <b>The Francis Marion National Forest is home to a variety of wildlife, including the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. It spans nearly 259,000 acres, and offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities ranging from hiking, biking, motorcycle and canoe trails to rifle ranges and a boat launch.<b/> <p> <b>Qualifications</b> <ul> <li>Participate in Tailgate Safety Session, conducted by the Forest Service</li> <li>Willingness to learn about the variety of trails on the Francis Marion N... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13305 Date Added: 06/11/2013 Location: Huger, SC Description: The Francis Marion is home to a variety of wildlife, including the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. It spans nearly 259,000 acres, and offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities ranging from hiking, biking, motorcycle and canoe trails to rifle ranges and a boat launch. <p> * The purpose of the position is to provide a presence and assistance at designated trailhead and available camping area in the national forest. Wambaw Cycle Trail is located in a remote setting off Halfway Cre... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13276 Date Added: 06/11/2013 Location: Awendaw, SC Description: Qualifications <p> * Willingness to become knowledgeable about the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and Francis Marion National Forest ecosystems and to become familiar with the refuge and forest management programs. <p> * Desire to work with youth of all ages in both indoor and outdoor settings. <p> * Good interpersonal and communications skills <p> * Willingness and ability to undergo training and follow lesson plans to assist with and teach curriculum-based programs, both on an... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13279 Date Added: 06/11/2013 Location: Huger, SC Description: <b>The Francis Marion National Forest is home to a variety of wildlife, including the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. It spans nearly 259,000 acres, and offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities ranging from hiking, biking, motorcycle and canoe trails to rifle ranges and a boat launch.<b> <p> <b>Qualifications:</b> <p> <ol> <li>Complete 2 hour trail maintenance training and participate in Tailgate Safety Session, conducted by Forest Service, prior to starting volunteer proje... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13280 Date Added: 06/11/2013 Location: Glendora, CA Description: Campground Host: One (couples are considered) position is available. The Coldbrook Campground is located 7 miles north of Azuza, California up Highway 39, a two-lane paved road. Coldbrook Campground is located in the San Gabriel Canyon between two wilderness areas, the San Gabriel Wilderness and the Sheep Mountain Wilderness. The camp is situated in a delightfully shaded canopy of oaks, pines and alders. The 21 campsites are large, secluded and widely spaced. The campground is attractive with s... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13281 Date Added: 06/11/2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: Assist Heavy Equipment Engineer with regular <b><i><font size="3">General Maintenance duties</b></i></font>. General property maintenance to include custodial upkeep of refuge buildings, restrooms, and grounds. Cutting/removal/mowing of vegetation and maintenance of associated sprinkler system. Construction/maintenance of various fences. Repair/replacement/installation of directional, informational and interpretive signs. If qualified, perform preventative maintenance checks on automotive and h... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12204 Date Added: 06/10/2013 Location: Steamboat Springs, CO Description: <b>Location:</b> Thirty miles north of Steamboat Springs, county road 129 to Forest Road 486 at 8700 feet elevation. Campground includes 27 campsites, some first come-first served, some reservable; vault toilets; trash receptacles; picnic table; fire ring. The site can accommodate trailers under 40 feet. The picnic area has sites with tables and fireplace grates. A lake with adjoining day use picnic area is located just south of the campground. <i>Hahns Peak Lake Campground is accessible to... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12132 Date Added: 06/10/2013 Location: Jamestown, KY Description: EXCITING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Be a part of the volunteer team with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Visitor/Environmental Education Center! We are currently seeking volunteers to help staff our Center and assist in our outreach activities with openings for July 2013 through 2014. Duties include the following: meeting/greeting the public; answering questions; assisting with cleaning (no outside janitorial service - cleaning does include restrooms); ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9363 Date Added: 06/10/2013 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! Tasks include the following: feeding fry and fish; cleaning raceways; loading fish onto trucks and transporting; conducting sample counts; assisting in the operation of the Threatened & Endangered species lab; mowing and maintenance; etc. <P... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9364 Date Added: 06/10/2013 Location: Monticello, UT Description: The Moab and Monticello District of the Manti-La Sal National Forest is looking for enthusiastic, friendly volunteers who enjoy the outdoors to fill a campground host position at Buckeye Recreation Area’s Campground. Couples are preferred. The Host(s) will need to provide their own living quarters; e.g., tent, trailer or RV, for an agreed-upon duration (typically May 1-October 31). They should be in the campground and available to the public 5 days out of each week, plus holidays, per their vol... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13313 Date Added: 06/10/2013 Location: Marblemount, WA Description: Seeking volunteers to help maintain brush in our horse pasture. Blackberries and shrubs are encroaching on our fence line and taking up space in our horse pasture. Volunteers will be required to use small hand tools to remove brush. Weed eaters and other tolls may be available if volunteers have experience. Opportunity is open to individuals or a group. Dates are flexible.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13388 Date Added: 06/10/2013 Location: Marblemount, WA Description: Looking for a skilled carpenter or woodworker to help in our woodshop. We need new signs and kits for backcountry toilet seats. Believe it or not, these things are equally important! Volunteer will need experience using power tools such as Skil saws, sanders, jigsaws, and other equipment required to cut and shape wood. Must also be able to carry up to 30lbs, judge type of wood needed for the project and work without supervision. Needed for 2 days (8 hours/day). A campsite is available to anyone... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13389 Date Added: 06/10/2013 Location: St. Simon's Island, GA Description: Volunteers are needed to assist with staffing the visitor center, leading tours, conducting living history programs, interpreting cultural history, assisting administration, supporting maintenance operations, assisting with preservation of cultural resources and general assistance throughout the park. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13379 Date Added: 06/09/2013 Location: King of Prussia, PA Description: VALLEY FORGE, PA - Volunteers are invited to roll up their sleeves and get dirty help to spruce up Valley Forge National Historical Park on Saturday, September 28, 2013 in celebration of National Public Lands Day. <P> The annual event, now in its 20th year, is the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the nation's 600 million acres of public lands. Activities at Valley Forge begin at 8:30 a.m. with walk-in registration and volunteer sign-in. Participants are aske... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13387 Date Added: 06/08/2013 Location: Sharpsburg, MD Description: ANTIETAM NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD SEEKS VISITOR SERVICES VOLUNTEERS Necessary Skills: No specific knowledge or skills are required, but a willingness to deal with the public in a cordial manner is important. Duties: A volunteer’s primary duty is to greet visitors as they enter the visitor center and orient them to the park. The volunteer will hand out park literature, tell visitors about the park, and attempt to meet their informational needs. Over the course of time, the volunteer is... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13243 Date Added: 06/08/2013 Location: Lake Powell, UT Description: Join small National Park community (15-20 persons) actively engaged in service to the public and lands entrusted to our protection. Visitor Services Volunteer spends 60% of time staffing Visitor Center where they orient visitors to the park, answers questions, collect entry fees, make book and map sales, interpret the natural, geologic, and archaeological story to the public while engaged as a professional representative of the National Park Service. Spends 25% of time hiking park trails to ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11999 Date Added: 06/07/2013 Location: Nageezi, NM Description: <b><p>Chaco Culture NHP is accepting campground host applications for April through November. We are looking for positive people and positive time commitments.</b><p> <b>Introduction</b> <p>The position of Campground Host is under the supervision of the Law Enforcement Division of Chaco Culture National Historical Park (NHP). The Law Enforcement Division is responsible for the protection and safety of the staff, visitors, natural and cultural resources within the Park boundaries. The Chi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10859 Date Added: 06/07/2013 Location: Roseburg, OR Description: Annual maintenance is needed on recreational trails for the Roseburg Oregon BLM. In some cases, overgrown trails need to be re-established, primarily using hand tools. Projects may involve brush cutting, bridge deck cleaning, water barring for erosion control, and other light maintenance. Small groups, families or individuals would work well for this volunteer opportunity. For more information, please contact ahiller@blm.gov or 541-464-3356. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=2321 Date Added: 06/07/2013 Location: Roseburg, OR Description: In 2013, Roseburg BLM will hold the 11th annual Cow Creek Backcountry Byway Cleanup September 6/7. Join us for litter pickup in a severely impacted area of our district.<P> On September 28, 2013 Roseburg BLM will host our annual National Public Lands Day event, a work party and barbecue along the Sawmill Trail. Join us to whack invasive species and then eat tasty bbq.<P> Contact ahiller@blm.gov or 541-464-3356 for more information or to register. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=2695 Date Added: 06/07/2013 Location: Roseburg, OR Description: BLM-Roseburg Oregon seeks campground hosts for 2013 winter and the 2014 camping season. Our small campgrounds are located in old-growth forest along the beautiful North Umpqua River, Rock Creek, or Umpqua River. The Oregon Coast is less than two hours away; hiking and angling opportunities abound. We offer full hook ups in a covered site, monthly stipend, local phone, golf cart, tools, and training. Host duties include greeting visitors, restroom and campsite cleaning, and litter pickup in ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=2698 Date Added: 06/07/2013 Location: Morristown, NJ Description: Assist the Park Biologist with various outdoor and indoor tasks. <p> Special tasks include: <p> <li> invasive plant removal and mapping <p> <li> vegetation monitoring <p> <li> exclosure monitoring <p> <li> assist with recycling and reduction of hazardous waste <p> <li> assist with organizing and compiling natural resource documents<p> <li> Time required to volunteer is 5 - 10 hours per week depending on task. <p> <li> Prior knowledge and experience for using GPS units is needed. <p> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12938 Date Added: 06/07/2013 Location: Morristown, NJ Description: Ford Manion served as General Washington&apos;s headquarters from December 1779 to June 1780. Daily we offer Ranger/ Volunteer led tours at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm. <p> This opportunity requires an ability/ skill to teach the park’s history to the public by verbal communication, informal & formal interpretation to visitors of all ages, nationalities, both large and small groups. The home requires working in an historic structure which may be dusty and sometimes moldy environments, uneven... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13384 Date Added: 06/07/2013 Location: Morristown, NJ Description: The Wick House is located in the Jockey Hollow Encampment grounds, located off Tempe Wick Road in Harding Township, New Jersey. The home belonged to Henry Wick who along with his neighbors in the winter of 1779 - 1780 became the fifth largest city in Colonial America when the Continental Army arrived for their winter encampment. <p> Volunteering requires an ability/ skill to teach the park’s history to the public by verbal communication, informal & formal interpretation to visitors of all ages,... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13385 Date Added: 06/07/2013 Location: Fort Oglethorpe, GA Description: As ambassadors of Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, <b>Bicycle Patrol</b> volunteers promote the understanding and protection of the park’s natural and cultural resources through visitor education and assistance, with a commitment to safety and professionalism. Duties may include:<p> <ul><li>Patrolling park grounds by bicycle, providing a non-law enforcement presence to make informative visitor contacts information regarding park resources, including applicable rules and regula... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13386 Date Added: 06/06/2013 Location: Marblemount, WA Description: Come help paint and explore Hozomeen Camoground. Hozomeen is a remote campground at the border between the US and Canada at the top of Ross Lake. The lake is great for swimming and fishing. Surrounded by mountains, there will be plenty of places to hike and explore. Bring your boat to enjoy the lake or just enjoy the sunshine!... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13382 Date Added: 06/06/2013 Location: Sausalito, CA Description: The Marin Headlands, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), encompasses 12,000 acres of open space, extending from the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Beach. Renowned for its geological features, the Marin Headlands also provides habitat for diverse plants and animals including several endangered species, and contains significant other cultural resources such as the former Nike Missile Site SF-88, the remains of more than two dozen former military gun emplacements... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13383 Date Added: 06/06/2013 Location: Columbia, NC Description: Your work could include, but is not limited to: <p> -Operating the Visitor Center <p> -General Maintenance such as litter pick-up, road and trail maintenance, mowing, vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance and repairs. <p> -Administrative Functions such as filing, answering telephone calls, and inventorying property. <p> -Building wood duck, bat, blue bird, and other boxes. <p> -Assisting with wildlife and habitat surveys. <p> -Assisting with visitor services programs... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13345 Date Added: 06/06/2013 Location: Silver City, NM Description: <b>AVAILABILITY OF POSITIONS:</B> Volunteer Interpretive Park Ranger positions are currently available beginning in mid-December 2013 and beyond. Prospective volunteers with RVs are encouraged to apply since there are ample RV sites available. Dorm rooms for singles are also available. An apartment for couples without an RV may also be available.<p> <b>NOTES: Please include three references (with phone numbers) in section 19 of the application. References should be unrelated to you and ab... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=1735 Date Added: 06/06/2013 Location: Elverson, PA Description: ORGANIZATION HIGHLIGHTS: Hopewell Furnace is a National Historic Site operated by the National Park Service as one of the finest examples of a restored charcoal-burning, cold-blast, iron furnace and its surrounding community. Such "iron plantations" played a crucial role in the development of southeastern Pennsylvania and laid the foundations for the industrial development of this country. Hopewell Furnace operated from 1771 until 1883, spanning several generations of that development, from its... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=1751 Date Added: 06/06/2013 Location: Point Reyes, CA Description: Tule Elk Docent, Point Reyes National Seashore <P><U><B>Overview</B></U><br> Tule Elk Docents help strengthen the connection with and foster stewardship of Point Reyes National Seashore among park visitors by helping visitors view, understand, and appreciate the elk during the rut, or mating season. Docents educate visitors about the history of tule elk in California and in Point Reyes National Seashore and provide general park information and assistance to visitors. <P><U><B>Duties</B>... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3778 Date Added: 06/06/2013 Location: Petrified Forest, AZ Description: Volunteers greet visitors, answer questions and provide orientation to the park and area. If interested volunteer may present interpretive programs. In addition the volunteer would assist with the history association bookstore sales. Training will be provided with an orientation to the park. This position may require long periods of standing as well as some walking/hiking and raising and lowering the flag. A minimum of two months and 36 hours per week is required ( RV couples can split the ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8221 Date Added: 06/06/2013 Location: Amargosa Valley, NV Description: Assist Restoration/Maintenance Worker with regular duties. General property maintenance to include custodial upkeep of refuge buildings, restrooms, and grounds. Cutting/removal/mowing of vegetation and maintenance of associated sprinkler system. Construction/maintenance of various fences. Repair/replacement/installation of directional, informational and interpretive signs. Perform on automotive and heavy equipment preventative maintenance checks, parts and wiring inspection and replacement, com... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11712 Date Added: 06/05/2013 Location: Monroe, LA Description: Resident Volunteers are needed to help staff the refuge visitor center, a restored 1880s planter's house with rocking chairs on the front porch. Volunteers greet and orient visitors, answer the phone, operate small nature shop, sell/issue America the Beautiful passes, show film, keep visitor center tidy, keep brochure racks filled, fill bird feeders, open and close gates. Volunteers may also choose to do trail/light maintenance, education programs, live exhibit curation, computer work, landsc... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11945 Date Added: 06/05/2013 Location: Washington, DC Description: The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking volunteers to assist the Washington Office (WO) with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) processing. The BLM currently has a backlog of requests from the public for information held by the Bureau. This situation provides a unique opportunity for volunteers to assist in serving the public, provide support for BLM operations, and gain knowledge, skills, and ability in FOIA processing. Tasks: Researching, anal... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13380 Date Added: 06/05/2013 Location: San Francisco, CA Description: The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the largest urban national parks in the world. The total park area is more than 80,000 acres of land and water. Approximately 28 miles of coastline lie within its boundaries. It is nearly two and one-half times the size of San Francisco. One of the nation's most highly visited National Park Service units, the GGNRA is comprised of numerous sites, including Alcatraz, Marin Headlands, Nike Missile Site, Fort Mason, as well as Muir Woods N... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13381 Date Added: 06/04/2013 Location: East Dorset, VT Description: <b> General Park Operations Volunteer</b><p> Duties include assisting park staff with day-to-day operations and maintenance tasks. These can include staffing the park entrance station, staffing concession stand, cleaning campsites and restrooms, mowing lawns, landscaping, painting and general upkeep of park facilities. <p>Emerald Lake is a large campground surrounded by the Green Mountain National Forest and encmpases the shores of Emerald Lak. Amenitiesinclude a large campground, beach, con... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13378 Date Added: 06/04/2013 Location: Gautier, MS Description: ****Positon has been filled for the following months: October 2013 - June 2014**** MS Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge is recruiting for energetic, realiable, and capable resident volunteers with a passion for the outdoors. Volunteers will assist the Refuge with the day to day operations and be exposed to a wide range of tasks. Tasks include staffing the visitor center, greeting the general public and answering questions and providing information to the general public, general mainten... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12503 Date Added: 06/04/2013 Location: Washington, DC Description: National Mall and Memorial Parks needs volunteers to help promote sustainability by encouraging high volumes of visitors to recycle during the annual Independence Day Celebration! <p> Volunteers will collect recyclables, ensure they are deposited in the correct area, answer questions, and distribute information in an effort to educate the public and keep the Mall clean during this high traffic event. <p> Time: 4:30 - 8:30 PM. Volunteers will receive t-shirts, water, and are invited to stay f... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12428 Date Added: 06/04/2013 Location: Washington, DC Description: WE NEED VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE! Great for groups! <p>The spectacular 4th of July fireworks show makes quite the mess on the National Mall. Interested in assisting with the pick-up and removal of the fireworks debris left in the park? <P> Trash grabbers and gloves which will be provided. There will be no explosives in the area as it will have been cleared by the fireworks contractor and will be perfectly safe. We will be picking up the small pieces of cardboard that fall to the ground after th... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12429 Date Added: 06/04/2013 Location: Woodford, VT Description: <b> General Park Operations Volunteer</b><p> Duties include assisting park staff with day-to-day operations and maintenance tasks. These can include staffing the park entrance station, cleaning campsites and restrooms, mowing lawns, landscaping, painting and general upkeep of park facilities. <p>Woodfod is a large campground surrounded by the Green Mountain National Forest. The park caters primarily to campers but also inludes a small pond, a picnic area and a hiking trail. The George D. Aik... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11041 Date Added: 06/04/2013 Location: Coleman, TX Description: Park Host / Volunteers: <P> Flexible to work a minimum of 20 hours a week. <P> Park hosts are dependable, healthy individuals who assist the Corps in maintaining our recreation areas through park maintenance, minor cleaning around the lake , tree trimming, assisting the public, reception duties, and other tasks. (Updated 06/04/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8895 Date Added: 06/03/2013 Location: Guildhall, VT Description: <b> General Park Operations Volunteer</b><p> Duties include assisting park staff with day-to-day operations and maintenance tasks. These can include staffing the park entrance station or day use area fee collections, cleaning campsites and restrooms, mowing lawns, landscaping, painting and general upkeep of park facilities. Maidstone is Vermont&apos;s most remote state park, at the end of a 6-mile gravel road in the famed Northeast Kingdom. The park offers camping, a day use area and hiking t... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11045 Date Added: 06/03/2013 Location: Coulee Dam, WA Description: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area<P> VIP Position Description<P> Job Title: Campground Host <p> Duties:<P> • Daily Statistics:<P> o Boat Launch – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. daily to get max. Boat visitations. <P> o Campground– Around same time each day in the morning or evening<P> • Reservation System: Ensure signs are correctly posted at a minimum of 7 days prior to arrival. Recheck signs periodically to make sure they have not been removed before next reservation arrives. If a visitor ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10190 Date Added: 06/03/2013 Location: Willows, CA Description: The Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex (Complex) consists of 5 Refuges (Sacramento, Delevan, Colusa, Sutter, and Sacramento River) and three Wildlife Management Areas. It is in the heart of the Pacific Flyway, a migratory route for millions of waterfowl. The Complex attracts millions of waterfowl along with thousands of visitors.<p>Volunteers play a vital role in the visitor services program at the Complex. Volunteers will work primarily on-site and on the weekends during the winter pr... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12466 Date Added: 06/03/2013 Location: Yachats, OR Description: Volunteer couple needed as Scenic area caretaker(s)/host(s). Must be energetic and physically capable of performing duties.<P>Duties are but not limited to: Restroom cleaning, mowing, weed eating, blowing, and litter pick up in campground. Restrooms include the main Visitor Center RR, the Devil's Churn RR & CXT at CapePerpetua Day Use site (Overlook). Trash and litter needs to be gathered and moved to dumpster. Work vehicle is provided for performing duties; a government driving test (writte... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12422 Date Added: 06/03/2013 Location: Sand Springs, OK Description: Community Service Supervisor: <P> This Position is Year Round 2013. <P> Volunteer will be responsible for supervising community service workers at Keystone Lake. <P> Duties: may include but are not limited to supervising a staff of fluctuating, court directed, and community service workers. Supervisor will provide a list of work to be accomplished on any particular day. Activities depend on project needs, season, and weather conditions. Applicant may be utilized for support during ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13081 Date Added: 06/03/2013 Location: Sand Springs, OK Description: Two Park Maintenance Volunteers: <P> This Position is Year Round 2013. <P> Duties: Clean restroom facilities within the park daily. Pick up ground litter in the park and on shoreline, empty trash can receptacles. Maintain flowerbeds, planting trees, and watering daily. Trim trees in the park and place limbs by fire rings. Care of individual campsites between visitors. Painting sign post, utility tables, grills, fire rings, etc as needed. Surveillance of roadways, parking lots, playgr... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13087 Date Added: 06/03/2013 Location: Kellyville, OK Description: Park Maintenance/Heyburn Park: <P> This Position is Year Round 2013. <P> Volunteer needed tear around and will need to pick-up litter, clean off campsites, paint, remove dead trees and tree limbs, mow small areas, and assist Heyburn Lake staff with other duties as needed. Tools and equipment will be provided for volunteer service. (Updated 05/22/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13212 Date Added: 06/03/2013 Location: Sand Springs, OK Description: Landscape & Tree Maintenance: <P> Dates: This Position is Year Round 2013. <P> Volunteer needed immediately for year around position. We are currently looking for a volunteer to trim and cut trees and stack brush and firewood for campers at Heyburn, Sunset, and Overlook Public Use Areas. Other duties will be mowing and weed eating of project lawns as specified. Please contact Dakota Allison if you have any questions at 918-247-6391. (Listed 06/03/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13376 Date Added: 06/03/2013 Location: Porter, IN Description: Got some free time this summer? We could sure use some help at the Douglas Center! The Douglas Center is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m-5 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day. We need volunteers to assist with all kinds of visitor activities. During the week, you may be assisting with a youth group at the center while on weekends, you may be showing a family around the building and trails. Every day the Nature Play Zone is open and we could use volunteers to monitor children in this fun, ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13377 Date Added: 06/02/2013 Location: Big Bend National Park, TX Description: <b>Duties:</b> For 24 hours a week: operates a visitor information desk, answers repetitive questions in a friendly and professional manner, writes multiple backcountry permits, operates two different cash registers, opens, closes and operates the visitor center independently, cleans restrooms and maintains a neat building. <p> For 8 hours a week: work on special projects as worked out with the supervisor, these might include hiking various park trails, learning more about a topic of interest,... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11512 Date Added: 05/31/2013 Location: Gorham, NH Description: The WMNF Adopt-A-Trail program offers volunteers an opportunity to give back to the land and to the entire hiking community. Trail adopting is not an easy task. The physically challenging work includes cleaning debris and dirt out of waterbars (drainages), cutting back the brush growing into the trailway, removing blowdowns, and occasionally applying blazes or rebuilding rock cairns. Typically, Trail Adopters will work a day early in the season to make sure the drainages are clear and blowdowns... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11493 Date Added: 05/31/2013 Location: Nashville, TN Description: Part Host <P> J. Percy Priest Lake is seeking volunteer park hosts. Public interaction, monitoring of areas, maintenance duties and staying overnight seven days a week is required. <P> (Listed 05/31/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9673 Date Added: 05/31/2013 Location: Grand Canyon, AZ Description: Grand Canyon National Park is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to work as an Associate Naturalist. We are currently accepting applications for an Associate Naturalist volunteer position in Interpretation, Desert View District.<P> DATES: Start date is October 6, 2013, but it is negotiable. Applicants must commit to a minimum of 12 weeks.<P> DUTIES: As an Associate Naturalist in Interpretation, you will have the chance to develop and present interpretive programs to help visit... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3718 Date Added: 05/31/2013 Location: McLean, VA Description: Work with rangers to write lesson plans, develop traveling trunks, and outline curriculum-based education programs for K-12 students. Potential educational products will address resources as varied as secret World War II intelligence facilities, freshwater wetlands, ships and lighthouses on the Potomac, man-made islands, Civil War forts, ancient river canyons, and presidential memorials.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13372 Date Added: 05/31/2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13374 Date Added: 05/31/2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: <b> Campground Host Duties:</b><p> <ul><li> Explain rules and regulations such as the campground fee system. <li>Collect campground fees on a regular basis for remittance to rangers <li>Provide information on recreational opportunities in the Conservation Area and surrounding areas, attractions, activities, and weather conditions. <li>Provide information on local services such as gas, stores, showers, medical facilities. <li>Inform visitors of potential dangers in the Conservation Area wit... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12591 Date Added: 05/30/2013 Location: Ahsahka, ID Description: Dent Acres Campground Maintenance for summer (Located at the Dent Acres Campground): <P> Volunteer Duties: As a Maintenance Volunteer for Dent Acres Campground you can enjoy the summer in beautiful northern Idaho. Dent Acres is a full service campground with 50 campsites, a boat launch ramp, playground, and restroom with showers. The lake offers nearly 54 miles of fishing and boating opportunities. Most duties are between 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and the Volunteers usually work four on and four o... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13138 Date Added: 05/30/2013 Location: Ahsahka, ID Description: Dent Acres Campground Maintenance for spring and fall (Located at the Dent Acres Campground): <P> Spring opening: Two couples needed spring opening April 01 to May 21, 2014. Fall opening, Two couples needed for September 2014 to December 2014. <P> Volunteer Duties: As a Maintenance Volunteer for Dent Acres Campground you can enjoy the summer in beautiful northern Idaho. Dent Acres is a full service campground with 50 campsites, a boat launch ramp, playground, and restroom with showers. Th... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13139 Date Added: 05/30/2013 Location: Austwell, TX Description: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge is seeking energetic volunteers to staff the Visitor Center and provide excellent customer service to our visitors. Duties include greeting visitors, providing Refuge and local information, operating fee and nature store registers, handling phones and gov't. radio, responding to visitor correspondance, distributing brochures, collecting fees and selling federal passes, stocking store sales items, and light cleaning, including bathrooms. May assist with environme... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13366 Date Added: 05/30/2013 Location: Austwell, TX Description: You may assist the our equipment operator or may work alone with general duties and trail maintenance. Work may include: painting, mowing, carpentry, litter pickup, cleaning restrooms, fence work, install signs, weeding, washing vehicles, repairs of buildings and facilities and other duties as needed. May assist with special events and assist visitors at main public use area. Checking in and out hunters during hunts if needed. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13367 Date Added: 05/30/2013 Location: Austwell, TX Description: You may assist the our equipment operator or may work alone with general duties and trail maintenance. Work may include: painting, mowing, carpentry, litter pickup, cleaning restrooms, fence work, install signs, weeding, washing vehicles, repairs of buildings and facilities and other duties as needed. May assist with special events and assist visitors at main public use area. Checking in and out hunters during hunts if needed. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13368 Date Added: 05/30/2013 Location: Austwell, TX Description: Provided support to the Refuge habitat management, biological inventory, public use, and maintenance programs. Duties may include spraying for invasive weeds, conducting water monitoring, doing wildlife surveys, performing a variety of non-technical maintenance duties on Refuge buildings, public use facilities, and other facilities, and entering data in a variety of online databases. RV Pad will be provided. Volunteer building with full kitchen, laundry and restrooms/showers on site. Gym on s... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13369 Date Added: 05/30/2013 Location: Austwell, TX Description: Provided support to the Refuge habitat management, biological inventory, public use, and maintenance programs. Duties may include spraying for invasive weeds, conducting water monitoring, doing wildlife surveys, performing a variety of non-technical maintenance duties on Refuge buildings, public use facilities, and other facilities, and entering data in a variety of online databases. RV Pad will be provided. Volunteer building with full kitchen, laundry and restrooms/showers on site. Gym on s... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13370 Date Added: 05/30/2013 Location: Ahsahka, ID Description: Visitor Center Maintenance/Two Couples (Located at the Dam): <P> Volunteer Duties: As a Visitor Center Maintenance Volunteer at Dworshak you can enjoy the summer in beautiful northern Idaho. The lake offers nearly 54 miles of fishing and boating opportunities. Most duties are between 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and the Volunteers usually work four on and four off that way you have time to explore Idaho, and the surrounding area. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, with no significant physica... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=7672 Date Added: 05/30/2013 Location: Ahsahka, ID Description: Visitor Center Host (Located at the Dam): <P> Volunteer Duties: As a Visitor Center Host at Dworshak you can enjoy the summer in beautiful northern Idaho. The lake offers nearly 54 miles of fishing and boating opportunities. Two couples are needed to work and help run the Visitor Center. The hours of work are between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the Volunteers usually work four on and four off that way you have time to explore Idaho, and the surrounding area. Volunteers must be at least 21 y... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6368 Date Added: 05/30/2013 Location: Ahsahka, ID Description: Dent Acres Park Attendants (Located at the Dent Acres Campground): <P> Volunteer Duties: As a Park Attendants Volunteer for Dent Acres Campground you can enjoy the summer in beautiful northern Idaho. Dent Acres is a full service campground with 50 campsites, a boat launch ramp, playground, and restroom with showers. The lake offers nearly 54 miles of fishing and boating opportunities. Most duties are between 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and the Volunteers usually work four on and four off that way y... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9985 Date Added: 05/30/2013 Location: Summerton, SC Description: The refuge is looking for resident volunteers interested in working outdoors, working with visitors in our visitor center and just helping out the staff wherever needed. Carpentry, trail maintenance, and visitor service skills a plus but not required. Resident volunteers must provide their own RV, be willing to volunteer 24 hours/week per couple (32 hours/week for single) and volunteer for a minimum of 3 months. What the refuge provides - - A beautiful RV site located on the Bluff Unit... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10118 Date Added: 05/30/2013 Location: Springdale, UT Description: Zion National Park is seeking a motivated individual with strong organizational skills to assist with the operation of the park library. The Volunteer's main responsibility will be to keep the library neat, orderly and up-to-date. This includes: checking in and shelving books, performing minor repair to books, organizing vertical files, and culling outdated items. Other responsibilities include preparing new books for circulation, and informing the library manager of any issues needin... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11445 Date Added: 05/30/2013 Location: San Antonio, NM Description: <b>Requirements :</b><p> The<b> Bosque Nature Store Assistant / Cashier Position </b>requires that you work three days per week, eight hours per day Oct. 28th 2013 through February 28th 2014.<p> Additional hours may be requested during the Annual Festival of the Cranes. <p> Must have basic math skills for handling transactions involving money. Experience with point of sale cash register systems or other electronic cash registers is preferred but not necessary as on the job training will ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12038 Date Added: 05/29/2013 Location: Fairfield , ID Description: Campground host at Chaparral Campground in the Sawtooth Forest near Featherville, Idaho. Host will be expected to collect fees, clean campsites/fire pits, clean and stock vault-style toilets at Chaparral and four other campgrounds in the area, make public contacts, and other duties common to campground hosting. <p> Applicants need to be able to conduct light physical work such as raking, shoveling, pushing wheelbarrows, lifting up to 20 pounds and operating weed eaters or leaf blowers. Chapa... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12218 Date Added: 05/29/2013 Location: Fairfield , ID Description: Campground hosts for the 35+ unit Baumgartner Campground located in the Sawtooth Forest near Featherville, Idaho. Hosts will post reservations, collect fees, drain and fill the hot springs pool daily, clean campsites/fire pits, clean and stock vault-style toilets both in the campground and the area immediately outside the campground, make public contacts, and other duties common to campground hosting. Applicants need to be able to conduct light physical work such as raking, shoveling, pushing w... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12219 Date Added: 05/29/2013 Location: Bo. Barcelona, Palmer, PR Description: <b>Visitor Information Assistant</b>: Provide interpretation, orientation and information services to culturally diverse visitors and groups encountered while staffing the visitor center desk or during public area roving duties. Locations such as: El Portal visitor center, Caimitillo, Baño de Oro, Palo Colorado, and El Yunque Trails. El Portal Rain Forest Center is a popular location for visitors, and houses an open theatre to visitors cycling a fifteen minute award winning movie in Eng... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12725 Date Added: 05/29/2013 Location: Bo. Barcelona, Palmer, PR Description: <b>Overview:</b> In this position, the volunteer will assist the Secretary of El Yunque National Forest. Additional office support in Headquarters is beneficial to addressing projects and a high volume of daily tasks.<p> <b>Duties:</b> Filing. Other typical office tasks. This position occur in an office setting. The volunteer should expect to be seated for extended periods of times using a computer and possibly running errands or delivering messages to El Portal. El Portal is approximat... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12727 Date Added: 05/29/2013 Location: Bushkill, PA Description: Volunteers will serve as an ambassador of the parks water resources by educating the public about the risks and dangers associated with recreating in and around the Delaware River as well as waterfall areas, ponds and lakes. Volunteers will either conduct roves of the Delaware River via kayak or canoe or will patrol other swimming areas via foot to provide information/education as well as park information and safety materials to visitors. Roves will most likely occur on weekends and holidays th... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11394 Date Added: 05/29/2013 Location: Warren, PA Description: Big Bend Staff Visitor Center Host: Volunteers with good communication skills that enjoy meeting people are needed. Visitor Center Hosts will be expected to do miscellaneous work assisting the Park Ranger staff, and may be involved with duties that include 1.Offering assistance to the public, explaining rules & regulations, operating and maintaining audio visual displays. 2. Presenting nature walks and water safety demonstrations. 3. Providing information to the public about interpretive act... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=6959 Date Added: 05/29/2013 Location: Duchesne, UT Description: <b>Wilderness Ranger:</b> Four positions are available. Duties would include visitor information and education, trash collection, natural resource restoration and monitoring, and light trail maintenance in a popular wilderness area. This is a fun job working outdoors in the High Uintas Wilderness, but it is physically strenuous as it requires hiking several miles each day with 60 -70 lb pack and work in high altitudes, mountain weather, and rugged terrain. <p> Must also have good communicat... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=1155 Date Added: 05/29/2013 Location: Yuma, AZ Description: Refuge hosts will provide visitor services including greeting and providing information to the general public and giving guided hikes (if willing). Other tasks include minor repairs, checking historic cabins, replacing faded or worn signs, checking water sources for wildlife, and assisting with ongoing biological and other projects. Hosts camp on Kofa NWR near one of the most often traveled roads, such as King Valley or Palm Canyon, in order to be most available to visitors. Volunteers who h... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13365 Date Added: 05/29/2013 Location: Watford City, ND Description: <b>Opportunity Site Description: </b>The CCC Campground is located approximately 15 miles south of Watford City, ND, 1 mile west of Highway 85. The access road and campground loops are gravel. The campground can accommodate large R.V.’s, trailers, and tenters. Camping sites are arranged in three loops, two loops open to campers with horses, and one loop reserved for campers without horses. This campground is located on a grass and sage covered steppe, with a scenic backdrop of badlands formati... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13363 Date Added: 05/29/2013 Location: Cody, WY Description: The Wapiti Ranger District of the Shoshone National Forest is currently seeking applicants to fill a seasonal volunteer position at the Wapiti Wayside Visitor Information Center. Applicants should enjoy working with people and possess strong oral and interpersonal communication skills. General knowledge of wildlife ecology, especially that of bears is desirable but not essential. <p> The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: providing information to the general public on sa... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13360 Date Added: 05/29/2013 Location: Bo. Barcelona, Palmer, PR Description: <b>THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR GROUPS ONLY. PLEASE KEEP GROUP SIZES TO A MAXIMUM OF 10 MEMBERS.</b> <b>UPDATE: DUE TO SUMMER TRAFFIC CONTROL OPERATIONS, NO POSITIONS FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY ARE AVAILABLE DURING THE MONTH OF JULY 2013. </b> <P><b>Trails & Facility Maintenance</b>: There is a need for recreation areas trails maintenance. The forest needs to maintain the agency’s standards on the condition of these areas. <P><b>Location</b>: Various locations throughout the forest. <p><i>Number... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13216 Date Added: 05/29/2013 Location: DeLeon Springs, FL Description: Established in 1964, Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge is comprised of 21,574 acres in central Florida along the St. Johns River (Florida&apos;s longest river) near DeLeon Springs. Volunteers are asked to do a variety of activities based on their individual skills and interests. Volunteers are needed for these activities year-round, for both indoor and outdoor positions. Education Activities: -Set-up, staff and take down Educational exhibits at community events. -Assist with the... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13227 Date Added: 05/29/2013 Location: Bo. Barcelona, Palmer, PR Description: <b>Visitor Information Assistant</b>: In this position, the volunteer provides visitors information for the El Yunque National Forest's Yokahú Tower, Palo Colorado, La Coca Bookstore and El Portal Visitors front desk. El Portal Rain Forest Center is a popular location for visitors, and houses an open theatre to visitors cycling a fifteen minute award winning movie in English and Spanish highlighting the history and wonders of the Forest. At El Portal, there is a trail right outside the center a... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12696 Date Added: 05/29/2013 Location: Bo. Barcelona, Palmer, PR Description: <p><b>Overview:</b><p> This project will assist in the development of a library at El Portal Rain Forest Center. <b>There is an option for this to be a virtual activity. </b> <p><b>Duties:</b><li>Creating a log by entering book information into a database. </li> <li>Organizing books in the El Portal library. </li> <p><b>Training:</b><p> Information and guidance will be provided to the volunteer of the proper information to be logged, along with office safety information. <p><... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12905 Date Added: 05/28/2013 Location: Troutman, NC Description: <br> <b>FAMILY CAMPGROUND HOST JOB DESCRIPTION</b> <p> This position is located at the family camping area at Lake Norman State Park located in Troutman, North Carolina or approximately 45 minutes north of Charlotte. The applicant chosen will serve as a volunteer campground host for one month assisting park staff in the operation of the family campground. <br><br> <u> SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</u> <ul> <li> Register family campers, which involves filling out a permit and coll... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13036 Date Added: 05/28/2013 Location: Estes Park, CO Description: <B> This position is available for someone within commuting distance of Rocky Mountain National Park (Estes Park, CO area). No housing is available for this position </B> <P> <B> We are looking for a volunteer to assist in the information office at Rocky Mountain National Park on the following dates. Note that you do not need to be an expert or know everything about Rocky Mountain... but you will have the opportunity to learn a lot! </B> <p> Shift available: <p> Sunday morning (8a-12:30) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12687 Date Added: 05/28/2013 Location: Melvern, KS Description: Park Maintenance (3 positions): <P> Volunteer Duties: This position will be responsible for light maintenance of campgrounds. Duties include limb and litter removal, cleaning of fire rings, painting, and other duties assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator. This position may be required to operate a campground attendant booth during days the attendant has off. (Updated 05/28/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13096 Date Added: 05/28/2013 Location: Melvern, KS Description: Day Use Beach Attendant: <P> Volunteer Duties: This position will be responsible for operating a beach attendant booth during peak visitation. Duties include collection of fees, administration of loaner life jackets, and promotion of water safety. This position may be required to perform light maintenance within campgrounds if needed. This position may be required to operate a campground attendant booth during days the attendant has off. Other duties may be assigned by the Volunteer Coo... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13097 Date Added: 05/28/2013 Location: Oxon Hill, MD Description: Maintenance Volunteer: The Maintenance Division is responsible for a wide variety of duties in the park. Grounds maintenance, building and trail construction are a few of the many assignments of a maintenance volunteer. Assists with grounds maintenance and preventive maintenance on modern structures. Helps maintain utility systems, and tools and equipment. Reports to the Maintenance Foreman. Please contact Taneka Littlejohn for more information: taneka_littlejohn@nps.gov or 301-839-1... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13361 Date Added: 05/28/2013 Location: Oxon Hill, MD Description: Trail Leader Enjoy the outdoors? Want to enjoy a trail walk to help your local National Park? Want to help maintain a part of a trail in the park? Your help is needed in the Oxon Cove Park/Oxon Hill Farm Trail volunteer initiative. We are looking for individuals to help hike our Woodlot Trail to ensure the path is safe and clean meeting the standards of our visitors. Training is required for this position. You can choose your own hours around your schedule to volunteer for this positio... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13362 Date Added: 05/28/2013 Location: Makawao, HI Description: Haleakala is home to many threatened or endangered endemic species. Work will include monitoring predator trap lines, monitoring endangered bird species for nesting activity and production of young; computer data entry and other activities. A full-time commitment for a minimum of 4 months is required (spring, summer, fall, winter terms). Must have at least 2 years education leading to a Biology or Wildlife biology degree. HAWAII RESIDENTS ONLY. YOU MUST LIST YOUR SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES. INCOMPL... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=5172 Date Added: 05/28/2013 Location: Spring Valley, WI Description: Volunteer/Maintenance Host Position: <P> For the months of May, June, July, August, September, and possibly October 2014. <P> The Volunteer/Maintenance Host Position&apos;s duties include, but are not limited to: small maintenance projects, painting, watering trees, assisting rangers with water safety programs, etc. <P> Site Amenities: Hours per week: Not a specified number of hours per week. Start/End Dates: Volunteers can stay as little as (1) month or through the entire season (May... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9963 Date Added: 05/28/2013 Location: Gaffney, SC Description: We are looking for couples and/or individual to work closely with our Cowpens National Battlefield interpretation staff. Duties: staff the Cowpens National Battlefield Visitor Center, greet visitors, announce and start audiovisual programs, orient visitors to the park and local areas, and answer the telephone and radio. Conducts sales of Eastern National publications using a cash register and credit card machine. May assist rangers with opening and closing the building. Keeps an accurate ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8130 Date Added: 05/28/2013 Location: San Antonio, NM Description: <b>Requirements :</b><p> The<b> Visitor Center Raner Naturalist Position </b>requires that you work three days per week, eight hours per day Oct. 28th 2013through February 28th 2014. Additional hours made be required during the Annual Festival of the Cranes.<p> <P> <b>Duties :</b><p> Meets and cheerfully greets visitors from around the world while staffing the refuge visitor center. Explains basic refuge regulations to visitors such as areas open for biking, hiking, and walking dogs. Of... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12039 Date Added: 05/28/2013 Location: Melvern, KS Description: Lawn Care: <P> Volunteer Duties: This position will be responsible for maintaining the areas directly around the Visitor Center, trails, and volunteer/contractor camping pads. Duties include mowing, trimming, and general maintenance of these areas. This position may be required to operate a campground attendant booth during days the attendant has off. Other duties may be assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator if needed. (Updated 0/28/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12022 Date Added: 05/24/2013 Location: Canton, OK Description: Maintenance Volunteers Needed: <P> A full time volunteer needed in a Class a campground to do painting, flowerbed maintenance, and other minor maintenance tasks. Volunteers are needed through the summer months. <P> Special Skills Needed: Physically able to paint, weed and water flowerbeds, and do light maintenance. (Updated 05/24/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10578 Date Added: 05/24/2013 Location: Porter, IN Description: Hike the trails coming from the Douglas Center in Miller Woods in Gary, Indiana and enter what you find in a journal.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10682 Date Added: 05/24/2013 Location: Porter, IN Description: Do you have a friendly smile, like talking to people, or just love being helpful to people in need? If so, we need additional help at the front desk area at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center. This position requires a minimum of 4 hours per week and can be very fulfilling and rewarding. If you are interested, please contact JP Anderson at 219-395-1848.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11823 Date Added: 05/24/2013 Location: Ashland City, TN Description: Park Host: <P> Two volunteer couples that enjoy working with people are to serve as Park Hosts at the Right Bank Recreation Area. Duties include greeting our day-use visitors, collecting fees and providing information from an entrance booth with a view of the lake. The recreation area is located next to the lock and dam and includes a swim beach, picnic shelters, picnic tables, restrooms, playgrounds, volleyball court, and boat ramps. Interpretive opportunities will be available but not r... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8370 Date Added: 05/24/2013 Location: Empire, MI Description: <b>Background:</b><br> Since 2000, large annual bird die-offs have occurred in Lakes Erie and Ontario as a result of type E botulism poisoning. In the fall of 2006 the first significant Lake Michigan outbreak occurred, killing thousands of birds and large numbers of fish, mostly within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The Lake Michigan die-off events continued and worsened in 2007 and continue today. Shorelines are monitored for bird carcasses weekly, on foot. When found they are eit... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13354 Date Added: 05/24/2013 Location: Brecksville, OH Description: National Trails Day <p><i>Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. </p></i> <p>Commemorate the 80-year anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) by maintaining their legacy on Saturday, June 1. Meet members of the CCC and volunteer on a trail sweep and other CCC-related projects around the Virginia Kendall area. Trail sweeps consist of picking up litter, trimming branches, clearing culverts, and reporting trail conditions. Other projects will be with Cuyahoga Valley Trails Council to ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13133 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Cottage Grove, OR Description: Park Host/Fern Ridge Lake: <P> Dates: This Position is a Year Round location. This position is an ongoing recruitment for approximately 6 months in duration. <P> Volunteers needed in Oregon’s beautiful Willamette Valley at Fern Ridge Lake. <P> Volunteer Duties: include acting as our "eyes and ears" by living near the park office, opening and closing gates, greeting & assisting visitors, and providing information, as well as other duties as assigned. <P> At this time volunteer positio... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13141 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Pecos, NM Description: Spend your time in beautiful Santa Fe National Forest! The Santa Fe National Forest covers 1.6 million acres in the heart of north central New Mexico. Within the forest borders are lush meadows, miles of conifer trees, and a dormant volcano with a 15-mile wide crater (Valles Caldera National Preserve). Visitors can enjoy camping, fishing, hiking and many other outdoor recreation activities. Residents can maintain their traditional and cultural uses of the national forest and forest products. Th... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13302 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Salem, OR Description: A campground host resides in their own RV at the campground they are hosting, and is typically responsible for the following: <li> Greeting guest</li> <li>Helping guest solve problems</li> <li>Cleaning exterior and interior facilities </li> <li>Maintaining camp sites and restrooms</li> ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13355 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Salem, OR Description: A campground host resides in their own RV at the campground they are hosting, and is typically responsible for the following: <li>Greeting guests</li> <li>Helping guests solve problems</li> <li>Cleaning exterior and interior facilities </li> <li>Maintaining camp sites and restrooms</li>... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13356 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Fort Oglethorpe, GA Description: The summer and fall of 2013 mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War Campaign for Chattanooga. Civil War armies required tens of thousands of soldiers, the largest armies ever seen on United States soil. Commemorating these soldiers’ actions also requires an army and we want YOU to be a part of it! Volunteers are needed for events in September, October, and November. Here are just some of the volunteer needs we have identified:* <p> <b><li><ul>Visitor Information Stations:</b> Volunteers ar... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13358 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Denison, TX Description: Maintenance Volunteer: <P> Volunteer Duties: Operating gas powered chain-saws/pole-saws, operating tractor/backhoe, repairing water-line breaks, filling pot-holes with asphalt material, equipment maintenance, painting, using power tools, etc. <P> WORKING CONDITIONS: Most work will be performed outside under varying weather conditions. Frequent exposure to weather and temperature extremes, noise, dust, and dirt should be expected. <P> Special Skills: Physical Effort: Work performed requi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13324 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: North Pole, AK Description: Park Host: . <P> It is located15 miles east of Fairbanks, Alaska. Park Host will have duties with visitor assistance, landscaping, litter pickup, mowing and maintenance of bulletin boards. Duties include assisting visitors by providing park/recreation information and distributing Title 36, park maps, and other informational handouts. The volunteers will assist the Ranger staff with a wide variety of other duties throughout the season, although small changes are made based on when the thaw c... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8722 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: King of Prussia, PA Description: Job Title:<br><b> Crayfish Corps Volunteer <br> <br> Job Description</b><br> Join the Crayfish Corps! Help Valley Forge National Historical Park preserve our native crayfish, and contribute to the overall health and biodiversity of our streams. Volunteers will assist the staff from Natural Resource Management (NRM) in the capture and return of native crayfish species, and removal of invasive, non-native crayfish species from select waterways in the park (e.g. Valley Creek). Removal will occu... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8933 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Cottage Grove, OR Description: Park Host/Dorena Lake: <P> Dates: Mid April through September. This position is an ongoing recruitment for approximately 6 months in duration. <P> Several volunteer Park Hosts needed in Oregon’s beautiful Willamette Valley at Dorena Lake. Some duties are based on your skills and interest and may include minor maintenance, opening and closing gates, checking permits, conducting customer satisfaction surveys, or interpretative program assistance. With strong support from Park Rangers, gener... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9096 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Walla Walla, WA Description: Park Host: <P> The Park Hosts work under the supervision of the Mill Creek Natural Resources Management staff to support the management objectives in the operations and maintenance of Rooks Park. All of the equipment needed to complete the host duties shall be provided by the Government, including a utility vehicle. <P> Host Duties: (1) Opening park gates and restroom facilities at 7:00 a.m. and closing them at sunset (Daily). <P> (2) Litter collection of the entire park area by 9:00 a.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3322 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Riverdale, ND Description: Campground Host: <P> The Corps of Engineers, Garrison Project in North Dakota is looking to fill volunteer for this position. This Host position is for Wolf Creek Campground, which is located on the quiet shores of Lake Sakakawea. Wolf Creek is a primitive campground with 101 sites. Hosts should be outgoing, friendly, and enjoy working with people. We rely on our hosts to help us with visitor assistance, maintaining rules, and garbage pickup. Both 2.5 and 5 month positions are available. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8226 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Riverdale, ND Description: Campground Host/Downstream Campground: <P> We are looking to fill a volunteer Campground Host position. This host position is for Downstream Campground, which is a Class A campground and is located in a cottonwood forest along the beautiful Missouri River. Downstream Campground has 101 modern campsites and 17 primitive campsites. We rely on our Hosts to help us with visitor assistance, to maintain rules, and to put on fun programs for our campers to enjoy. Two-month positions are available... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8227 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Astoria, OR Description: Assist rangers with library projects as well as occasional archive/collections or archaeology work. This work occurs all year. This position is for local volunteers as there is no housing. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=5881 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Astoria, OR Description: Assist rangers with organizing school groups and conducting activities with school children. Share lessons relating to the Lewis and Clark Expedition with education groups visiting the park. Assist with the park’s traveling trunk and video loan programs. This work occurs mostly in the spring and fall of each year. ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=5882 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Astoria, OR Description: Greet and orient visitors, collect admission fees, & answer questions about the area including the winter the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped at Fort Clatsop as well as give tours to tour groups. This work occurs all year.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=5885 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Denison, TX Description: Park Host/Maintenance: <P> This Position is Year Round 2013. <P> Volunteers are required to perform tasks such as litter pickup, mowing, weed eating, trimming trees, minor maintenance and other tasks as needed in the upkeep of recreation areas. Volunteers are also encouraged to develop projects on their own that will benefit the environment, public, wildlife and public lands. Volunteers are representatives of the Corps to our visitors and must have a positive, friendly attitude and willi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3342 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Denison, TX Description: Water Safety Presenter: <P> This Position is Year Round 2013. <P> Lake Texoma is currently looking for a volunteer to provide outreach and public education concerning water safety. As a water safety presenter, your main duties will include: contacting local schools to set up program appointments, preparing handouts for presentations and conducting water safety presentations. This position can be very rewarding and you will be encouraged to make your presentation fun for both you and t... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11140 Date Added: 05/23/2013 Location: Astoria, OR Description: Assist staff with cleaning buildings, recycling, sweeping sidewalks, and the daily opening of parking lots and trailheads. This work starts early each day and occurs all year.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9607 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Ashford, WA Description: <p><b>The Mount Rainier National Park Associates is an independent organization that works in partnership with Mount Rainier National Park. Please visit their website at <a href="http://www.mrnpa.org">www.mrnpa.org</a> for information about how to participate or contribute.</b></p> <p><b>Brief job description</b>: Assist the Mount Rainier National Park Associates, a private non-profit organization, in cooperation with Mount Rainier Park crews, with various projects dedicated to the protection... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10170 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Plymouth, WA Description: Two Camp Host/Plymouth Campground: <P> Multiple positions. <P> Columbia River Park in WA located near the town of Plymouth, WA 99346 Duties: Greeting campers, litter pickup and fire rings and with a strong support from Ranger staff. (Updated 02/22/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12190 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Roosevelt, WA Description: One Camp Host/Roosevelt Campground: <P> Dates: Multiple positions. <P> Columbia River Park located on Roosevelt Ferry Road by Roosevelt, WA 99356. <P> Duties: Greeting campers, litter pickup and fire rings and with a strong support from Ranger staff. (Updated 05/22/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12191 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Wolf Creek, OR Description: <b>Wilderness Trail Maintenance</b>: <p>Surrounding the Wild and Scenic Rogue River, the rugged and complex canyon landscape of the Wild Rogue Wilderness provides watershed protection for the wild portion of the river. The area is characterized by steep terrain of near vertical cliffs, razor-sharp ridges and cascading mountain creeks. The area is very wild, remote and full of wonder, spanning the entire forested zone between the coastal town of Port Orford and I-5 through southwestern ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12750 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Danby, VT Description: <b>Wilderness Trail Maintenance & Campsite Rehabilitation</b>:<p>The Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont covers almost 400,000 acres. The Big Branch and Peru Wilderness areas are separated by only a snowmobile access corridor, otherwise they form a nearly contiguous 14,000 acre wild land core. Our project takes place in both wilderness areas. The wild forests of Vermont form a mature closed canopy of vegetation, habitat necessary for the survival of interior dwelling species, which cont... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12774 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Escalante, UT Description: <b>Riparian Restoration, Invasive Tree Removal</b>:<p>Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a 1.9 million acre public treasure offering some of the most breathtaking scenery and diverse habitat found in the Colorado Plateau. The monument's vast and austere landscape embraces a spectacular array of scientific and historic resources. This high, rugged and remote region, where bold plateaus and multi-hued cliffs run for distances that defy human perspective, was the last place in the con... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12779 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Raymond, CA Description: Day Use Area Volunteer: <P> Seeking a COUPLE to perform multiple light and medium duty tasks at all the Day Use areas at Hensley Lake. Duties will include litter removal, painting, landscaping, plant irrigation, giving visitor assistance and special projects given by the park rangers. (Updated 05/22/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12344 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Clarkston, WA Description: Park Host at Swallows Park: <P> April 2013 through October 2013, the exact dates are negotiable. <P> Duties - There are two primary parts/duties for this position during the Summer season. On weekends and holidays the host(s) will staff the Swallows Park and Boat Ramp area assisting with visitors parking and Traffic (congestion from vessel launching/loading), answering visitor questions and distributing Personal Floatation Devices (PFD) that are part of a PFD loaner program. The secon... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3203 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Makawao, HI Description: Haleakala National Park was established as a national park on August 1, 1916 as part of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. In 1960 Haleakala National Park became an independent park. Haleakalä has 2 Visitor Centers, a number of unstaffed building and two trails in the front country. This area hosts over 1.5 million visitors a year. Work includes constructing, repairing and maintaining trails and signs; general construction and carpentry; building maintenance; preparation, priming and paintin... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=5178 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Raymond, CA Description: Park Volunteer: <P> This Position is Year Round 2013. <P> Volunteers are needed spring, summer, fall and winter usually 2 to 4 months or longer. Duties include general maintenance and cleanup along shoreline and recreation areas, also assisting staff with natural resource projects. Hensley Lake is located in the center of California it is a short drive to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and an easy drive to the Pacific Ocean. (Updated 05/22/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=7686 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Rufus, OR Description: Camp Host/LePage Campground: <P> Columbia River Park in Oregon is five mile east of the John Day Dam on I-84, one host is needed. <P> Multiple positions: 20 to 25 hours per week with flexible schedules. Small pleasant family campgrounds and day-use areas with swim beach and boat ramp. <P> Duties: Greeting campers, litter pickup and fire rings and with strong support from the Ranger staff. (Updated 05/22/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=7715 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Sasabe, AZ Description: Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge in southern Arizona needs skilled, friendly volunteers for public use activities. The main emphasis is public contact in Brown Canyon, a beautiful sycamore-lined stream drainage in the oak-clad foothills of the Baboquivari Mountains. Volunteers would (1) meet, greet and orient people using the Brown Canyon's Environmental Education Center and Casita cottage (unless the volunteers live in the Casita), (2) lead interpretive natural history walks in the canyo... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13352 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Sand Springs, OK Description: Two Park Attendant Volunteers: <P> Duties: Supply campers and other members of the public with information and regulations concerning Corps of Engineers and campground. Report any compliance problems (vandalism and similar disturbances) to the nearest Corps of Engineers’ ranger or law enforcement officer. Volunteer will be bonded and collect fees as well as take reservations. Occasional performance of other duties as assigned. For question about the two volunteer positions please call... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13086 Date Added: 05/22/2013 Location: Alexandria, VA Description: Horticulturalists may work in the parkway's greenhouse or tree nursery. Volunteers will assist in the production of a variety of plants. Duties may include planting, propagation, training, pruning, potting, staking, watering, weeding, pest control, record keeping and facility operations, depending on your interests and abilities. Greenhouse and tree nursery hours are Tuesdays from 11 am to 1 pm.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12992 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Libby , MT Description: Volunteer Host Day Use Area: <P> EXPLORE THE LAST, BEST PLACE with the Corps of Engineers in Libby, Montana! Located between Glacier National Park and Idaho, just 50 miles south of Canada, Libby Dam is hidden in the deep green forests & soaring vistas of Kootenai River Country. You can: staff a day-use area and Visitor Center, provide visitors with information, keep facilities clean and accompany rangers on tours of the Dam. (Updated 05/21/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13085 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, SC Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Fee Counter/Volunteer: <P> Summer Volunteer work period is May through September. <P> Summer volunteer duties include: Counting day use fees, drafting deposit records and making bank deposits. <P> Volunteers will live in a 12 site volunteer village campground. Volunteers must provide a safe, licensed, and insured camping unit and vehicle. Volunteer must be bonded to count fees. Bonding cost will be paid by the U.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12930 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, SC Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Groundskeeper/Volunteer: <P> Summer Volunteer work period is April through September. <P> Summer volunteer duties include: Mow and trim an approximately 20 acre - 12 site campground. Additionally, the groundskeeper would be expected to perform preventative maintenance on lawn equipment and basic campground maintenance. <P> Volunteers will live on-site. Volunteers must provide a safe, licensed, and insured camping ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12931 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, GA Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Day Use Honor Vault Collector: <P> Two positions are available for two couples. Volunteers will collect fees from the day use honor vaults twice a week during the busy recreation season from boat ramps and remote day use areas around beautiful J. Strom Thurmond Lake. <P> Rangers will work with volunteer honor vault collectors when opening fee boxes and counting fees in a designated fee room at the lake office. (Upda... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12940 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, GA Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Day Use Park Attendants: <P> Five positions are available for five couples. Attendant duties shall include, but are not limited to, issuance of entrance passes and brochures; disseminating information, answering questions for the public regarding park rules, facilities available etc.; handling emergency communications for Park Rangers and/or medical or other law enforcement. All attendant interactions with the public sha... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12941 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, GA Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Day Use Area Host/Volunteer: <P> Summer Volunteer work period is May through September. <P> Summer volunteer duties include: collecting day use fees, providing information on the Corps to visiting public, ensuring compliance with park regulations, ensuring day use fees are paid upon entrance, and that visitors are using the area in accordance with park regulations. <P> Volunteers will live on-site and be available to... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12942 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, GA Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Fee Counter/Volunteer: <P> Summer volunteer duties include: Counting day use fees, drafting deposit records and making bank deposits. <P> Volunteers will live in a 12 site volunteer village campground. Volunteers must provide a safe, licensed, and insured camping unit and vehicle. Volunteer must be bonded to count fees. Bonding cost will be paid by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. <P> Special Skills: Good commu... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12943 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, GA Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Groundskeeper/Volunteer: <P> Summer volunteer duties include: Mow and trim an approximately 20 acre - 12 site campground. Additionally, the groundskeeper would be expected to perform preventative maintenance on lawn equipment and basic campground maintenance. <P> Volunteers will live on-site. Volunteers must provide a safe, licensed, and insured camping unit and vehicle. <P> Special Skills: Good com munication... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12944 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Description: As a receptionist at Back Bay NWR you would be the face of the refuge for our visitors. Our receptionist welcomes, orients and assists visitors. This position is key to providing a quality public use program and ensuring visitors enjoy their visit to our nation’s public lands. This job is located at our Visitor Contact Station at 4005 Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. <p> <p>We are in great need of help in this capacity, especially on weekdays. Shifts are flexible and can range from 3... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13343 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Brimley, MI Description: 2 volunteer positions available. Work at the lighthouse talking to visitors in the museum as well as around the grounds, assisting with bus tours on site, and develop interpretive program (to be determined by volunteer and supervisor). Other responsibilities possible. For more information call or email Julia Slabosheski at jaslabosheski@fs.fed.us... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13347 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: St. Ignace, MI Description: This position will develop interpretive information for the Saul and St. Ignace district of the Forest, as well as assist the front desk and E.N.F.I.A. Book Nook staff. For more infromation about this postition please contact Lyn Hyslop at the St. Ignace office (906) 643-7900.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13348 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Hopkins , SC Description: Inspire the next generation of national park stewards by assisting with and leading educational programs at Congaree National Park. Teach children about the park's natural and cultural resources through interactive, hands-on learning experiences at park sites and at offsite venues. Volunteers will assist with the development and implementation of education programs primarily during the school year (September - November). Guided walks will take place on a 2.4 mile boardwalk through an old-growt... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13349 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Oxon Hill, MD Description: Meets and greets the public in a variety of structured and unstructured situations and orients them to the park and its activities. Presents a brief tour of the park’s history with the visitors on an hourly basis. Requirements: • Attentive to safety considerations and security of structures and furnishings. Informs visitors of the park rules and regulations. • Researches for accurate information about the park’s history and archaeology. • Conducts talks and guided tours within the park... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13350 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, SC Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Day Use Honor Vault Collector: <P> Two positions are available for two couples. Volunteers will collect fees from the day use honor vaults twice a week during the busy recreation season from boat ramps and remote day use areas around beautiful J. Strom Thurmond Lake. Rangers will work with volunteer honor vault collectors when opening fee boxes and counting fees in a designated fee room at the lake office. Volunteers w... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=8817 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Marquette, KS Description: Park Host/Water Safety: <P> Park Host will have duties with visitor assistance and water safety. Duties include assisting campers by providing lake information and distributing Title 36, Lake Maps, and Water Safety Material. Volunteer(s) may also staff the Visitor Center during peak hours and provide information to visitors in person and over the phone. Volunteer(s) will update/maintain the existing bulletin boards by adding new material and making minor structural repairs. The volunteer(s) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=5583 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Marquette, KS Description: Park Maintenance: <P> Volunteer(s) will perform various light duty maintenance work to include: painting, staining, light carpentry work (repair/replace rotted or damaged boards on bulletin boards and picnic tables). Minor landscaping to include: pruning, weeding flowerbeds, planting and watering trees/shrubs, etc. Maintain existing trails by removing litter and encroaching vegetation using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, loppers, and handsaws. Some duties will be performed alone or with... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=5585 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Perry, KS Description: Park Maintenance: <P> Volunteer needed to assist in general maintenance duties such as cleaning fire rings, building picnic tables, putting in sign posts, trail maintenance, weeding, pruning trees, etc. <P> Corps will provide a campsite for 20 hours a week service. (Updated 05/21/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=1469 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Paola, KS Description: Visitor Center Operation: <P> The time maybe adjustable for 24 hour per week per couple; Operate Visitor Center on weekends, light maintenance work such as watering, weeding, painting, filing, bulletin board updates, pruning, cleaning, and other light task. Prospective volunteers will receive an information packet with a map of the local area, the lake, and photos of the RV campsite. The campsite is isolated on a secure road. Volunteers are located alone within walking distance of the Visit... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3376 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Wilkesboro, NC Description: Site Host/Maintenance Volunteer: <P> This volunteer could be stationed or rover around to all parks. This can be discussed at a later time. The volunteer would be responsible for completing the task list below. All materials and equipment will be provided. Volunteer may be housed at a park if site is available. Must be able to work outdoors in summer, lift 30 lbs., walk/stand for long times; work with public. <P> Season: April – October <P> Description: - Clean sites/ clean fire pi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3392 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Fall River, KS Description: Park Camp Host: <P> Fall River Lake, North Rock Ridge, Fall River, Kansas, North Rock Ridge is a small campground with 44 campsites. The camp host will have 2 major duties: visitor assistance and facility maintenance. As an important part of the lakes visitor assistance program the volunteer will welcome all visitors and provide fee, rule and regulation, and other general information. The volunteer will monitor park activities and will contact the park ranger if a problem is observed. Faci... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3418 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Three Rivers, CA Description: Sequoia National Park Volunteer Position<P> Kings Canyon National Park is looking for a dynamic volunteer to assist with the staffing of the Grant Grove Visitor Center. If you enjoy working with the public, and would like to help park visitors get the most out of their park experience, check out this opportunity! Shared park housing is available for this positions. <b> For questions or additional information, contact Elizabeth Evans at Elizabeth_Evans@nps.gov or call (559) 565-4302.</b><p>... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12348 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Porter, IN Description: Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has an amazing amount of diversity in a small space. One of the biggest issues the park faces is the effect of invasive species on native habitats. This volunteer will assist a NPS scientist in field collection of data in prairies, wetlands, streams, aquatic environments. Assist in restoration projects for wet and dry habitats, and dune habitats along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. Field work includes removing exotics, planting natives, working in the gree... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12399 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Porter, IN Description: The Midwest Archeology team is partnering with Notre Dame this year to do excavations at Late Woodland sites in the Lakeshore. These sites are poorly understood and were inhabited about 1,400 years ago during the Late Woodland prehistoric period. You will be asked to do a variety of activities associated with archaeological investigations at the sites, including assisting with excavations, screening or flotation processing soils, recording data (notes, maps, forms, logs), explaining field act... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12400 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Wilkesboro, NC Description: Trail Volunteer: <P> The trail volunteer will be required to walk long distance, some strenuous trails, lift 50 lbs., and work independently. All materials and equipment will be provided. <P> Season: April – October <P> Description: - Walk trails – report problems, light maintenance – ie. Trash pick-up, remove limbs, spread gravel, - Fill trail brochure holders - Greet trail users – share information <P> (Updated 05/21/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12818 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Wilkesboro, NC Description: Beautification/ Safety Volunteer: <P> This volunteer will travel around to all areas. Landscaping may consist of planting plant s, weeding, trimming, and setting timbers. All necessary materials and equipment will be provided. <P> Season: April – October <P> Description: - Landscape park entrances / gatehouses - Parking lot patrol – clean up - Recycle bins checks – empty - Restroom checks – vault toilets and flush restrooms - Playground inspections <P> (Updated 05/21/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12819 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Wilkesboro, NC Description: Park Attendant/Host Volunteer: <P> The park attendant/host volunteer will have a set schedule to maintain the gatehouse. The volunteer position is different from the campground/day use volunteer. This volunteer will be inside the gatehouse all the time except for daily patrols. <P> Season: April – October <P> Description: - Work at gatehouse performing park attendant duties as describe, including collecting fees - Patrol parks daily - Clean parking lots of trash, check sites for t... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12820 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Wilkesboro, NC Description: Boat Ramp Volunteer: <P> The boat ramp volunteer can rover to all the different boat ramps to greet boaters and perform boat inspections. The boat ramp volunteer can patrol parking lot to be visible and perform light maintenance duties. Share information with visitors. <P> Season: April – October <P> Description: - Patrol boat ramp – include checking trash cans, cleaning parking lot, check recycling bins, - be visible - Perform safety inspections for boaters – guidelines will be giv... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12821 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Peninsula, OH Description: Volunteer in Cuyahoga Valley National Park! <P>Assist with general gardening and landscaping around the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Donor Recognition Garden. <P> Gardening includes such work as weed removal, plant maintenance, and watering. It requires the use of basic hand tools such as rakes, shovels, and hoes. Landscaping includes the pruning of bushes and shrubs, mulching, digging, and weeding. Hand tools for landscaping, in addition to those listed above, include wheelbarrows, pr... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12232 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Porter, IN Description: Restoration/Deconstruction Projects Help be a part of the future. We are looking for volunteers to help dissemble structures and restore the dunes. The project entails disassembly of structures, preparation of materials to be reused or recycled and the cleanup of the area when work has been completed. Work may include working on scaffolding, pulling nails or screws, using hand tools and drill, sawing may be involved, lifting and carrying building materials is a large part of this job. Each pr... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12274 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Hopkins, SC Description: VIP Duties ~maintain visitor center in a clean, neat & organized state, recording all program reservations and program requests thoroughly and accurately ~ communicates knowledge of campground regulations accurately to visitors and maintains knowledge of general park regulations and policy and delivers it accurately ~ answers telephone and greets walk-in visitors in a friendly and courteous manner. ~ assists with book sales and other Eastern National duties in visitor center, along with s... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11735 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Porter, IN Description: Projects: Invasive Exotic Plant Management Native Plant Restoration Historic Repair/Construction Trail Maintenance The park encourages scouts to visit the pak and come up with their own unique project proposals. WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE INCLUDE TROOP NUMBER, SCOUT LEADER NAME, TYPE OF PROJECT REQUESTED, AND PROPOSED DATE(S).... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=12051 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Cartersville, GA Description: Visitor Center Volunteer: <P> Volunteer Duties: A volunteer (or volunteer couple) is needed to work and help run the Visitor Center at Allatoona Lake in northwest GA. The hours of work are between 4 pm and 10 pm Monday through Thursday. Responsibilities will include greeting visitors that come in to the Visitor Center, operating the phone system, answering questions about the project, stocking brochures and other simple administrative tasks. Volunteers do not perform maintenance or janito... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10072 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Wilkesboro, NC Description: Visitors Assistance Center Volunteer: <P> This Position is Year Round. <P> The VAC volunteer will be responsible for working a set schedule to maintain the front desk. The hours will be 9:00 – 4:00 M-F or 8:00 – 4:30 on Weekends and Holidays. <P> Season: Year around <P> Description: - Work at front desk – ie. Answer phone calls, greet visitors, give information - Stock brochures in VAC and outside VAC - Filing/office work - Restroom checks / light maintenance - Daily check of m... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10789 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: La Crescent, MN Description: Spring Tree Planting: <P> Volunteers are needed for tree planting on project lands along the Mississippi River. (Updated 05/21/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10816 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Paola, KS Description: Winter Volunteers: <P> Volunteers will work in the office answering phones, filing, and will assist with moving snow and completing light maintenance work such as tree and trail work. (Updated 05/21/2013) ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10818 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Carthage, TN Description: Park Host: <P> Volunteer couple needed to serve as Gate Attendant/Park Hosts at Roaring River, Defeated Creek, & Wartrace Creek Day Use Areas on beautiful Cordell Hull Lake, in Gainesboro, TN. Duties involve collecting day use fees at the park entrance station. The Volunteer Gate Attendant/Park Host minimum time requirement is twenty (20) hours per week with special emphasis being placed on weekend duty. Critical work days are Friday through Sunday. <P> Preference is given to couples w... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9767 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Wilkesboro, NC Description: Environmental Education Center Receptionist Volunteer: <P> This volunteer will work in the EEC, but also may go out into the community to perform programs. The volunteer can schedule, create and perform programs, guide hikes, and classes. Also may work independently and/or with other volunteers/rangers. <P> Season: April – October <P> Description: - Work EEC desk/store – answer questions, greet public - Give tours/programs - Restroom checks – light maintenance - Cleaning EEC – ie.... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11405 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, SC Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Day Use Park Attendants: <P> Five positions are available for five couples. Attendant duties shall include, but are not limited to, issuance of entrance passes and brochures; disseminating information, answering questions for the public regarding park rules, facilities available etc.; handling emergency communications for Park Rangers and/or medical or other law enforcement. All attendant interactions with the public s... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11908 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Clarks Hill, SC Description: (J. Strom Thurmond Lake is on South Carolina & Georgia Border): <P> Day Use Area Host/Volunteer: <P> Summer Volunteer work period is May through September. <P> Summer volunteers duties include: collecting day use fees, providing information on the Corps to visiting public, ensuring compliance with park regulations, ensuring day use fees are paid upon entrance, and that visitors are using the area in accordance with park regulations. <P> Volunteers will live on-site and be available to... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11910 Date Added: 05/21/2013 Location: Porter, IN Description: Got a group looking for a service project? Have we got the place for your group to volunteer! Over the winter the winds off of Lake Michigan move sand up over various structures that help people get to the beach. We need some help putting the sand back on the beach. We also need help getting the campground ready for all our summer visitors. Volunteers will pick up the campsites, help lay down mulch for the tent sites and various other projects that make our campground a wonderful place to s... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11323 Date Added: 05/20/2013 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Description: <b>Location Description</b><br>Located 50 miles south of Washington, D.Cc and 50 miles north of Richmond, VA, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park comprises 8,000 acres preserving four major Civil War battlefields -- Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, the Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court House.<br><br><b>Position Description</b><br>Historical Interpreters are predominantly needed for the spring, summer and fall. Volunteers in this position assist park visitors to plan their st... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=1728 Date Added: 05/20/2013 Location: Peoria, IL Description: Park Ranger Assistant: <P> A Park Ranger Assistant (PRA) assists with all programs managed at the Illinois Waterway Project Office. These programs include, but not limited to interpretation, recreation management, Natural Resources Management and Administration. Each day will generally start at the Illinois Waterway Project Office. However, reporting station may change with different work assignments. Working hours are very flexible and can range from a few hours each week to full time. (... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=3457 Date Added: 05/20/2013 Location: Bayfield, WI Description: Volunteer would greet visitors and conduct interpretive guided tours at various sites in the national lakeshore and/or provide outreach to school groups or other organizations. <br><br> <b>Duties may include:</b> <ul> <li>Presenting interpretive talks, walks, or conducting tours of natural and/or historic sites such as the Lakeshore Trail, Manitou Fish Camp, or Hokenson Brothers Fishery</li> <li>Accompanying Apostle Islands Cruise Service cruises to assist with tours at island locations</... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=4254 Date Added: 05/20/2013 Location: Bayfield, WI Description: <b>Volunteer Duties:</b> <ul> <li>Greet visitors and conduct interpretive guided tours of the light stations</li> <li>Hike island trails and perform light trailwork and tree litter pickup</li> <li>Notify supervisor when hazardous conditions exist or submit work orders for routine maintenance needs</li> <li>Administer first aid to self and visitors</li> <li>Provide on-site presence to prevent vandalism of historic structures</li> <li>Mow lawns and perform routine grounds maintenance</li>... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=4255 Date Added: 05/20/2013 Location: Bayfield, WI Description: <b>Volunteer would be stationed on an island</b> <ul> <li>Greet and help orient tent and boat campers</li> <li>Clean campsites, picnic area and boat dock</li> <li>Clean and disinfect vault toilets, replenish supplies and notify supervisor when the vault toilet needs to be pumped</li> <li>Hike and perform light trailwork including trail litter pickup</li> <li>Notify supervisor when hazardous conditions exist or submit work order requests for routine maintenance needs</li> <li>Monitor visi... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=4256 Date Added: 05/20/2013 Location: Twentynine Palms, CA Description: <b> Park Monitor/Rover</b> Great opportunity for volunteer who loves being outside, in the park to observe, monitor and interface with park visitors. Volunteer will provide information and basic assistance to visitors while monitoring activity within the resource and reporting all infractions, incidents and potential problems to law enforcement rangers or other pertinent park staff. Volunteer might be stationary at one location or walking on park trails at another. Position requires ability... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=13346 Date Added: 05/19/2013 Location: Gasquet, CA Description: <b>Location:</b> Big Flat is located near the Wild and Scenic South Fork Smith River in the Smith River National Recreation Area, 20 miles south of the small town of Gasquet off Highway 199 and about 25 miles from Crescent City, the nearest town with full services. Redwood National Park and the Pacific Ocean are within 20 miles. Crater Lake and Oregon Caves within 160 miles. Set in a mixed evergreen forest, including fir and live oak, Big Flat is quiet and shaded with 23 campsites, including ... http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=11152