Volunteer Activities
• Construction/Maintenance
• Historical Preservation
• Trail/Campground Maintenance
• Visitor Information
• General Assistance

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Outdoor recreationalists find West Yellowstone and excellent starting point for summer activities.  There are unlimited recreational opportunities in the Custer Gallatin National Forest and surrounding Yellowstone National Park. 

We are seeking a volunteer to assist the Recreation and Facilities Programs by helping with the forest visitor information, installation and/or removal of signs and other wooden structures such as kiosks around the forest; painting signs, kiosks, restrooms, picnic tables, fences, sheds, etc. at recreation sites.

Duty Station is a remote administrative cabin with limited services

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide information to visitors including forest regulations, bear food storage policies and fire concerns
• Use of power tools to cut, route, sand and drill wood
• Taking down and installing signs in the field using hand/power/cordless tools
• Painting preparation such as washing and scraping
• Painting and staining
• Cleanup of site and equipment
• Cleaning toilets and removing trash in recreation sites
• Assisting in the care and maintenance of any vehicles used for to perform duties

The volunteer should always have a professional, courteous and helpful attitude when dealing with all members of the public, fellow volunteers and Forest Service employees. The volunteer will be trained in and adhere to all Forest Service Safety and Customer Service Procedures.

Required skills and abilities:

• Maintain and live in a remote administrative host cabin
• Standing and sitting for long periods
• Light to moderate lifting, 15 – 50 lbs.
• Not adversely effected by dust, loud noise, paint and chemical fumes
• Familiar with common power tools.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Ability to drive on gravel, dirt and paved roads in all weather conditions for a few hours at a time, occasionally towing a utility trailer Other helpful (not required) skills and abilities:
• High skill level in use of common power tools such as router, table saw, etc.
• Woodworking or sign maker background
• Painting. Ability to work at high altitude

Work schedule is 5 days per week, 32 hours total. 

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Cabins
Description: Administrative host cabin with road access. This cabin is located 40 miles north of the Hebgen Lake Ranger Station, West Yellowstone, MT. Outhouse, small generator, wood stove, propane cook stove and refrigerator are provided. No electricity or running water are available. Cabin sits on Taylor Fork Creek.