Volunteer Activities
• Campground Host • Office/Clerical • Trail/Campground Maintenance • Visitor Information • General Assistance
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Description
Campground hosts serve in the National Park Service’s Volunteer-in-Parks (VIP) Program. Misty Mount camp host positions require a one month minimum commitment. Camp host or hostess will assist park staff with campground operations. They provide information to visitors ensuring a safe and positive visitor experience. Camp host volunteers are asked to donate a minimum of 32 hours each week. Schedules and hours are flexible. However, assistance on the weekend is required.
Main Duties Include:
Assist Park Rangers with visitor vehicle registration, cabin check-in and out.
Assist in the camp office answering phone calls and providing camp and park orientation.
Clean cabins and fire circles.
Perform routine custodial or minor maintenance as necessary.
Review camp rules and regulations
Enforce quiet hours
Open and close pool. Monitor during severe weather conditions
Patrol camp daily responding to camper questions and concerns in the absence of camp staff
Report or address wildlife pest concerns
HOUSING & AMENITIES Type: Cabins Description: Host will stay in a historic log cabin within the camp. The cabin is furnished and has two bedrooms with 4 single beds. There is a living room and kitchen with refrigerator, stove, sink, microwave. The bathroom has a shower, sink, toilet, and a small washer and dryer. There is a window unit air conditioner and working fireplace
Searching for candidates available for the 2020 Season!
The Antietam Creek Campground overlooks the Potomac River and the C&O Canal in historic Sharpsburg, Maryland. Nearby is Antietam National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and the historic town of Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The Appalachian Trail passes nearby. The C&O Canal towpath offers excellent biking and hiking opportunities. Frederick and Hagerstown Maryland are within driving distance from the campground.
Host duties include a 32 hour work week assisting campers with registration and providing information, as well as some light litter cleanup around the campground, clearing ashes from grills and fire rings, and monitoring the condition of the pit toilet facilities. Hosts will report problems and conditions to the Law Enforcement Ranger and Maintenance Supervisor.
The campground host campsite includes water and 50 amp electrical hookups as well as a septic system, phone line, picnic table, and fire ring. There is no limit to the RV size. There is no internet available at this site.
Volunteer Activities
• Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information
Description
ALL ABOARD for a Unique Volunteer Opportunity!
The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is part of an exciting program onboard Amtrak's Capitol Limited between Cumberland, Maryland, and Washington, DC. This route runs through the Potomac River valley parallel to the historic C & O Canal and through the town of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
Trails & Rails volunteers must be able to lift 35 lbs, climb stairs, move through narrow spaces, and work long days.
Volunteers work in teams of two, boarding the train in Cumberland in the morning around 9:15 a.m. and returning there about 7:30 p.m. at night. While on the train, volunteers will provide narration and information to passengers about the history of the canal, the railroad, the Civil War, nearby towns, and natural features along the route.
Training is provided in the spring by Trails & Rails, NPS, and Amtrak staff.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to sign up as a volunteer, please contact Park Ranger Stephanie Siemek at the Cumberland Visitor Center by calling 301-491-2597, or via e-mail at stephanie_siemek@nps.gov.
Please note: At this time, we only accept volunteers for the Trails & Rails program who are at least 18 years of age.
Volunteer Activities
• Office/Clerical • Other • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information
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Description
Do you get a lump in your throat when you hear the strains of our national anthem? Would you like to explain how that incredible song came to be written? Help share and reveal our national past to over 700,000 annual visitors from all over the country and the world! Volunteering in interpretation provides the opportunity to share your love of history and introduce visitors and students from all walks of life to the stories of Fort McHenry. Help visitors to connect with the rich history of the home of the Star-Spangled Banner!
Energetic, passionate volunteers are needed to give interpretive programs and help staff our information desk in the visitor center. Other important duties include, serving as a contact for visitors in the fort, and providing pertinent information concerning the history of the battle in 1814 and the writing of The Star-Spangled Banner. Volunteers are also used to help patrol our beautiful grounds along the Patapsco River! Additional duties and roles are discussed during the interview process.
Working Conditions: Work is both indoor and outdoor in nature. Volunteers should be prepared for wide extremes in weather - in the summer it can get very hot and humid, averaging between 90 and 98 degrees, and in the winter it can be very cold and blustery, averaging between 38 degrees and freezing! Long hours of walking and standing are also required. Bending and light lifting may be required!
Requirements: A willingness to engage in public speaking is a must! Our volunteers are required to donate eight (8) hours of time a month, generally over the course of two days. Volunteers are needed for weekdays and weekends.
Volunteer Activities
• Other • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information
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Description
Does the thought of actually living history by marching and drilling in a wool uniform during the hot summer months inspire you? Are you willing to learn original manuals and move heavy pieces of artillery in the blazing sun? Honor and represent those original Defenders who so gallantly and selflessly preserved Baltimore and inspired our national anthem by portraying them on the original ramparts!
Individuals with a high level of physical stamina help visitors understand the history of Fort McHenry by dressing in period correct clothing representing a soldier or civilian of 1814 and performing everyday duties and tasks. Military living history volunteers interpret the daily life of the fort, talking with visitors about barrack life, rations, drill, guard mount, and the battle in 1814. Civilian living history volunteers interpret the social life of Baltimore during the battle, the tavern that existed onsite in 1814, and the role that women played as laundresses to the garrison.
Volunteers are trained by black powder specialists on how to fire muskets and artillery. Musically inclined volunteers may apply to the Fort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum Corps. Civilian volunteers boil laundry and give cooking demonstrations over open fires. Additional duties and roles are discussed during the interview process.
Working Conditions: Volunteers wear wool uniforms in high humidity and temperatures that regularly hit 98 degrees or above. Long periods of marching and drilling with heavy muskets and artillery are required. Bending and heavy lifting is required.
Equipment: All uniforms, weapons and other equipment will be provided by the National Park Service. Any personally owned items used by volunteers must be approved in advance by the park.
Requirements: A willingness to engage in public speaking is a must! Our living history volunteers are required to donate ten weekend days (Saturday or Sunday) over the course of our summer program, which generally runs from Memorial Day Weekend to the second weekend of September. The Saturday of our anniversary weekend in September is the one required day for all members.
Volunteer Activities
• Office/Clerical • Other • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information • General Assistance
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Description
Hampton National Historic Site is always looking for motivated, passionate, and dedicated individuals who want to help preserve the legacy of the National Parks for future generations. Hampton tells the story of people, the people who lived and worked on this once vast estate. The variety of stories at Hampton, from the family that lived in the mansion to the enslaved African Americans and indentured servants who made life on the estate possible, are best shared by our diverse volunteer corps. Coming from all walks of life, Hampton's volunteers generously donate their time to preserve the site and share these stories with visitors.
We always welcome volunteers to lead tours or the mansion, farm, and grounds and gardens. Volunteers are also invited to staff the visitor center, demonstrate a skill or trade, work in the gardens, or assist with invasive plant management.
You can help to introduce kids and adults to Hampton's development in the Early Republic, its many changes during the 19th and 20th centuries, and its new life as a national historic site. Volunteers are needed for weekdays and weekends.
Requirements: A willingness to engage in public speaking is a must! Our volunteers are required to donate eight (8) hours of time a month, generally over the course of two days, such as the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.
Volunteer Activities
• Other • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information • General Assistance
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Description
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine invites you and your faithful canine companion to help preserve and protect the birthplace of the Star-Spangled Banner. Join the Fort McHenry Paw Patrol to assist in patrolling the park grounds, modeling good dog-owner behavior, and educating visitors about the park and its history. By regularly walking the grounds with their furry friends, Paw Patrollers can assist rangers in keeping the park beautiful and safe, and have the opportunity to welcome new visitors to enjoy the outdoors and to learn more about the “home of the brave” and the other stories of Fort McHenry.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed outdoors. Volunteers should be prepared for wide extremes in weather - in the summer it can get very hot and humid, averaging between 90 and 98 degrees, and in the winter it can be very cold and blustery, averaging between 38 degrees and freezing. Bending and light lifting may be required.
Requirements:
Dogs participating in the Paw Patrol program must provide documentation of current vaccinations and boosters. They must also demonstrate behavior consistent with the AKC Canine Good Citizen standards. All applicants will be interviewed on site by the program coordinator.
The service requirement for Paw Patrollers is a minimum of 8 hours per month. Scheduled patrol times will be arranged with the Volunteer Program Coordinator.
Volunteer Activities
• Other • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information • General Assistance
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Description
Would you and your faithful canine companion like to help preserve and protect the magnificent landscape of Hampton National Historic site? Join the Hampton Paw Patrol to assist in patrolling the park grounds, modeling good dog-owner behavior, and educating visitors about the park and its history.
By regularly walking the grounds with their furry friends, and communicating with the staff, Paw Patrollers can assist rangers in keeping the park beautiful and safe, and have the opportunity to welcome new visitors to learn more about Hampton’s grounds and the stories of those who lived and worked there.
Dogs participating in the Paw Patrol program must provide documentation of current vaccinations and boosters. They must also demonstrate behavior consistent with the AKC Canine Good Citizen standards. All applicants will be interviewed on site by the program coordinator.
Paw Patrollers are required to donate a minimum of eight (8) hours per month.
Volunteer Activities
• Conservation Education • Range/Livestock • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information • Fish/Wildlife
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Description
This position is located within the division of interpretation at Assateague Island National Seashore. Although this internship is considered a volunteer assignment, the intern will work alongside salaried, uniformed seasonal rangers that have similar duties and performance requirements.
Required Background:
College level academic background in natural, animal or social sciences preferred, but not necessary
Public speaking and writing skills
Valid driver's license
Dates of Service: This is a 14-week position requiring weekend work. The workweek consists of 5 days (40 hours) with 2 consecutive days off. This position will begin May 11, 2020. Applicants must be available for the entire 14 weeks, however the start and end dates are negotiable for the right candidate.
Duties and Responsibilities: The intern will work in concert with park staff and a dedicated volunteer corps to manage wildlife and visitor interactions at Assateague Island National Seashore. 100% of the duties include: educating visitors about maintaining a safe distance from the famous Assateague wild horses (75%), assisting with resource-based interpretive and educational programs (10%), conducting informal interpretation through roving (10%), and assisting with other natural resource management and monitoring programs as needed (5%). You will interact with and educate the public every day. The skills and knowledge that you will gain on the job are largely associated with human dimensions of wildlife resource management and education.
Housing, Uniforms, and Stipend: Assateague Island National Seashore provides free housing for interns who live more than 50 miles away from the park. Housing is dormitory style and rooms are shared. Houses are completely furnished, with the exception of linens and specialized cooking utensils. Camping site/RV pad is not available for this position. Intern must provide own transportation to and from the seashore. The National Park Service will provide a uniform shirt. Interns receive bi-weekly reimbursement for food and living expenses.
Work Environment: Assateague Island can be windy and cold in the spring and hot and humid in the summer. Biting flies, mosquitoes and ticks are a natural part of the resource experience. Work is physically difficult and only those who are fit will have an enjoyable experience. Daily bicycle patrols extending several miles all types of weather including extreme heat and rain are required. A high level of physical fitness, a positive attitude, a strong desire to interact with the public on a daily basis, and a sense of humor are also required.
To apply, submit the following:
A cover letter or formal email stating your reason for interest in the position.
Resume (including at least 2 references)
Grade transcript (does not need to be official)
E-mail information to Kelly_Taylor@nps.gov
Position will remain open until the appropriate candidate is found.
*Please note that this internship is VERY competitive. Only complete application packets will be considered.*
HOUSING & AMENITIES Type: Bunk House Description: Assateague Island National Seashore provides free housing for interns who live more than 50 miles away from the park. Housing is dormitory style and rooms are shared. Houses are completely furnished, with the exception of linens and specialized cooking utensils. Camping site/RV pad is not available for this position.
Duties may include any or all of the following: assisting and greeting campers, assist campers with making reservations, public information, litter pick up, trail maintenance, fire ring and table cleaning, helping out with events such as Special Recreation Day, the chainsaw festival, Pumpkin Fest, and Shoreline Cleanup. Five day (30 hours) work week including weekends and holidays, days off are mid-week.
HOUSING & AMENITIES Type: Camp Sites Description: : This position includes a free full hookup campsite for the duration of your service.
Volunteer Activities
• Computers • Office/Clerical • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information • General Assistance
Description
Join the Cumberland Volunteer Staff and be the catalyst for great visitor experiences! Volunteers at the C&O Canal National Historical Park Cumberland Visitor Center welcome thousands of park visitors every year and provide invaluable information regarding the park’s historical, natural, and recreational resources.
Responsibilities Include: - Maintain visitor center operations - Direct visitor center calls and provide information to the public - Operate the cash register and stock the small bookstore/sales area - Provide informal interpretation services including: roving the towpath and basin area, staffing the Cumberland Visitor Center located in the Western Maryland Railway Station - Assist with special events and programming
Skills/Training Recommended: Each volunteer will receive an orientation to the Cumberland Visitor Center and visitor services. Cash register training will be provided. CPR training is a plus but not a requirement. Throughout the year park staff provide opportunities for volunteer trainings, i.e. Bike Safety, Interpretation Training, etc. Please notify the park supervisor if you are interested in participating.
Positions are available year-round and are flexible to accommodate any schedule. Volunteer shifts currently available include 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Volunteer shirts provided.
Cumberland Address/Contact Information: The C&O Canal NHP Cumberland Visitor Center is located at 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD 21502. If you are interested in joining the Cumberland Volunteer Staff, please contact Park Ranger Stephanie Siemek at (301)491-2597 or by email at stephanie_siemek@nps.gov
Please note: At this time, we only accept volunteers for the Cumberland Visitor Center volunteer program who are at least 18 years of age.
One full-time intern is needed to support avian monitoring with the National Park Service on the Maryland portion of the island. This 26 week position has a preferred start date of 6 April 2020. A great opportunity to build monitoring and management skills by working with a high density plover breeding colony on an evolving barrier beach habitat. Piping Plovers are small, ground nesting shorebirds that are federally listed as a Threatened species. Limited work with other migrant and breeding birds and with predator management. Position requires: a strong interest in bird conservation; ability to locate and monitor cryptic shorebirds by sight, call and tracks, and precocial chicks at 100-300 meters; use of optical equipment; the ability to work in close-knit groups and independently with minimal supervision; must be attentive to details; ability to accurately complete data sheets, a 0600-1430 work day; walking in loose sand under direct sunlight carrying moderate loads (10-20 kg); exposure to high humidity, blowing sand and occasional biting insects; operation of government ORV's (valid driver's license required); lodging in government housing. A B.S. degree in biological science, ecology, natural resources management, conservation biology or related field is recommended.
Housing, Uniforms, and Subsistence Reimbursement: Interns are given a subsistence reimbursement and provided free on-site housing and uniforms. Modern, furnished housing is provided free of charge to those living greater than 50 miles from park headquarters. Housing is located close to park headquarters and the beach. Interns will most likely share a room (same sex) and share living areas. Amenities include: full kitchen, microwaves, pots, pans, plates, utensils, and air conditioning, free washer/dryers and local phone calls. Other housing amenities include screened-in porches, a volleyball court, bbq grills and a well-equipped fitness room. Smoking is prohibited inside housing, and pets are not allowed. Groceries, general shopping, medical facilities and other amenities are located within 7 miles of the Park. A car is recommended for transportation, but a bicycle may be adequate for some.
Area Information: Assateague Island National Seashore, managed by the National Park Service, is an Atlantic coast barrier island and shallow water estuary habitat. It is located in northeastern Maryland, near the seaside resort of Ocean City, MD. Assateague Island is famous for its wild ponies and 37 miles of white, sandy beaches. Numerous outdoor recreational opportunities are available in the area including: fishing, crabbing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, camping and bird watching. The Natural Resource Management Division inventories, monitors, and manages biological, geological, and cultural resources and employs specialists in wildlife, vegetation, water quality, geographic information systems, and geophysical sciences.
How to Apply:
Complete the on-line volunteer application.
Send a cover letter stating the specific internship for which you are applying, as well as an explanation of your qualifications and interest for the job.
Send a resume documenting your work experience, education, skills, interests, etc.
Send a copy of your most recent college transcript (unofficial). Also a list of additional courses you will have completed by the start of the internship that do not appear on your transcript.
Send names and contact information, including phone numbers, for 3 references.
Include addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers where you can be reached and dates you will be available at different addresses (home and school).
Contact Tami Pearl, Biological Science Technician, Assateague Island National Seashore, 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811, 410-629-6069, tami_pearl AT nps.gov
HOUSING & AMENITIES Type: Bunk House Description: Modern, furnished housing is provided free of charge to those living greater than 50 miles from park headquarters. Housing is located close to park headquarters and the beach. Interns will most likely share a room (same sex) and share living areas. Amenities include: full kitchen, microwaves, pots, pans, plates, utensils, and air conditioning, free washer/dryers and local phone calls. Other housing amenities include screened-in porches, a volleyball court, bbq grills and a well-equipped fitness room. Smoking is prohibited inside housing, and pets are not allowed. Groceries, general shopping, medical facilities and other amenities are located within 7 miles of the Park. A car is recommended for transportation, but a bicycle may be adequate for some.
Volunteer Activities
• Conservation Education • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information • General Assistance
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Description
This is an environmental education position located within the division of interpretation at Assateague Island National Seashore. The position is in the Maryland and Virginia Districts of the island. Although considered a volunteer assignment, the intern will work alongside salaried seasonal and permanent naturalists and have similar duties and performance requirements.
Required Background:
College level academic background in natural science or education preferred, but not necessary
Public speaking and writing skills
Valid driver's license
Dates of Service: This is a 10-week position requiring weekend work. The workweek consists of 5 days (40 hours) with 2 consecutive days off. The spring environmental education position will begin April 12, 2020. Applicants must be available for the entire internship from April 12 through June 27.
Duties and Responsibilities: The intern will spend considerable time learning about the resource and preparing education programs. Spring interns will participate in a two week long training program beginning Monday, April 13. Participants will take part in a busy environmental education program, as well as preparation of selected weekend programs and activities presented for the public. Interns must be willing to work with students in all grades Pre-K through high school and use a variety of educational techniques including puppetry, poetry and singing. Many programs are conducted outside, even if the weather is cold.
Each intern will learn the basics of marine biology and barrier island ecology and, in turn, provide interpretation of this knowledge to school students and visitors through regularly scheduled beach, ecology, and marsh walks. Visitor center information desk duty should be anticipated along with bookshop sales. The intern must interpret the center's aquatic specimens in a saltwater aquarium and touch tank.
Housing, Uniforms, and Stipend: Assateague Island National Seashore provides free housing for interns. Housing is dormitory style and rooms are shared. Houses are completely furnished, with the exception of linens and specialized cooking utensils. Camping site/RV pad is not available for this position. Intern must provide own transportation to and from the seashore. The National Park Service will provide a uniform shirt. Interns receive bi-weekly reimbursement for food and living expenses.
Work Environment:
Assateague Island can be windy and cold in the spring and hot and humid in the summer. Biting flies, mosquitoes and ticks are a natural part of the resource experience. The intern can expect to exert a physical effort in outdoor programs.
To apply, submit the following:
A cover letter or formal email stating your reason for interest in the position. Please indicate which district you would like to be considered for.
Resume (including at least 2 references)
Grade transcript (does not need to be official)
E-mail information to Kelly_Taylor@nps.gov or mail to Kelly Taylor, Assateague Island National Seashore, 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811
Position will remain open until the appropriate candidate is found.
HOUSING & AMENITIES Type: Bunk House Description: Assateague Island National Seashore provides free housing for interns. Housing is dormitory style and rooms are shared. Houses are completely furnished, with the exception of linens and specialized cooking utensils. Camping site/RV pad is not available for this position.
Interested in campground hosting on one of America’s most beautiful barrier islands? Assateague Island National Seashore has begun accepting camp host applications for the 2021 mid-March through mid-November season. We need individuals or couples with outstanding interpersonal abilities and excellent customer service skills to represent the National Park Service and serve as the daily “eyes and ears” of our oceanside and bayside campgrounds.
National Seashore campgrounds include 41 oceanside drive-in sites, 49 bayside drive-in sites, 5 group sites, 58 oceanside walk-in tent sites located in sand dunes, and 2 horse camping sites (seasonal). Campgrounds offer drinking water, unheated showers, vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. We also have oceanside and bayside dump stations with potable water.
Wildlife watching is abundant with a variety of birds, wild horses, white tail and sika deer.
Duties: Camp hosts will welcome campers, provide directions, advise guests of activities occurring within the park and the surrounding area, answer questions and educate campers on campground rules and regulations. Hosts monitor the campground to ensure visitors occupy their sites in accordance with park policy, are displaying applicable documentation, and are vacating sites in a timely manner at checkout.
Hosts routinely perform minor maintenance duties such as cleaning fire pits and picking up trash. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. Record keeping and occasionally filling out forms is also required. Campground hosts are expected to provide timely information to National Park Service ranger staff regarding potential safety concerns as well as maintenance and repair needs raised by visitors or through personal observations. Hosts are also expected to participate in staff training throughout the season, which will include orientation as well as safety and staff meetings. Two of the most important jobs as campground host are to provide an enjoyable camping experience for the public and assist NPS park staff in protecting park resources.
Time commitment: There is a one month time commitment with staggered -- beginning of the month and mid-month -- starting and ending times. Hosts will work a minimum of 20 hours per week and are required to be on site 5 days per week, especially on weekends and heavy use holidays. Hosts will have two consecutive days off Monday through Friday; shifts will vary depending on campground needs. Most work days revolve around the core hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., but infrequent knocks on a host’s camper door at all hours of the day and night should be expected.
Requirements: Hosts are expected to wear a volunteer uniform, name tag and cap (all provided) when working with visitors. Hosts are to arrive with adequate housing for the length of their commitment. Trailers, campers or motor homes are recommended. Tent camping is permitted at the host site. Hosts are provided a paved back-in site with electrical and water hookups at no charge. Host sites are located on the ocean side and bay side of the island.
Working conditions: Host duties are performed outdoors in a variety of weather environments typical to an ocean barrier island. During the summer hosts must be able to tolerate high humidity, temperatures sometimes exceeding 100 degrees, and buggy (mosquitoes, black files, ticks) conditions. There are very few trees on the island; therefore, there is very limited shade. Hosts should be in good physical condition and be able to walk up to a mile on irregular natural ground and beach/sandy surfaces several times a day. A valid driver’s license is required to use golf carts which are shared between hosts.
Please provide two references when applying. Contact Betsy Bangert for more information at 410-629-6603 or betsy_bangert@nps.gov.
HOUSING & AMENITIES Type: Trailer/RV Pads Description: An RV pad with electric and water hook-ups is available at no charge. You are required to use the public dump station located within the campground.
Volunteer Activities
• Computers • Other • Science • General Assistance
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Description
The National Map Corps - Volunteer Map Editor
Volunteers collect structures data for The National Map using our online mapping application. Structures include schools, hospitals, post offices, police stations, cemeteries, and other important public buildings. Volunteers check the location of existing structure points against aerial imagery to verify that it is on the correct building, and confirm that the name and address information are correct using authoritative sources (e.g. official school district website). Volunteers also add missing structure points to the map, and remove points for structures that no longer exist. By updating and verifying structures data across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, volunteers are making significant contributions to USGS National Structures Database, The National Map, and ultimately U.S. Topo Maps!
If you have access to the Internet and are willing to dedicate some time editing map data we hope you will consider participating! You do not need to live in any particular area to participate. Our editing guidelines explain how you can contribute data from anywhere.
Volunteers earn virtual badges for participating and are recognized for their contributions (with permission) via USGS and The National Map social media.
HOUSING & AMENITIES Type: Other Description: This volunteer activity is done from your home or anywhere with Internet access.
We are looking for positions for June 20 through October 30 , 2020.
The Greenbelt campground is located in Greenbelt, Maryland located 13 miles from the White House. Greenbelt is in the Maryland suburbs. The park has over 1100 acres and is termed as an urban oasis. The campground has 174 sites with hot showers and bathroom facilities.
The host receives electric, sewer, and water hookups in exchange for host duties. Host duties include doing a patrol in the park at dusk locking two gates and patrolling through the campground to greet campers. You will help us with site specific reservations in the campground. There is NO law enforcement duties, bathroom cleanup or fee collection in the host position at Greenbelt. The ranger staff is on duty from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
The host position usually lasts three to four months depending on the park and host needs. The position hours are 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. with two off days during the week.
HOUSING & AMENITIES Type: Trailer/RV Pads Description: The host receives electric, sewer, and water hookups in exchange for host duties.
Volunteer Activities
• Conservation Education • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information
Description
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is looking for volunteers interested in assisting the Visitor Services program, including staffing a large Visitor Center, leading interpretive and educational programs, assisting with special events, gardening, and trail and facility maintenance.
In exchange for 24 hours of volunteer service per week per person, the Refuge provides full hook-up (electricity, water and septic) and laundry facilities on site. Year-round opportunities are available in 3 month increments. Preference will be given to those available in spring (March/April/May) and fall (September/October/November).
Blackwater NWR is a part of the largest wetland complex in the Chesapeake Bay system and includes over 29,000 acres of rich tidal marsh, loblolly and mixed hardwood forest, managed freshwater wetlands and cropland. The refuge has one of the highest concentrations of nesting bald eagles on the Atlantic coast north of Florida. Visitors from all over the world visit Blackwater NWR each year to view spectacular wildlife, hike trails, paddle waterways, and enjoy the scenic landscapes. The refuge is located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, only a few hours away from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia, and an hour from the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean.
HOUSING & AMENITIES Type: Trailer/RV Pads Description: Two concrete trailer pads are available. RV pads have full hook-ups with electricity, water and septic. Laundry facilities are available on-site.
Volunteer Activities
• Construction/Maintenance • Historical Preservation • Visitor Information
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Description
The C&O Canal Quarters Program is seeking new Quartermasters for Lockhouses 6, 10, 21, 22, 25, 28 and 49!
The ideal Quartermaster is someone who lives near the lockhouse, who passes by (or could pass by) frequently, who has good home maintenance and repair skills, is able to lift up to 40 pounds, is familiar with NPS procedures, and who would enjoy the responsibility, authority, and status (as an NPS volunteer) that the role of Quartermaster entails. The Quartermaster’s primary responsibility is to maintain oversight of the lockhouse through frequent on-site inspections and frequent communication with the Trust about issues that arise.
Specifically, the Quartermaster will be expected to do the following: · Respond to urgent on-site visitor concerns (e.g. keys that do not open the door or inclement weather). · Periodically inspect lockhouse premises, a minimum of twice weekly, preferably on Fridays and Mondays. The Quartermaster will check status of interpretive media, utilities, furnishings, and supplies. Restock or rectify, as needed. Report issues to the Trust. · Make small repairs within their capacities, as needed. (Cost of supplies would be covered by the Trust.) · Arrange for professional contractors identified by the Trust to make repairs beyond Quartermaster’s personal capacity. · Maintain the yard (mowing, string trimming), clean signs, and repaint picnic table as needed. Remove and dispose of ashes from ash pits as necessary. · Monitor for routine rodent and pest issues. · Notify the Trust or NPS if there is evidence of non-compliance with NPS or Trust lockhouse user regulations and policies. · Quartermasters will be expected to have a backup or assistant with whom they will coordinate schedules so one of them will be available during periods when visitors have reserved the lockhouse. · Submit inspection and maintenance reports to the Trust on a monthly basis using the Trust’s standard inspection and reporting format. · Participate in semi-annual or annual lockhouse inspection visits with Trust and NPS personnel. · Coordinate and participate in semi-annual or annual volunteer maintenance work projects.
If you are interested in applying to serve as a Quartermaster, please send an email or letter expressing your interest and qualifications to:
Have you wanted to lead a beginners tree walk? Volunteers are needed for beginners tree walks in 2020. The volunteer will conduct a Beginning Tree Talk and Walk at Greenbelt Park.
Knowledge of local tree population is required. Skills of presenting talks and walks to the public is required.
Volunteer Activities
• Construction/Maintenance • Historical Preservation • Other • General Assistance • Weed/Invasive Species Control
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Description
Note: This opportunity is for groups of 15 +
Does your organization want to plan a day of service? Perhaps you would like to give back by completing a service project that assists in a myriad of fun and meaningful projects that help to maintain the park and ensure enjoyment of visitors, present and future. We are looking to plan for Spring 2020.
Some examples of projects include landscape work, painting, and general clean-up of the parks of Greenbelt Park. Tools and gloves are provided. We will work with you on the day and time of your day of service. By volunteering, you can help advance the National Park Service mission and have a lasting effect on generations to come. Join in the fun!
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