Volunteer Activities
• Conservation Education
• Tour Guide/Interpretation
• Visitor Information
• General Assistance

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El Morro National Monument is looking for friendly, motivated people to assist our visitor services program.

The volunteer position(s) runs from approximately April to mid-September, 2020. Beginning and ending dates are somewhat flexible. There may be a possibility to extend the position if the volunteer so desires. Note: one or more volunteer positions may be filled from this announcement. A minimum commitment of 4 months, and 32 hours of volunteer work per week is required. Preference may be given to applicants who can commit to more than the 4 month minimum.

DUTIES: Our volunteers aid seasonal and permanent staff with a variety of duties. These include: staffing the visitor center, opening and closing facilities, roving the trails, assisting park visitors, and helping with special projects. Physical requirements include the ability to hike a 2 mile, moderately strenuous park trail that climbs 250 feet and crosses uneven terrain.

Special projects may include, but are not limited to, rockfall and inscription monitoring, campground patrols, assistance with interpretive displays and publications, library tasks, and invasive species control. We are also very supportive of volunteers creating special projects based on their interests and skills.

SKILLS: Customer service experience, cash handling experience, ability to hike trails of uneven terrain including steep switchbacks, and the desire to learn about El Morro.

ORIENTATION: Volunteers new to the area will have work time to explore nearby parks and attractions, as well as quiet time in the park library to become familiar with the natural and cultural history of the national monument.

HOUSING: Furnished housing is available on site, and is provided free of charge. The housing consists of a spacious 3-bedroom house, which is shared with up to 2 other housemates. Each resident has their own private bedroom. Kitchen and living room are shared space.

LOCATION: El Morro is located in a rural area and is considered a remote duty station. The town of Grants, NM (population 10,000) is located approximately 50 miles east of the monument on Highway 53. Due to the distance to super markets, gas stations, and other services, a personal vehicle is required. There is no WiFi or internet available at the monument, but there are WiFi cafes in the local area. Depending on your carrier, cell phone reception may be limited or non-existant. 

DESCRIPTION OF EL MORRO NATIONAL MONUMENT: All other rocks in America do not together hold so much history as do those of El Morro National Monument. Rising 200 feet above the valley floor, this massive sandstone bluff was a welcome landmark for weary travelers. A reliable waterhole hidden at its base made El Morro (or Inscription Rock) a popular campsite. Beginning in the late 1500s, Spanish explorers and soldiers, followed by American surveyors, immigrants and soldiers, passed by El Morro. While they rested in its shade and drank from the pool, many inscribed their signatures, dates and messages. Ancestral Puebloans, living in an 800-room pueblo on top of the bluff over 700 years ago, began this trend by carving hundreds of petroglyphs. El Morro was proclaimed the second National Monument in the National Park system on December 8, 1906. The vast continuum of human history inscribed upon the rock and preserved in the ancient ruins makes El Morro National Monument a handbook of cultural history of the Southwest. The majestic bluff, shady pool, high desert forest (7200 ft.), and sweeping vistas make this a natural wonder as well.

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Bunk House
Description: Furnished housing is provided at the monument. The housing is a spacious 3-bedroom house, shared with up to 2 other housemates. Each resident has their own private bedroom. Kitchen and living room are shared space.

Volunteer Activities
• Office/Clerical
• Visitor Information
• General Assistance

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Do you enjoy talking to people and staffing visitors centers? Consider hosting at the base of the Organ Mountains at Dripping Springs Natural Area! It's a beautiful and cozy area less than a 30 minute drive to Las Cruces, NM, a city with a population of 100,000. Come and experience the beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert and the forested, rocky spires of the Organ Mountains. 

ABOUT DRIPPING SPRINGS NATURAL AREA

Dripping Springs is approximately 1,012 acres. It is a day-use area with over 5 miles of moderately easy trails in the Organ Mountains. There are 13 covered picnic shelters, one group site available for reservations, and a small amphitheater. The Visitors Center is small and was formerly the headquarters for a large ranch. Dripping Springs is largely run by volunteers. There will be another site host volunteer(s) with the same duties, and multiple day site hosts from the local area that will staff the Visitors Center during the day. The site receives light to medium usage with many visitors from Las Cruces, NM, El Paso, TX, and Cd. Juarez, Chih., MX. However, holidays such as Easter and Labor Day, or popular organized events can be really busy.

The site hosts will reside at Dripping Springs. There are two one-bedroom furnished residences available for site hosts. One of the residences is attached to the Visitors Center, and the other one is a short walk away. Due to the proximity and layout of the buildings, there might be visitors that wander among the residential areas. There are also two other residences that are reserved for seasonal park rangers, interns, and an Artist-in-Residence. No pets are allowed. There are covered spaces for three vehicles which are available on a first come, first serve basis. Internet connectivity is limited. Volunteers will be reimbursed $12 per day. Reimbursements are paid out once a month, but there can be extended delays subject to the workload/availability of employees processing it. Reimbursements are not stipends or salaries/wages. There will be a government vehicle available for official duties exclusive to the site host volunteers. There is a shared washer and dryer available to residents at Dripping Springs.

Dripping Springs is part of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. The Monument was established by presidential proclamation on 2014. It is 500,000 acres with 240,000 acres of Wilderness. The Monument is managed out of the Las Cruces District Office which manages 5.4 million acres of public land in southwest New Mexico. The Monument staff consists of eight permanent employees. Site hosts will interact more frequently with three Monument park rangers and two District law enforcement rangers.

Expect hot summers with temperatures usually in the high 90s and occasional thunderstorms. In the spring, there will be high winds usually 60 mph or above. Winters range from a low in the 30s to a high in the 60s. 

Area Attractions: White Sands National Monument, Prehistoric Trackways National Monument, Las Cruces, NM: grocery stores, gasoline stations, hospitals, restaurants (serving a lot of delicious Mexican food), entertainment

SITE HOST DUTIES

Preferably, we are looking for volunteers that can commit to 6 months at a time.

The BLM has contracted with Tresco, Inc. which provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the community. They visit the site once or twice a week to clean out restrooms and change out all the garbage cans. 

• Volunteer 3-4 days every week alternating Wednesdays with the other site host(s).
• Open and close entrance gates every day. DST: 7 AM to sunset, MST: 8 AM to sunset 
• Staff the Visitors Center and provide visitor information in person or on the phone.
• Sell day use permits and passes using a cash register following standard operating procedures.
• Keep the Visitors Center clean
• Open and close the Visitors Center
• Check for fee compliance
• Pick up litter
• Change out trashcans as needed in the site, and at two other recreation sites.
• Re-stock toilet paper in restrooms as needed
• Maintain government vehicle such as oil changes
• Collect data on visitor usage
• Re-stock Recreation Use Permits at self-pay stations and trail registration sign-in sheets at trail heads.
• Monitor the site by hiking the trails.
• Hosts may also assist with other duties, if interested, such as educational programs or maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Defensive Driving certification, BLM online training available
• Cashier and Collections Officers training through BLM DOI Talent online training program.
• Be able to work independently, reliable, and adapt well to new situations. BLM employees will not be available every day to assist. 
• Be professional and courteous with visitors.
• Wear a BLM volunteer shirt and badge.
• Fill out timesheets, reimbursement forms, data collection forms, and truck usage forms in a timely manner.
• Must be willing to learn about Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument to provide accurate information to visitors.
• Keep the  site clean and tidy.
• Volunteer for at least 6 months with an opportunity to volunteer up to a year. If volunteering for a year, campground hosts will be able to return after 6 months.

The BLM is an Equal Employment Opportunity federal agency. Everyone is welcome to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age (over 40), disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, and reprisal.

After you submit your application, you will receive a response within one or two weeks. Thank you for your interest and patience! Hopefully, we get to work together in the future. Feel free to contact us with questions.

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Other
Description: Small one bedroom furnished homes. No pets allowed. Internet connectivity is limited. Three covered parking spaces are first come, first serve.

Volunteer Activities
• Construction/Maintenance
• Other
• Trail/Campground Maintenance
• Tour Guide/Interpretation
• Visitor Information

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Hosts are needed for our day use recreation area Sitting Bull Falls and Last Chance Canyon on the Guadalupe Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest. Last Chance Canyon is located just outside of Sitting Bull Falls.

Sitting Bull Falls is truly a hidden desert oasis and gem that attracts both local and out of state visitors. The Guadalupe Ranger District is located in the Chihuahuan Desert where day time temps in the summer can exceed 100 degrees and, in the winter, temps can dip down to 20 degrees or less. Rain fall is sporadic with most of the annual 12 inches of rain falling during monsoon season which is late July through early October.

Host Responsibilities: Hosts must have good people skills and be responsible. Visitation from May-September can reach 1,000 people daily. Other times of the year there will be a handful of people. Volunteers must be physically able to perform the following: opening and closing the gates, cleaning the bathrooms, lawn care and maintenance including mowing, weed wacking and edging. Other responsibilities include informing visitors of the rules, making sure they pay the entry fee, and cleaning the grills.

Host Site: You must provide your own RV. At the Sitting Bull Falls site there is electric, sewer and landline phone service. There is wifi in the office which is roughly 50 ft. from the host site. At the Last Chance Canyon site electric and sewer is provided. There are laundry machines at our Administrative Site in Queen, NM which is roughly a 30 min from Sitting Bull Falls and Last Chance Canyon.

Setting: The closest town with amenities, stores, medical, etc., is Carlsbad which is located roughly 50 miles from Sitting Bull Falls and Last Chance Canyon. Bigger cities within a three-hour drive of Carlsbad include Roswell, NM; El Paso, TX; Midland-Odessa, TX; and Lubbock, TX

Schedule: 30-40 hours per week. Work 5 days on with 2 days off consecutively. Sitting Bull Falls is open from 8:30-5:00 during fall/winter and 8:30-6:00 during spring/summer.

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Trailer/RV Pads
Description: RV pad provided. Volunteer must provide own RV or trailer.

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

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Campground Host opportunities are available for the period of May 13, 2020 to October 15, 2020.  As a campground host, you will provide service 5 days a week, Thursday through Monday, with Tuesday and Wednesday off.

The campground has a host site with a potable water tank, waste tank, electricity, table, grill and fire ring. Campground hosts will receive reimbursement for allowable expenses. The District provides an electric cart for use within the recreation site.

Host(s) must have good people skills, be responsible and neat in appearance. Host(s) must be physically able to perform such tasks as raking, shoveling, mopping and sweeping, performing minor maintenance. Host(s) will represent the Forest Service in public contacts, providing information and directions, and reporting vandalism and other problems to Forest Service personnel. All necessary tools, supplies, and safety equipment will be provided by the Forest Service, along with appropriate training. 

Your duties will be: 

• Make a minimum of two rounds of the campground throughout the day and evening hours (during your rounds, check for fee compliance)
• Be visible and available for campers (take time to walk the campground and be sociable and courteous to all guests)
• Keep campers informed of current and changing rules and regulations
• Assist with keeping dumpster area, restrooms, grills/fire rings, camp sites clean and assist disabled persons

Host will contact the Cuba Ranger District (575-289-3264) regarding law enforcement problems; or call 911. Host will report any health or safety hazards (e.g. broken tables, grills, damage to restrooms etc.) to the Recreation staff; report any injuries within 24 hours to your Supervisor.

We need a campground Host on the Cuba Ranger District at Clear Creek Campground.

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Trailer/RV Pads

Campground Host or Host Couples can inquire with Knutt Peterson at the BLM, knuttpet@blm.gov or call BLM cell at 575-626-5076. If you have internet access please email Knutt and provide a short bio, discuss your background and interests, and any questions you may have. 

Dates needed: May 1st through September 30th. We need a 4 month commitment, but are interested in longer stays as well. Email or give a call and we can see what works for the both of us.

Host(s) will reside on site and work 5 days a week (Thursday to Monday).If hosts are a couple, only one person is expected to be on duty (and can receive a financial reimbursement for days worked).  RV site has full hook-up, propane, water, sewage, shaded grill area and fenced in yard. Hosts will be expected to go through defensive driving class and background checks. Hosts will routinely operate a UTV in the campground and occasionally may operate BLM vehicle or small equipment.

The main duties will be to engage with the visitors, monitor fee requirements, conduct patrols of the campgrounds and trails, assist with the recycling program, maintain and stock vault toilets, keep campground presentable and grounds maintained to increase visitor's positive experience, mowing and weed wacking, and other duties as assigned.  Occasionally assist with special events held at the Jaggers campground as well as patrol the NCA’s other campground (small primitive camping area near the entrance to the NCA cave) as well as the NCA bunkhouse.  Plumbing/mechanical experience is a plus as there is frequent monitoring and maintenance of the aging campground water system (feeds campsites, horse troughs, and irrigation of trees).

Rob Jaggers Campground is located within the Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area, with views of both the Capitan Mountains to the north and Sierra Blanca to the southwest.  Since the NCA is located in Southern New Mexico the winters are mild despite 6,500’ elevation and summers are cool and pleasant.   It is also only a few miles north of historic Fort Stanton, one of the most scenic and intact military forts in the entire southwest, and just a few minutes west of Lincoln, site of Billy the Kid and Lincoln County Cattle Wars.  There are over 70 miles of non-motorized trails and approximately 22 miles of motorized roads within the NCA.  The NCA receives frequent visitation for horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, birding, and hunting.  There are also numerous petroglyphs and archaeology from both historic and pre-historic native peoples as well as the US Army.

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Trailer/RV Pads
Description: Full hook-up, RV pad, sewage, water, laundry (available at NCA bunkhouse), propane, fenced yard and postcard views!

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

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Become a Rio Chama Steward this summer and spend your days taking in the beautiful views along the river!  

What does a Rio Chama Steward do?    

•  Routine maintenance and care of recreation areas in the Chama River Canyon Wilderness  and the Coyote Ranger District.
•  Clean exterior and interior facilities (particularly bathroom buildings).
•  Dispose of recreation site trash. Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds.
•  Interact with the public by greeting guests, answering questions, providing   information about the local area, etc.
•  Act as the "eyes and ears" for identifying problems when Forest Service employees are not present.
•  Some use of basic hand tools for light maintenance.
•  Other duties as assigned.

Note:  The Chama River is managed through an interagency partnership between the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management; volunteers will work with both Forest Service and BLM employees.

What about using a Government vehicle?

• Complete the Defensive Driving training and be government licensed before operating a vehicle.
• Safely commute in Forest Service vehicle to work site and abide with New Mexico State Laws.
• Communicate with Coyote Ranger Station and Santa Fe dispatch before going out to the field and upon return.

Schedule: Work hours are flexible, between 0800-1700 on Thursdays through Mondays. Will have Tuesdays and Wednesdays off and requests for additional days off will be approved by supervisor prior to leave. 

Accommodations:  An RV pad is provided at the District office with electricity, water, and trash service.  This is a remote site without cell phone or Wi-Fi service available. Volunteer is allowed reimbursement for accrued expenses; amount is $20/person/on-duty days.

Background Check :  You will be required to complete a background check prior to starting your volunteer service.

For more information:  Contact the Coyote Ranger District at 575-638-5526 and ask for Dawnylle Smith.

How to apply: Submit a resume with three references to the Coyote District Office: HC 78, Box 1, Coyote, NM 87012 or by email to dawnylle.smith@usda.gov

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Trailer/RV Pads
Description: An RV pad is provided at the District Office with electricity, water, and trash service. This is a remote site with spotty cell service.

Volunteer Activities
• Other
• Tour Guide/Interpretation
• Visitor Information
• General Assistance

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Volunteer at America's newest national park!

Volunteer is responsible for staffing the information desk at the White Sands National Park Visitor Center.  

Description of Duties

Provide information, politely and competently, about park programs and policies to the visiting public. Operate cash register in accordance with established procedures forWestern National Park Association transactions.

Additional opprotunies such as leading public programs and roving park trails may be available.

Benefits to VIP:

• Personal enrichment and experience working in a national park setting
• Retail training and experience
• Experience in communicating with people of diverse cultures

Goal/Outcome of job:

• Provide efficient, courteous services, and helpful information to park visitors

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Desired:

• Excellent oral communication skills
• Knowledge of local area and resources helpful
• Retail sales experience helpful
• Bi-lingual language skills helpful
• Familiarity with NPS history, policies, rules, regulations, legislation, and similar guidelines.

Special Requirements:

Volunteer will need to spend a major portion of the work time standing.

Supervision:

Visitor Center Desk volunteer will work under the supervision of the Lead Park Ranger. 

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily indoors.

Project Duration: Ongoing (2-3 month minimum)

Hours per month:  32 hour minimum (local area volunteer) 
                                128 hours per month (if RV/trailer pad is used)

Hours per week:     8 hour minimum (local area volunteer) 
                                 32 hours per week  (if RV/trailer pad is used)

                                 If a couple volunteers, the minimum hour requirement may be reduced.

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Trailer/RV Pads
Description: RV pads are available. All trailer pads have 50 amp electric, water, and sewer and are located in the park's Historic District.

Volunteer Activities
• Archaeology
• Campground Host
• Conservation Education
• Trail/Campground Maintenance
• Visitor Information
• Science
• General Assistance

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Las Cruces District BLM is looking for a couple to host summer 2020 with an end date to be determined. At least a 6 month commitment is prefered. Please call Kendrah Penn at 575-525-4340 for more information.

Volunteers would work independently running the visitor center, cleaning the bathrooms, trails, and camp/picnic sites while living on the site. Reimbursement for incidentals and camprate is available. Volunteers would be expected to interact with the public for a more positive experience while enjoying the area. 

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Trailer/RV Pads
Description: Full RV hook up with cover, washer and dryer in a shed, and a yard

Volunteer Activities
• Archaeology
• Conservation Education
• Tour Guide/Interpretation
• Visitor Information
• Back Country/Wilderness
• General Assistance

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Volunteers would independently run the visitor center, open gates, general clean up and monitoring visitors while living on site in their own RV. This is a very remote site and would be an awesome place to spend time for anyone intersted in historiy of mining and the southwest. The visitor center is an old school house. 

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Trailer/RV Pads
Description: Full RV hook up with cover, yard and shed with washer and dryer, refrigerator/freezer and extra storage. An abundance of fruit trees and shade.

Volunteer Activities
• Campground Host
• Construction/Maintenance
• Conservation Education
• Trail/Campground Maintenance
• Visitor Information
• General Assistance

Photo Courtesy of FS

General Description: Campground Host opportunities are available for the period of May 3, 2020 to September 30, 2020 at Rio De Las Vacas Campground, located on the Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, in Cuba, NM. This campground is situated at 8,261 ft in a gorgeous Pine and Fir Forest.  Winters are typically mild with summers warm in lower elevations and cooler at higher elevations. The nearest town Cuba is a half hour drive from the campground offering a few amenities.  The larger town of Bernalillo is an hour from the town of Cuba offering all amenities needed.

Campground hosts will receive reimbursement for allowable expenses.

Responsibilities: As a campground host, you will provide service 5 days a week, Thursday through Monday, with Tuesday and Wednesday off.

Host(s) must have good people skills, be responsible, and neat in appearance. Host(s) must be physically able to perform such tasks as raking, shoveling, mopping and sweeping, performing minor maintenance. Host(s) will represent the Forest Service in public contacts, providing information and directions, and reporting vandalism and other problems to Forest Service personnel. All necessary tools, supplies, and safety equipment will be provided by the Forest Service, along with appropriate training. 

Host duties are: 

• Make a minimum of two rounds of the campground throughout the day and evening hours (during your rounds, check for fee compliance)
• Be visible and available for campers (take time to walk the campground and be sociable and courteous to all guests)
• Inform visitors of current and changing rules and regulations
• Keep dumpster area, restrooms, grills/fire rings, and camp sites clean
• Contact the Cuba or Jemez Ranger District regarding law enforcement problems or call 911.
• Report any health or safety hazards (e.g. broken tables, grills, damage to restrooms etc.) to the Recreation staff.

Facilities: 15 reservable camp sites for tents and small RVs, vault toilets, tables, and fire rings. The host site has a waste tank, electricity, table, grill, fire ring and will have potable water delivered by forest staff weekly.

Elk and deer live in the surrounding forest, fish in the Rio de las Vacas and proximity to San Pedro Parks Wilderness make this a veritable spring, summer and fall paradise.

Please call Brett Flaharty at 575-829-3535 or email an inquiry or resume to brett.flaharty@usda.gov if you are interested in this opportunity.

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Trailer/RV Pads
Description: Full Hookups

Volunteer Activities
• Campground Host
• General Assistance

Photo Courtesy of NPS

There are many benefits to working as a campground host in Chaco, a World Heritage site, and International Dark Sky Park, and a National Historical Park in New Mexico:

• A complimentary campsite in the campground, including electric, water, and sewage hook-ups. Or an older model Airstream for those without their own RV.
• Access to abundant back country hiking opportunities.
• Within a day’s drive of numerous NPS sites and other recreational opportunities in the Four Corners Region.
• The opportunity to live and work in arguable the most important archaeological and cultural site in the United States.
• Within a couple hour drive of restaurants that serve the iconic New Mexican cuisine.

Gallo Campground has 32 campsites: 27 tent/RV combination sites and 5 RV only sites. The RV only sites can accommodate trailers/campers up to 35 feet. The campground is very busy during the spring and fall, slowing down in the hottest part of the summer. Throughout the season there will be many guided tours of archaeological sites, weekly night sky programs, and seasonal special events which you can attend.

Duties of a Camp Host include:

• Greet and introduce yourself to out campers as they arrive, confirm their reservations and inform them of Chaco’s park and camping rules, park and camping fees, and inform them about the park. Hosts are expected to assist visitors who stop by the host campsites.
• Maintain a clean and orderly campground: pull expired fee tags, remove ashes from fire pits, pick up trash throughout campground, trim and pull weeds. Hosts are expected to notify Park Maintenance of any problems that may occur, such as toilet or sink issues.
• Ensure visitors comply with park and campground rules and notify Park Law Enforcement of any violations and/or emergencies.
• Use a handheld radios to communicate with park staff and other volunteers in a professional manner.

A minimum commitment of two months is required and we are looking for hosts for the months of March through October. The season will be divided into 4 blocks: March-April, May-June, July-August, and September-October.

Please note that Chaco Culture National Historical Park is in the high desert of New Mexico and is very isolated. Access to common amenities, such as grocery stores and hospitals is limited. Volunteers will have to drive at least 60 miles to reach the closest stores. Weather during the season can include snow in March - April, monsoon rains in July - August, high temperatures between June - September, and cold night during September - October.

Other updates to be made:

• Contact: Joshua Stek (505) 786-7014 ext 237
• Availability: 3/15/2020 – 11/01/2020
• Under Housing & Amenities:
  • “RV hook ups are available for hosts. This includes water, sewage, and electric.”

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Trailer/RV Pads
Description: RV hook ups are available for hosts. This includes sewage, electric and water. An Airstream Trailer is available for hosts to live in if they do not have their own RV or trailer, but the availability is limited.

Volunteer Activities
• Conservation Education
• Tour Guide/Interpretation
• Visitor Information
• Science
• General Assistance

Photo Courtesy of NPS

El Morro National Monument is looking for friendly, motivated people to assist our Division of Visitor Services and Interpretation.

The Volunteer position(s) runs from approximately early April to mid-September. Beginning and ending dates are somewhat flexible. Volunteers work 32 hours/week (4 days on, 3 days off per week).

DUTIES: This volunteer will aid seasonal and permanent staff with a variety of duties. Duties include assisting with Star Parties and other astronomical events. Collecting night sky quality data. Developing social media posts that interpret night sky conservation. And helping to further El Morro National Monument's community outreach and education efforts. Other duties include: staffing the visitor center, opening and closing facilities, roving the trails, assisting park visitors, and helping with special projects. Physical requirements include the ability to hike a 2 mile, moderately strenuous park trail that climbs 250 feet and crosses uneven terrain.

Duties may include special projects, depending on the volunteer's interests and abilities.These projects may include, but are not limited to, rockfall and inscription monitoring, campground patrols, assistance with interpretive displays and publications, library tasks, and assistance with special events. We are also very supportive of volunteers creating special projects based on their own interests and skills.

SKILLS: Knowledge of telescopes and the night sky is helpful. Customer service experience, cash handling experience, ability to hike trails of uneven terrain including moderately steep switchbacks, and the desire to learn about El Morro. Must be able to pass a background check before entering on duty.

ORIENTATION: Volunteers new to the area will have work time to explore nearby parks and attractions, as well as quiet time in the library to become familiar with the natural and cultural history of the national monument.

HOUSING: Furnished housing is provided on site and free of charge.  This may be shared housing, where the volunteer shares a three-bedroom house with anywhere from 0 to up to 2 other housemates.

LOCATION: El Morro is located in a rural area and is considered a remote duty station. The town of Grants, NM (population 10,000) is located approximately 50 miles east of the monument on Highway 53. Due to the distance to super markets, gas stations, and other services, a personal vehicle is required. Depending on your carrier, cell phone reception and WiFi may be limited or non-existant.

DESCRIPTION OF EL MORRO NATIONAL MONUMENT: All other rocks in America do not together hold so much history as do those of El Morro National Monument. Rising 200 feet above the valley floor, this massive sandstone bluff was a welcome landmark for weary travelers. A reliable waterhole hidden at its base made El Morro (or Inscription Rock) a popular campsite. Beginning in the late 1500s, Spanish explorers and soldiers, followed by American surveyors, immigrants and soldiers, passed by El Morro. While they rested in its shade and drank from the pool, many inscribed their signatures, dates and messages. Ancestral Puebloans, living in an 800-room pueblo on top of the bluff over 700 years ago, began this trend by carving hundreds of petroglyphs. El Morro was proclaimed the second National Monument in the National Park system on December 8, 1906. The vast continuum of human history inscribed upon the rock and preserved in the ancient ruins makes El Morro National Monument a handbook of cultural history of the Southwest. The majestic bluff, shady pool, high desert forest (7200 ft.), and sweeping vistas make this a natural wonder as well.

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Bunk House
Description: Furnished housing is provided on site, free of charge. The volunteer will be housed in a 3-bedroom house, with one to two other housemates. Each resident has their own private bedroom.

Volunteer Activities
• Conservation Education
• Tour Guide/Interpretation
• Visitor Information
• General Assistance

Photo Courtesy of NPS

El Morro National Monument is looking for friendly, motivated people to assist our visitor services program.

The volunteer position(s) runs from approximately early May to mid-September, 2020. Beginning and ending dates are somewhat flexible. There may be a possibility to extend the position if the volunteer so desires. Note: one or more volunteer positions may be filled from this announcement. A minimum of 32 hours of volunteer work per week is required.

DUTIES: Our volunteers aid seasonal and permanent staff with a variety of duties. These include: staffing the visitor center, opening and closing facilities, roving the trails, assisting park visitors, and helping with special projects. Physical requirements include the ability to hike a 2 mile, moderately strenuous park trail that climbs 250 feet and crosses uneven terrain.

Special projects may include, but are not limited to, rockfall and inscription monitoring, campground patrols, assistance with interpretive displays and publications, library tasks, and invasive species control. We are also very supportive of volunteers creating special projects based on their interests and skills.

SKILLS: Customer service experience, cash handling experience, ability to hike trails of uneven terrain including steep switchbacks, and the desire to learn about El Morro.

ORIENTATION: Volunteers new to the area will have work time to explore nearby parks and attractions, as well as quiet time in the park library to become familiar with the natural and cultural history of the national monument.

HOUSING: Volunteer must supply their own RV.  An RV pad, including utilities (water, sewer, electric hookups) will be provided at the monument and without charge.

LOCATION: El Morro is located in a rural area and is considered a remote duty station. The town of Grants, NM (population 10,000) is located approximately 50 miles east of the monument on Highway 53. Due to the distance to super markets, gas stations, and other services, a personal vehicle is required. There is no WiFi or internet available at the monument, but there are WiFi cafes in the local area. Depending on your carrier, cell phone reception may be limited or non-existant. 

DESCRIPTION OF EL MORRO NATIONAL MONUMENT: All other rocks in America do not together hold so much history as do those of El Morro National Monument. Rising 200 feet above the valley floor, this massive sandstone bluff was a welcome landmark for weary travelers. A reliable waterhole hidden at its base made El Morro (or Inscription Rock) a popular campsite. Beginning in the late 1500s, Spanish explorers and soldiers, followed by American surveyors, immigrants and soldiers, passed by El Morro. While they rested in its shade and drank from the pool, many inscribed their signatures, dates and messages. Ancestral Puebloans, living in an 800-room pueblo on top of the bluff over 700 years ago, began this trend by carving hundreds of petroglyphs. El Morro was proclaimed the second National Monument in the National Park system on December 8, 1906. The vast continuum of human history inscribed upon the rock and preserved in the ancient ruins makes El Morro National Monument a handbook of cultural history of the Southwest. The majestic bluff, shady pool, high desert forest (7200 ft.), and sweeping vistas make this a natural wonder as well.

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Trailer/RV Pads
Description: An RV pad with full hookups (water, sewage, electric utilities) is provided free of charge

Volunteer Activities
• Archaeology
• Other
• Tour Guide/Interpretation
• Visitor Information
• General Assistance

Photo Courtesy of NPS

Make Your Volunteer Experience Memorable for Yourself and for the Visiting Public!

WE NEED YOUR HELP! 

USE YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE TO HELP VISITORS DISCOVER GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS NATIONAL MONUMENT AS AN INTERPRETIVE VOLUNTEER

Limited dorm rooms in a shared house are available as well as RV spots with full utilities.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The park is seeking interpretive volunteers for the summer season.

Have you ever wanted to find out what it's like to be a park ranger? Are you seeking to learn and expand your skills as an interpreter? Then Gila Cliff Dwellings may be the volunteer place for you!

• Volunteers seeking or having experience presenting interpretive communications for the cliff dwellings are welcome!
• Volunteers also provide informal interpretation related to surrounding cultural and natural resources.
• Volunteers staff the Gila Visitor Center providing regional orientation and information to visitors. Working at the visitor center includes selling items through the Western National Parks Association store and operating a computerized cash register.
• Training is provided.

NO campground host opportunities exist at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.

Volunteers are asked to make a 32 hour a week minimum commitment for either mid May to Labor Day or July to Labor Day. Longer stays are possible if both parties find it beneficial to extend the term of service. 

LOCATION AND LOGISTICS:

The National Monument is located in a remote area within the beautiful mountains of the Gila National Forest and Gila Wilderness Area of southwestern New Mexico.  Enjoy amazing scenery and outstanding local recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, photography, wilderness hot springs, wildlife observation, and much more.

A limited number of dorm rooms for singles are usually available and there may be RV sites with hookups provided available.

Volunteers live and work at an altitude of about 5800 feet (1780m). Since the park is open year-round and much of the job is outdoors, volunteers will be working in a wide range of weather conditions and temperatures. Staffing the cliff dwellings requires standing for extended periods of time. It also means  hiking an unpaved one-mile loop trail that is steep and strenuous several times a day fairly quickly. The 185-foot elevation gain (and loss) traveling to the dwellings is the equivalent of climbing 18 flights of stairs. All volunteers must be able to walk the trail, sometimes more than once each day.

Cell phones do not work within the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument area. A land-line phone at the visitor center lets people reach you in an emergency. Free (limited) WiFi and laundry is available in the housing area. Nearby RV park has access to hot spring soaking, WiFi, and pull-through spaces for volunteers.

NOTE: Please include three references (with phone numbers) in section 19 of the application. If you apply online, you can enter information into section 19 by using the final entry block at the end of step 4 of the application.  Couples must complete applications for EACH person.

Due to the remoteness, reliable personal transportation and a valid driver’s license are required.

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Trailer/RV Pads
Description: Housing may be available including RV pads with full hookups; or private dorm rooms with shared kitchen, living room and bath facilities, Wi-fi, and laundry. A small trailer may be available for volunteers with a pet.

Bitter Lake NWR is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to staff the refuge visitor center/nature store and assist with environmental education and interpretive programs. This is a three-day per week position, working eight hours a day with a one hour lunch break). Bitter Lake NWR has a visitor center that is open Monday-Saturday from 8 am – 4 pm. Your primary responsibilities will include: greeting the public at the visitor center front desk, providing accurate refuge information and wildlife viewing advice, answering the refuge phone, and operating a cash register. Other duties and opportunities to serve are available depending on staffing and your abilities. Famous for its dragonfly population, volunteers may be asked to assist with the annual Dragonfly Festival.

Volunteers are invited to experience working and living at a true desert oasis. Situated between the Chihuahuan Desert and short-grass prairies of the Southern Plains, the refuge is a unique wildlife sanctuary. Bitter Lake NWR, known for its great abundance of migratory birds and diverse wildlife includes more than 28,000 acres of grassland prairies, red bluff landscape, numerous sink hole formations, natural springs, and lush wetlands.

RV sites are located within refuge housing, with easy access to the city of Roswell, New Mexico. Accommodations for grocery shopping, restaurants, movie theaters, medical facilities and others shopping are only 7 miles away. Major cities such as Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Lubbock and El Paso are about three hours from the refuge.  An hour west of the refuge is the city of Ruidoso located in the southern Rockies. Here recreational opportunities include: hiking, fishing, snow skiing, gambling and horseracing. Carlsbad Caverns National Park and the Living Desert Museum are only two hours south of the refuge. Other points of interest include the Alien Museum, Pecos Valley Winery, and the Old Bookstore in Artesia.

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Description: The refuge maintains two concrete RV pads. The site is located adjacent to refuge housing in a quiet secluded setting. During migration the surrounding tree line can often be a birdwatching hotspot. Each site has free water, sewer, electric (both 30 and 50 amps) and propane hookups. A laundry facility with free washer and dryer is available. Two fully equipped shower/bathrooms are located near the site. Internet access is free at the visitor center for volunteers. A small recreation lounge with DVD player/TV, refrigerator/freezer and couch is provided. Dogs and cats are allowed but must be leashed or kept under control. Although secluded the refuge is only seven miles from the city of Roswell.

Volunteer Activities
• Visitor Information
• Fish/Wildlife
• General Assistance

Photo Courtesy of FWS

Volunteers are needed to work in our visitor center September - November 2020 (your season could extend through February 2021, but you must be availalbe for all of Sept., Oct. and Nov.) This is a three-day per week position, working about eight hours a day (with a one-hour lunch break). Additional hours are requested during training and during the week of the annual Festival of the Cranes Nov. 18-21.  Your primary responsibilities will include: greeting the public at the visitor center front desk and providing accurate refuge information and wildlife observation advice, answering the refuge phone, operating a cash register to collect Tour Loop fees and performing roving interpretation and visitor facilities maintenance checks.

Information about the local community, recreational opportunities and weather: Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is located 90 miles south of Albuquerque and 18 miles south of Socorro, New Mexico.  The refuge is also located in the northern part of the Chihuahuan Desert and experiences the dramatic night to day temperature change typical of desert environments (40 degrees or more).  Approximately 5" of precipitation occur during the period November through March (snow is a rare event).

We are close to National Forests, spectacular Bureau of Land Management scenery, interesting National Park Service - National Monuments and numerous state and county parks. There is a plethora of opportunities to hike, bike and explore historical sites as well as beautiful canyons.

Accommodations are provided.

Our RV community is a level, graveled area consisting of 17 sites; each with water, sewer, electric, and wireless internet access. Propane is provided for external tanks. The Bosque Lounge and Visitor Center are located just a short walk away.

The Bosque Lounge is available for volunteer use and features, free laundry, a commercial style kitchen stocked with cooking utensils, a freezer, a refrigerator, an ice machine, an outdoor BBQ grill, a restroom, a dry sauna, a pool table, a piano, a lending library of fiction books, and plenty of room to meet as a group, hold special dinners, play cards or layout a puzzle.

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Trailer/RV Pads
Description: Accommodations are provided and consist of RV sites.

Our RV community is a graveled area consisting of 17 sites. Each site has water, sewer, electric (most with 30 and 50 amps), and wireless internet. Propane portable tanks will be refilled by the refuge at no cost to the volunteer. The Bosque Lounge and Visitor Center are located just a short walk away.

The Bosque Lounge is available for volunteer use and features, free laundry facilities, a commercial kitchen stocked with cooking utensils, extra freezer and refrigerator space, an ice machine, outdoor propane BBQ grills, a restroom, a dry sauna, a pool table, a piano, a lending library of fiction books, and plenty of room to meet as a group, hold special dinners, play cards or layout a puzzle.

We are not able to offer meal reimbursement, a living allowance or stipend.

Volunteer Activities
• Construction/Maintenance
• Trail/Campground Maintenance
• Fish/Wildlife
• General Assistance

Photo Courtesy of FWS

Requirements :

The Custodial Maintenance Position requires that you work three days per week, 8 hours a day for a minimum of two months (positions are available for up to 6 months,sometimes longer dependent on the quality of work performed).

This position performs routine janitorial tasks in the visitor center and restrooms, headquarters offices, Bosque Lounge, along the Tour Loop and other outdoor visitor facilities. You must be able to mop floors, clean toilets, empty trash cans and recycling bins, sweep sidewalks, and run vacuum cleaners. You must possess a valid drivers license to operate government vehicles. The refuge, whenever possible, uses "green" cleaning products to promote a healthy environment and healthy working conditions for our volunteers. You will be provided with disposable gloves and all the tools needed to accomplish your tasks. Your daily duties will take you "behind the scenes" and all around the public parts of the refuge with plenty of time to stop and watch wildlife as you go through your day. Each day will end with a sense of accomplishment.

Duties :

Spring, Summer and Fall are quieter times on the refuge and the number of visitors is low so the cleaning work is not considered overly taxing, nor need you rush through your tasks. Your daily duties, as mentioned above, are janitorial tasks of a routine nature, usually performed independently. There is always a paid staff member on duty and though they have a full slate of duties they must perform, the staff member is available to assist you if you encounter unusually dirty conditions.

You will be required to empty trash cans and recycling containers and use a vehicle to transport bags to dumpsters or recycling area.

You will be required to sweep inside and outside of buildings, to mop floors, to dust, to wash windows, to clean the kitchen in the Bosque Lounge and break rooms located in various buildings, to clean toilets and bathroom fixtures and to re-stock hand soap and paper products.

Assists with other projects as assigned based on the needs of the refuge.

There are a number of small painting projects (mostly trim and some metal gates) that need to be completed to prevent the deterioration of structures.  If you are willing these could be completed by you.

Complies with volunteer uniform policy. Maintains a neat and professional appearance.

Information about the local community:

Recreational opportunities and weather: Bosque del Apache NWR is located 90 miles south of Albuquerque and 18 miles south of Socorro. The refuge is located in the arid zone of New Mexico and is generally quite dry. The mountain ranges to the west and the Rio Grande Valley to the east give the area a moderate climate throughout the year. Approximately 5" of precipitation occur during the period November through March. Summers can be hot and dry.

We are close to National Forests, spectacular Bureau of Land Management scenery, interesting National Park Service historic sites and state and county parks. There are numerous opportunities to hike, bike and explore historical sites as well as beautiful canyons.

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Trailer/RV Pads
Description: Accommodations are provided and consist of RV sites.

Our RV community is a graveled area consisting of 17 sites. Each site has water, sewer, electric (most with 30 and 50 amps), and slow limited wireless internet. Propane is provided for volunteers to fill their own tanks. The Bosque Lounge and Visitor Center are located just a short walk away.

The Bosque Lounge is available for volunteer use and features facilities, a commercial kitchen stocked with cooking utensils, extra freezer and refrigerator space, an ice machine, outdoor propane BBQ grill, a restroom, a dry sauna, a pool table, a piano, a lending library of fiction books, and plenty of room to meet as a group, hold special dinners, play cards or layout a puzzle.

We are not able to offer meal reimbursement, a living allowance or stipend.

Volunteer Activities
• Archaeology
• Botany
• Conservation Education
• Tour Guide/Interpretation
• Visitor Information
• Back Country/Wilderness
• General Assistance

Photo Courtesy of NPS

Pecos National Historical Park is seeking volunteers enthusiastic about working with students, educational groups, and the general public.  Each fall hundreds of students visit the park for an educational field trip.  Volunteers will assist our staff in presenting the curriculum-based education programs. They will work with student groups to provide safety information, interpretive programs, and educational programs.  Volunteers will also staff the visitor center, conduct roves, and assist with the cooperating association bookstore.

This opportunity is ideal for those who enjoy working with children and the public. Interested volunteers should exhibit a passion for history or nature, working with children, and a desire to provide excellent customer service.  RV volunteers are asked to commit four days and 32 hours per week for a minimum of two months.

Pecos National Historical Park is located 2 miles south of the village of Pecos, New Mexico on State Highway 63, four miles north of interstate 25. Pecos NHP is 25 miles east of Santa Fe and 44 miles to the west of Las Vegas, New Mexico. The multi-cultural resource of the park are enclosed in a predominately piñon/juniper woodland plant community with elevation from 6900 to 7400 feet. Precipitation averages 17 inches per year. Snowfall averages 23 inches in the winter. Average maximum winter temperature is 40 degrees. Average maximum summer temperature is 80 degrees. For additional information, please visit the Pecos NHP web site at www.nps.gov/peco

If you are interested in this position, please click the "Apply Online Now" link below. If park needs and our dates of availability align, you will be contacted for further information.

Must be able to pass a background check for this position.

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Trailer/RV Pads
Description: In exchange for four days per week of volunteer service, Pecos NHP offers an RV pad with hookups for septic, water, and electricity. Pads also include a picnic table. Pecos NHP does not offer public camping; the campground area is volunteers only in a secluded area. Please note: water will not be turned on until overnight temperatures are consistently above freezing. We do not offer television or internet connections.

Volunteer Activities
• Office/Clerical
• Visitor Information
• Fish/Wildlife
• General Assistance

Photo Courtesy of FWS

Volunteers are needed June, July, August ( a few weeks extension to your season are possible at the end during Sept. and early Oct.) to work in our air-conditioned visitor center.  This is a three-day per week position, eight hours a day.  You must be avaialble for three or more months.

This is a great time of year to see hummingbirds, nesting neotropical songbirds, lizards and wildflowers. Come enjoy the summer weather.

Your primary responsibilities will include:  greeting the public at the visitor center front desk and providing accurate refuge information and wildlife viewing advice, answering the refuge phone and transferring calls, occasionally operating a cash register to collect entrance fees and sell recreation passes, driving to town for the mail run and twice a day feeding the hummingbirds.  When staffing permits volunteers are encouraged to perform interpretive roving outside on the refuge Scenic Drive.  Shifts are three days a week, eight hours a day with a one-hour break mid-day for lunch.  The summer season is our slower season for visitor services, the daily pace of work is much more relaxed compared to the hectic winter months.  You will speak to visitors every day you work but there may be quiet times in between visitors that you can use to learn about the refuge, help with administrative tasks or perhaps read that novel you were hoping to finish this year.  Wi-Fi may be a viable for use with your personal devices while working in the visitor center.  The height of visitation is during the frosty winter months.

Information about the local community, recreational opportunities and weather: Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is located 90 miles south of Albuquerque and 18 miles south of Socorro. The refuge is located in the arid zone of New Mexico and is generally quite dry. The mountain ranges to the west and the Rio Grande Valley to the east give the area a moderate climate throughout the year. Approximately 5" of precipitation occur during the period November through March, summer monsoons may bring a few more inches but some summers are dry.

We are close to National Forests, spectacular Bureau of Land Management scenery, interesting National Park historic sites and many state and county parks. There are numerous opportunities to hike, bike and explore historical sites, museums as well as beautiful canyons.

You will be required to complete an online defensive driving course.  You wil be required to submit your fingerprints and personal identifying information.  You must be able to pass a federal background investigation with a favorable adjudication.

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Type: Trailer/RV Pads
Description: In order to facilitate your volunteer experience with 24 hours of service per week, per person living on the refuge, accommodations are provided and consist of RV sites with your utilities paid for by the government.

Our RV community is a graveled area consisting of 17 sites. Each site has water, sewer, electric (most with 30 and 50 amps), wireless internet service covers some sites and is provided in the Commons Building (Bosque Lounge). Propane is provided - we are able to re-fill your external tanks. The Bosque Lounge and Visitor Center are located just a short walk away.

Pets are allowed but must remain inside RV when not attended by owner.

The Bosque Lounge is available for volunteer use and features, free laundry, a commercial style kitchen stocked with cooking utensils, extra freezer and refrigerator space, an ice machine, outdoor propane BBQ grill, a restroom, a dry sauna, pool tables, a piano, a lending library of fiction book and plenty of room to meet as a group, hold special dinners, play cards or layout a puzzle. Wireless internet is available in the building and extends to some of the RV sites.

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer meal reimbursement, a living allowance or stipend.

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Promote Valles Caldera National Preserve by providing the basic natural, cultural, and geologic history of VALL to visitors and up to date information on preserve activities.
• Promote responsible and safe recreation in the outdoors.
• Assist visitors with hiking recommendations, fly fishing ties and tips, and mountain bike safety if needed.
• Promote the protection and preservation of the natural and cultural resources at VALL by ensuring visitors are aware of and abiding by park rules and regulations.
• Ensure you are equipped with a radio and inform law enforcement officials if visitors are not abiding by park rules and regulations or if there is an emergency situation.
• Provide water, sunscreen, doggy bags, or band aids to visitors in need (these items will be provided).
• Report back to staff how many visitor contacts are made during a shift, the day of the week and times, and which trails or streams see more visitor use.
• Must wear approved volunteer uniform that is kept clean and professional.
  • We will provide you with polo shirts (long &/or short sleeve) and a ball cap or field hat (optional unless working outside). Men’s and women’s options available. 
  • Jackets/coats also available. Patches that can be attached to own personal jacket/coat/sweater are available; however the personal item must be brown or black in color.
  • You must provide your own pants. Pants should be suitable for being in the outdoors.
  • Shoes should be comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots and should be closed-toed (no sandals). 
• Complete initial training.
• Turn in volunteer hours to park staff supervisor by the 5th of each month.
• Must adhere to all park policies.

Required Knowledge/Skills: Communication skills and basic knowledge of the preserve.

Training: New volunteer orientation training with a staff member will be provided including radio training. Some self-guided training may be required to familiarize yourself more with VALL and its resources. Reading materials will be provided. For the most part, this training can be done at your own pace at home and the hours can be counted toward your volunteer hours.

Physical Demands: Hiking or walking will be involved, possibly driving on rough road; distances, terrain, and weather may vary.

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours at least, 8 hours the most in a day, several days in the summer is ideal. Site stewards are welcome to choose their own schedule.

Benefits: Make a difference at Valles Caldera in resource protection by ensuring visitors know all rules and regulations. Opportunity to volunteer outdoors in a National Park Setting and interact with a diverse group of visitors.

Use of Personal or Government Equipment/Vehicles: The volunteer will be required to use a government vehicle if one is available. If not, the volunteer will be authorized to use their own personal vehicle. If the volunteer decides to use their own personal equipment, such as binoculars, cameras, backpacks, etc., the National Park Service and Valles Caldera National Preserve will not be liable for any lost, damaged, or stolen items.

HOUSING & AMENITIES
Not Available