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Project Name: Bird List ProjectPurpose: Whitman Mission has a bird list and has some bird census data gathered during the summer. The current data is only a two to three day snapshot of bird species within the park. A longer monitoring period is needed, and monitoring during the fall season will provide new data, especially during a transitional season. The final product would be a bird list of species observed between September and December.Description: Review existing bird lists, references, and local experts to determine what birds are most likely to be seen. Walk the park to observe birds and compile the data on a week-by-week basis to determine changes as the seasons change. Provide a bird list to the park and data showing how the bird population changed over time.Location: Whitman Mission National Historic Site grounds areaMaterials: Observation checklists to establish species names and numbers are needed for this project along with bird identification species books.

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The Southeast Archeological Center (www.cr.nps.gov/seac), Tallahassee, Florida, is seeking a volunteer pilot and plane to help improve the Center's aerial survey capability for archeologists and museum staff. Center archeologists and museum specialists travel as far north as Kentucky, as far west as Louisiana, east to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and as far south as the US Virgin Islands. As the aircraft pilot, you will serve as an integral part of any mission, working as an archeological technician and/or museum technician while on station at a park unit. You will also serve as the aerial survey lead while at the park unit. As such, you should expect to receive training in archeological field techniques and/or museum curation techniques. You must also meet FAA and/or Department of Interior standards for National Park Service pilots. Aircraft and pilots operating under National Park Service auspices should meet the following standards: FLIGHT OPERATIONS STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES (http://elips.doi.gov/app_dm/act_getfiles.cfm?relnum=3115), AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE (http://elips.doi.gov/app_dm/act_getfiles.cfm?relnum=3116), and FLIGHT CREWMEMBER POLICY (http://elips.doi.gov/app_dm/act_getfiles.cfm?relnum=3117). Standards are available from the Department of Interior Departmental Manual, Parts 350-353--AVIATION MANAGEMENT (http://elips.doi.gov/app_dm/). Additional standards may need to be met. SEAC is located within 1.5 miles of the Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH) in Innovation Park. Most destination park units are located within 5 miles of an airport suitable for private aircraft. Some park units (e.g. Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve) have their own aircraft facilities. All ground transportation will be arranged by SEAC staff. Under circumstances where it is advantageous to the NPS, SEAC can reimburse expenses directly related to volunteer service (e.g. Aviation fuel, parking fees, lubricants).

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Vol. assists in completing biological activities to enhance the Refuge's efforts in habitat and wildlife management. Activities may include monitoring wildlife populations, analyzing biological data, monitoring vegetation communities, and helping to control invasive plants.

Work is done in an office setting, and in the field.

Volunteer must be able to follow protocols, carry up to 10 pounds, walk on uneven terrain, work independently, and must have a driver's license. Knowledge of birds and/or plants is helpful. Experience with computer databases, GIS, mapping, is helpful.

Regular 4-8 hour work shifts during the Mon-Fri work week; hours between 8:30am - 6:00pm.

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Volunteer will provide the public with information about the refuge and refuge programs. Tasks include distributing brochures, developing information flyers and brochures, creating educational activities, writing press releases, assisting with preparations for special events, leading activities for special events, enlisting speakers and presenters for special programs, and promoting refuge resoruces with the education community.

Regular 4-8 hours shifts are preferred (during Mon-Fr, 8:30am - 4:30pm), but a less regular schedule may be possible with good coordination.

Volunteers must be able to follow directions, work indepently, have excellent writing skills, use creativity indeveloping materials and activities, and have a valid driver's license. Skill in using a computer is a plus, but is not required.

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Contributing to the monitoring and protection of the Piping Plover, volunteers record plover activity within the breading sites. Educating the public, conducting predator patrols and setting and removing fence on the beach are other other opportunities available. Monitoring is done on sandy or pebble beaches on a regular basis from April to July. Assistance in the spring and fall is needed on a short term basis to prepare beaches for breading seasons.

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Exotic, invasive plant species threaten native habitat. Volunteers have helped the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuges by working closely with the Refuge Biologist to control invasive species. The main duty of this opportunity is pulling invasive plants in work parties or on individual schedules. Occasionally work may be done off of the trails in moderate terrain potentially exposing the volunteer to poison ivy or ticks.

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 Assist rangers with library projects as well as occasional archive/collections or archaeology work. This work occurs all year.

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Position includes answering visitor questions about Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge and the Refuge System, selling federal duck stamps and entrance passes, and selling items from the Friends of Bombay Hook Refuge Store.Volunteers needed March-May and September-December. Time slots available in approximately four-hour blocks all days of the week.

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Environmental Educators lead wildlife management tours of the refuge and conduct interpretive trail walks focusing on importance of wetlands, forests, and wildlife that live there. They also conduct outdoor classroom activities that include forest studies and wetland studies in freshwater, brackish, and salt-water marshes and meadows. Field guides, dip nets, trowels, jars and pans are provided for the group to use. Tours are provided for school groups, scout groups, and senior groups.Positions are ongoing, volunteers are called when a group is scheduled to see if they are available. Most programs are March-May and September-November.

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Assist with trail maintenance, native plant garden, buildings, fish tank and projects including highway clean-up and maintenance of bird boxes. Trail maintenance includes cutting back vegetation and erosion prevention.Positions are ongoing. Volunteers needed Monday-Friday 8am-4pm and weekends 9am-5pm.Most opportunities are during March-May and September-December.Training is provided.

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Volunteers interact with children and the general public while wearing the costume of Freddie the Flathead Catfish, the official mascot of the Mighty Mississippi Passport and Junior Park Ranger Programs.Freddie greets his adoring fans at the Mississippi River Visitor Center in the Science Museum of Minnesota lobby and at festivals along the river.Freddie does not talk and is led by a National Park Ranger who shares Freddie's messages of conservation and recreation with visitors.Training will be provided in effective non-verbal communication tricks, safety tips, and wearing and caring for the costume.A pool of volunteers is being created to allow for volunteer schedules and availabilities.

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Fishery technician will assist fishery biologists with monitoring Endangered pallid sturgeon in Missouri River. Emphasis will be on using various fishery sampling gear including netting and seining. Water quality and fish habitats will also be assessed.

Position requires day-long trips to remote locations on Missouri River. Volunteer would provide own transportation to office and Fish & Wildlife Service will provide transportation to the sampling sites. FWS will provide all necessary equipment and training in fish sampling, fish identification and habitat assessment.

Housing is not provided. Volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Friday.

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Monthly survey beginning at dark requires the ability to ID vocalizations of owls along a survey route.

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The Technical Data Unit (TDU) is an archival reference library of geologic materials created by USGS and military personnel working in Alaska from 1891 to the present. Federal, State, academic, and other public requests for information must be researched and answered in a timely manner. New materials need to be integrated into the archives as they arrive. In addition, file contents are currently being indexed in a computer database for speedier access and inventory control. Voluteers will assist the TDU geologist with inquiry responses, filing of updates, computer indexing, and other aspects of office operation. Volunteers will work in a unique, highly specialized archival collection and will become familiar with USGS geologic and historic materials pertaining to Alaska. Computer training for data management and word processing will be provided.

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Assists with vegetation and/or wildlife management – establishes native species, manages invasive exotic species, and monitors rare and endangered species. Collects and organizes field data. Makes field observations of natural resource conditions. Evaluates observed conditions and problems. Assists in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines. Installs, operates, maintains, and inventories equipment.

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PARK: Great Falls Park is a unit of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. This 800 acre park is located approximately 12 miles from downtown Washington DC, near Great Falls, Virginia. The park preserves and protects the Great Falls and Mather Gorge sections of the Potomac River, the historic Patowmack Canal, and the surrounding natural areas. This day-use park, open year-round, is a popular destination for local, national, and international visitors. Over 500,000 visitors come to Great Falls to view the falls, hike, picnic, rock climb, kayak, horseback ride, mountain bike, fish, visit the Visitor Center, and learn about the unique natural and cultural resources.POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Year-round. Most education programs are conducted Monday through Friday. Interpretive programs occur throughout the week.DUTIES: Assist park staff with the development, research, writing, leading and presenting of interpretive and educational programs. QUALIFICATIONS: Be a positive, professional representative of the National Park Service. Able to communicate orally and in writing with visitors, park personnel, and volunteers in a clear, easily understood manner. Able to work as a team member. Be dependable and punctual. Able to work with large groups of diverse backgrounds. Be willing to wear a volunteer uniform. Maintain a neat, professional appearance. TIME COMMITMENT: The standard time commitment is 4 hours per month. Programs are conducted year-round. Our greatest need occurs during autumn and spring when we do numerous curriculum based education programs. Volunteer will work with Education Program Coordinator and Volunteer Program Coordinator to arrange schedule.

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PARK: Great Falls Park is a unit of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. This 800 acre park is located approximately 12 miles from downtown Washington DC, near Great Falls, Virginia. The park preserves and protects the Great Falls and Mather Gorge sections of the Potomac River, the historic Patowmack Canal, and the surrounding natural areas. This day-use park, open year-round, is a popular destination for local, national, and international visitors. Over 500,000 visitors come to Great Falls to view the falls, hike, picnic, rock climb, kayak, horseback ride, mountain bike, fish, visit the Visitor Center, and learn about the unique natural and cultural resources.POSITIONS AVAILABLE: As needed. Please contact the park. DUTIES: Provide essential technical or skills based services for Great Falls Park. Possible projects: historical/cultural resource research, photography, editing, natural resource research, resource protection, musical performance, clerical. (Other subject areas possible as needs arise) QUALIFICATIONS: Have demonstrated knowledge or skill in project subject matter. TIME COMMITMENT: Flexible. Involvement based on park’s needs and volunteer’s availability .

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McFaddin and Texas Point NWRs offer a variety of excellent volunteer opportunities. The refuges can always utilize theskills of carpenters, computer wizards, mechanics, biologists, administrative gurus and/or enthusiastic andwilling people! If marshes, beaches, bayous, airboats, fishing, hunting, crabbing, mosquitoes and peace andquiet appeal to you, come on down to the McFaddin and Texas Point NWRs!! We would love to have you aspart of our team.

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Help improve the natural areas along the Mississippi River within the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Chances are there will be an opportunity near you!

Projects include removal of invasive, non-native plant species, planting of native trees and plants, and installation of erosion control structures.

Join us for one day or more!

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Excellent learning opportunity for those wishing to pursue a career in the Fisheries field or those wishing to work with large trout. Fishery technicians are needed to assist the hatchery staff in sorting and spawing six strains of rainbow trout, shocking, treating, picking and shipping eggs; plus other hatchery activities as needed. Assist in studies for fish culture technology development A bunkhouse is furnished, and a daily stipend for food of $17.05 is provided. The tour of duty is a forty hour week, five days/week. Some weekends or holidays may be worked with days off during the week. Volunteers are needed throughout the year, with peak periods from October through March. Minimum of twelve weeks. Located in the mountains of Southwest Montana near the world famous Madison River and fifty miles from Yellowstone National Park.