Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Volunteer Positions
in the Snoqualmie Ranger District

The Wilderness Ranger

A Newsletter for Volunteers
May 2008 Issue

[PDF document, 2 pages]

Snoqualmie Ranger District encompasses almost 350,000 acres of land, including 110,000 acres within the Alpine Lakes, Norse Peak, and Clearwater Wilderness areas. Full and part-time volunteers are needed.

Applicants should be physically fit, enjoy interacting with the public, and have a strong interest in protecting natural resources.

Wilderness Ranger: (May-Oct.)

Duties-
Patrol and maintain trails, lakes and campsites; restore damaged areas; assist and educate visitors; monitor condition of wilderness resources.

Skills Needed-
Education or experience in land stewardship, environmental education, and outdoor recreation are helpful.

Fire Lookout: (May-Oct.)

Duties-
Work with other volunteers to help maintain lookout towers; monitor radio communications; greet visitors; maintain the building as needed.

Skills Needed-
Must be mature and willing to work in harsh environments.Carpentry and painting skills would be helpful.

Restoration Assistant: (May-Oct.)

Duties-
Cultivate and care for native plants used to restore lakeshores, campsites and trails damaged by recreational use and monitor restoration projects.

Skills Needed-
Possess a green thumb and interest in native plantsBackground in botany or ecology useful.

Lake Steward: (May-Oct.)

Individuals or groups adopt a backcountry lake or other destination in need of stewardship in the Snoqualmie Ranger District.

Duties-
Schedule regular visits to the area, greet visitors, clean-up garbage, maintain campsites and signage; advise Forest Service managers of area needs and concerns.

Skills Needed-
Background in resource management would be helpful.

Visitor Information Assistant: (May-Oct.)

Duties-
Assist Forest visitors at the Snoqualmie Pass Visitor Information Center. Provide information on trail conditions, recreational opportunities, and required permits.

Skills Needed-
Should be familiar with local trails and other recreational opportunities.

Mail applications to:

Volunteer Coordinator
Snoqualmie Ranger District, North Bend Office
42404 SE North Bend Way
North Bend, WA 98045
(425) 888-1421

Volunteer Application [ RTF format ]

US Forest Service - Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
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