Position Description
VISITOR SERVICES. Assist the Visitor Education and Interpretation staff with some or all of the following: researching, writing, and laying out publications and press releases; researching, designing, and writing text for interior exhibits; providing information and services at a visitor center; organizing and updating interpretive resource materials; office duties to accomplish interpretive projects.

Position Description
Volunteer to work in the main reception area of park headquarters. Resonsibilities include greeting and directing visitors, assisting with mailings, assisting callers with information on the park such as hiking, biking, and camping opportunities. Computer work and other light office duties are optional and training is provided.

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This work schedule is flexible. Most of our volunteers work one or two days a week for fours at a time. The park is looking for friendly, outgoing people to help.

No housing available. Volunteer Uniform provided

Position Description
Volunteer to assist in the delivery of printed materials related to the history of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal to the public. The volunteer will work directly with the park historian in Hagerstown, MD and the position will be limited to 3 months.The volunteer will assist staff in the delivery of the park's recently published "Historic Resource Study" to libraries, museums, and local historical societies along the 184.5 miles of the C&O Canal National Historical Park. Duties will include travel in a government vehicle to various locations along the canal. Interested individuals must have a valid driver's license. The volunteer will report to park headquarters located in Hagerstown, MD and must be available within the normal working hours of 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. A flexible schedule is available within this timeframe.

Position Description
The Volunteer would be responsible for reading the local newspapers and clipping anything relating to the Forest. they would manage an information bulletin board and archive the information within the Forest Service System. this position woulld allow for many other clerical opportunities according to the volunteers skills and availability.

Position Description
Information Center Host . . . We need your help at the Ranger District Office in Boulder, Colorado assisting with the daily operations of the visitor center. Every day is a unique opportunity to educate the public about our forest lands.

• Work together with staff
• Interact with visitors from around the world
• Diversify your job skills
• Take part in special projects

Volunteers are accepted year round and most work one four-hour shift each week for two or more months. The Boulder Ranger District Office especially needs your help during the spring and summer months. Fall and winter are quieter and a good time to learn the ropes or work on special projects. Opportunities for field work are usually available. Transportation and lodging are not provided.

Skills Needed:

• Enjoy working with people
• Communication skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Hiking and camping experience
• Flexibility and a positive attitude

Several of our employees started as volunteers in this position!

Position Description
Visitor Center Attendant: Volunteers assist with staffing the Wildcat Information Center located on Boulder Mountain – Hwy 12. Volunteers provide information about the Dixie National Forest, Capitol Reef National Park, and other surrounding recreational areas. In addition, volunteers sell Interpretive Association materials and maintain a small picnic area adjacent to the Information Center. Good communication skills are essential. Knowledge about the area is helpful, but not required. Trailer pad with hook-ups for water, sewer, and small generator provided. A $10 daily stipend is provided for each day worked.

• 1 position (couple) May 25 – September 30
• 1 position (couple) August 1 - September 30 (or August 15 - September 30)

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Position Description
VISITOR CENTER ASSISTANT

LOCATION:

Strawberry Visitors Center
Strawberry Reservoir, Utah
Heber Ranger District

WORK TO INCLUDE:

Receptionist-type work in providing various forms of information/interpretation of Forest use policies and regulations in conjunction with state laws to Forest visitors utilizing Forest system lands and facilities on the Heber Ranger District.

Being actively and enthusiastically involved in our frequent interpretive programs at the Strawberry Bay Amphitheater using many individuals and agencies for a myriad of subject matter for entertainment and education of our Forest visitors.

Light custodial duties including, but not limited to, the following: vacuuming, removing and replacing trash liners, washing windows, re-stocking of supplies and physical cleaning maintenance of public restrooms, replacing light bulbs, dusting, etc. etc.

Inventory and ordering of bookstore materials. This work is mainly cash register use and completion of deposit forms directly related to the sales of bookstore items at the Visitor’s Center weekly.

Boardwalk maintenance: The Visitor’s Center interpretive program utilizes a boardwalk system which comprises of about 1500 of boardwalk trail in riparian zones immediately adjacent to the V.C. The boardwalk system will need from time-to-time, incidental clean-up, repairs, and maintenance. One such duty may include treating the boardwalk with linseed for example.

Landscaping: The arena of landscaping in Strawberry is fairly mundane, because of the altitude and temperature, the grass needs mowed only about twice a month with a ride-on-mower and use of a weed trimmer around concrete edges such as sidewalks and curbs.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Volunteers should anticipate working under the above mentioned conditions 4 days per week. Work days will usually consist of a minimum of 4 hours, and not exceed 8 hours.

PROVIDED FOR THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM:

The Heber Ranger District will, in the form of a reimbursement for incidental expenses accrued by the volunteer, offer a space for residential purposes with full hook-ups complete with power, water, and sewer. An occasional refueling of propane cylinders will also be provided by the Heber Ranger District. Additionally with these reimbursements, a government owned vehicle (contingent on availability) and fuel provided may be obtained at the Strawberry warehouse for the carrying-out of official tasks and duties only. Also in addition, when situations permit, the Heber Ranger District may provide housing close to the duty station.

WORK SEASON:

The work season will begin in May (at least 2 weeks prior to Memorial Day weekend) and carry through when possible to the 2nd week in October. Our busiest time is September for the annual spawning of the Kokanee Salmon. Many school and public-related tours are given through this time period.

• 4 total, couples welcome
• Mid May through Mid October, 4 days per week 4-8 hours

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Position Description
Background Information:

For more than two centuries, the military communities on Governors Island were woven into the intricate social, political and economic tapestry that is New York City. From 1776-1996, Governors Island stood as a silent sentinel in New York Harbor, and provided protection of the ideals represented by the Statue of Liberty across the Bay. We invite you to explore the island's history as it evolved from colonial outpost to regional administrative center for the U.S. Army and Coast Guard.

Governors Island, a 172 acre island in New York Harbor, is administered jointly by the City and State of New York through the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (GIPEC) and the National Park Service. The National Park Service administers 22 acres of the island that includes two historic forts, Fort Jay and Castle Williams.

Governors Island opened to the public on a seasonal basis during the summer of 2003 with the National Park Service playing an important role in the public access program. Each summer, GIPEC and the National Park Service has expanded public access and sponsored programs for nearly 70,000 visitors in 2007. Since we are a new National Park site, the contributions made by our volunteers will noticeably enrich our tours and public program offerings. We have a very small, team-oriented staff and there are many ways that volunteers can help create dynamic experiences for our visitors.

Position Description:

General Research

Season: on-going

Volunteers research reference materials on or off site to add to our growing body of knowledge regarding the history of Governors Island and its relationships with New York Harbor, New York City, American and world history.

Oral History Assistants - Many people who join us on tour have lived on Governors Island or have stories to share. We need people to capture the essence of these stories and record the person’s contact information so we can contact them later by phone, mail or email and record their oral histories. Their stories are very important to us and our tour schedule doesn't always give us the flexibilty to obtain this information.

Volunteers will receive training from the Volunteer Coordinator and park staff.

Volunteers will wear a standard uniform during the season. National Park Service Volunteer patches are provided by the park.

Government housing is not available.

Please contact Ilyse Goldman at 212-825-3044 or ilyse_goldman@nps.gov for more information.

Position Description
Visitor Center Attendant: Operate Red Canyon Visitors Center for approximately 4 hours per day, 3 or 4 days/week (shift work expected). Provide information to the traveling public; sell Interpretive Association publications and answer questions concerning points of interest in southern Utah. Trailer sites available. Subsistence allowance provided. Skills in dealing with the public are desirable.

• Positions available for 6 retired couples
• April - October

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Position Description
The participant assists with vegetation and wildlife management at Stones River National Battlefield. Duties may include establishing native plant species, management of invasive exotic species, and monitoring of rare and endangered species. Interns will collect and organizes field data and make field observations of natural resource conditions. Participants will learn to use GIS technology to map and organize scientific data. He/she will assist in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines. If desired, participants will also receive training and experience in interpreting the park's natural resources to the public using a variety of media and techniques.

Position Description
Visitor Center Attendant: Duties include staffing the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center, greeting visitors, announce and start audiovisual programs, orient visitors to the local areas, answering the telephone and radio. Conducts sales of publications using a cash register and credit card machine. May assist Rangers with opening and closing the building. Keeps an accurate account of visitors entering the building. Checks brochures and handouts to have available for visitors. As qualified, assists visitors with planning hiking and backpacking trips.

• March 2008 - September 2008

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Position Description
Visitor Center Attendant: Volunteers needed to assist in operation of new visitor center located at Silver Lake, a subalpine wetlands area at 8,000 feet. Duties include public contact via information desk, light typing, answering telephone, light cleanup, guiding boardwalk tours, and selling nature publications. Uniform provided. Space may be available for R.V. Subsistence possible.

• 4 positions
• May - October

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Position Description
Information/Education: Work is at the Bridgeport Ranger Station in the Eastern High Sierras. Duties include answering telephones, light typing, and assisting with preparing information literature. Provides visitor information service, great public contact. An outdoor recreation area, good backcountry trails, fishing, horseback riding. Small town atmosphere close enough to larger cities. Could provide housing.

• 1 position
• Seasonal

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Position Description
Frontliner: Volunteer to work at front desk at Supervisor's office and possible one day at the Greater Yellowstone visitor center, providing helpful information to forest visitors about day use, wilderness, river, camping, and other general land use questions, etc. Additional duties include answering phones, public contacts, providing maps, light cleaning, and other office duties. Volunteers maybe staffed all day or mornings, depending on needs at the front desk. Subsistence and/or incidental expenses negotiable upon availability of funds. Bunk house housing maybe available.

• 1 - 2 positions
• All year around

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Frontliner: Volunteer to work at front desk at Bear River Ranger Station and Evanston and Mt. View Ranger Districts. Volunteer will provide helpful information to forest visitors about day use, wilderness, camping and other general land use questions, etc. Additional duties include answering phones, public contacts, providing maps, light cleaning, and other office duties.

• 1-3positions
• June-October
• January-June

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Frontliner: Volunteer to work at front desk at the Kamas Ranger District providing helpful information to forest visitors about day use, wilderness, camping and other general land use questions, etc. Additional duties include answering phones, public contacts, providing maps, light cleaning and other office duties. Housing available.

• 1-2 positions
• June-September

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Position Description
Historic Site Operations: Various opportunities to help FWS staff to manage a historic National Fish Hatchery listed on the National Register. Multi Positions available to help with reception duties, visitors services, accounting as well as site maintenance. Available year round. No lodging available.

Position Description
Works in cooperation with the Curator and other park staff on cultural resource & museum projects. Volunteer will be responsible for the following:

1. Artifact inventory, preservation, and storage. 2. Cataloging, locating, and maintaining a computer inventory of all artifacts within the park.

Qualifications: Must possess some knowledge or experence as a museum tech or archivist. Volunteer must be able to perform duties and projects that can be tedious and repetitive in nature, sometimes lasting several days or more. Good record keeping and computer skills are desired. If using a government vehicle a valid drivers license is required.

Working toward or have a Bachelors or Masters Degrees in History, Public History, Museum Studies or Archives Management preferred. Any experence with National Park Service Curatorial computer programs a plus.

Position Description
FACILITIES ASSISTANTS: Assist our facilities crew with Riverway, campsite and picnic area maintenance and touch-up, either individually or as a group! Our staff strives to maintain the park in a primitive and pristine environment where applicable, while ensuring developed park facilities are safe and clean.

Your help can continue a tradition of volunteers ensuring the next generation will be able to enjoy the Riverway just as it is today. Work can be on an intermittent schedule or steady schedule. Housing is typically not available for this position.

Position Description
Join the staff at a St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and share your knowledge of the valuable resource that river and its waterhed.The new St. Croix River Visitor Center opened in July of 2006, and features exhibits about water quality, native species and a 500 gallon native fish aquarium!

Opportunites exist to also assist with research or presentation of educational programs! Housing is typically not available for this position

Position Description
CULTURAL RESOURCE VOLUNTEER: One or more people to conduct oral histories with community elders who are familiar with the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers. Candidates for oral histories, topics and suggested questions will be developed with project coordinator. Guidelines and materials available for study on how to conduct oral histories. Volunteers are needed for both interviews (which will be tape recorded) and to transcribe the interviews into written form. Work is on an intermittent schedule. Housing is typically not available.

Position Description
One or more people to conduct oral histories with community elders who are familiar with the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers. Candidates for oral histories, topics and suggested questions will be developed with project coordinator. Guidelines and materials available for study on how to conduct oral histories. Volunteers are needed for both interviews (which will be tape recorded) and to transcribe the interviews into written form. Work is intermittent. HOUSING IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Position Description
Do you have a topic or an event of interest: ferries, railroads, bridges, steamboats, logjams, etc that you would like to learn more about and would be willing to share your research with the Riverway? Individual would review files at a local historical society (or societies) for information related to the Riverway. An index of materials would be developed and significant materials would be copied for Riverway's files. Individual could choose a lumber company that was active on the St. Croix or Namekagon Rivers and research existing records. Research would try to locate, location of lumber camps, type and volume of logs extracted, and association with other companies and river drives. Topic must be approved by Cultural Resource Specialist. Work is on an intermittent schedule. HOUSING IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Position Description
Information/Education: Regional Information Office at Union Station in Ogden. Provides recreation and travel information, public contact, telephone, light typing, and assisting with information literature. Training and uniform provided. Housing not provided.

• 2 positions
• June - October (1 position
• January - June (1 position)

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Position Description
General Office: Visitor center assistant. Assists in operation of visitor centers at Carson Ranger District and Markleeville Guard Station. Provides information to the public and develops informational handouts.

Note that the Forest Service is unable to provide housing.

• 2 positions
• May - September

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