Tidepool Monitoring Cabrillo National Monument (San Diego, CA)
Location:
San Diego, CA 92106
Position Description
Come volunteer with us! You can learn about the many fascinating critters that live in the tidepools and how we measure them! You can be a part of one of the longest-running coastal monitoring programs in California! And, you can enjoy the day out in the sun and surf, while learning and helping conserve our marine resources! We monitor the tidepools twice per year, in the fall and spring. * Training will be provided. * Great job experience if interested in working in Marine Biology or if you are interested in a more in-depth experience. * Commitment: We work for approximately four hours per day, during the afternoon low tides. You are welcome to join us for one, two, or all of the days, as long as you can be there for at least one whole shift.
THE NEXT TIDEPOOL MONITORING WILL OCCUR NOVEMBER 12-14, 2008!
Apply online if interested!
CABRILLO NM IS A DAY-USE ONLY PARK. UNFORTUNATELY, WE DO NOT ASSIST WITH HOUSING NEEDS.
Shorebird Monitoring Cabrillo National Monument (San Diego, CA)
Location:
San Diego, CA 92106
Position Description
Shorebird Monitoring – Do you love bird-watching? Do you love the ocean? Then this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! Help us count shorebirds in order to track and detect long-term changes in bird diversity and abundance in the rocky intertidal zone. Enjoy the sights and smells of the ocean while working in one of the most diverse bird areas in California; here is every bird-watchers paradise. Volunteers must be physically able to walk and work on rocky, slippery, uneven, and unstable surfaces. Commitment: Bird counts are conducted on days when negative tides occur between the hours of 10 and 4 (50 days per year, concentrated between October and May). We ask a minimum of one day (approximately 2-3 hours) per month. Volunteers are welcome to help with more bird counts if possible. Benefits: *Learn identification of southern California’s shore birds and some associated ecological principles. Also gain experience in collecting environmental data (temperature, wind speed, etc.) *Help preserve one of our nation’s precious natural resources for the enjoyment of future generations **Training is provided.** We do not provide housing or RV hook-ups. We are a day use only park.
Outreach Education Intern - Summer Curecanti National Recreation Area (Gunnison, CO)
Location:
Gunnison, CO 81230
Position Description
OUTREACH EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS The National Park Service is accepting applications for internships in Outreach Education at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.
All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, marital status, nondisqualifying physical or mental disabilities.
Applicants must be high school graduates and should either be attending a 2 or 4 year college or university or already have earned their degree.
Description of Duties:
Summer Internship: Intern will work directly with the Education Specialist and Outreach Education team members to: develop and present day-long or overnight environmental education programs within Curecanti NRA and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP for elementary age students, 70%; assist with day to day program operations, 15%; assist with visitor services at either NPS site, 10%; training and interagency opportunities, 5%. The summer program focuses on local elementary-age students participating in the Advanced Junior Ranger Program. Activities and lessons are flexible, fun, hands-on, and active.
Dates: Summer-May 15 through August 15 (approximate), 11 week minimum. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Review of applications will begin on February 15.
The Area: The headquarters of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area is located 15 miles west of Gunnison (population 7,000) in west-central Colorado. Gunnison offers the basic amenities including grocery stores, restaurants, churches, hospital and clinics, small department stores, an airport, and a four-year college. Two major ski resorts (Crested Butte and Monarch) are within an hour's drive from Gunnison. Montrose (population 14,000) is located about 50 miles to the west. Curecanti National Recreation Area has 40,526 acres (30,228 land and 10,298 water). There are three reservoirs within the recreation area: Blue Mesa Reservoir, 20 miles long with 96 miles of shoreline; Morrow Point Reservoir, 11 miles long with 24 miles of shoreline; and, Crystal Reservoir, 6 miles long with 19.6 miles of shoreline. The 30,330 acre Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park contains 12 miles of the deepest, steepest, and most spectacular scenery of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It is over two thousand vertical feet from the canyon rim to the surface of the Gunnison River.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants will be ranked according to their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: •Ability to work with all age groups •Knowledge of child development and corresponding teaching techniques •Ability to communicate effectively, both speaking and writing •Ability to work independently and as part of a team •Knowledge of ecological principles, teaching methodology, life and earth sciences
Other Requirements
Applicant Must: •Wear a uniform (brown pants, tan shirt and an NPS volunteer cap) •Possess a valid driver's license •Be able to work on steep-rocky terrain, at high elevations, in extreme weather
Benefits: •Government furnished housing is available at no cost to the intern •A weekly stipend of $100.00 •A $50.00 uniform allowance •Interns are covered for injuries and liability while on duty by the Federal Workers Compensation Act and the Tort Claims Act •Interns are encouraged to enroll for college credit •Opportunities for professional development will be available
How to Apply: Applicants must complete the application listed at the “Apply online” link below and provide a transcript (photocopies allowed):
National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230
For More Information Contact: National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230 Telephone: (970) 641-2337 ext. 203 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mountain Time Fax: (970) 641-3127 E-Mail: CURE_education@nps.gov
Outreach Education Intern - Fall Curecanti National Recreation Area (Gunnison, CO)
Location:
Gunnison, CO 81230
Position Description
OUTREACH EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS The National Park Service is accepting applications for internships in Outreach Education at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.
All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, marital status, nondisqualifying physical or mental disabilities.
Applicants must be high school graduates and should either be attending a 2 or 4 year college or university or already have earned their degree.
Description of Duties: Fall and Spring Internship: Intern will work directly with the Education Specialist, providing curriculum based programs for pre-K through high school students. The intern will be involved in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating in-park & outreach education programs. Specific duties will include program presentation both in classrooms and outdoors within the national park sites and surrounding areas, curriculum enhancement, activity development, creation of audio and visual programs, analysis of evaluations, and completion of a special project. Programs vary from 30 to 90 minute classroom presentations, in eleven communities, to five-hour outdoor field experiences in the park and surrounding outdoor locations. Interns will also assist with special events and projects. Educational units encompass science, math, technology, and other educational disciplines and are based on park themes and management objectives.
Dates: Fall-September 5 through November 22 (approximate), 11 week minimum. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Review of applications will begin on April 15.
The Area: The headquarters of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area is located 15 miles west of Gunnison (population 7,000) in west-central Colorado. Gunnison offers the basic amenities including grocery stores, restaurants, churches, hospital and clinics, small department stores, an airport, and a four-year college. Two major ski resorts (Crested Butte and Monarch) are within an hour's drive from Gunnison. Montrose (population 14,000) is located about 50 miles to the west. Curecanti National Recreation Area has 40,526 acres (30,228 land and 10,298 water). There are three reservoirs within the recreation area: Blue Mesa Reservoir, 20 miles long with 96 miles of shoreline; Morrow Point Reservoir, 11 miles long with 24 miles of shoreline; and, Crystal Reservoir, 6 miles long with 19.6 miles of shoreline. The 30,330 acre Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park contains 12 miles of the deepest, steepest, and most spectacular scenery of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It is over two thousand vertical feet from the canyon rim to the surface of the Gunnison River.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants will be ranked according to their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: •Ability to work with all age groups •Knowledge of child development and corresponding teaching techniques •Ability to communicate effectively, both speaking and writing •Ability to work independently and as part of a team •Knowledge of ecological principles, teaching methodology, life and earth sciences
Other Requirements
Applicant Must: •Wear a uniform (brown pants, tan shirt and an NPS volunteer cap) •Possess a valid driver's license •Be able to work on steep-rocky terrain, at high elevations, in extreme weather
Benefits: •Government furnished housing is available at no cost to the intern •A weekly stipend of $100.00 •A $50.00 uniform allowance •Interns are covered for injuries and liability while on duty by the Federal Workers Compensation Act and the Tort Claims Act •Interns are encouraged to enroll for college credit •Opportunities for professional development will be available
How to Apply: Applicants must complete the application listed at the “Apply online” link below and provide a transcript (photocopies allowed):
National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230
For More Information Contact: National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230 Telephone: (970) 641-2337 ext. 203 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mountain Time Fax: (970) 641-3127 E-Mail: CURE_education@nps.gov
Outreach Education Intern - Spring Curecanti National Recreation Area (Gunnison, CO)
Location:
Gunnison, CO 81230
Position Description
OUTREACH EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS The National Park Service is accepting applications for internships in Outreach Education at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.
All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, marital status, nondisqualifying physical or mental disabilities.
Applicants must be high school graduates and should either be attending a 2 or 4 year college or university or already have earned their degree.
Description of Duties: Fall and Spring Internship: Intern will work directly with the Education Specialist, providing curriculum based programs for pre-K through high school students. The intern will be involved in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating in-park & outreach education programs. Specific duties will include program presentation both in classrooms and outdoors within the national park sites and surrounding areas, curriculum enhancement, activity development, creation of audio and visual programs, analysis of evaluations, and completion of a special project. Programs vary from 30 to 90 minute classroom presentations, in eleven communities, to five-hour outdoor field experiences in the park and surrounding outdoor locations. Interns will also assist with special events and projects. Educational units encompass science, math, technology, and other educational disciplines and are based on park themes and management objectives.
Dates: Spring-February 15 through May 15 (approximate), 11 week minimum. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Review of applications will begin on October 15.
The Area: The headquarters of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area is located 15 miles west of Gunnison (population 7,000) in west-central Colorado. Gunnison offers the basic amenities including grocery stores, restaurants, churches, hospital and clinics, small department stores, an airport, and a four-year college. Two major ski resorts (Crested Butte and Monarch) are within an hour's drive from Gunnison. Montrose (population 14,000) is located about 50 miles to the west. Curecanti National Recreation Area has 40,526 acres (30,228 land and 10,298 water). There are three reservoirs within the recreation area: Blue Mesa Reservoir, 20 miles long with 96 miles of shoreline; Morrow Point Reservoir, 11 miles long with 24 miles of shoreline; and, Crystal Reservoir, 6 miles long with 19.6 miles of shoreline. The 30,330 acre Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park contains 12 miles of the deepest, steepest, and most spectacular scenery of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It is over two thousand vertical feet from the canyon rim to the surface of the Gunnison River.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants will be ranked according to their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: •Ability to work with all age groups •Knowledge of child development and corresponding teaching techniques •Ability to communicate effectively, both speaking and writing •Ability to work independently and as part of a team •Knowledge of ecological principles, teaching methodology, life and earth sciences
Other Requirements
Applicant Must: •Wear a uniform (brown pants, tan shirt and an NPS volunteer cap) •Possess a valid driver's license •Be able to work on steep-rocky terrain, at high elevations, in extreme weather
Benefits: •Government furnished housing is available at no cost to the intern •A weekly stipend of $100.00 •A $50.00 uniform allowance •Interns are covered for injuries and liability while on duty by the Federal Workers Compensation Act and the Tort Claims Act •Interns are encouraged to enroll for college credit •Opportunities for professional development will be available
How to Apply: Applicants must complete the application listed at the “Apply online” link below and provide a transcript (photocopies allowed):
National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230
For More Information Contact: National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230 Telephone: (970) 641-2337 ext. 203 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mountain Time Fax: (970) 641-3127 E-Mail: CURE_education@nps.gov
Outreach Education Intern - Summer Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (Gunnison, CO)
Location:
Gunnison, CO 81230
Position Description
OUTREACH EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS The National Park Service is accepting applications for internships in Outreach Education at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.
All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, marital status, nondisqualifying physical or mental disabilities.
Applicants must be high school graduates and should either be attending a 2 or 4 year college or university or already have earned their degree.
Description of Duties:
Summer Internship: Intern will work directly with the Education Specialist and Outreach Education team members to: develop and present day-long or overnight environmental education programs within Curecanti NRA and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP for elementary age students, 70%; assist with day to day program operations, 15%; assist with visitor services at either NPS site, 10%; training and interagency opportunities, 5%. The summer program focuses on local elementary-age students participating in the Advanced Junior Ranger Program. Activities and lessons are flexible, fun, hands-on, and active.
Dates: Summer-May 15 through August 15 (approximate), 11 week minimum. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Review of applications will begin on February 15.
The Area: The headquarters of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area is located 15 miles west of Gunnison (population 7,000) in west-central Colorado. Gunnison offers the basic amenities including grocery stores, restaurants, churches, hospital and clinics, small department stores, an airport, and a four-year college. Two major ski resorts (Crested Butte and Monarch) are within an hour's drive from Gunnison. Montrose (population 14,000) is located about 50 miles to the west. Curecanti National Recreation Area has 40,526 acres (30,228 land and 10,298 water). There are three reservoirs within the recreation area: Blue Mesa Reservoir, 20 miles long with 96 miles of shoreline; Morrow Point Reservoir, 11 miles long with 24 miles of shoreline; and, Crystal Reservoir, 6 miles long with 19.6 miles of shoreline. The 30,330 acre Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park contains 12 miles of the deepest, steepest, and most spectacular scenery of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It is over two thousand vertical feet from the canyon rim to the surface of the Gunnison River.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants will be ranked according to their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: •Ability to work with all age groups •Knowledge of child development and corresponding teaching techniques •Ability to communicate effectively, both speaking and writing •Ability to work independently and as part of a team •Knowledge of ecological principles, teaching methodology, life and earth sciences
Other Requirements
Applicant Must: •Wear a uniform (brown pants, tan shirt and an NPS volunteer cap) •Possess a valid driver's license •Be able to work on steep-rocky terrain, at high elevations, in extreme weather
Benefits: •Government furnished housing is available at no cost to the intern •A weekly stipend of $100.00 •A $50.00 uniform allowance •Interns are covered for injuries and liability while on duty by the Federal Workers Compensation Act and the Tort Claims Act •Interns are encouraged to enroll for college credit •Opportunities for professional development will be available
How to Apply: Applicants must complete the application listed at the “Apply online” link below and provide a transcript (photocopies allowed):
National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230
For More Information Contact: National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230 Telephone: (970) 641-2337 ext. 203 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mountain Time Fax: (970) 641-3127 E-Mail: CURE_education@nps.gov
Outreach Education Intern - Fall Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (Gunnison, CO)
Location:
Gunnison, CO 81230
Position Description
OUTREACH EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS The National Park Service is accepting applications for internships in Outreach Education at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.
All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, marital status, nondisqualifying physical or mental disabilities.
Applicants must be high school graduates and should either be attending a 2 or 4 year college or university or already have earned their degree.
Description of Duties: Fall and Spring Internship: Intern will work directly with the Education Specialist, providing curriculum based programs for pre-K through high school students. The intern will be involved in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating in-park & outreach education programs. Specific duties will include program presentation both in classrooms and outdoors within the national park sites and surrounding areas, curriculum enhancement, activity development, creation of audio and visual programs, analysis of evaluations, and completion of a special project. Programs vary from 30 to 90 minute classroom presentations, in eleven communities, to five-hour outdoor field experiences in the park and surrounding outdoor locations. Interns will also assist with special events and projects. Educational units encompass science, math, technology, and other educational disciplines and are based on park themes and management objectives.
Dates: Fall-September 5 through November 22 (approximate), 11 week minimum. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Review of applications will begin on April 15.
The Area: The headquarters of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area is located 15 miles west of Gunnison (population 7,000) in west-central Colorado. Gunnison offers the basic amenities including grocery stores, restaurants, churches, hospital and clinics, small department stores, an airport, and a four-year college. Two major ski resorts (Crested Butte and Monarch) are within an hour's drive from Gunnison. Montrose (population 14,000) is located about 50 miles to the west. Curecanti National Recreation Area has 40,526 acres (30,228 land and 10,298 water). There are three reservoirs within the recreation area: Blue Mesa Reservoir, 20 miles long with 96 miles of shoreline; Morrow Point Reservoir, 11 miles long with 24 miles of shoreline; and, Crystal Reservoir, 6 miles long with 19.6 miles of shoreline. The 30,330 acre Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park contains 12 miles of the deepest, steepest, and most spectacular scenery of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It is over two thousand vertical feet from the canyon rim to the surface of the Gunnison River.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants will be ranked according to their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: •Ability to work with all age groups •Knowledge of child development and corresponding teaching techniques •Ability to communicate effectively, both speaking and writing •Ability to work independently and as part of a team •Knowledge of ecological principles, teaching methodology, life and earth sciences
Other Requirements
Applicant Must: •Wear a uniform (brown pants, tan shirt and an NPS volunteer cap) •Possess a valid driver's license •Be able to work on steep-rocky terrain, at high elevations, in extreme weather
Benefits: •Government furnished housing is available at no cost to the intern •A weekly stipend of $100.00 •A $50.00 uniform allowance •Interns are covered for injuries and liability while on duty by the Federal Workers Compensation Act and the Tort Claims Act •Interns are encouraged to enroll for college credit •Opportunities for professional development will be available
How to Apply: Applicants must complete the application listed at the “Apply online” link below and provide a transcript (photocopies allowed):
National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230
For More Information Contact: National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230 Telephone: (970) 641-2337 ext. 203 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mountain Time Fax: (970) 641-3127 E-Mail: CURE_education@nps.gov
Outreach Education Intern - Spring Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (Gunnison, CO)
Location:
Gunnison, CO 81230
Position Description
OUTREACH EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS The National Park Service is accepting applications for internships in Outreach Education at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.
All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, marital status, nondisqualifying physical or mental disabilities.
Applicants must be high school graduates and should either be attending a 2 or 4 year college or university or already have earned their degree.
Description of Duties: Fall and Spring Internship: Intern will work directly with the Education Specialist, providing curriculum based programs for pre-K through high school students. The intern will be involved in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating in-park & outreach education programs. Specific duties will include program presentation both in classrooms and outdoors within the national park sites and surrounding areas, curriculum enhancement, activity development, creation of audio and visual programs, analysis of evaluations, and completion of a special project. Programs vary from 30 to 90 minute classroom presentations, in eleven communities, to five-hour outdoor field experiences in the park and surrounding outdoor locations. Interns will also assist with special events and projects. Educational units encompass science, math, technology, and other educational disciplines and are based on park themes and management objectives.
Dates: Spring-February 15 through May 15 (approximate), 11 week minimum. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Review of applications will begin on October 15.
The Area: The headquarters of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area is located 15 miles west of Gunnison (population 7,000) in west-central Colorado. Gunnison offers the basic amenities including grocery stores, restaurants, churches, hospital and clinics, small department stores, an airport, and a four-year college. Two major ski resorts (Crested Butte and Monarch) are within an hour's drive from Gunnison. Montrose (population 14,000) is located about 50 miles to the west. Curecanti National Recreation Area has 40,526 acres (30,228 land and 10,298 water). There are three reservoirs within the recreation area: Blue Mesa Reservoir, 20 miles long with 96 miles of shoreline; Morrow Point Reservoir, 11 miles long with 24 miles of shoreline; and, Crystal Reservoir, 6 miles long with 19.6 miles of shoreline. The 30,330 acre Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park contains 12 miles of the deepest, steepest, and most spectacular scenery of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It is over two thousand vertical feet from the canyon rim to the surface of the Gunnison River.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants will be ranked according to their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: •Ability to work with all age groups •Knowledge of child development and corresponding teaching techniques •Ability to communicate effectively, both speaking and writing •Ability to work independently and as part of a team •Knowledge of ecological principles, teaching methodology, life and earth sciences
Other Requirements
Applicant Must: •Wear a uniform (brown pants, tan shirt and an NPS volunteer cap) •Possess a valid driver's license •Be able to work on steep-rocky terrain, at high elevations, in extreme weather
Benefits: •Government furnished housing is available at no cost to the intern •A weekly stipend of $100.00 •A $50.00 uniform allowance •Interns are covered for injuries and liability while on duty by the Federal Workers Compensation Act and the Tort Claims Act •Interns are encouraged to enroll for college credit •Opportunities for professional development will be available
How to Apply: Applicants must complete the application listed at the “Apply online” link below and provide a transcript (photocopies allowed):
National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230
For More Information Contact: National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230 Telephone: (970) 641-2337 ext. 203 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mountain Time Fax: (970) 641-3127 E-Mail: CURE_education@nps.gov
Video Production Assistant -- Summer Curecanti National Recreation Area (Gunnison, CO)
Location:
Gunnison, CO 81230
Position Description
Come volunteer making videos in two National Park Service sites! This position involves assisting the park videographer by hiking throughout the parks and transporting/setting up camera and audio equipment.
Although a media background is preferred, it is not required. Training will be provided for those with limited video skills. Good physical fitness is desired. Start and end dates are flexible, however all video work must take place during the summer season. Free housing may be available.
For additional information, please contact Alison Koch at 970-641-2337 x208 or alison_koch@nps.gov
Envirnomental Education Desert Discovery Center (Barstow, CA)
Location:
Barstow, CA 92311
Position Description
Volunteer will provide environment-based education (focusing on the Mojave Desert) using activities, games, experiments and stories to the visiting public and school groups K-12 at the Desert Discovery Center (DDC). Will include preparing and refining curriculum; arranging and scheduling programs; developing and presenting special programs, nature walks, and visitor center presentations; may include representing DDC at fairs, and other events, creating exhibits, preparing handouts/brochures, or responding to questions. Require: flexible, creative, and enthusiastic team player; background in natural sciences, environment-based education, outdoor recreation and curriculum development; experience working with children; willingness to work independently and with others; strong oral and written communication skills; comfortable working with the public in various outdoor and indoor settings; basic computer skills. Must be self-motivated and able to work without a lot of supervision. Facility is a 7,000 square foot building located on 11 acres of land in the heart of Barstow, CA.
Astronomy Volunteer Bryce Canyon National Park (Bryce, UT)
Location:
Bryce, UT 84764-0201
Position Description
Do you want to be an Astronomy Volunteer? Bryce Canyon National Park invites persons interested in volunteering with our very popular astronomy program to submit resumes. Public stargazing, telescope tours, and full moon hikes are becoming increasingly popular as people are drawn to the scenic beauty and dark magnitude 7+ skies of southern Utah. Commitments of 1-6 months are sought, and furnished apartments will be provided at no cost. Positions start May 1, 2009 and continue through October. Those chosen will play an integral part in our robust interpretive programs and will have the opportunity to interact with thousands of national park visitors. Contact Kevin Poe at 435 834 4412, or kevin_poe@nps.gov for more information.
Ecological Restoration Internship [MCHA] Golden Gate National Parks (San Francisco, CA)
Location:
San Francisco, CA 94123-1307
Position Description
The Presidio Park Stewards program strives to protect and enhance the remaining natural areas of the Presidio. The Presidio is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and is the largest urban national park in the United States. Its dunes, grasslands, and wetlands are home to rare and endangered plant and wildlife species. Habitat restoration projects are completed through the support of community volunteers.
Responsibilities include
Coordinate weekly volunteer programs and service projects for youth and adult groups.
Implement key components of restoration action plans including invasive plant control and native plant community revegetation.
Manage your own stewardship site in the Presidio and maintain program tools, facilities, and equipment.
Conduct adaptive management and monitoring activities for rare and endangered plant species.
Assist in educating volunteers on the concepts of ecological restoration, biodiversity, invasive species, and conservation biology.
Knowledge/Skills Desired
Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, environmental studies, or geography, and/or knowledge of basic ecology.
Proclivity for land stewardship and an enthusiasm for rigorous outdoor work in all types of site and weather conditions.
Good organizational skills and independent time management.
Enthusiasm for engaging with the community (volunteers, community groups, middle and high school students).
Biological Digital Image Library of Environment USGS Program Office (Reston, VA)
Location:
Reston, VA 20192
Position Description
The Biological Informatics Office, of the United States Geological Survey, is currently recruiting volunteers to work at the program office in Reston, Virginia. Volunteers would assist with the support of The National Biological Information Infrastructure’s Digital Image Library (http://images.nbii.gov): a repository of images of our environment that can be used by biologists, educators, students, and others for the illustration of subjects, research, and species identification.
At this time, the number of images being contributed to the NBII’s Digital Image Library is vastly increasing, and assistance is needed to input images and to validate image resolutions, scientific content, and the associated data (metadata). Occasionally, research will be needed on specific biological subjects, on other image galleries, or on information science techniques. In the process, the volunteer will learn the methods of how biological information is shared in distributed networks (bioinformatics) in addition to acquiring metadata and internet-library skills.
For this position, an undergraduate degree is highly desired. We are specifically looking for volunteers with experience in biology or other sciences, photography, photo editing, library science, XML schema, Spanish, and/or spreadsheets/statistics. We are interested in matching tasks to your particular skills and interests, so additional duties are potentially available. If interested, please email the project coordinator listed below.
Position Description
There are three different opportunities to help us out. We will be tagging monarch butterflies for research efforts. We will have a limited supply of extra butterfly nets that can be borrowed. Also, some landscaping around the visitor center will undergo some maintenance. There will also be some litter pick up for those that want to help us clean up around our Dam and Tailwater areas. Dress appropriately for level of activity of your desire. If it rains near the date of event most places will be muddy. Bring your picnic lunch and drinks and we will have a group picnic together at one of our shelters afterwards. Thank you in advance. We can use 3-5 adults to help us manage the day's volunteer activities.
Valley Forge Gardener Assistant Valley Forge National Historical Park (King of Prussia, PA)
Location:
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Position Description
The Valley Forge National Historical Park Gardener Assistant should have a good knowledge of plants and gardening procedures. The volunteer will be required to use a variety of hand and power tools associated with gardening work, such as seeders, edgers, hedge trimmers, pruning shears, loppers and sprayers. Other duties will include planting and transplanting trees, shrubs and flowers using methods prescribed for the variety being planted.
NRCS Earth Team - Massachusetts USDA NRCS (Amherst, MA)
Location:
Amherst, MA 01002
Position Description
Natural Resources Conservation Service Earth Team volunteers perform a variety of jobs to put conservation measures on the land.
Work is located in field offices and the state office. Jobs consist of surveying, conservation planning, data collection, administrative work, data input, outreach work and various other duties.
Seed Collection Mount Rainier National Park (Ashford, WA)
Location:
Ashford, WA 98304
Position Description
Brief job description: Assist Park Horticulturist in the collection of native plant seeds for park restoration projects.
Duties: From mid-July to mid-October, volunteers are needed to collect native seeds in various areas of Mount Rainier National Park. Volunteers are needed from mid-October through November to clean and store the seeds.
Anticipated Results: As a member of the Natural and Cultural Resource Team that propagates planting materials for the restoration of meadows throughout the park, you will be making a significant contribution to providing a beautiful landscape for Mount Rainier’s estimated 2 million annual visitors to enjoy, as well as restoring natural environments damaged by human activity.
Qualifications: Seed collection may require the ability to complete a strenuous hike and work at high elevations.
Time Commitment: Volunteers are needed for one-day projects throughout the seed collection period. As seed collection is weather-dependent (we cannot collect in rain or snow), you will be given a telephone number to call on the scheduled collection date. A recorded message will confirm whether conditions are appropriate for collection. If weather or seed maturity do not cooperate, the collection date will be rescheduled.
Training: The Park Horticulturist will provide training and background information.
Benefits:
Waiver of park entry/camping fees for volunteer project dates;
Coverage for on-the-job injuries through the VIP Program;
The satisfaction of making a difference with other great people dedicated to preserving and protecting Mount Rainier - a Crown Jewel of the National Park Service.
For more information: Contact Anine Smith, Horticulturist, at (360) 569-2211 ext. 6170.
Invasive Non-Native Crayfish Removal Volunteer Valley Forge National Historical Park (King of Prussia, PA)
Location:
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Position Description
Invasive Non-Native Crayfish Removal Volunteer
Volunteers will assist the staff from Natural Resource Management (NRM) in the removal of invasive, non-native crayfish species from select waterways in the park (e.g. Valley Creek). Removal will occur using various trapping devices and hand removal using dip nets. Target species if the rusty crayfish.
Volunteers may also be asked to assist NRM staff on volunteer days to serve as crew leaders for other volunteer groups and to participate in activities related to education of the public regarding the need for control of invasive species in units of the National Park System.
• Equipment (e.g. gloves, traps, datasheets) will be provided by NRM staff. A limited amount of footgear for wading in streams is available. Volunteers should bring their own footgear and walking stick if possible.
• NRM staff will meet with and provide training on species identification and common control methods.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work outdoors and on rough terrain such as the stream bottom.
• Ability to work in water.
• Ability to identify target crayfish species and general familiarity with common control methods.
As available but not less than 3 hours on any single day. Trapping currently being conducted 7 days per week.
Vegetation Assistant Pinnacles National Monument (Paicines, CA)
Location:
Paicines, CA 95043
Position Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Vegetation Assistants help the park botanist with a variety of vegetation related tasks to include fieldwork and/or office work.
OFFICE DUTIES may include data entry, outreach efforts, GIS work.
FIELD DUTIES may include assisting with removal of non-native plants, monitoring vegetation associated with habitat restoration efforts, seed collection, mapping of plant populations and more.
LOCATION DESCRIPTION:
Pinnacles National Monument is centrally located within California’s natural wonders. Hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean, Yosemite National park and more. Rising out of the chaparral-covered Gabilan Mountains, east of central California's Salinas Valley, are the spectacular remains of an ancient volcano. Massive monoliths, spires, sheer-walled canyons and talus passages define millions of years of erosion, faulting and tectonic plate movement. Within the monument's boundaries lie 26,000 acres of diverse wildlands. For more details on the park, please visit our website (www.nps.gov/pinn)
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS DESIRED/ REQUIREMENTS
·Friendly, courteous, reliable.
·Ability to work independently.
·Desire and ability to work outdoors, at times in inclement weather and terrain as well as sometimes exert strenuous physical activity while walking.
·You will be required to wear an official National Park Service Volunteer uniform that will be provided to you.
·Willingness to learn about the vast resources in our National Parks
·Knowledge of California flora, and/or willingness to learn.
SCHEDULED HOURS/TIME COMMITMENT: Minimum commitment of 4 hours a day 4 times a month. Some flexibility possible, however reliability is necessary
BENEFITS
·Training in NPS staff procedures and policies and knowledge of resources.
·Opportunities to enjoy the scenery, wildlife and cultural resources of this spectacular park.
·Resume building, through work experience with the National Park Service.
·Meet fellow volunteers at trainings and social events.
Please contact Pinnacles National Monument to join the NPS team. Contact us at pinn_volunteer@nps.gov and 831-389-4486 ext. 242. For more details or to learn about all the current openings go to http://www.nps.gov/pinn/supportyourpark/volunteer.htm
Wildlife Assistant Pinnacles National Monument (Paicines, CA)
Location:
Paicines, CA 95043
Position Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Wildlife Assistants help wildlife biologists with a variety of wildlife related tasks to include fieldwork and/or office work including the Condor Recovery Program.
OFFICE DUTIES may include data entry of wildlife observation cards; document condor behavior from remote video camera footage; research non-lead ammunition issue; develop resource education products
FIELD DUTIES may include assisting with invertebrate and vertebrate surveys; monitoring for pig activity within the pig exclosure if a breech in the fence is suspected; assisting in maintaining a pig free exclosure through assisting NPS staff in fence maintenance (brushing, erosion control); tracking condors using radio telemetry; assisting with condor feeding through carcass placements and more.
LOCATION DESCRIPTION:
Pinnacles National Monument is centrally located within California’s natural wonders. Hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean, Yosemite National park and more. Rising out of the chaparral-covered Gabilan Mountains, east of central California's Salinas Valley, are the spectacular remains of an ancient volcano. Massive monoliths, spires, sheer-walled canyons and talus passages define millions of years of erosion, faulting and tectonic plate movement. Within the monument's boundaries lie 26,000 acres of diverse wildlands. For more details on the park, please visit our website (www.nps.gov/pinn)
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS DESIRED/ REQUIREMENTS
·Friendly, courteous, reliable.
·Ability to work independently.
·For fieldwork: Desire and ability to work outdoors, at times in inclement weather and terrain as well as sometimes exert strenuous physical activity while walking.
·You will be required to wear an official National Park Service Volunteer uniform that will be provided to you.
SCHEDULED HOURS/TIME COMMITMENT:
Minimum commitment of 4 hours a day 4 times a month. Some flexibility possible, however reliability is necessary
BENEFITS
·Training in NPS staff procedures and policies and knowledge of resources.
·Opportunities to enjoy the scenery, wildlife and cultural resources of this spectacular park.
·Resume building, through work experience with the National Park Service.
·Meet fellow volunteers at trainings and social events.
Please contact Pinnacles National Monument to join the NPS team. Contact us at pinn_volunteer@nps.gov and 831-389-4486 ext. 242. For more details or to learn about all the current openings go to http://www.nps.gov/pinn/supportyourpark/volunteer.htm
Time commitment: Four hours, last Saturday in September
Benefits: Get involved with a major community event. Donated hours may count toward course credit or graduation.
Goal: Continue the restoration of the 81-acre tallgrass prairie.
Duties: Remove woody plants (trees and shrubs) and invasive weeds from the grassland. Collect and plant native prairie seeds. Volunteers adhere to the park safety program and help provide a safe environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors.
Qualifications: No previous knowledge, skills, or experience are required. An ability to perform moderately strenuous physical work is required.
Training: The supervisor will provide a brief orientation to the National Historic Site and how the project meets its needs. Volunteer will be briefed on how to perform the work safely and with concern for protecting the park’s resources.
Equipment and supplies: The park will provide work gloves, hand tools, and other supplies or equipment needed for the work.
Uniform or dress: Volunteers must dress for the weather and for moderately strenuous physical work. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, water, and appropriate footwear are strongly recommended.
Other comments: All work is performed outdoors. The weather may be extremely hot or extremely cold. The prairie is an exposed environment with little shade or shelter from the wind, though shade and shelter can be found nearby. Work involves bending, kneeling, lifting, standing, and walking.
Habitat Restoration Program Mississippi National River (Saint Paul, MN)
Location:
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Position Description
Join the National Park Service today to help protect and preserve the natural resources along the Mississippi River.
Volunteers will hear about the unique natural and cultural features of the river while removing non-native invasive plants or planting native trees, flowers and grasses.
Participants will be provided with a list of upcoming programs and can sign up for one or many. Programs are often Saturday mornings but other programs are available during the week and even evenings.
Ten Thousand Islands Refuge Biological Support Ten Thousand Islands NWR (Naples, FL)
Location:
Naples, FL 34114
Position Description
Volunteers needed to perform seasonal indoor and outdoor work. Indoor work includes assisting with data input, performing clerical and administrative duties, and working with computers and other technical equipment. Outdoor work includes herbicide spraying and hand-pulling of non-native plants, and debris and litter clean-up on remote islands. No housing or RV hookups available except at the Panther Refuge.
Please include the size of your camper, if applicable.
