Natural Resource Assistant Shenandoah National Park (Luray, VA)
Location:
Luray, VA 22835
Position Description
Assist in the monitoring of fishery resources in mountain streams and other stream habitats. The volunteer will be an occasional observer and provide light duty assistance with fisheries inventory and monitoring. Assist with other natural resource monitoring and management projects including assistance with nuisance animal capture and relocation.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required: Should have an interest in ecology, aquatic ecology, fisheries or natural resource management. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Volunteer must be comfortable working in a remote place without access to modern conveniences and amenities. Work is often performed by backpacking to move equipment to and from remote locations in the backcountry. Assignments may be performed in areas with steep slopes, rocky terrain, forests, streams, and rivers, located in remote locations.
General Volunteer Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge (Trempealeau , WI)
Location:
Trempealeau , WI 54661
Position Description
Volunteer will serve as a refuge volunteer. Typical, but not all inclusive, duties may include the following:
Biology •Flea Beetle Collection•Purple Loosestrife Beetle Collection•Bird Surveys – Waterfowl, Bittern – Rail Surveys, Black Terns, Woodcock, etc.•Other biological Surveys – frog and toad, reptiles & amphibians, Invertebrates, and others •Invasive Species Removal•Habitat Surveys – Grassland, Aquatic Veg, other •Photo Points
Public Use and Visitor Programs to assist with:•Assisting visitors on the observation deck •Assist in the Refuge Office/Visitor Center•Bird Festival and other special refuge events•Girl and Boy Scout Programs•Disabled Waterfowl Hunt•Interpretive Programs – Bird walks, nature hikes•Stocking brochure boxes
Administrative/clerical opportunities:•Mailings•Filing•Organize historic maps and label•Assist with small lot sale
Other Volunteer Opportunities:•Assist refuge staff in providing support during prescribed burn activities•Assist with maintenance and construction work, such as fencing, boundary posting, painting, mowing & trimming, building maintenance such as cleaning, and vehicle maintenance. Assisting with water control structures, and a variety of other maintenance related duties•May be required to operate passenger, light trucks, and riding mowers– including those with mowing decks, gators, and hand trimming equipment.•Complete routine biological surveys and censuses of a variety of wildlife and/or waterfowl species, and record data, and may utilize GPS equipment and become familiar with GIS mapping software.•Assist in collecting and recording habitat conditions – water level reading, aquatic plant production.•Assist in the banding of waterfowl when required.•Assist with control and removal of invasive species and other duties associated with invasive species control – such as monitoring, collection and release of biological control agents such as beetles on leafy spurge and purple loosestrife.•Assist the area of public use, which may include answering visitor questions, roving public use areas to contact visitors, conduct interpretive programs, and assist with brochures, signs, and special events, and volunteer coordination.•May assist with all other facets of refuge operations
North American Bird Phenology Program Patuxent Wildlife Research Center (Beltsville, MD, MD)
Location:
Beltsville, MD, MD 20705
Position Description
Are you interested in Birds and/or Climate Change?North American Bird Phenology ProgramPatuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD. Volunteer Opportunities!The BPP is the oldest bird monitoring program in the country, currently housing six million records and spanning 120 years. The records document bird migration arrival and departure times from around North America. This is an unparalleled and untapped resource which will help us to understand the scale of global climate change and how it is affecting bird populations across the country.The original records were retrieved from long-term storage are now being scanned into pdf files and in the coming weeks, our website will allow participants nationwide to contribute to building a database from those files. However, the BPP relies solely on volunteers to both scan cards at the BPP office and to convert those files to our online database on our website. Scanning is a very simple, but time consuming process and we need volunteers to come to the BPP office and run migration cards through our automatic scanners.Volunteers of all ages and background are welcome!Please visit our website, www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bpp/, or Contact Jessica Zelt at (301) 497-5745 to become a volunteer.
Snowy Plover Outreach VIPs [GDUR] Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco, CA)
Location:
San Francisco, CA 94123-1307
Position Description Location: Ocean Beach and Crissy Field, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Start Date: July1st, 2008End Date: Ongoing
Partners: NPS, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, USFWS
Activities:
Visitor Information
Monitoring Activities
Affecting Snowy Plovers
General Assistance
Location: Ocean Beach, Crissy Field
Background: The Golden Gate National Recreation Area is one of the world’s largest urban National Park systems encompassing 80,000 acres of California coastal landscape visited by 17 million people each year. The Golden Gate National Parks also hold more threatened and endangered species than any other national park (33!), and this project aims to spread awareness of one of those species, the threatened Snowy Plover.
Job Description: Snowy Plover Outreach Volunteers contact park visitors who enter Snowy Plover habitat. Volunteers will greet park users, offering verbal and printed information about the plovers, other shorebirds and the Golden Gate National Parks. Volunteers will also document actions that may impact snowy plovers and other shorebirds. Through these efforts, volunteers will support the National Park Service mission and stewardship goals. When necessary, Outreach Volunteers alert park rangers to emergency or unusual situations.
Description of Duties
Rove Snowy Plover habitat on a regular basis.
Provide information and materials to park visitors.
Develop knowledge of park wildlife and resources.
Convey NPS policies and regulations to the public.
Report significant wildlife disturbance to Park Rangers.
Knowledge/Skills Desired:
Enjoy interacting with a broad range of people.
Friendly, courteous, reliable,
Able to work constructively with those who disagree with park policies.
Ability to work independently.
General knowledge of wildlife and park natural & cultural resources.
Ability to walk on sand (alternatively, volunteers can sit at a table).
Ability to be calm and courteous during occasional hectic and emergency situations.
CPR and First Aid Trained (training can be provided).
Benefits
Learn to identify Snowy Plovers and other local shorebirds.
Schedule flexibility.
Training in NPS mission and policies.
Wide variety of training opportunities.
Resume building, through work experience with the National Park Service.
Orientation to shorebirds on Ocean Beach and Crissy Field.
Mount Rainier Recovery Initiative Mount Rainier National Park (Ashford, WA)
Location:
Ashford, WA 98304
Position Description
Brief job description: Assist park staff with cleanup and reconstruction in the wake of record flooding in November 2006.
On November 6 and 7, 18 inches of rain fell in Mount Rainier National Park in 36 hours. The resulting floods washed out roads, campgrounds, and trails parkwide. In 2007, the park formed a partnership with the Student Conservation Association to clean up and repair the damage, including restoring campsites and viewpoints, rebuilding trails and bridges, cleaning clogged ditches and culverts, and revegetating areas affected by the flood or recovery efforts. More than 700 individuals assisted with the work, and led to Mount Rainier's volunteer program winning two major national awards, the Cooperative Conservation Award and the George B. Hartzog Jr. Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service.
SCA's Conservation Corps is back in 2008 to continue the work. A major focus this year is to create new opportunities for volunteer service. All levels of time commitment are welcome, from one-day projects to participation in week-long work crews.
Projects Planned for 2008::
Trail reconstruction
Campground restoration and opening
Revegetation
Invasive species control
Sherpa projects for backcountry construction
Greenhouse assistance
Meadow Roving
Spring trail shoveling and marking
Photodocumentation
Amphibian Surveys
Soundscape Monitoring
Roving Interpretation
For more information: Visit the website of the Mount Rainier National Park Volunteer Program for current news and a full calendar of volunteer opportunities, which you may sign up for online. Or, send an e-mail to Volunteer Program Manager Kevin Bacher at Kevin_Bacher@nps.gov, and we'll make sure you're on our mailing list.
For answers to specific questions, contact Kevin Bacher, Volunteer Program Manager, (360) 569-2211 ext. 3385; or Jill Baum, Mount Rainier Recovery Initiative, (360) 569-2211 ext. 3414.
General Volunteer Opportunities Mount Rainier National Park (Ashford, WA)
Location:
Ashford, WA 98304
Position Description
Position Description Mount Rainier National Park works with a wide variety of volunteers, including meadow rovers, campground hosts, meadow restoration assistants, greenhouse assistants, trail crews, research librarians, and nordic ski patrollers. Time commitments range from one day to full-time. Visit the park's volunteer program website or contact the volunteer program manager for details.
Mount Rainier National Park receives far more volunteer applications than we have full-time volunteer positions. If possible, please apply for a specific volunteer announcement that you are interested in. General volunteer applications are welcome, but will only be considered if a need arises that matches your qualifications and interests.
The vast majority of our volunteer work occurs between the months of June and September. Housing is limited, and international volunteers must meet special requirements. Depending on the position, a background check may be required.
Mount Rainier also hires several volunteers each summer through internship programs such as the Student Conservation Association.
If you are interested in future volunteer opportunities, please contact our Volunteer Program Manager, Kevin Bacher, and ask to be added to the program's mailing list. Thank you for your interest in helping with park stewardship!
Raptor Interpretation Internship Acadia National Park (Bar Harbor, ME)
Location:
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Position Description The 2008 position has been filled. Applications for 2009 will be accepted from January 1, 2009, to March 10, 2009.
RAPTOR INTERPRETATION INTERNSHIP
INTERNSHIP DETAILS:
Full Season: Mid-May to mid-October Possible Short Season: Mid-May to mid-August or mid-August to mid-October Work Schedule: 32 hours per week. Incumbent may work weekends and holidays. Housing: Housing is provided by the park. Shared housing with one to three roommates. Stipend: $100 per week (plus housing) Uniform: Park provides 2 shirts, hat, jacket, plus $65 to defray the cost of other uniform items Transportation: Transportation provided for job-related duties. Personal transportation recommended for off-duty hours. Area shuttle bus operates from late June to Columbus Day and serves the island and park locations.
Note: You may apply for both position components (full season) or either individual component (short seasons). Preference will be given to those candidates who can work the full season.
DUTY LOCATION INFORMATION
Acadia is home to peregrine falcons and eleven other migrating raptors. From mid-May through mid-August the raptor intern interprets the activities of peregrine falcons along Champlain Mountain, a nesting site since 1991. From late August to mid-October the intern identifies raptors from atop Cadillac Mountain at 1,532 feet, where migrating raptors pass by each fall. The raptor intern engages thousands of visitors at these two sites, interpreting the natural history and conservation measures regarding raptors, as well as monitoring and collecting resource data.
MAJOR DUTIES
Peregrine Falcon Interpretation Component (mid-May to mid-August) includes:
On-site interpretation for the general public using spotting scopes to locate nesting peregrine falcons (50-60%)
Monitoring falcon behavior and habitat use (30-50%)
Preparing weekly and season-ending reports on the falcons, and assisting other interpretive and resource management efforts (>10%)
Answering questions regarding park resources, facilities, and services on a recurring basis
Hawkwatch Interpretation Component (mid-August to mid-October) includes:
Identifying passing migrants and discussing their conservation and natural history (85%)
Recording species, compiling data, and submitting documents to resource personnel (10%)
Preparing weekly and season-ending reports on migratory raptors, and assisting other interpretive and resource management efforts (<5%)
Making occasional presentations to school groups or at the park visitor center (<5%)
Answering questions regarding park resources facilities, and services on a recurring basis
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY POSITION
Proficiency in public speaking
Knowledge of natural history, biology, ecology, ornithology, and/or related fields
Ability to tolerate standing for long periods in varying/extreme weather conditions
Knowledge and experience in using computers and related software
Valid driver's license; personal transportation to and from work
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS DESIRED
Four or more years of college concentrating on biology, ornithology, ecology, or related fields
Experience working in a park-related setting; experience interacting with the general public
First Aid and CPR training
TO APPLY
Mail or e-mail (postmarked/timestamped by March 10, 2009) a cover letter, resume, and contact information (phone, email, postal address) for three references to:
Raptor Internship c/o Gorham Mountain District Supervisor Acadia National Park P.O. Box 177 Bar Harbor, ME 04609
E-mail: sonya_berger@nps.gov
For more information contact Sonya Berger at (207) 288-8803 or sonya_berger@nps.gov.
Coho and Steelhead Monitoring Point Reyes National Seashore (Point Reyes, CA)
Location:
Point Reyes, CA 94956
Position Description
Overview The Coho and Steelhead Monitoring Volunteer assists park staff in determining long-term trends in: a) distribution, abundance, and size of spawning coho salmon; b) abundance of smolt coho salmon and steelhead trout; and c) species diversity, distribution, abundance and size and age composition of juvenile coho salmon and steelhead trout. The volunteer also assists park staff in identifying gross changes in stream habitat.
Duties
Collect data relating to stream habitat, water quality, fish and invertebrate populations, salmon spawning, riparian area condition and stream channel substrate composition
Count numbers of spawning salmon, carcasses, and redds (nests) along Olema, Pine Gulch, Redwood, and Cheda Creeks during winter surveys
Help erect, repair and check smolt traps near creek mouths of Olema, Pine Gulch, and Redwood Creeks during spring surveys
Assist project staff during electrofishing operations by netting, measuring and recording data on juvenile fish during summer and fall surveys
Identify and record gross changes in habitat in Olema, Pine Gulch, Redwood, and Easkoot Creeks during summer and fall surveys
The volunteer must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and walk long distances over rough, uneven terrain in streams subject to high flows while carrying 20 to 40 lbs of equipment. The volunteer may be exposed to ticks, poison oak, rain and extreme temperatures.
Schedule and Time Commitment Work days are scheduled throughout the year and are dependent upon weather conditions and program needs. Work days last 6 hours from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Please contact us (see below) for work schedules.
Coho and Steelhead Monitoring is a drop-in program where volunteers are not required to work more than one day at a time. However, volunteers are welcome to work as many of the work days as desired.
Training On-the-job training
Benefits to the Volunteer The volunteer will gain knowledge on stream and fish sampling techniques while enjoying the satisfaction of helping to preserve salmon for current and future generations.
Group Type Individuals are encouraged to participate.
Minimum Age Minimum age is 16. Volunteers under 18 must have a signed parental consent form. Please contact us (see below) for more information.
Accommodations Housing and camping/RV sites are unavailable.
Application and Contact Information Please apply using the link at left. For schedules and more information, contact Mike Reichmuth at 415-464-5191 or mike_reichmuth@nps.gov.
Winter Wildlife Docent Point Reyes National Seashore (Point Reyes, CA)
Location:
Point Reyes, CA 94956
Position Description
Overview The Winter Wildlife Docent promotes awareness and protection of northern elephant seals, gray whales, and other marine life by helping visitors view, understand, and appreciate these species; helps visitors understand the ongoing management and research issues relating to northern elephant seals in Point Reyes National Seashore; and provides general park information and assistance to visitors.
Duties
Staff public wildlife viewing and education areas at the Lighthouse Observation Deck, South Beach Overlook, Elephant Seal Overlook, and Historic Lifeboat Station
Perform interpretive roves along Drakes Beach and the Chimney Rock Trail
Set up and break down spotting scopes and interpretive and educational materials at public viewing locations; open and close the Historic Lifeboat Station
Help visitors view, understand, and appreciate northern elephant seals, gray whales, and other marine life by interpreting observed behaviors and educating visitors about the natural history of these species
Help visitors understand the ongoing management and research issues relating to northern elephant seals in Point Reyes National Seashore
Provide general park information and assistance to visitors
Use interpretive materials to help communicate information
Professionally represent the National Park Service by wearing an identifying docent vest and interact with visitors in a friendly, courteous, tactful, and helpful manner
Operate a two-way radio to communicate with fellow docents and park staff
Docents must possess very good oral communication skills with a diversity of people and be able to work independently. Docents must also be able to spend a majority of the time standing, walking, and/or hiking; be able to tolerate sun, wind, fog, and cold; and be able to carry up to 15 pounds of interpretive materials a distance of up to one-fifth mile.
Knowledge of the park and teaching experience is helpful.
Schedule and Time Commitment Workdays are scheduled for 7 hours from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Docents are expected to work at least 7 weekend or holiday days from January through March. In addition, docents are invited to work weekend days during the month of April on an optional basis.
Training Docents must attend a 3-day Winter Wildlife Docent training scheduled on November 15 and December 6-7, 2008.
Benefits to the Volunteer The Winter Wildlife Docent gains personal enrichment and experience working in a national park setting; training and education about northern elephant seals, gray whales and related park resources; satisfaction of promoting awareness and protection of northern elephant seals and gray whales; and satisfaction of communicating with and helping park visitors while representing the National Park Service.
Group Type Individuals are encouraged to participate.
Minimum Age Minimum age is 16. Volunteers under 18 must have a signed parental consent form. Please contact us (see below) for more information.
Accommodations Housing and camping/RV sites are unavailable.
Application and Contact Information Applications are no longer being accepted for the 2008 season. However, you may apply for the 2009 season by using the link at left. For more information, contact Melinda Repko at 415-464-5134 or melinda_repko@nps.gov.
Tule Elk Docent Point Reyes National Seashore (Point Reyes, CA)
Location:
Point Reyes, CA 94956
Position Description
Overview Tule Elk Docents assist park staff in promoting awareness and protection of the park's tule elk by helping visitors view, understand, and appreciate the elk. Docents also help visitors understand the various management issues relating to the tule elk and exotic deer populations in Point Reyes National Seashore while providing general park information and assistance to visitors.
Duties
Identify suitable tule elk viewing areas at the Tomales Point Trailhead (Pierce Point Ranch) and along the trail and set up spotting scopes for public viewing
Help visitors view, understand, and appreciate the tule elk by interpreting rut behavior and by educating visitors about tule elk natural history
Help visitors understand the various management issues relating to the tule elk and exotic deer populations in Point Reyes National Seashore
Provide general park information and assistance to visitors
Use interpretive materials to help communicate information
Professionally represent the National Park Service by wearing an identifying docent vest and interact with visitors in a friendly, courteous, tactful, and helpful manner
Operate a two-way radio to communicate with fellow docents and park staff
Docents must possess very good oral communication skills with a diversity of people and the ability to work independently. Docents must also be able to spend a majority of the time standing, walking, and/or hiking; tolerate sun, wind, fog, and cold; and carry up to 15 pounds of interpretive materials (spotting scopes, antlers, backpack) a distance of up to 1 mile.
Knowledge of the park and teaching experience is helpful.
Schedule and Time Commitment Workdays are scheduled for 7.5 hours from 9:30 am until 5:00 pm. Docents are expected to work at least 6 weekend or holiday days from July 4 through September 28, 2008.
Training Docents must attend a 2-day Tule Elk Docent training on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, 2008.
Benefits to the Volunteer Tule Elk Docents gain personal enrichment and experience working in a national park setting as well as training and education about the tule elk and related park resources. Docents enjoy the satisfaction in promoting awareness and protection of the tule elk. Docents also enjoy the satisfaction and experience in communicating with and helping park visitors while representing the National Park Service.
Group Type Individuals are encouraged to participate.
Minimum Age Minimum age is 16. Volunteers under 18 must have a signed parental consent form. Please contact us (see below) for more information.
Accommodations Housing and camping/RV sites are unavailable.
Application and Contact Information Please apply using the link at left. For more information, contact Doug Hee at 415-464-5145 or doug_hee@nps.gov.
Ripple Rock Nature Center Staffperson Capitol Reef National Park (Torrey, UT)
Location:
Torrey, UT 84775
Position Description
Capitol Reef National Park Ripple Rock Nature Center Applicant Information
NATURE CENTER POSITION DESCRIPTION: -Staff the nature center from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, five days per week -Maintain interpretive exhibits and facility cleanliness -Conduct established activities or develop and implement an educational activities program for the center (research, prepare, advertise, present and evaluate new or established activities) with guidance. -Provide general information on park and area facilities and services -Attend a variety of ranger presentations for an overview of the National Park Service interpretive programming -Opportunity to observe work in other agency divisions (administration, protection, resources management, maintenance) if desired. -Meet regularly with the National Park Service supervisor -Operate equipment including hand-held radio, VCR, computer, copier, passenger vehicle or van -Complete monthly statistics reports -Make recommendations for future revisions and modifications
DURATION: A commitment of 40 hours per week for the period of mid-May through mid August or preferably through Labor Day weekend. (The facility is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.) Applicants are recruited continuously.
PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS: The park provides one private bedroom in a coed multi-bedroom house with shared living, kitchen and bathroom facilities. Volunteers are required to wear a uniform shirt provided by the park, and receive a reimbursement for living expenses of $10 per day worked. Volunteers may apply for OWCP for injury occurring during approved work or training. OBLIGATIONS OF CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK: -Select a qualified applicant on the basis of merit and without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age or disability -Provide primary supervision of the volunteer at the work site -Orient the intern to park regulations, policies and procedures -Provide timely notification of or response to any complaints -Provide a safe work environment for the volunteer
OBLIGATIONS OF THE VOLUNTEER: -Comply with park regulations, policies and procedures -Complete projects and assignments -Maintain a professional appearance and wear a National Park Service volunteer uniform shirt -Adhere to the specified dates of the volunteer agreement -Report physical, safety or personnel problems concerning the position to park staff APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Submit a resume detailing related work experiences (include the names and phone numbers of supervisors) and reference contact information from an academic advisor or employer (include a phone number). Applicants must also address the following selection criteria by describing their knowledge, skills and abilities in: 1) Children’s recreation programs (such as youth camps, youth sports coaching, after-school programs, youth clubs, etc.) 2) Personal work ethic 3) Communication and interpersonal skills
Mail applications to: Capitol Reef National Park Park Volunteer Coordinator HC 70 Box 15 Torrey, UT 84775
Or apply online at www.volunteer.gov (be sure to address all the selection criteria listed above) Applications are accepted continuously. For more information, Contact Cindy Micheli, Education Outreach Coordinator at cindy_micheli@nps.gov or phone 435/425-3791 x112
THE FACILITY: The Ripple Rock Nature Center was built in 1957. This two-room 940-square foot structure is located in the park’s historic district, approximately ¾ mile from the visitor center on the Scenic Drive. It is conveniently located between two fruit orchards, across from a blacksmith shop exhibit, adjacent to Sulphur Creek, and near a picnic area and historic pioneer farmstead. The building is set back from the road and surrounded by areas of rough lawn with mature shade trees.
The Ripple Rock Nature Center opened in May of 1999 and is visited by approximately 3500 people during the summer season. Student groups visiting the park on field trips use the facility as an orientation site. It is the primary location for a four-day youth day camp held in mid-July.
THE PARK: Capitol Reef National Park is located in south-central Utah. The Ripple Rock Nature Center, residence area, Fruita Historic District, and park headquarters are 11 miles east of Torrey along Highway 24. Basic groceries, gas, and restaurants are available in Torrey. Dental and medical services are in Bicknell, 20 miles west of park headquarters. Larger supermarkets, stores, and a hospital are in Richfield, 75 miles west. Personal transportation is highly recommended. This remote, 378 square-mile national park has a high desert climate with summer temperatures averaging a high of 91 degrees in July (although the record high is 104.) Heavy thunderstorms (typically during July, August and September) can produce cascading ephemeral waterfalls and raging flash floods.
The park protects the Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long upthrust in the Earth’s crust, the most spectacular geological feature of its kind in North America. Myriad narrow canyons, towering cliffs, expansive slickrock, domes, arches and monoliths provide inspiration, solitude and recreational opportunities for approximately ¾ million people each year. The park also preserves archeological features and petroglyphs of the Fremont Culture, and the remnants of Fruita, a Mormon pioneer settlement that includes 2,600 fruit trees.
Contact cindy_micheli@nps.gov for application information.
Artist-in-Resident Necedah National Wildlife Refuge (Necedah, WI)
Location:
Necedah, WI 54646
Position Description
The Necedah National Wildlife Refuge in Necedah, Wisconsin seeks painters, writers, journalists, photographers, musicians, composers, ceramists, and other artists to draw upon the refuge for a two-week residency opportunity. Selected artists will be asked to contribute a piece of artwork that is reflective of their experience and present one to two public programs relating to their craft. In return, the refuge will provide free housing, a studio space, and the opportunity for the artist to interpret through their craft the resources found within the 44,000-acre refuge.
The 'Jewel' of the Refuge System Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (Alamo, TX)
Location:
Alamo, TX 78516
Position Description
The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge is looking for volunteers interested in working for one of the friendliest refuges in the country! We need help running a large Visitor Center, maintaining trails, leading canoe trips on the Rio Grande and much more! For 24 hours per couple or 32 hours per single volunteer, the refuge provides an RV pad, full hook-up, utilities, propane, washer/dryer and a large community room, all on beautiful refuge property. A minimum three month commitment is required. Great winter weather, the nearby Gulf of Mexico and a low cost of living make this area a favorite for volunteers. Applications for the winter/fall season are accepted through April.
Campground Host Chaco Culture National Historical Park (Nageezi, NM)
Location:
Nageezi, NM 87037
Position Description
Join the Chaco Culture NHP staff as a campground host. The 49-site campground is located at 6200 feet, and tucked into a small cliff encircled rincon. The Park is located in the high desert of Northwestern New Mexico. Chaco Canyon was a major center of Puebloan culture between AD 850 and 1250. The Chacoan sites protected by the park are part of the homeland of Pueblo Indian peoples of New Mexico, the Hopi Indians of Arizona, and the Navajo Indians.
Hosts will be responsible for meeting, greeting and assisting visitors with information and site registration. They will also perform site checks, check the registration boards, remove the registration slips, perform minor campground maintenance, check restrooms, and generally being visible and accessible while in the campground. Volunteers will not enforce regulations, but will request assistance from area protection staff if enforcement is necessary. Volunteers may provide their own RV. A park trailer may also be available.
Aquatic Resources Fall 2008 Internship Assateague Island National Seashore (Berlin, MD)
Location:
Berlin, MD 21811
Position Description
INTERNSHIPS AT ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE The Natural Resource Management Division of Assateague Island National Seashore is seeking applicants for an internship opportunity in aquatic resources for the Fall 2007. POSITION DATES AND DESCRIPTION AQUATIC RESOURCES FALL INTERN: Sept 4th-Nov 16th (12 weeks)Intern will assist staff in estuarine water quality monitoring, beach water quality monitoring, macro-algae and fisheries surveys, tide gauges maintenance, atmospheric and weather resources monitoring programs, terrestrial vegetation studies and various other natural resource management activities. Applicant will gain experience working in a National Park, using water quality analytical instruments, and acquiring valuable hands-on experience conducting natural resource management field studies. Applicants with skills and interests in estuarine, marine, vegetation, wildlife, geophysical, biological and environmental sciences are encouraged to apply.Interns are paid $120 biweekly and free on-site housing is provided.AREA INFORMATIONAssateague Island National Seashore, managed by the National Park Service, is an Atlantic coast barrier island and shallow water estuary habitat. Located in northeastern Maryland, near the seaside resort of Ocean City, MD, Assateague Island is famous for its wild ponies and 37 miles of white, sandy beaches. Numerous outdoor recreational opportunities are available in the area including: fishing, crabbing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, camping and bird watching. The Natural Resource Management Division inventories, monitors, and manages biological, geological, and cultural resources and employs specialists in wildlife, vegetation, water quality, geographic information systems, and geophysical sciences. Working conditions vary according to season, but may include exposure to cold water, wind, waves, intense sun, heat, humidity, biting insects and poison ivy. Applicants should feel comfortable working in and on the water and from boats. Operation of two and four-wheel drive vehicles is required, so applicants must possess a valid state driver's license.Position dates are 12 weeks long, working 40 hours per week, generally Monday-Friday. Within reason, lengths and dates of placement can be adjusted to fit applicants' needs. Groceries, general shopping, medical facilities and other amenities are located within 7 miles of the Park. A car is recommended for transportation, but a bicycle may be adequate for some.Modern, furnished housing is provided free of charge and located close to Park headquarters and the beach. Applicants will most likely share a room (same sex) and share living areas. Amenities include: full kitchen, microwaves, pots, pans, plates, utensils, and air conditioning, free washer/dryers and local phone calls. Other housing amenities include screened-in porches, a volleyball court, bbq grills and a well-equipped fitness room. Smoking is prohibited inside housing, and pets are not allowed. HOW TO APPLY:Send a cover letter stating your interest and the specific position you are applying to.Send a resume documenting your work experience, education, skills, interests and other pertinent information.Send a copy of your most recent college transcript (unofficial). Also a list of additional courses you will have completed by the start of the internship that do not appear on your transcript.Send EITHER 2 letters of recommendation from references that know you well in a work or educational situation, OR the names and phone numbers of 3 references.Include addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers where you can be reached and dates you will be available at different addresses (home and school). Positions are usually filled 6 to 8 weeks prior to the start date, so send your application materials as soon as possible. Applicant must make arrangements with their academic institution to obtain college credit.The selection process for this internship is very competitive so get your application materials in as soon as possible.Application deadline: Aug. 30th 2007. SEND MATERIALS TO: Assateague Island National Seashore Attn: Brian Sturgis 7206 National Seashore Lane Berlin, Maryland 21811Phone number: 410.641.1443 ext. 250 Email address: brian_sturgis@nps.gov
Mollusk Measurement and Photos Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roseburg District (Roseburg, OR)
Location:
Roseburg, OR 97470
Position Description
Please contact Wildlife Biologist Nancy Duncan at TEL. (541)464-3338 for further info. A volunteer is needed for mollusk voucher physical measurements and voucher photos that need to be done. The BLM has 1,800 mollusk vouchers from all over the NW in the regional collection. A BLM biologist has started getting digital microscope photos of them, as well as physical dimensions of shells, etc. to better document the variation in morphology within the collection. Knowing the variation that is within any given species, or particular region, helps to clarify the ability of field folks (and taxonomists) to identify them. A volunteer could help measure and photograph some of the collection. For more project-specific information, please contact Wildlife Biologist Nancy Duncan at TEL. (541)464-3338 or via email to Nancy_Duncan@blm.gov. Submitted by Joe Ross, BLM Roseburg District Volunteer Coordinator, Tel. (541)464-3248.
BLM OR Umpqua Basin Cleanup Public Lands Day Bureau of Land Management Roseburg District (Roseburg, OR)
Location:
Roseburg, OR 97470
Position Description
A National Public Lands Day event on the third or fourth Saturday in September. In 2007, it will be Saturday, September 29, 2007. This will be the Annual Umpqua Basin Cleanup. This project coordinates the cleanup of 8-10 stream or river segments in the Umpqua and Middle Fork Coquille River Basins. Conducted late in summer when stream flows are low, volunteers pick up litter that has been deposited along Douglas County’s waterways. Conducted in partnership with BLM, SOLV, US Forest Service and Umpqua Watersheds. For general info, please call Bob Hoehne, chairman of the Umpqua River Cleanup Committee, at (541)679-7077. To be put in touch with a stream reach team cleanup coordinator, please contact Joe Ross at TEL. (541)464-3248 or via email to Joseph_Ross@blm.gov.
Camper Volunteers Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery (Charles City, VA)
Location:
Charles City, VA 23030
Position Description
Camper volunteers are welcome at Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery, located off scenic Route 5 in eastern Virginia between Richmond and Williamsburg/Jamestown. This 440-acre facility is located in a quiet wooded rural environment, has over 21 rearing ponds, and includes a 90-acre public fishing lake, public picnic areas, and a 1.5-mile nature trail. The facility rears American shad, river herring, striped bass, smallmouth bass, and freshwater mussels.
In exchange for 24 hours of volunteer service per week (per camp site), we will provide an RV site with electrical hook-up, running water, bottled drinking water, a dining shelter with picnic table, fire ring and free firewood, and access to an onsite washer and dryer. We currently have two RV sites, one with 50-amp electrical service and the other with 30-amp service. No pets, please.
Volunteers will work closely with the staff on general maintenance activities at the station (grounds, trail, and building maintenance), as well as have the opportunity to assist in onsite aquaculture activities. Volunteers must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with others. References are requested.
Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery lies in the heart of Virginia’s historic tidewater plantation country, 22 miles southeast of Richmond. Area attractions include several colonial-era plantations; multiple Civil War battlefields, Jamestown (400th anniversary celebrations in 2007), Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown (site of Cornwallis’ surrender to Washington), Pamplin Historical Park, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, Presidents Park, and Kings Dominion. Winters are mild, summers are hot, and spring and fall are delightful.
General Duties Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (Decatur, AL)
Location:
Decatur, AL 35603
Position Description
Volunteers needed to perform seasonal indoor and outdoor work. Indoor work includes: assisting in visitor center, performing clerical and administrative duties, and working with computers and other technical equipment. Outdoor work includes: assisting in landscape, trail, and facility maintenance, conducting biological surveys and studies such as bird banding counts, leading tours and providing information and interpretation to the visiting public, assisting in habitat modification projects, such as developing freshwater impoundments and reforestation, and photographing a variety of natural and cultural resources.
Fish Culture Volunteer Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery (Vernal , UT)
Location:
Vernal , UT 84078
Position Description
Excellent learning opportunity and volunteer work experience at a large scale rainbow trout production hatchery. Fish culture volunteer will participate in all aspects of trout culture including cleaning rearing units, feeding trout, sample counting, inventorying, and fish distribution. A bunkhouse room is provided (includes utilities) and a stipend of $25.00 is also available. Requires 40 hours per week, one month minimun stay. Jones Hole NFH is located 42 miles NE of Vernal (drive time one hour) in a remote part of Utah. Hatchery property borders Dinosaur National Monument. Opportunities exist year round.
Fish Culture Volunteer Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery (Vernal , UT)
Location:
Vernal , UT 84078
Position Description
Excellent learning opportunity and volunteer work experience at a large scale rainbow trout production hatchery. Fish culture volunteer will participate in all aspects of trout culture including cleaning rearing units, feeding trout, sample counting, inventorying, and fish distribution. A bunkhouse room is provided (includes utilities) and a stipend of $25.00 is also available. Requires 40 hours per week, one month minimun stay. Jones Hole NFH is located 42 miles NE of Vernal (drive time one hour) in a remote part of Utah. Hatchery property borders Dinosaur National Monument. Opportunities exist year round.
HALE - Feral AnimalTech (HI RESIDENTS ONLY) Haleakala National Park (Makawao, HI)
Location:
Makawao, HI 96768
Position Description
Feral Animal Management (FAM) is responsible for the construction & maintenance of over 55 miles of fenceline surrounding and within the park. Work often takes place in remote areas for multiple days. FAM is also responsible for the removal of non-native mammals that destroy native species. Full-time and part-time opportunities exist. Part-time opportunities must be able to be available for 3-4 days in a row for designated weeks. Experience in backcountry camping, hiking 5-10 miles per day, and lifting 30 lb backpacks REQUIRED. YOU MUST LIST YOUR SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
NO HOUSING. Must have reliable transportation. Car pool options may be available.
Volunteer Program Assistant Coordinator Mississippi National River (Saint Paul, MN)
Location:
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Position Description
The Volunteer Program Assistant Coordinator will work closely with the Volunteers-In-Parks Manager at Mississippi National River and Recreation Area to manage all aspects of a rapidly growing volunteer program.
Duties include volunteer recruitment, supervision, and program development. The VIP program includes interns and volunteers working in areas of environmental education, habitat restoration, and research assistance.
Assistant Coordinators will gain knowledge about volunteer program management and public relations by communicating with volunteers, the public, and partner organizations.
The National Park Service is seeking enthusiastic, responsible candidates for this important position. No previous experience is required, but applicants should have an interest in volunteerism, natural resources, and the National Parks. All Assistant Coordinators will receive personalized on-the-job training.
Assistant Coordinators must be available at least one four hour weekday shift per week. Schedules may be flexible.
Public Use Internship Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (Cambridge, MD)
Location:
Cambridge, MD 21613
Position Description
The main projects the intern will work on are:• Revise to FWS standards and prepare for printing the BNWR Reptile and Amphibians brochure, the Mammals brochure, and the Marsh Edge Trail brochure. • Create a Chesapeake Marshlands Fact Sheet, and a Jr. Refuge Manager Program booklet to provide criteria to meet 4-H and scouting requirements for projects.• Revise for reprint BNWR's Bird list, Wildlife Drive guide, and Blackwater NWR rack cards. • Produce power point programs on fire safety, hunting and fishing, photography, and education programs, to be available for school groups and special groups.• Initiate Jr. Refuge Manager Program at BNWR contacting schools, 4-H, scouts, & home school students.However, you will also get experience in working with Volunteers, giving environmental education programs, tours, events, visitors, learn about wildlife and plants, and many other aspects of the public use program.Interns preferably should have some college education in wildlife and/or environmental education and computer experience, especially in graphics.You will need a valid driver's license. Housing and a subsistence of $40 is provided. There is also the possibility if you are continuing your education that you could qualify as a Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) position, a temporary paying position with the Fish and Wildlife Service.We need at least one intern as early as possible, but no later than June 1, 2008. Send resume with 3 references and dates of availability.
Walleye Fingerling Harvest Genoa National Fish Hatchery (Genoa, WI)
Location:
Genoa, WI 54632
Position Description
Assist the hatchery and the LaCrosse National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office in setting fyke nets and the harvest and distribution of advanced fingerling walleyes for distribution to various tribes in central Minnesota. Generally over 20,000 6+ inch walleye are distributed over a two week harvest period.
