Position Description
Assist the Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) work to maintain the native plants in Alaska. Opportunities are available at several Alaska National Parks during the summer of 2009. Short-term opportunities can be scheduled to coincide with a visit to an Alaskan National Park and are suitable for all ages. For adult volunteers interested in helping for more than 8 weeks, housing and a stipend may be available.

Unlike most areas, Alaska still has millions of acres unaffected by invasive plants. The National Park Service is working proactively to keep our parks free from large infestations. You can help our teams hand dig or pull invasive plants, survey areas to determine if there are infestations, help with outreach and education events, and work on data management. Work occurs in both frontcountry and wilderness backcountry locations.

Contact coordinator Whitney Rapp to explore the opportunities available! Please specify when and how long you are available to assist.<

Position Description
Assist the Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) work to maintain the native plants in Alaska. Opportunities are available at several Alaska National Parks during the summer of 2009. Short-term opportunities can be scheduled to coincide with a visit to an Alaskan National Park and are suitable for all ages. For adult volunteers interested in helping for more than 8 weeks, housing and a stipend may be available.

Unlike most areas, Alaska still has millions of acres unaffected by invasive plants. The National Park Service is working proactively to keep our parks free from large infestations. You can help our teams hand dig or pull invasive plants, survey areas to determine if there are infestations, help with outreach and education events, and work on data management.

Contact coordinator Whitney Rapp to explore the opportunities available! Please specify when and how long you are available to assist.<

Position Description
Assist the Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) work to maintain the native plants in Alaska. Opportunities are available at several Alaska National Parks during the summer of 2009. Short-term opportunities can be scheduled to coincide with a visit to an Alaskan National Park and are suitable for all ages. For adult volunteers interested in helping for more than 8 weeks, housing and a stipend may be available.

Unlike most areas, Alaska still has millions of acres unaffected by invasive plants. The National Park Service is working proactively to keep our parks free from large infestations. You can help our teams hand dig or pull invasive plants, survey areas to determine if there are infestations, help with outreach and education events, and work on data management. Work occurs in both frontcountry and wilderness backcountry locations.

Contact coordinator Whitney Rapp to explore the opportunities available! Please specify when and how long you are available to assist.<

Position Description
Assist the Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) work to maintain the native plants in Alaska. Opportunities are available at several Alaska National Parks during the summer of 2009. Short-term opportunities can be scheduled to coincide with a visit to an Alaskan National Park and are suitable for all ages. For adult volunteers interested in helping for more than 8 weeks, housing and a stipend may be available.

Unlike most areas, Alaska still has millions of acres unaffected by invasive plants. The National Park Service is working proactively to keep our parks free from large infestations. You can help our teams hand dig or pull invasive plants, survey areas to determine if there are infestations, help with outreach and education events, and work on data management. Work occurs in both frontcountry and wilderness backcountry locations.

Contact coordinator Whitney Rapp to explore the opportunities available! Please specify when and how long you are available to assist.<

Position Description
Assist the Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) work to maintain the native plants in Alaska. Opportunities are available at several Alaska National Parks during the summer of 2009. Short-term opportunities can be scheduled to coincide with a visit to an Alaskan National Park and are suitable for all ages. For adult volunteers interested in helping for more than 8 weeks, housing and a stipend may be available.

Unlike most areas, Alaska still has millions of acres unaffected by invasive plants. The National Park Service is working proactively to keep our parks free from large infestations. You can help our teams hand dig or pull invasive plants, survey areas to determine if there are infestations, help with outreach and education events, and work on data management. Work occurs in both frontcountry and wilderness backcountry locations.

Contact coordinator Whitney Rapp to explore the opportunities available! Please specify when and how long you are available to assist.

Position Description
Assist the Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) work to maintain the native plants in Alaska. Opportunities are available at several Alaska National Parks during the summer of 2009. Short-term opportunities can be scheduled to coincide with a visit to an Alaskan National Park and are suitable for all ages. For adult volunteers interested in helping for more than 8 weeks, housing and a stipend may be available.

Unlike most areas, Alaska still has millions of acres unaffected by invasive plants. The National Park Service is working proactively to keep our parks free from large infestations. You can help our teams hand dig or pull invasive plants, survey areas to determine if there are infestations, help with outreach and education events, and work on data management. Work occurs in both frontcountry and wilderness backcountry locations.

Contact coordinator Whitney Rapp to explore the opportunities available! Please specify when and how long you are available to assist.<

Position Description
Assist the Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) work to maintain the native plants in Alaska. Opportunities are available at several Alaska National Parks during the summer of 2009. Short-term opportunities can be scheduled to coincide with a visit to an Alaskan National Park and are suitable for all ages. For adult volunteers interested in helping for more than 8 weeks, housing and a stipend may be available.

Unlike most areas, Alaska still has millions of acres unaffected by invasive plants. The National Park Service is working proactively to keep our parks free from large infestations. You can help our teams hand dig or pull invasive plants, survey areas to determine if there are infestations, help with outreach and education events, and work on data management. Work occurs in both frontcountry and wilderness backcountry locations.

Contact coordinator Whitney Rapp to explore the opportunities available! Please specify when and how long you are available to assist.<

Position Description

Every year, Mount Rainier National Park works with the Student Conservation Association to hire numerous Conservation Interns. These positions typically last 12-16 weeks, come with housing and a small living allowance, and, on successful completion, qualify the interns for educational grants.

Most positions are filled during the summer months, and can often be coordinated with school schedules. Longer-term interships are also occasionally available. Past internships have included:

• Backcountry Intern
• Biology Intern
• Curatorial Assistant
• Education Program Intern
• Exotic Plant Management Team
• Geographic Information Systems
• Geomorphologist
• Junior Ranger Ambassador
• Mount Rainier Recovery Corps
• Natural Resources Planning Intern
• Plant Propagation Intern
• Restoration Crew Leader
• Restoration Documentation Intern
• Restoration Planning Intern
• Trail Crew
• Trail Management Intern
• Vegetation Mapping Intern
• Visitor Services Intern

Recruitment notices are posted throughout the winter, and hiring usually occurs in the spring. For a complete list of positions currently advertised at Mount Rainier, visit the Student Conservation Association website.

Position Description
Develop and present curriculum related programs for school groups on site and off site at Cincinnati schools and Day Camps. Work with neighborhood students in after-school programs. Develop Junior Ranger program about the National Park Service.

Position Description
Assist with illustrations and format of brochures, teacher packets, Junior Ranger awards, publicity materials. Help with design of children’s books about William Howard Taft.

Position Description
Help us make thousands of images stored in the park's museum collection available to the public.

TIME REQUIREMENTS: At least two days per month (2-8 hour shifts)

SUPERVISOR: Park Ranger (Protection)

DUTIES:

Scans photographs and slides from the park’s museum collection,

Accessions and catalogs digital images burned to CDs in the park’s museum collection, and

Posts selected images on the park’s website.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

Ability to work independently,

Ability to concentrate on and perform repetitive tasks,

Some knowledge or experience in museum and library fields is desirable but not required, and

Ability to use computers.

TRAINING PROVIDED (R-Required, O-Optional)

Volunteer Orientation (R)

Orientation to the Battle of Stones River (R)

Museum and Library Operations Orientation (R)

Introduction to the National Park Service: The History of the NPS (R)

Foundations of Interpretation (R)

Effective Informal Interpretation (R)

Position Description
Interns will learn to manage natural resources in a manner that improves the condition of the cultural landscapes of Stones River National Battlefield.

TIME REQUIREMENTS: 24-40 hours per week

SUPERVISOR: Chief of Operations

DUTIES:

Participants in this internship program will be assigned to work with all park divisions so he/she can experience all facets of park operations. Volunteers may also be assigned special projects based on their skills and interests. We will work with internship candidates to customize your work assignments in order to meet your learning needs.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,

Ability to work independently and as part of a team,

Participation in a Parks & Recreation degree program,

Ability to use computers,

Knowledge of the Civil War and the Battle of Stones River is desirable,

Ability to work outdoors for extended periods, and

Must be able to lift at least fifteen pounds

TRAINING PROVIDED (R-Required, O-Optional)

Volunteer Orientation (R)

Orientation to the Battle of Stones River (R)

Visitor Services Orientation (R)

Maintenance Operations Orientation (R)

Museum & Library Operations Orientation (R)

Resource Management Operations Orientation (R)

Introduction to the National Park Service: The History of the NPS (R)

Foundations of Interpretation (R)

Effective Informal Interpretation (R)

Task Specific Training as Needed (R)

First Aid and CPR (O)

Position Description
TIME REQUIREMENTS: At least one day per week (4-8 hour shift)

SUPERVISOR: Park Ranger (Protection)

DUTIES:

Accessions and catalogs museum objects, archives and library items,

Monitors environmental conditions, Performs routine housekeeping tasks,

Conducts research using museum and library collections,

Prepares or update museum management procedures and plans,

Performs conservation treatment of museum objects, and

Conducts collection inventories.

Volunteers may also be assigned special projects based on their skills and interests including digitizing park photographs and archives, designing temporary museum exhibits, and creating park publications and web pages.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,

Ability to work independently,

Ability to concentrate on and perform repetitive tasks,

Some knowledge or experience in museum and library fields is desirable but not required,

General knowledge of the Civil War and the Battle of Stones River is desirable,

Ability to use computers.

TRAINING PROVIDED (R-Required, O-Optional)

Volunteer Orientation (R)

Orientation to the Battle of Stones River (R)

Museum and Library Operations Orientation (R)

Introduction to the National Park Service: The History of the NPS (R)

Foundations of Interpretation (R)

Effective Informal Interpretation (R)

First Aid and CPR (O)

Housing may be available for volunteers committing to at least 32 hours of work per week for a minimum of four weeks.

Position Description
Interns will learn to manage natural resources in a manner that improves the condition of the cultural landscapes of Stones River National Battlefield.

TIME REQUIREMENTS: 24-40 hours per week

SUPERVISOR: Ecologist

DUTIES:

Assists with vegetation and/or wildlife management,

Establishes native species,

Manages invasive exotic species,

Monitors rare and endangered species,

Collects and organizes field data,

Makes field observations of natural resource conditions,

Evaluates observed conditions and problems,

Assists in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines, and

Installs, operates, maintains, and inventories equipment.

Volunteers may also be assigned special projects based on their skills and interests. We will work with internship candidates to customize your work assignments in order to meet your learning needs.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,

Ability to work independently and as part of a team,

Knowledge of invasive exotic plants and native plants of middle Tennessee desirable,

Ability to use computers,

Ability to operate GPS equipment desirable,

Ability to work outdoors for extended periods, and

Must be able to lift at least fifteen pounds

TRAINING PROVIDED (R-Required, O-Optional)

Volunteer Orientation (R)

Orientation to the Battle of Stones River (R)

Resource Management Operations Orientation (R)

Introduction to the National Park Service: The History of the NPS (R)

Foundations of Interpretation (R)

Effective Informal Interpretation (R)

Task Specific Training as Needed (R)

First Aid and CPR (O)

Housing may be available to interns who commit to working at least 32 hours per week for a minimum of four weeks.

Position Description

Duties
Volunteers help with library reference needs, contact staff/public about research, conduct library/file research, fill copy orders, shelve materials, perform housekeeping/administrative tasks, identify specimens and update records, and conduct oral history interviews.

Volunteers need to be able to carefully handle historic photos, documents and artifacts in the collections and to follow all rules and protocols involved in the security of specific areas and objects in the collections.

Knowledge of digital scanning and file management, web page updating, data entry and digital photography is helpful. Knowledge in the area of botany, geology, and palentology is needed for identification of specimens and updating collection records.

Training
On-the-job training

Group Type
Individuals and groups of 2 are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Age
College student or graduate

Program Availability
The program is available throughout the year, Monday through Friday, hours by arrangement. Volunteers are asked to volunteer one day per week.

Position Description
Duties and Responsibilites:Two full-time interns are needed to support avian monitoring with the National Park Service on the Maryland portion of the island. These 16 week positions have a negotiable preferred start date of 03/30/09. A great opportunity to build monitoring and management skills by working with a high density plover breeding colony on an evolving barrier beach habitat. Piping Plovers are small, ground nesting shorebirds that are federally listed as a Threatened species. Limited work with other migrant and breeding birds and with predator management.

Position requires: a strong interest in bird conservation; ability to locate and monitor cryptic shorebirds by sight, call and tracks, and precocial chicks at 100-300 meters; use of optical equipment; the ability to work in close-knit groups and independently with minimal supervision; must be attentive to details; ability to accurately complete data sheets, a 0600-1430 work day; walking in loose sand under direct sunlight carrying moderate loads; exposure to high humidity, blowing sand and occasional biting insects; operation of ORV's (valid driver's license required).

A B.S. degree in biological science, ecology, natural resources management, conservation biology or related field is recommended.

Housing, Uniforms, and Subsistence Reimbursement: Interns are paid $150 biweekly and provided free on-site housing and uniforms. Modern, furnished housing is provided free of charge and located close to park headquarters and the beach. Interns 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. 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.

Area Information: Assateague Island National Seashore, managed by the National Park Service, is an Atlantic coast barrier island and shallow water estuary habitat. It is 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.

How to Apply:Fill out the official volunteer application by clicking the “Apply Now” button AND send in the following information:1. A cover letter stating the specific internship for which you are applying, as well as an explanation of your qualifications and interest for the job.2. A resume documenting your work experience, education, skills, interests, etc. 3. 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.4. The names and contact information, including phone numbers, for 3 references.5. Include addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers where you can be reached and dates you will be available at different addresses (home and school).

Send all this information to: Tami Pearl, Assateague Island National Seashore, 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811

Position Description
4BT-06: Vegetation Database Update: One position, based out of Afton or Jackson, Wyoming. Housing will be provided. A small volunteer subsistence is also provided.

Individual will work to move spatial and tabular data from several sources to a standardized database. Equipment and training will be provided but this volunteer must be computer savvy or highly motivated with a penchant to figure out to work between various formats. Some travel would be needed between offices; the volunteer should be able to acquire a Government Drivers License for this purpose. Volunteer will work with people outside of the agency to accomplish this task.

Housing and subsistence provided. One position. Opportunity dates would be for approximately one month; anytime from December through May; specific time period is what works for both the volunteer and the Forest.

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Position Description
***UPDATE***

All 10 visiting volunteer position for 2009 have been filled. We are now taking applications for the 2010 season. Thank you.

D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery and Archives in Spearfish, South Dakota has a very large and diverse volunteer program (over 14,000 hours donated annually). Although volunteer opportunities abound, our most popular volunteer opportunity is for visiting volunteers. Visiting volunteers are welcome from April through October (weather permitting.) In exchange for 15-24 hour/week/person, volunteers are given a premium RV site in the Spearfish City Campground (right across from the hatchery) with full hookups, cable TV, and high-speed wireless internet. Volunteers generally work a 3-days-on 3-days-off schedule with 5-6 hour shifts.

Volunteers work primarily in the gift shop and giving tours of the historic Booth house (1905), museum, and restored fisheries railcar. Not all volunteers find they they enjoy working at every exhibit, and every effort is made to accommodate interests and strengths when it comes to assignments. Staffing-permitted, visiting volunteers also have the opportunity to complete office and light maintenance work (if interests and skills allow.)

D.C. Booth has the ability to accommodate 10 volunteer couples throughout the volunteer season. Singles are also encourages to apply.

Off-season, museum-specific, and maintenance-specific volunteers are also encouraged to apply and contact the volunteer program coordinator.

Position Description
VISITOR CENTER ASSISTANT

LOCATION:

Strawberry Visitors Center
Strawberry Reservoir, Utah
Heber Ranger District

WORK TO INCLUDE:

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

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

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

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

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

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

WORK SCHEDULE:

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

PROVIDED FOR THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM:

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

WORK SEASON:

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

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

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Position Description
Museum Volunteer Interpretation Division Supervisor: Leslie Courtright

Background: Zion National Park cares for the museum collections of Bryce Canyon National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, and Zion National Park. The museum collection represents the park’s diverse cultural and natural history. Volunteers play an important role assisting park staff in managing these important resources.

Duties: Museum volunteers will assist in the direct, hands-on management of museum collections. Volunteers need to be able to carefully handle historic photos, documents and artifacts in the collections and to follow all rules and protocols involved in the security of specific areas and objects in the collections.

Primary duties include:

1. Assist the curator, museum specialist, and other curatorial staff in managing historic objects, archeology, and archival collections.

2. Complete housekeeping tasks, environmental monitoring, and pest monitoring.

3. Process and catalog collections from a backlog of accessioned items following procedures as specified in the Museum Handbook.

4. Re-cataloging museum objects, bringing terminology and information up to current standards.

5. Proofreading and verifying data in computer files.

6. Improving storage conditions for museum objects by padding drawers, boxing objects, providing acid-free environments for sensitive materials, and rearranging to provide proper spacing.

7. Provide assistance to others who complete the Annual Inventory of Collections.

Skills, Experience and Other Factors

Museum VIPs must have the interest and ability to perform detailed work according to defined procedures, using manuals, guidelines, and directions from other personnel. They must be able to organize work, files and materials. Knowledge of museum collections and their care is desirable, as is curatorial experience or training. Volunteers may be requested by their supervisor to drive and/or ride in a government vehicle. Volunteers with vehicle requirements will need to possess a valid drivers license.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands This work is indoors at the park’s headquarters. The work is partially sedentary, involving prolonged periods of time filing or operating a computer workstation, standing, walking, and bending.

Time Commitment:

In order to receive housing and reimbursements, museum volunteers must work a minimum of 8 hours per day and 32 hours per week.

Season

January 4-February 14, 2009 and/or

February 15-March 28, 2009

Housing:

Shared housing in the park is provided with a minimum work commitment of 32 hours per week.

Uniforms:

VIP uniforms are not required.

Compensation:

Volunteers will receive a $10.00 per day reimbursement for each 8 hour day worked.

How to Apply:

Please send resume including work experience, education, and references to Leslie_Courtright@nps.gov OR Leslie Courtright, Zion National Park, State Route 9, Springdale, UT 84767.

Please indicate which dates you are applying for.

Position Description
Catalog design and as-constructed documents; Dialog with the Technical Information Center (TIC), Denver, on the submittal of document packages; Prepare document packages and submit them to the TIC per protocols; Maintain architectural and engineering design costs tracking database; Assist, as able, in preparation of construction drawings, technical specifications and cost estimating.

Knowledge/Skills Required: Computer skills, i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, data bases (general knowledge), Auto CAD; Design and as-constructed document package organization; Record keeping; Good communicaton skills.

Time requirements: minimum 8 hrs/week.

Starting date: Immediate;

Duration: On-going, but at least three months (one academic term) preferred.

Suitability: Adults, seniors, college/university students. Students contact advisors regarding establishment of for-credit internship. Email contact person with letter of interest and resume.

An excellent opportunity for beginning engineering students, though engineering training not required.

Position Description
Translate park written materials from English into another language or review translations done by others. Volunteer needs to be fluent in at least one language other than English. Languages that are most requested by parks are Spanish, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified),German, Japanese, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, and Tagalog. There is currently a pressing need for French and Italian translators.

The materials to be translated are generally park brochures, or site bulletins on specific topics (such as the history of an archaeological excavation, or the natural history of a particular animal).

Translations may also be done for park web pages on specific topics or for exhibits in park visitor centers or outside exhibits. Because work is done by computer, trips to the Oakland office are not required.

Suitability: adults, seniors, college/university students. (Students: contact counselors about establishing “for credit” internships.)

Time requirements: flexible. This is an on-going opportunity without a specific termination date, in spite of the ending date listed. At least a three month, or one academic term (quarter or semester) commitment is preferred.

Position Description
Description of duties: Develop content to help populate and update the Pacific Coast Immigration Museum (PCIM) Website. Develop narrative content and images to be posted on the PCIM Website regarding immigration, migration and initial settlement of people along the Pacific Coast from aboriginal settlement up until present day. The PCIM will operate as a virtual museum through its Website as a best go-to source on immigration-migration history, facts, sources, news, issues, related institutions and places to visit for youth and adults. There are options to focus on specific types of content and work independently or as part of a team. Content will be developed through basic agreement on research assignments, independent objective research and drafting of content, and collaborative editing and consensus prior to posting content on the Website.

Knowledge/Skills Required: Knowledge of, and interest in, related fields of history and issues related to immigration and migration; Resourcefulness in researching a variety of information sources and references; Ability to distill, summarize and write text and gather and layout effective images to suit website format; Familiarity with Websites and organizing and formatting content for Websites. Because research is done on the web from anywhere, trips to the Oakland office are not required.

Suitability: adults, seniors,college/university students. (Students: contact counselors about establishing “for credit” internships.)

Time requirement: flexible. This is an on-going opportunity without a specific termination date, in spite of the ending date listed. At least a three month, or one academic term (quarter or semester) commitment required.

To view the "museum" logon www.pacificcoastimmigration.org.

Position Description
Mall Operations: Volunteers work at one of the sites located within the National Mall & Memorial Parks, answering questions and directing visitors around the city: At the Washington Monument, volunteers assist the staff in managing ticket lines, operate the elevator, and/or present interpretive programs down the monument steps. At the Survey Lodge Ranger Station, volunteers assist the volunteer coordinator with office administration and/or staff the information desk. At Lincoln, FDR, and Thomas Jefferson Memorials, volunteers present interpretive programs. At the Korean War Veterans, Vietnam Veterans and World War II Memorials volunteers answer the phone, answer questions about the memorial and surrounding area, direct visitors around the city, present interpretive programs and assist visitors in locating names on the Honor Roll and/or on the memorial. Volunteers may also drive the Information Cart on the Mall and may conduct other tours as required including, but not limited to, Mall Walking tours and Cherry Blossom talks. At all sites, volunteers assist Park Rangers in the protection of resources. During special events, e.g. Veterans Day and Memorial Day, volunteers may assist in duties as directed by the National Park Service staff.

Position Description
Ozark National Scenic Riverways needs a smile! We are looking for someone who is friendly and outgoing, with good people and organizational skills to be our Headquarters receptionist.

This is a great job for someone who wants to learn about the National Park Service or maybe gain some work experience for a future resume. Duties include answering phones, providing information to walk-in visitors about the park and local attractions and generally making visitors feel welcome. There is some handling of money, selling postcards and books. We will check for a criminal record, so don't bother if you have any serious criminal convictions.

In return we will provide a small allowance of ten dollars per day as well as something to help cover mileage if you live out of town. We may be able to provide an RV site with an electrical hook-up but not water. (Public showers nearby.) Of course you can expect a nice job reference if you earn it. You'll also get to meet all the movers and shakers in the park and learn a bit about the inner workings of a national park. There may sometimes be the chance to help rangers with school programs, special events and other activities if you'd like to tag along.

We do insist on a neat, professional appearance, good language ability and good work habits. Hours are negotiable, we would love to have you every day, but even a few hours a week will help us out.

Contact Cathy Runge at 573-323-4236, ext 238 or e-mail her a resume at cathy_runge@nps.gov