Position Description
C&O Canal Quarters Volunteer Descriptions

Quartermasters:
Quartermasters will be responsible for the Canal Quarters assigned to them. They will be responsible for the general housekeeping of structures, including the interior, exterior, and surrounding grounds.

Duties Include:
-Cleaning of interior, painting, inspecting structure, as well as typical tasks of any homeowner
-Follow the park’s routine maintenance plan to ensure the property is properly maintained.
-Perform all work concerning routine maintenance and report problems to C&O Canal Trust.
-Oversee groups of volunteers also assigned to assist in the routine maintenance of these structures.
-Keep a log book of these activities and also keep record of visitor use.

Skills/ Training required: N/A Any specialized training will be provide

Quarters Crews:
Assist Quartermasters with maintenance and housekeeping efforts. They may be organized by quartermaster directly or from other organizations. They should report to Quartermaster for assignments and report subsequent activity.

Location:
Canal Quarters are located along the length of the park, from Georgetown to Cumberland. Please contact us if you would like to know particular locations.

Position Description
John Jarvie Historic Ranch Volunteer Positions (2 sets of 2 available)

Location: Historic John Jarvie Ranch located in Browns Park, Utah, next to the scenic Green River (closest towns, Dutch John, Utah and Maybel, Colorado).

Duties: Provide tours and information for visitors. Light cleaning and repairs. Campsite and facility cleaning. Groundskeeping.

RV parking with power, water and sewer hookups provided, access to laundry facilities. River shuttles for administrative river use. Use of UTV (Kawasaki Mule) may be provided. Current drivers license required. Volunteers will be given safety training. Defensive driving course will also be given in order to operate government vehicles.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/vernal/recreation_/browns_park.html or contact: Historic Site Contact Information: (435) 885-3307 or BLM's Vernal Field Office at (435) 781-4400

Position Description
Often referred to as 'three parks in one', Olympic National Park protects 922,651 acres of three distinctly different ecosystems —rugged glacier capped mountains, over 60 miles of wild Pacific coast, magnificent stands of old-growth in a temperate rainforest. Olympic National Park is located in the center of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula and along a 60-mile strip of wilderness coastline on the Pacific Ocean. The park receives over 5 million visits per year.

Staff backcountry ranger stations; patrol backcountry trails; clear trails; contact visitors and advise of rules and regulations, backcountry conditions, and weather forecasts; assist with emergency operations (rescues, searches, fires, emergency medical incidents); assist with resource projects (wildlife inventories, revegetation and rehabilitation projects and fisheries studies).ability to hike 13 miles/day with a 45 lb pack; ability to live in an isolated environment for 10 consecutive days without electricity or phone.backcountry tours making visitor contacts to encourage Leave No Trace wilderness use; trail maintenance using hand tools (clearing, brushing, lopping, drainage, tread repair); campsite maintenance (picking up trash, cleaning and dismantling fire rings, monitoring); maintaining backcountry ranger stations, bridges, and sanitation structures. Participant will contact climbing groups giving route information and climbing safety. Volunteer may be involved in search and rescue if the occasion arises per their training and experience.

Following an initial training period you will be scheduled to work at wilderness ranger stations and front country visitor contact station. Tour of duty is generally 10 days with four days off. Some work may have to be performed under arduous conditions such as rain, snow, wind, cold, mud and insects. There are occasionally long days hiking considerable distances with a heavy (~50 pound) pack, General orientation to NPS operations, Wildland fire fighting, survival and trail maintenance skills; Basic Search And Rescue, leave no trace.

Volunteer will receive housing, uniforms, training, free entry and camping in Olympic National Park and monthly living reimbursement of 200.00 per month in exchange for working 80 hours per tour of duty (10 days on 4 days off).

Position Description
Olympic National Park is a wonderfully diverse park with glacier-capped peaks, spectacular rain forests, and a rugged wilderness coast on the Olympic Peninsula in northwestern Washington State. The Sol Duc highcountry is one of the most spectacular mountain areas of the park. Wildlife, such as bear, elk, deer and cougar are abundant.

DUTIES: The Sol Duc wilderness is one of the most popular hiking and backpacking areas in the park. Much of it is spectacular highcountry terrain of mountain peaks, lakes and subalpine meadows. Heavy visitor use of the fragile subalpine wilderness requires a strong visitor education program in minimum impact camping. Late melting snow, steep terrain and severe mountain weather create a visitor safety threat. Volunteers help paid rangers and work independently patrolling and maintaining area trails, cleaning and maintaining backcountry toilets, rehabilitating impacted natural resource areas, monitoring and documenting trail and camping impacts, and providing information on trails, safety, campsites and Leave No Trace minimum impact techniques to wilderness users. Occasionally, volunteers will assist in emergency operations such as search and rescue, emergency medical services to visitors, and possibly, wildland firefighting duties. Following an initial training period of up to four weeks, volunteers will be scheduled to work at the three wilderness ranger stations in the Sol Duc highcountry (stations are canvas-sided tents equipped with cots, Coleman stoves, lanterns, first aid supplies, cooking utensils, tools, etc.). Work schedules will generally be ten days on and four days off. Typically, one or two of these days are spent at the Eagle Ranger Station, a frontcountry visitor contact station, staffing the information desk, issuing wilderness permits and bear canisters, providing visitor services and making cash register sales of nature association materials. Some work may have to be performed under arduous conditions such as rain, snow, wind, cold, mud and insects. There are occasionally long days hiking considerable distances with a heavy (~50 pound) pack. These hardships and challenges are, however, usually outweighed by the excellent learning opportunity provided by living and working in an extraordinarily beautiful mountain wilderness area.

SKILLS: Extensive experience in backcountry hiking and backpacking, preferably in the mountains and with some winter or snow experience, is needed in addition to an interest in wilderness management.Excellent physical condition is required. The standard pack test will be given as part of the wildland firefighter qualification and can be used as an approximate gauge of the fitness required for the job. To pass the test, you must walk (not run) three miles with a 45 pound pack in 45 minutes. Social deprivation, invasion of privacy, harsh environmental conditions, arduous physical labor, stressful emergencies, homesickness and longing for creature comforts are all challenges that may be faced.Typical training includes three days of wilderness management training including wildlife (i.e. bear) awareness and safety, three days of basic search and rescue training, three days of general park training and seven days of Sol Duc subdistrict training and orientation which includes a four day staff trip into the wilderness, visitor contact station duties, trail maintenance techniques, radio use, and park regulations and visitor contacts.

COMPENSATION: Housing is provided. Housing (and laundry facilities) while in training, on days off, and otherwise as needed, is available at a shared crew quarters building near the Eagle Ranger Station. Some basic uniform items are provided. In addition, a cash reimbursement, up to $200 per month, will be available. A personal vehicle provides more flexibility on days off.

HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in this position, apply online and mail or Email a resume with references to: stu curtin, c/o Storm King Ranger Station, 106 Lake Crescent Road, Port Angeles, WA. 98363; Email: stu_curtin@nps.gov; telephone: 360-928-3380 with questions.

Position Description
Job Description: If you enjoy talking with people and would like to share the story of George Washington Carver, this job is for you! With a beautiful visitor center containing interactive exhibits, a museum and theater, the greeter desk is an enjoyable place to work. The VIP in this position will greet and welcome visitors coming into the visitor center, begin each session of the park film, conduct sales in the museum store, and assist with other light project work.

Skills Needed / Preferred: Good communication skills, ability to determine visitor needs and answer questions, positive attitude, professional demeanor, knowledge of park information, reliability

Goals/Outcome of Job: Provide a welcoming atmosphere for visitors, allowing them to visit the park safely and at their own pace, with knowledge of park trails, programs, etc.

Benefits to volunteers (note training if applicable): Meet and greet people from all around the United States and the world. Be an active steward of the national parks. Greeter desk and safety training provided. VIP uniform provided.

Minimum commitment: The volunteer program manager will work to find a mutually beneficial schedule.

Park is located in southwest Missouri.

Position Description
Job Description: This is a fun job working with school groups during the busy spring field trip season. Volunteers may conduct guided tours and educational programs, which may include science or history classroom sessions, living history demonstrations at the 1881 Moses Carver House, art lessons, or nature hikes. Skills Needed / Preferred: public speaking, walking, flexibility for various types of student groups, weather conditions, & schedules.

Goals / Outcomes of Job: Provide a fun and educational experience for students, helping them understand the significance of George Washington Carver’s life.

Benefits to Volunteers (note training if applicable): Ability to work with students; opportunity to stay fit, as the trail is 3/4 mile in length; strengthen communication skills; learn the Carver story. Education program Standard Operating Procedures provided. Safety training provided. VIP uniform & period costuming provided.

Minimum Commitment: Program time is 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays. This position is seasonal. The volunteer program manager will work to find a mutually beneficial schedule.

Park is located in southwest Missouri.

Position Description
Background Information:

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

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

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

Position Description:

Information Receptionist

Season: June - September

Volunteers help orient visitors by providing tour information and guiding visitors on to the ferry at the Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan. Volunteers also provide basic information about Governors Island, its programs and facilities, greet visitors as they disembark the ferry on Governors Island and provide information at the National Park Service Visitor Information Station and Bookstore in Building 140 on the island during our open season - June - September.

Roving Interpreters - On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, most visitors to Governors Island will explore the historic district on their own. When staffing permits, we place rangers and volunteers in high visitation areas to answer questions about Governors Island history, explain architectural features, or help visitors find their way around the island.

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

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

Government housing is not available.

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

Position Description
Background Information:

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

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

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

Position Description:

Tour Assistants

Season: June - September

Volunteers follow tours and help Park Rangers keep groups together during walking tours, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, June - September. Tour assistants answer questions and watch or assist visitors who are having trouble maintaining pace with the tour because of heat, fitness or fatigue.

Program and Lecture Wizards - Volunteers help to prepare for events and lectures.

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

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

Government housing is not available.

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

Position Description
Background Information:

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

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

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

Position Description:

General Research

Season: on-going

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

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

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

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

Government housing is not available.

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

Position Description
Hello, We are seeking volunteers to work at the primary visitor information center on U.S. Highway 90, six miles west of the community of Del Rio, Texas. The volunteer will staff the front desk, answer telephones, answer visitor questions, take reservations for the park group campsites, sell lake use permits to boating visitors, and sell annual hunting permits to archery-only deer hunters. Volunteers will also sell items at the visitor center bookstore.

Amistad National Recreation Area is located adjacent to the community of Del Rio, Texas, at an elevation of 1140 feet. Del Rio, population 38,000, offers full services, including a Regional Medical Center, two large grocery stores, a community college, and Sul Ross University. Lake Amistad is a man-made reservoir created after construction of Amistad Dam was completed in 1968. The reservoir straddles the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. Lake Amistad has gotten a reputation as an excellent fishery for Largemouth Black Bass, with the lake record currently at 15.68 pounds. There are also Striped Bass which have been introduced into the lake, with a current lake record Striper of 45 pounds. Fishing for Channel Catfish is also quite good during the winter months. Amistad also provides archery-only deer hunting opportunities in five hunt areas within the park during the winter, with many of these bow hunters staying at our campgrounds. There are excellent bird watching opportunities at the park, as well as abundant wildlife. There is also significant Indian history (pictographs), railroad history, and military history associated with this area.

Amistad provides archery-only hunting opportunities from October through January, and the volunteer at the visitor center will assist in issuing approximately 700 annual hunting permits to these hunters from mid-August through December. Amistad has excellent fishing opportunities, and allows bass fishing tournaments on the lake. The volunteer at the visitor center will assist in selling many hundreds of annual lake use permits to these fishermen throughout the year, but especially during the months of January through March.

The Volunteers who bring their own recreational vehicle can stay for free at one of six volunteer RV pads located in the park, where water, sewer, and electricity are provided free of charge. These RV pads are located near the Diablo East boat ramp, and are approximately three miles from the visitor information center. Propane reimbursements are available upon request.

We have permanent staff working the front desk of the visitor information center, but we welcome the opportunity to have volunteers to assist us as it can become a bit busy at times at the visitor center. Since the visitor center volunteers will be handling money from two separate cash registers, we are required to perform a background investigation on all front desk volunteers. The volunteers will need to complete what is called a NACI background investigation, which will be good for five years. If you already have a NACI from a previous park, that can be used here at Amistad. If you do not have a NACI, we prefer to initiate and complete the background investigation before the volunteer arrives at the park. We welcome volunteers who wish to work at the visitor center, but due to the time required to train new front desk volunteers and fully orient them to the park, we would prefer persons who are willing to commit at least three months to the position. Please contact the Park Volunteer Coordinator, John Little at 830-775-7491 ext 206, or John_Little@nps.gov for further details and available positions.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the National Park Service.

John Little Park Volunteer Coordinator Amistad National Recreation Area, Del Rio, Tx. 78840 830-775-7491 John_Little@nps.gov

Position Description
Hello, We are seeking volunteers to work at the primary visitor information center on U.S. Highway 90, six miles west of the community of Del Rio, Texas. The volunteer will staff the front desk, answer telephones, answer visitor questions, take reservations for the park group campsites, sell lake use permits to boating visitors, and sell annual hunting permits to archery-only deer hunters. Volunteers will also sell items at the visitor center bookstore.

Amistad National Recreation Area is located adjacent to the community of Del Rio, Texas, at an elevation of 1140 feet. Del Rio, population 38,000, offers full services, including a Regional Medical Center, two large grocery stores, a community college, and Sul Ross University. Lake Amistad is a man-made reservoir created after construction of Amistad Dam was completed in 1968. The reservoir straddles the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. Lake Amistad has gotten a reputation as an excellent fishery for Largemouth Black Bass, with the lake record currently at 15.68 pounds. There are also Striped Bass which have been introduced into the lake, with a current lake record Striper of 45 pounds. Fishing for Channel Catfish is also quite good during the winter months. Amistad also provides archery-only deer hunting opportunities in five hunt areas within the park during the winter, with many of these bow hunters staying at our campgrounds. There are excellent bird watching opportunities at the park, as well as abundant wildlife. There is also significant Indian history (pictographs), railroad history, and military history associated with this area.

Amistad provides archery-only hunting opportunities from October through January, and the volunteer at the visitor center will assist in issuing approximately 700 annual hunting permits to these hunters from mid-August through December. Amistad has excellent fishing opportunities, and allows bass fishing tournaments on the lake. The volunteer at the visitor center will assist in selling many hundreds of annual lake use permits to these fishermen throughout the year, but especially during the months of January through March.

The Volunteers who bring their own recreational vehicle can stay for free at one of six volunteer RV pads located in the park, where water, sewer, and electricity are provided free of charge. These RV pads are located near the Diablo East boat ramp, and are approximately three miles from the visitor information center. Propane reimbursements are available upon request.

We have permanent staff working the front desk of the visitor information center, but we welcome the opportunity to have volunteers to assist us as it can become a bit busy at times at the visitor center. Since the visitor center volunteers will be handling money from two separate cash registers, we are required to perform a background investigation on all front desk volunteers. The volunteers will need to complete what is called a NACI background investigation, which will be good for five years. If you already have a NACI from a previous park, that can be used here at Amistad. If you do not have a NACI, we prefer to initiate and complete the background investigation before the volunteer arrives at the park. We welcome volunteers who wish to work at the visitor center, but due to the time required to train new front desk volunteers and fully orient them to the park, we would prefer persons who are willing to commit at least three months to the position. Please contact the Park Volunteer Coordinator, John Little at 830-775-7491 ext 206, or John_Little@nps.gov for further details and available positions.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the National Park Service.

John Little Park Volunteer Coordinator Amistad National Recreation Area, Del Rio, Tx. 78840 830-775-7491 John_Little@nps.gov

Position Description
The Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery and Aquarium is located on the banks of the Missouri river in southeastern South Dakota near the city of Yankton. The hatchery is located along the Lewis and Clark Trail and lies below Gavins Point Dam and Lewis and Clark Lake. The lake is a 25,000 acre impoundment that is the last of the six main stem dams. Below the lake is the Missouri National Recreational River which is operated by the National Park Service to maintain the river in its historical natural state. Outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant in this area (boating, fishing, water skiing, beaches, kayaking, biking and hiking).

The hatchery has 2 campsites available with full hook ups in exchange for 18 hours/week of volunteer service to the facility. We are currently seeking volunteers to assist in the following duties: greeting visitors, giving tours of the hatchery and aquarium, selling merchandise, mowing grass and some light landscaping.

First preference will be given to volunteer coupes who can commit to a full season at the hatchery.

If interested contact:

Gavins Point NFH

31227 436th Avenue

Yankton, SD 57078

605-665-3352 phone

605-665-3360 fax

keith_mcgilvray@fws.gov

Position Description
If you love natural and cultural history and have cabinet making or carpentry skills then we've got the perfect position for you! Join us at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area on the beautiful Oregon Coast.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Cabinet Maker will be responsible for assisting with the construction of storage cabinets. Trailer/RV pads with FHU and ocean views are provided in exchange for services. Hosts contribute approximately 25 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS: Volunteer must:

• Be physically able to lift, carry and cut 5 x 8 sheets of mdf.

• Have experience with carpentry tools,

• Have the ability to perform quality work safely,

• and be a team player.

Volunteer may also serve as a park host. Hosts greet visitors and provide interpretation at the historic Yaquina Head Lighthouse, often in period (1880s) clothing. Hosts provide visitors with site, local and regional information at the Yaquina Head Interpretive Center. Hosts may provide point (on-the-spot) interpretation at wildlife observation areas.

TIME: immediately through April 30, 2009.

All volunteers must demonstrate excellent customer service skills, show a willingness to work with, and get along with a variety of co-workers and visitors of all ages. References are required. Background check may be required.

AREA INFORMATION:Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area is a 100-acre day-use area managed by the Bureau of Land Management (Department of Interior). The park is located on a prominent headland just three miles north of Newport, on Oregon’s scenic central coast. Over 20,000 seabirds nest seasonally on the headland’s cliffs and near-shore rocks. Gray whales, harbor seals and a multitude of intertidal creatures are also visible much of the year. The Yaquina Head Lighthouse has been functioning as an aid to navigation since 1873. The site is open year-round during daylight hours. Visitation is over 300,000 per year.

Position Description
CLOSED FOR 2009 DUE TO OVERWHELMING RESPONSE - Please contact us again next year if interested. Campground hosts serve as "eyes and ears" in an 88 unit campground, along with three group campsites. Hosts perform campground compliance, litter patrols, sometimes supervise volunteer groups with campground projects, assist with posting campground bulletin boards, minor maintenance duties, etc. This position, if desired, can assist at the visitor center or with other duties in the interpretive division. A campsite with hook-ups is provided. A stipend toward subsistence and propane is provided. Must have an RV or travel trailer. Golf cart, uniform shirts are provided. Elevation here is 8200' and summer temperatures range from 70s to 80s during the day and 40 degree temperatures at night. For further information, contact Tom Morin, Tom_Morin@nps.gov or (719) 378-6352. Dates are flexible as given below, with a minimum of a one month stay.

Position Description
INTERPRETIVE HOST

Be a lighthouse keeper, tidepool docent, information desk attendant, and a wildlife interpreter at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area!

POSITION OVERVIEW:Hosts assist visitors of all age with emphasis on helping visitors to form connections with the site’s natural and cultural resources. Visitor safety and resource protection are also key elements. Trailer/RV pads with FHU and ocean views are provided.TIME: March 2009 through February 2010. Opportunities available year-round. Hosts contribute approximately 25 hours per week; working five, 5-hour days with two consecutive days off.

DUTIES:• Hosts greet visitors and provide interpretation at the historic Yaquina Head Lighthouse, often in period (1880s) clothing.

• Hosts provide visitors with site, local and regional information at theYaquina Head Interpretive Center, which was dedicated in 1997.

• Hosts provide point (on-the-spot) interpretation at wildlife observation areas. Emphasis changes according to the season and tides, but may include gray whales, harbor seals, tidepool life, and seabirds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• All hosts must demonstrate excellent customer service skills, show a willingness to work with, and get along with a variety of co-workers and visitors of all ages.

• A basic knowledge of interpretive techniques, Western US history, and wildlife is helpful, but training will be provided.

• Hosts should be able to climb and descend the 100-plus steps to the top of the lighthouse and down to the tidepools. Some accommodations can be made.

AREA INFORMATION:Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area is a 100-acre day-use area managed by the Bureau of Land Management (Department of Interior). The park is located on prominent headland just three miles north of Newport, on Oregon’s scenic central coast. Over 20,000 seabirds nest seasonally on the headland’s cliffs and near-shore rocks. Gray whales, harbor seals and a multitude of intertidal creatures are also visible much of the year. The Yaquina Head Lighthouse has been functioning as an aid to navigation since 1873. The site is open year-round during daylight hours. Visitation is over 300,000 per year.

Position Description
Aztec Ruins National Monument (NM) has an interesting, challenging, and fun special event opportunity for energetic volunteers at our EARTH DAY event.

The one day EARTH DAY event Learning from the Past and Taking Responsibility for the Future is on Saturday April 25, 2009.

We need volunteer help with tasks in: Sustainable Agriculture, Water Use, Recycling Activities, Book Exchange, Energy, Transportation, and other activities. We will need help with marketing, setting up booths, assisting visitors, speakers, cultural demonstrators, interpretation of the monument and help at the Visitor Center.

We propose to use Earth Day as a catalyst for sharing lessons of Ancestral Puebloan society with our community to help us be better stewards today. With this event, we hope to promote sustainability and dispel the myth that environmental responsibility means not using resources and consequently suffering economically and in our quality of life. It is our hope that this event will strengthen our relations with our community and provide a foundation for future dialog about environmental issues.

The position will last one day to 2 months, starting in February, March or April. Individuals and groups welcome! We need as many hours as volunteers can offer for this event.

Position Description
Volunteer hosts at Camp Misty Mount assist with cabin check ins and check outs, provide minor maintenance, and assist in staffing the camp office. A cabin is provided for hosts. A one month commitment is required.

Position Description
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site is located in Mount Pleasant, SC. The 28 acre park is the remnant of a plantation once owned by Charles Pinckney, a major drafter and signer of the U. S. Constitution. The site interprets early United States history, the framing of the Constitution, and plantation life in 18th and early 19th centuries. Ongoing volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to: Visitor center assistants and tour guides. An excellent location for those interested in Colonial and Early American history. SPECIAL NOTE FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE APPLICANTS: This park is part of the Charleston, SC area National Park Group, that includes Fort Sumter National Monument and the Fort Moultrie Historic Site (a unit of Fort Sumter National Monument). One application to any of the three sites is sufficient, as the volunteer(s) will be considered for placement at any of the park sites in the area. The RV sites for the park group are located at the Charles Pinckney National Historic Site.

Position Description
VISITOR CENTER and EDUCATIONAL INTERN. Learn about Isle Royale while working in Interpretation. You will work in a visitor center at Rock Harbor, Windigo, or Houghton performing the following duties: issuing backcountry camping permits, greeting ferry boats, orienting visitors and assisting with trip planning, providing general island information to visitors, developing and conducting interpretive programs and hikes, selling items from Natural History Association store.

Position Description
Become a campground host along the Wild and Scenic Klamath River! The Klamath National Forest has an opening for a campground host at the Curly Jack Campground. The campground includes 16 sites (4 group sites) and is located in the town of Happy Camp, California along the Klamath River at an elevation of about 1,000 feet. The community of Happy Camp is approximately 75 miles west of Yreka via highway 96.

Host duties include talking to visitors about local points of interest, informing visitors of regulations, gathering visitor use information, and performing light maintenance and cleanup around the campground. A campsite with hookups will be provided for the volunteer.

Volunteer campground hosts are an important part of our recreation program—hosts are often the first contact for forest visitors. We are looking for a host who has strong communication skills and is customer service oriented. • 1 position • Memorial Day-October 15

Position Description
Hello, We are seeking volunteers to work at the primary visitor information center on U.S. Highway 90, six miles west of the community of Del Rio, Texas. The volunteer will staff the front desk, answer telephones, answer visitor questions, take reservations for the park group campsites, sell lake use permits to boating visitors, and sell annual hunting permits to archery-only deer hunters. Volunteers will also sell items at the visitor center bookstore.

Amistad National Recreation Area is located adjacent to the community of Del Rio, Texas, at an elevation of 1140 feet. Del Rio, population 38,000, offers full services, including a Regional Medical Center, two large grocery stores, a community college, and Sul Ross University. Lake Amistad is a man-made reservoir created after construction of Amistad Dam was completed in 1968. The reservoir straddles the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. Lake Amistad has gotten a reputation as an excellent fishery for Largemouth Black Bass, with the lake record currently at 15.68 pounds. There are also Striped Bass which have been introduced into the lake, with a current lake record Striper of 45 pounds. Fishing for Channel Catfish is also quite good during the winter months. Amistad also provides archery-only deer hunting opportunities in five hunt areas within the park during the winter, with many of these bow hunters staying at our campgrounds. There are excellent bird watching opportunities at the park, as well as abundant wildlife. There is also significant Indian history (pictographs), railroad history, and military history associated with this area.

Amistad provides archery-only hunting opportunities from October through January, and the volunteer at the visitor center will assist in issuing approximately 700 annual hunting permits to these hunters from mid-August through December. Amistad has excellent fishing opportunities, and allows bass fishing tournaments on the lake. The volunteer at the visitor center will assist in selling many hundreds of annual lake use permits to these fishermen throughout the year, but especially during the months of January through March.

The Volunteers who bring their own recreational vehicle can stay for free at one of six volunteer RV pads located in the park, where water, sewer, and electricity are provided free of charge. These RV pads are located near the Diablo East boat ramp, and are approximately three miles from the visitor information center. Propane reimbursements are available upon request.

We have permanent staff working the front desk of the visitor information center, but we welcome the opportunity to have volunteers to assist us as it can become a bit busy at times at the visitor center. Since the visitor center volunteers will be handling money from two separate cash registers, we are required to perform a background investigation on all front desk volunteers. The volunteers will need to complete what is called a NACI background investigation, which will be good for five years. If you already have a NACI from a previous park, that can be used here at Amistad. If you do not have a NACI, we prefer to initiate and complete the background investigation before the volunteer arrives at the park. We welcome volunteers who wish to work at the visitor center, but due to the time required to train new front desk volunteers and fully orient them to the park, we would prefer persons who are willing to commit at least three months to the position. Please contact the Park Volunteer Coordinator, John Little at 830-775-7491 ext 206, or John_Little@nps.gov for further details and available positions.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the National Park Service.

John Little Park Volunteer Coordinator Amistad National Recreation Area, Del Rio, Tx. 78840 830-775-7491 John_Little@nps.gov

Position Description
Position Description: We intermittently look for interns to assist our full-time staff with presenting curriculum-based, educational and interpretive programs for children and adults. Programs will be presented on refuges and in local classrooms. Peak demand for programs is usually spring (Feb-May) and fall (Sept-Dec). A background in education or interpretation would be extremely helpful but is not necessary. Interns will accompany a staff member on specific programs until they feel comfortable leading that program. They will then present a program with a staff member present. When both the intern and staff member feel the presentation was a success, the intern will present programs alone. The intern will also assist with special event activities, leading public canoe and natural history tours and staffing our brand new visitor center. Visitor center duties could include: greet visitors, provide refuge and local information, answer telephones, answer visitor questions, respond to visitor correspondences, distribute brochures, operate cash register to sell bookstore items, stock bookstore supplies and brochures and operate some audio/visual equipment. Intern will be expected to work 12 weeks, 40 hours a week preparing and presenting programs. There are also openings for resident RV volunteers. See RV Volunteer position description for Southeast Louisiana Refuges.

Skills Desired: Interns should have good communication skills, an interest in and ability to learn about area history and natural resources and a desire to share knowledge with visiting public and work with others, including children. Experience with public speaking and designing environmental education activities is beneficial, but not necessary. Training is provided in interpretive techniques to effectively present information to visitors. A flexibility to handle variations in routine due to shifting priorities and visitor needs is appreciated. This position will provide a motivated person the opportunity to spread his/her appreciation of the natural world to many refuge visitors.

Compensation: Interns are provided housing, if needed, and given a stipend of $15/day ($75/week). They will also receive orientation to eight National Wildlife Refuges in southeast Louisiana, training in interpretation and area history and volunteer hat, shirt and jacket.

Area: Southeast Louisiana Refuge Complex manages eight National Wildlife Refuges scattered throughout southeastern Louisiana. Habitats range from barrier islands, to coastal wetlands, to piney flatwoods, to one of the most undisturbed swamplands in the country. Some of these refuges are only accessible by boat, while Bayou Sauvage is located within the city limits of New Orleans, making it the largest urban National Wildlife Refuge in the country. The majority of the interpretive programs take place on Bayou Sauvage and Big Branch Marsh refuges, although there are special events on Atchafalaya, Bogue Chitto and Bayou Teche refuges. The complex headquarters and visitor center are located in Lacombe, Louisiana, a few miles north of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Winter temperatures can dip below freezing during the nights and summer temperatures can exceed 90ºF with high humidity levels.

Position Description
Position Description: We are currently looking for a few volunteers to assist our full-time staff with presenting curriculum-based, educational and interpretive programs for children and adults. Programs will be presented on refuges and in local classrooms. Peak demand for programs is usually spring (Feb-May) and fall (Sept-Dec). A background in education or interpretation would be extremely helpful. New volunteers will accompany a staff member on specific programs until they feel comfortable leading that program. They will then present a program with a staff member present. If both the volunteer and staff member feel the presentation was a success, the volunteer may provide programs alone. The volunteer interpreter could also assist with special event activities, leading public canoe and natural history tours and staffing our brand new visitor center. Visitor center duties could include: greet visitors, provide refuge and local information, answer telephones, answer visitor questions, respond to visitor correspondences, distribute brochures, operate cash register to sell bookstore items, stock bookstore supplies and brochures and operate some audio/visual equipment. Volunteer will be expected to work 12-15 hours a week preparing and presenting programs. There are also openings for resident RV volunteers. See RV Volunteer position description for Southeast Louisiana Refuges.

Skills Desired: Volunteers should have good communication skills, an interest in and ability to learn about area history and natural resources and a desire to share knowledge with visiting public and work with others, including children. Experience with public speaking and designing environmental education activities is beneficial. Training is provided in interpretive techniques to effectively present information to visitors. A flexibility to handle variations in routine due to shifting priorities and visitor needs is appreciated. This position will provide a motivated volunteer the opportunity to spread his/her appreciation of the natural world to many refuge visitors.

Compensation: Orientation to eight National Wildlife Refuges in southeast Louisiana, training in interpretation and area history and volunteer hat, shirt and jacket.

Area: Southeast Louisiana Refuge Complex manages eight National Wildlife Refuges scattered throughout southeastern Louisiana. Habitats range from barrier islands, to coastal wetlands, to piney flatwoods, to one of the most undisturbed swamplands in the country. Some of these refuges are only accessible by boat, while Bayou Sauvage is located within the city limits of New Orleans, making it the largest urban National Wildlife Refuge in the country. The majority of the interpretive programs take place on Bayou Sauvage and Big Branch Marsh refuges, although there are special events on Atchafalaya, Bogue Chitto and Bayou Teche refuges. The complex headquarters and visitor center are located in Lacombe, Louisiana, a few miles north of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Winter temperatures can dip below freezing during the nights and summer temperatures can exceed 90ºF with high humidity levels.

Position Description
Position Description: We are looking for couples or individuals willing to assist us in park upgrades and improvements. Maintenance and gardener volunteers are needed to perform outdoor work such as assisting in landscape, trail and facility maintenance; conducting biological surveys and studies; assisting in habitat modification projects; minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry and janitorial work; and photographing a variety of natural resources. Interpreter and clerical volunteers are needed to assist our full-time staff with presenting curriculum-based, educational and interpretive programs for children and adults. Programs will be presented on refuges and in local classrooms. Peak demand for programs is usually spring (Feb-May) and fall (Sept-Dec). A background in education or interpretation would be extremely helpful. New volunteers will accompany a staff member on specific programs until they feel comfortable leading that program. They will then present a program with a staff member present. If both the volunteer and staff member feel the presentation was a success, the volunteer may provide programs alone. The volunteer interpreter could also assist with special event activities, leading public canoe and natural history tours and staffing our brand new visitor center. Visitor center duties include: greet visitors, provide refuge and local information, answer telephones, answer visitor questions, respond to visitor correspondences, distribute brochures, operate cash register to sell bookstore items, stock bookstore supplies and brochures and operate some audio/visual equipment.

Compensation: The complex has five RV pads with cement patios and full hook ups (water, electric and sewer). Amenities for RV volunteers include community washer/dryer building, gas grill and picnic pavilion. Pets are allowed but must be under control at ALL times and non-intrusive to others. Use of RV pad will require a one month minimum commitment and at least three, eight hour days for couples and four, eight hour days for individuals. The schedule is flexible; weekdays, weekends and holidays may be worked. All volunteers are given an orientation to eight National Wildlife Refuges in southeast Louisiana and a volunteer hat, shirt and jacket. Please check for availability.

Area: Southeast Louisiana Refuge Complex manages eight National Wildlife Refuges scattered throughout southeastern Louisiana. Habitats range from barrier islands, to coastal wetlands, to piney flatwoods, to one of the most undisturbed swamplands in the country. Some of these refuges are only accessible by boat, while Bayou Sauvage is located within the city limits of New Orleans, making it the largest urban National Wildlife Refuge in the country. Winter temperatures can dip below freezing during the nights and summer temperatures can exceed 90ºF with high humidity levels. The complex headquarters and visitor center are located in Lacombe, Louisiana, a few miles north of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. The property has a rich history and formal gardens, which due to the climate, require a great deal of gardening to maintain.

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 may receive a reimbursement for living expenses of $10 per day worked. 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 an application 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. Please use Box 18 to address these factors.

Submit applications online or mail applications to: Capitol Reef National Park Park Volunteer Coordinator HC 70 Box 15 Torrey, UT 84775

Apply online at www.volunteer.gov (be sure to address all the selection criteria listed above; use box 18 to provide detailed answers) 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.