Volunteer Opportunities
The Saylorville Lake Volunteer Program offers something for everyone.
Most positions are available May – September, but extend throughout
the year in some instances. Part-time positions may earn 1 night of
camping for 3 hours of service. The following positions are not the
only volunteer options at Saylorville Lake . Please contact the Volunteer
Coordinator for information and additional offerings.
Cleaning
Hosts
The
primary duty of the Cleaning Host is to maintain cleanliness at picnic,
campground, and boat ramp areas as outlined below. Park facilities being
cleaned by volunteers are traditionally lightly used. Cleaning days
assigned in more popular recreation areas are days with the lowest usage.
Facilities should meet the standard of clean daily, but may not require
daily cleaning. Volunteers will average 21 hours of service per week.
The host must provide their own reliable, licensed vehicle, fuel, and
insurance to transport materials including trash. Volunteers must maintain
a valid driver's license. The estimated miles/week varies with each
position so please check the descriptions carefully. Maps of each area
can be found at https://www2.mvr.usace.army.mil/Saylorville. If
the host wishes to receive camping in return for volunteer services
they will be provided a site with water, electric and sewer hook-ups
.
Specific
positions include:
Sandpiper
Cleaning Host
Season:
Mid-April – Mid-October
Days
Off: Sunday and Monday
Campsite:
water, electric, and sewer in Sandpiper Volunteer Campground Mileage/Week:
approximately 40 miles
Sandpiper
Picnic Area on Tuesday and Wednesday:
- Open
gates to shelter area at 6:00am
- Clean
Sandpiper Super Shelter, post shelter reservations, clean and service
1 restroom building, service trash receptacles
- Pick
up any litter within the gated area
Sandpiper
Roadways, Beach and Boat Ramp on Tuesday, Thursday evening/Friday
before 7am, and Saturday
- Pick
up litter and debris from the Sandpiper Recreation Area, including
the entrance road, boat ramp, beach, and parking lots. Work orders
shall be submitted as needed.
- Clean
2 vault toilets and 1 changing station at the beach/boat ramp area
Recycling
- Host
will collect recyclable materials from collection sites (4 campgrounds,
administration building/lunchroom) and transport to main bin at
administration building 1-2 times per week.
- The
volunteer is responsible for keeping the collection bins cleaned
to minimize insects and odor. Note: Cans and bottles with deposits
are not exclusive property of the volunteer and may be collected
by other members of the public.
Restroom
and picnic shelter cleanings should be completed before 10am.
Hosts
may perform other duties as available and scheduled.
Oak
Grove Cleaning Host
Season:
Mid-May – Mid-September
Days
Off: Tuesday and Wednesday
Campsite:
water, electric, and sewer in Oak Grove Recreation Area
Mileage/Week:
approximately 20 miles
Oak
Grove Recreation Area on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Oak
Grove Picnic Area—
- Unlock
gates and restrooms at 6:00am
- Service
1 restroom building, clean 2 shelters, post shelter reservations
and service trash receptacles.
- Clean
Grills on Thursdays
Oak
Grove Beach —
- Pick
up litter and debris at least 3 times per week from the Oak Grove
Recreation Area to include the entrance road, beach, and parking
lots in both picnic and beach areas. Work orders shall be submitted
as needed.
- Cleaning
the portable toilets at the beach areas are the responsibility
of others and not a part of the volunteer position.
Cherry
Glen Boat Ramp on Thursday and Friday
Cherry
Glen Boat Ramp
- Unlock
restroom at 6:00am
- Service
1 restroom building and trash receptacles
- Cleaning
the portable toilets is the responsibility of others and not a
part of the volunteer position.
- Pick
up any litter and debris along roadway beyond fee booth and in
parking lot areas. Work orders shall be submitted as needed.
Restroom
and picnic shelter cleanings should be completed before 10am.
Hosts
may perform other duties as available and scheduled.
Cherry
Glen Cleaning Host
Season:
Mid-April – Mid-October
Days
Off: Thursday and Friday
Campsite:
water, electric, and sewer in Oak Grove Recreation Area
Mileage/Week:
approximately 30 miles
Cherry
Glen Boat Ramp on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Cherry
Glen Boat Ramp —
- Service
1 restroom building in upper parking lot, pick up litter and debris
at minimum 3 times per week from boat ramp area, and service the
trash receptacles. Work orders shall be submitted as needed.
- Cleaning
the portable toilets at the beach areas are the responsibility
of others and not a part of the volunteer position.
Cherry
Glen Picnic Area on Tuesday and Wednesday
Cherry
Glen Picnic Area —
- Open
gates and restrooms at 6am
- Service
4 restroom buildings, service trash receptacles, clean 6 shelters,
post shelter reservations
Restroom
and picnic shelter cleanings must be completed before 10am.
Hosts
may perform other duties as available and scheduled.
West
Lake
Cleaning Host
Season:
Mid-April – Mid-October
Days
Off: Thursday and Friday
Campsite:
water, electric, and sewer in Acorn Valley Campground
Mileage/Week:
approximately 45 miles
Tuesday
and Wednesday
Walnut
Ridge Picnic Area—
- Open
gates and restrooms at 6am
- Service
up to 2 restroom buildings, service trash receptacles, clean 3
shelters, post shelter reservations
Acorn
Valley Campground– from May 21 – September 8
- Service
up to 3 restrooms, service trash receptacles
- Clean
vacated campsites
Saturday,
Sunday, Monday
Lakeview
Boat Ramp—
- Pick
up litter and debris at minimum 3 times per week from roadway
and boat ramp area, and service the trash receptacles. Work orders
shall be submitted as needed.
- Maintain
cleanliness of the shelter area which includes restroom and grill.
Restroom
and picnic shelter cleanings should be completed before 10am.
Hosts
may perform other duties as available and scheduled.
Day
Use Entrance Station
The
primary duty of the Day Use Entrance Station Host is to staff the entrance
station at boat ramps and beach areas collecting fees using a cash register.
Day Use Entrance Station hosts are required to provide an average of
21 hours per week and may serve the entire recreation season May through
September. All volunteers must be eligible to be bonded; ineligibility
will remove you from the list of candidates for this position. Reasons
for ineligibility may include recent bankruptcy or bad credit history.
The Corps of Engineers will bond all Day Use Entrance Station Hosts
with a $5,000 fidelity bond to protect the government from loss of funds.
Day Use Entrance Station hosts who wish to receive camping in return
for volunteer services will be assigned a campsite with water, electric
and sewer hookups in the Sandpiper Volunteer Campground.
Specific
duties include:
-
Hosts will work 4 days on-duty, followed by 4 days
off-duty, rotating between Oak Grove Beach , Lakeview
Boat Ramp, Cherry Glen Boat Ramp, and Sandpiper Beach/Boat Ramp
. A schedule will be provided at the beginning of the season
and adjusted as demands require.
- Oak
Grove Beach shifts are 4 hours per
day (varying between 10 am – 6 pm). A schedule will be provided
by the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Boat
ramp shifts are 2 – 6pm on weekdays
and 10 am – 6 pm on weekends and holidays.
- At
the beginning of a shift, hosts shall tour area parking lots placing
notices on vehicles that have failed to purchase or properly display
proof of purchase of day use fee. A record of violations should
be maintained by recording information from the vehicle notice on
to the log sheet provided.
- Hosts
will collect fees using a cash register in the fee booth. Two-days
of training and a training manual will be provided prior to service.
- Hosts
will be required to balance funds and receipts following each shift.
- The
volunteer will be required to provide and maintain a $50.00 change
fund to be used while collecting fees at the entrance stations.
- Hosts
will be assigned 1-3 bulletin boards to update during the duration
of the year. The bulletin board supplies and detailed instructions
will be kept in the fee booth for replacement ease. The bulletin
boards will need to be updated every 4 weeks with upcoming events.
- Hosts
may perform other duties as available and scheduled.
Available
Positions: 4 positions available with 4 days on-duty, followed
by 4 days off-duty.
Visitor
Center
The
primary duty of a Full-time Visitor Center Host is operation of the
Saylorville Lake Visitor Center . There are two Full-time Visitor Center
Host positions (see schedule below for work days). Hosts are required
to provide an average of 21 hours of service per week and may serve
the entire recreation season May through September. Additional volunteer
activities may be necessary to meet hour requirements, but can be arranged
through the volunteer coordinator (see Additional Volunteer Opportunities)
. Visitor Center hours during this period are 10 am – 6 pm daily.
Volunteers are encouraged to begin service early or continue later in
the season during shortened hours in April and October. Full-time Visitor
Center Hosts who wish to receive camping in return for volunteer services
will be assigned a campsite with water, electric and sewer hookups in
the Sandpiper Volunteer Campground.
Specific
duties include:
- Answer
questions and assist customers both in person, at the Visitor Center
information desk, and by phone regarding directions, recreation
opportunities, area amenities, and other resources.
- Open
and close the Visitor Center (instructions provided).
- Sell
merchandise in the gift shop for Saylorville Lake 's cooperating
association, the Iowa Academy of Science. Credit card machine, cash
register and/or computer use may be required.
- Hosts
will be required to balance funds and receipts following each shift.
- Maintain
brochure racks, stock/inventory sales items, and complete brochure
order when supplies are low.
- Help
update interpretive displays as needed.
- General
housekeeping duties: Maintain cleanliness of floors (sweeping, mopping,
and vacuuming), clean restrooms, restock toilet paper and empty
trash receptacles as needed.
- Pick
up litter and debris around the visitor center grounds daily.
- Assist
park rangers with special events and educational programs.
- Hosts
may also assist with other duties as available and scheduled.
Available
Positions: 2
positions available with a rotating schedule and two weekends
off each month. One position will start on week 1, the other on week
2.
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Full-time
Campground Host
The
primary duty of the Full-time Campground Host is to staff the campground
entrance station when the contracted park attendant is off duty (10am
– 2pm). The host shall provide an average of 21 hours of volunteer service
per week and may serve for the entire recreation season May through
September (Cherry Glen host will begin mid-April). The hosts will also
staff the Visitor Center as scheduled, conduct walking tours of the
parks, and update bulletin boards in the park. Additional volunteer
activities may be necessary to meet hour requirements, but can be arranged
through the volunteer coordinator (see Additional Volunteer Opportunities)
. Volunteers
selected for this position are assigned a campsite in the respective
campground with water, electric, and sewer hookups.
Specific
duties include:
- Staff
the entrance station from 10 am – 2 pm on Friday and Saturday and
other days as agreed to or scheduled with the Volunteer Coordinator.
-
Inform incoming campers of registration
policies and explain how to reserve a campsite through the National
Recreation Reservation Service.
-
Assist campers with reservations, locating
their reserved campsite, and assist walk-in campers in selecting
a non-reserved site. Assist campers in filling out registration
cards.
- Maintain
a list of campers who arrive during your tour of duty and provide
it to the park attendant when they return to duty.
- Using
a computer printout provided by the campground park attendant conduct
evening walking tours of the campground; focus on greeting and providing
information to new arrivals.
- Assist
the Corps in promoting scheduled programs by conducting walking
tours of the park distributing interpretive program flyers. Tours
should be done 2-4 hours per week Thursday-Saturday.
- Hosts
will be assigned bulletin boards to update during the duration of
the year. The bulletin board supplies and detailed instructions
will be kept in the fee booth for replacement ease. The bulletin
boards will need to be updated every 4 weeks with upcoming events.
- Staff
the Visitor Center for 4 hours per week (Bob Shelter Host 8 hours
per week) – see Visitor Center Host description for more information.
- Assist
with other duties as available and scheduled.
Available
Positions:
- Bob
Shetler Campground Host: Staff the campground entrance
station on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am – 2 pm, and staff the
Visitor Center on Thursdays, 10 am – 6 pm.
- Cherry
Glen Campground Host: Staff the campground entrance station
on Thursday-Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm, and staff the Visitor Center
on Wednesday mornings, 10 am – 2 pm.
- Prairie
Flower Campground Host: Staff the campground entrance
station on Thursday-Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm, and staff the Visitor
Center on Wednesday afternoon, 2 pm – 6 pm.
Interpretive
Program Host
The
primary duty of the Interpretive Program is to assist the Interpretive
Service and Outreach Personnel with providing educational opportunities
for school-aged children as well as assisting with special events for
the public. Work days will vary by week and program schedule. Generally,
volunteers will work 3-5 days per week and average 21 hours of service
per week. Host will be involved in scheduling, developing, and giving
programs. Additionally, the host should be computer literate and able
to assist with written publications. Fulltime hosts who wish to receive
camping in return for volunteer services will be assigned a campsite
with water, electric and sewer hookups in the Prairie Flower Campground.
Part-time host will be provided a site with electric only.
Specific
duties include:
- Schedule
interpretive programs with teachers, childcare providers, scout
leaders, etc. via phone.
- Present
interpretive programs on topics including but not limited to Saylorville
Lake , water safety, geology, mammals, and nature hikes. Training
and sample outlines will be provided.
- Create
the Weekly Update for distribution to employees, contractors, and
volunteers by Thursday at noon. Templates will be provided.
- Create
flyers and news releases to advertise for upcoming events and programs.
- Track
Visitor Center Gift Shop inventory in excel database by entering
the weekly inventory sheets provided by Visitor Center Volunteers.
Restock shelves and compile orders as needed.
- Assist
with planning and preparations for public events. Assist with setup
and implementation on event day, typically 1-2 Saturdays or Sundays
per month.
Available
Positions:
- 1
Full-time Interpretive Program Host .
Late-April – mid-September. Full-hookup campsite provided in Prairie
Flower Campground.
- 1
Part-time Interpretive Program Host Position .
Late April – July. Part-time position will spend the majority of
time giving programs. Campsite with electric hookup provided in
public campground.
Natural
Resource &
Habitat
Enhancement
The
primary duty of a Natural Resource/Habitat Enhancement Host is to help
improve overall park aesthetics by performing/assisting in day to day
and seasonal management activities, while promoting native landscape
species. Volunteers must be willing to work in all weather conditions
and have an underlying knowledge of landscape/park maintenance.
Knowledge of pruning methods, tree care and use of chemicals is preferred,
but training is available. Hosts shall provide an average of 21 hours
of volunteer service per week and may serve the entire recreation season
April – October. The hosts will work on established weekdays between
the hours of 8 am and 4 pm. The volunteer may be required to lift up
to 40 lbs. and operate tools such as a weed whip, Kubota, chainsaw,
prunners, pole saw, backpack sprayer, or other tools. All tools will
be provided by the government and volunteers may operate a government
vehicle while performing official duties. Volunteers must have a valid
driver's license and are responsible for ensuring that their personal
insurance will cover any/all expenses acquired in the event of an accident
in a government vehicle. Volunteers selected for this position who wish
to receive camping in return for volunteer service will be provided
a campsite with water, electric and sewer in Sandpiper Volunteer Campground
or Bob Shelter Campground.
Specific
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Duties
will be performed weekdays between 7 am and 4 pm – days will vary
as decided by the Staff Supervisor.
- Removing
invasive species and unwanted species
- Brush
clearing of recreation and prairie restoration areas
- Pruning
of trees and shrubs on project lands
- Seeding
native prairie seed by hand and with a seed drill
- Pesticide/herbicide
application (with proper training)
- Watering
prairie seedings and tree plantings
- Mulching
- Planting
of trees and native grasses
-
General landscape upkeep (weeding, raking, etc.)
- Equipment
use including Kubotas, mowers, and blowers.
- Other
tasks as assigned by OD-S Staff
Available
Positions:
3 fulltime positions are available. 2 Full-hookup
campsites with 50 amp electric at Sandpiper Volunteer Campground.
1 Full-hookup campsite with 30 amp electric at Bob Shetler West Campground.
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Office
Cleaning/Delivery Host
The
primary duty of the Clerical/Delivery Host is to clean the administration
office and lunchroom once/week, make copies and deliver brochures and
supplies once/week to campgrounds and picnic areas, and maintain several
bulletin boards in day use areas. The host shall provide an average
of 21 hours of volunteer service per week and may serve for the entire
recreation season Mid-May through September. Additional volunteer activities
will be necessary to meet hour requirements, but can be arranged through
the volunteer coordinator (see Additional Volunteer Opportunities)
. Volunteers
selected for this position are assigned a campsite with water, electric,
and sewer hookups in Sandpiper Campground.
Specific
duties include:
- Clean
Administration Building and Lunchroom 1 time per week to include
vacuuming office floors, mopping lunchroom and restroom floors,
cleaning 2 restrooms in admin building and 2 locker rooms in lunchroom
- Make
copies and fill delivery orders (ex. Brochures, receipt paper, etc).
at the Administration Office on Thursdays.
- Deliver
materials to each campground and day use area.
- Hosts
will be assigned bulletin boards to update during the duration of
the year. The bulletin boards should be updated every 4. Supplies
and instructions will be provided.
- Volunteer
is responsible for all transportation and transportation costs associated
with the position. This includes having access to a reliable
licensed vehicle, fuel, valid vehicle insurance, and a valid driver's
license.
- Assist
with other duties as available and scheduled.
Available
Positions: 1 position available
Shelter
Reservation Desk
The
primary duty of the Shelter Reservation Desk is to take and process
shelter reservations at the Saylorville Lake Administration Office.
The shelter reservation desk hours are 9 am
– 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Hosts are required to provide an average
of 21 hours per week and may serve the entire recreation season April
– September. Hosts will work 1 Wednesday every 2 weeks in a Day Use
Fee Booth. Additional volunteer activities may be necessary to meet
hour requirements, but can be arranged through the volunteer coordinator
(see Additional Volunteer Opportunities) . The Corps of Engineers
will bond all Shelter Reservation Desk Hosts with a $5,000 fidelity
bond to protect the government from loss of funds. All volunteers must
be eligible to be bonded; ineligibility will remove you from the list
of candidates for this volunteer position. Reasons for ineligibility
may include recent bankruptcy or bad credit history. Shelter Reservation
Desk Hosts who wish to receive camping in return for volunteer service
will be provided a site with water, electric and sewer hookups in the
sandpiper Volunteer Campground.
Specific
duties include:
- Hosts
shall staff the shelter reservation desk for 7 hour shifts (9 am
– 4 pm) on scheduled weekdays. A schedule will be provided at the
beginning of the season.
- Hosts
will take picnic shelter reservations by phone and in person.
- Hosts
will issue and/or collect fees for Day Use Annual Passes and Special
Event Permits.
- Hosts
will collect fees using a cash register and credit card terminal.
- Hosts
will be required to balance funds and receipts following each shift.
- Hosts
will use a computer to enter shelter reservations and generate shelter
reservation reports.
- Two
days of training on cash register and shelter reservation computer.
Training manual will be provided for reference.
- Staff
day use booth from 2-6 on the alternate Wednesdays.
- Hosts
will be required to fill out an SF 85, “Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive
Positions,” in order to access the computer database. A local background
check will also be completed by the Rock Island District before
access is allowed.
- Assist
with other duties as scheduled.
Available
Positions:
- Shelter
Reservation Desk Host A – Staff
the Shelter Reservation Desk Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday
from 9 am – 4 pm. Host will be required to staff a Day Use Booth
on the alternate Wednesdays from 2-6pm.
- Shelter
Reservation Desk Host B – Staff
the Shelter Reservation Desk every other Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday from 9 am – 4 pm. Host will be required to staff a Day Use
Booth on off-Wednesdays from 2-6pm.
Part-time
Hosting Opportunities
The
part-time host program will include positions focusing on interpretive
programs and special events around the lake. Specialized training will
be provided for each position. These positions have varying time commitments
for those volunteers interested in volunteering for shorter duration.
Volunteers will average 3 hours of service per night of free camping.
Campsites will electric hookups will be provided in either Cherry Glen
or Prairie Flower Campground depending on position selection.
Please
indicate date and activity preferences:
Friday, April 17 – Sunday, April 26, Assist with Earth Day
Earth Day is April 23 from 10am – 2pm
Make copies and put together teacher and student packets
Gather and sort service project tools and supplies
Help oversee up to 200 elementary students during interpretive programming
(provided by students from Iowa State ) and service projects
Cleanup after event
Camping will be in Cherry Glen Campground
Monday, May 11 – Monday, May 25, Assist with Field Trip Programs
and Memorial Day Weekend Night Hike
Give interpretive programs for elementary students as scheduled,
typically between 9am-2pm topics may include nature hikes or water
safety programs.
Saturday, May 23 at 8:30 pm - lead a night hike on the Neal Smith
Trail between Prairie Flower and Oak Grove
Wednesday, May 13 – Wednesday, May 27, Assist with National Safe Boating
Week
Conduct Boat Safety Checks at boat ramps on evenings and weekends
Give beach programs 2 weekend afternoons with Bobber, the Water
Safety Dog (you will NOT be required to dress as a mascot unless
you choose to do so).
Friday,
June 5 – Sunday, June 21, Assist with Educational Programming and
Night Hike
a.
Tuesday, June 9, 2 pm - Nature Tails at the Visitor Center
i.
Read a pre-selected nature related story for children
ii.
Lead a craft or other nature related project
b. Saturday, June 20 at 8:30 pm – lead a night hike in Cherry Glen
Picnic Area
c.
Give water safety programs at Special Events in Des Moines and Johnston
Wednesday,
June 23 – Wednesday, July 8, Promote Water Safety
Conduct Boat Safety Checks at boat ramps on evenings and weekends
Give beach programs 2 weekend afternoons with Bobber, the Water
Safety Dog
Wednesday, July 8 – Wednesday July 22, Assist with Junior Ranger Camp
Camp
is Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17 from 9am – 3pm daily.
a.
Assist Rangers with camp preparations
b.
Supervise up to 20 4 th and 5 th graders
c.
Lead some camp activities.
d.
Assist with setup and cleanup each day.
e.
Assist with cleanup after camp.
Wednesday,
July 22 – Wednesday, August 5
Conduct
Boat Safety Checks at boat ramps on evenings and weekends
Saturday,
July 25 Beach Water Safety Event
i.
Assist Ranger with planning of Water Safety program
ii.
Provide assistance during the event
Tuesday,
August 4, 2 pm - Nature Tails at the Visitor Center
i.
Read a pre-selected nature related story for children
ii.
Lead a craft or other nature related project
Wednesday,
September 16 – Sunday, September 27, Assist with Fall Events
Prairie
Maze at Redfeather Prairie
i.
Place signs inside the maze and check periodically
ii.
Ensure map and passport box is stocked
Prairie
Festival
i.
Give prairie hikes at a Festival for 4 th graders
ii.
Event runs September 22 – 24 from 9 am – 1:30 pm
National
Public Lands Day
i.
September 26
ii.
Assist park ranger staff with leading service projects across
the lake.
Additional
Opportunities:
The following positions are part-time
or temporary volunteer positions. A combination of positions may be
grounds for a full time volunteer position.
Animal
Care
The
primary duty of Animal Care volunteer is to provide food and clean cages
for each animal in the Saylorville Lake Visitor Center. Animal care
knowledge is beneficial, but the volunteer will be trained on specific
needs of each animal.
Bird Feeders
The
primary duty of Bird Feeder Volunteers is to fill the bird feeders at
the Saylorville Lake Visitor Center weekly with food provided by the
Corps of Engineers. Volunteers will also fill, clean and refill the
hummingbird feeders in the Saylorville Lake Butterfly Garden .
Bluebird Nest Box Monitor
The
primary duty of Bluebird Next Box Monitors is to monitor 6-12 bluebird
boxes as assigned around Saylorville Lake . The boxes should be checked
at a minimum of once a week April-August. Volunteers keep a log of the
activity at each box, these records and volunteer hours should be turned
in to the Bluebird Volunteer Coordinator each month. Volunteers are
responsible for all transportation and transportation costs associated
with their position. This includes having access to a reliable
licensed vehicle, fuel, valid vehicle insurance, and a valid driver's
license.
Butterfly
Gardening
The
primary duty of the Butterfly Garden Volunteers is to care for and maintain
an assigned flowerbed in the Saylorville Lake Butterfly Garden . Gardeners
help plan, plant and maintain their respective flowerbed. This position
requires a few hours of volunteer service each week during the growing
season. Plants and some equipment are provided by the Corps of Engineers.
Educational
Programs
The primary duty of Educational Program Volunteers is to assist with
interpretive programs and events. Volunteers perform programs or provide
assistance to ranger staff doing school and public programs throughout
the year.
Litter Pick Up/Shoreline
Beautification
The primary duty of Litter Pick Up/Shoreline Beautification is to help
keep our recreation areas and shoreline free of litter. Volunteers will
be provided gloves and trash bags to assist in removing refuse from
project lands.
Office/Clerical
The primary duty of Office/Clerical Volunteers is to assist ranger and
administration staff in the Saylorville Administration Office. Duties
may include data entry, filing, copying, folding and organizing.
Part-time
Shelter Reservation Desk Host
Volunteers
will process shelter reservations at the Saylorville Lake Administration
Office. Hours are 9am - 4pm, Monday - Friday. Volunteers use cash register,
computer, and must be eligible to be bonded, ineligibility may include
recent bankruptcy or bad credit history.
*See
full-time position description for more details. 1 night of camping
earned per 3 hours of service.
Part-time Visitor Center Host
Volunteers
staff the Saylorville Lake Visitor Center and assist the public by answering
general questions. Hours vary throughout the year from 10am - 6pm.
*See
full-time position description for more details. 1 night of camping
earned per 3 hours of service.
Photographer
The primary duty of a Photographer is to snap photos of wildlife, recreation
areas, people recreating, scenic photos, etc. at Saylorville Lake .
Photos are then made available to Corps of Engineers employees for use
in publications, displays, and on the web site.
Special Events
The primary duty of Special Events volunteers is to provide assistance
to Park Rangers with scheduled events. Volunteer activities vary but
may include parking cars, staffing information booths, and selling merchandise
for the Iowa Academy of Science.
Current
2009 Volunteer Openings
For more information, contact the Volunteer Coordinator:
· Phone: 515-276-4656 ext. 6518
·
E-mail: saylorvillelake@usace.army.mil
For nationwide US Army Corps of Engineers Volunteer Opportunities:
·
Phone: 1-800-VOL-TEER
·
Web: www.orn.usace.army.mil/volunteer
Please
return Volunteer
Applications to:
US Army Corps of Engineers, Saylorville Lake Project
ATTN: Volunteer Coordinator
5600 NW 78th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131