Position Description
Park Host at Swallows Park - April 1, 2009 until October 31, 2009. Major duties as Park Host will be to monitor the Boat Launch at Swallows Park. Volunteer would be directing parking and performing traffic control in the parking lot, informing user of the boat ramp launch fee. Volunteer will be selling annual boat launch permits, minor litter pickup, painting of facilities, provide literature, brochures, and general information on facilities. Volunteer will provide parking lot security for overnighters and assist with special events. Volunteer will serve as deck hand with the park ranger on patrol boat, manning fair booths, and other minor duties. (Updated 09/22/2008)

Position Description
April 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009. Volunteer will perform various light duty maintenance work to include: painting, staining; light carpentry work (repair/replace rotted or damaged boards on privies, shelters, picnic tables, etc.); replace screens in park restrooms and shower facilities; pruning, weeding flowerbeds, planting and watering trees/shrubs; etc. Volunteers are required to provide 20 hours per week service in exchange for a free campsite with full hookups.

Position Description
Volunteers needed from April 2009 – September 2009 to assist at the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center, Yankton, SD.  Volunteers must be outgoing, energetic, professional and enjoy interacting with the public.  This position includes greeting the public, answering question, answering telephone, taking shelter reservation, operating AV equipment in the Visitor Center theater, conduct sales using a simple computer based register, filling brochure rack and assisting Visitor Center staff with other jobs as assigned.  A campsite with water/sewer/electric hookups may be available. 

Position Description
Environmental Education Branch in the Division of Interpretation and Resource Education at Grand Canyon National Park is looking for an Associate Naturalist. This position is an ideal opportunity to fulfill school internship requirements. You will have the chance to deliver curriculum-based field trip programs for school groups, conduct Junior Ranger Programs along the rim of the Grand Canyon to kids and their families, and assist in the continual development and improvement of other environmental education activities. For a description of all of our programs visit our web page at www.nps.gov/grca/forteachers/index.htm.

DATES: Desired start date is January 5, 2009 through May 9, 2009. Applicants must commit to a minimum 16 weeks.

SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Conduct curriculum-based school programs at least once a week either by yourself or with another Ranger. Programs include “Dynamic Earth,” “Discovery Pack”, “Rails and Tales” and “Stories in Stone.” The programs are for 4th through 6th grades and are offered March through May. During January and February you may assist with outreach and travel to deliver programs in schools throughout Arizona. Participate in the enhancement or redesign of activity-based Junior Ranger Programs. These are Associate Naturalist and Park Ranger led programs for young people and their parents.

OTHER POSSIBLE ACTIVITIES: Help develop new curriculum-based field trip programs for school groups in the areas of ecology and human history in the Grand Canyon. Help design, construct and maintain an environmental education webpage. Assist with special educational programs for visiting groups. Help with program support projects such as compiling teacher packets, preparing program booklets and props, updating database, etc.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION (HELPFUL BUT NOT REQUIRED): Academic studies in education or environmental education. Experience working in environmental education or with young people in educational settings; this includes youth clubs, conservation corps, after-school programs, environmental education camps, etc. Experience designing environmental education activities. Experience in designing and conducting formal program evaluations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

COMPENSATION: A meal reimbursement of $15 per work day. The Associate Naturalist is required to wear a uniform. You will be supplied a hat, shirts and a jacket. You supply tan slacks, brown belt and appropriate footwear. A small uniform reimbursement of $35 is given to help defray the cost of slacks. Housing is extremely limited at Grand Canyon National Park. Shared housing consists of a private bedroom and shared communal areas. No spouse, relatives or pets are allowed in shared housing.

Please contact Andy Pearce by email andy_pearce@nps.gov or telephone 928-638-7662.

A background check maybe required for this position. This involves fingerprinting and a documented work and residential history.

Thank you for your interest in the Associate Naturalist Program at Grand Canyon National Park.

Position Description
Campground Host – Enjoy the summer season from May 1, 2009 through Sept. 30, 2009 in beautiful North central Minnesota at a 119 site, full amenity campground which opens to the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. 1 couple, 18 years of age or older needed to provide information and answer questions on campground policy and Corps regulations to the public, assist park visitors during weather related emergencies, monitor park activities while COE staff is off duty, operate a two way radio, record daily traffic counter and visitation numbers, maintain current information on park bulletin boards and re-supply day use fee information and materials. Other light maintenance duties include pickup of miscellaneous trash throughout the park, clean up of campsites for incoming campers and repapering of privy’s and comfort stations. Corps of Engineers will provide all supplies to complete duties. Enthusiasm, a courteous and friendly attitude and good communication skills are highly important. In exchange a 30-amp campsite with water and sewer hookup will be offered and the use of all campground facilities and amenities. (Updated 09/22/2008)

Position Description
Maintenance Volunteer – 1 couple, 18 years of age or older needed, May 1, 2009 through Sept. 30, 2009 to perform daily raking of 3 playgrounds, 1 volleyball and 1 horseshoe area; the occasional repair of playground, horseshoe and basketball court equipment; weekly safety monitoring and minor repair of all fishing and launch docks; the replacement and staining of park benches, picnic tables, fences, garbage can blinds and vault toilets. The Corps of Engineers will provide all supplies to complete duties. Volunteers are required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week in exchange for a 30-amp campsite with water and sewer hookup and the use of all campground facilities and amenities. (Updated 09/22/2008)

Position Description
 Housekeeping – 1 Couple, 18 years or older needed to perform cleaning and restocking of supplies for 3 comfort stations. The Corps of Engineers will provide all supplies to complete duties. Volunteers must be able to work independently and are required to work a minimum of 25 hours per week in exchange for an electric site and the use of all campground facilities and amenities.

Position Description
April, 2009 through September, 2009. Green River Lake is looking for a couple or single person with good communication skills to help our team as a Volunteer Park Host. Host Duties include: being a point of contact for visitors, meet and greet campers, show movies to children, pass out water safety materials, supervise programs in the campground and other duties as needed. Requirements: (1) Park Host must provide their own Camper (2) Ability to effectively communicate with the public (3) Ability to maintain a set schedule and turn in progress reports of duties performed (4) Willingness to commit to a long term agreement (5) Wear the provided Park Host uniform while performing duties Park Host will be provided with a campsite with water, electricity, picnic table, and fire ring. (Update 09/22/2008)

Position Description
Volunteers needed from April 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009, to assist with light maintenance and repairs throughout two campgrounds and several day use areas. Duties may include campground cleanup, simple plumbing or carpentry, painting, sign installation, restroom cleaning, trail inspection/repairs, tree planting and other similar light maintenance. In exchange for their services, campground volunteers are provided a RV site with water, sewage and electric service. (Telephone service is not a guaranteed service but may be available at volunteer's expense). A similar position may also be available during the off-season, beginning October 1, 2008. > (Updated 09/22/2008)

Position Description
Two volunteer couples that enjoy working with people are needed May 1, 2009 through-September 30, 2009 to serve as Park Hosts at the Right Bank Recreation Area. Duties include greeting our day-use visitors, collecting fees and providing information from an entrance booth with a view of the lake. The recreation area is located next to the lock and dam and includes a swim beach, picnic shelters, picnic tables, restrooms, playgrounds, volleyball court, and boat ramps. Interpretive opportunities will be available but not required. Volunteers will be asked to work three days a week, 8 to 10 hours total per day. In turn, our volunteers will be provided a free campsite with water and electric hookups in Lock A Campground, which is a short walk or drive from the entrance booth. Lock A Campground is located in Ashland City and is less than an hour from downtown Nashville. (Updated 09/22/2008)

Position Description
Marion Reservoir  Click here for more lake information [off-site link]Contact :Traci Robb, 2105 Pawnee Road, Marion, KS 6686, (620) 382-2101, Traci.M.Robb@usace.army.mil Camp Host - The Camp Host will have duties in visitor assistance and facility maintenance. Campground surveillance will be primarily on the weekends (Friday night, Saturday day/night, Sunday day). A register of camper occupancies dates and tag numbers will be recorded by the Camp Host(s) and given to the Rangers on a weekly basis. Camp Host(s) duties will also include maintaining fee envelope boxes with proper material, answering the public's questions, and handing out informative material such as maps when requested by the public. The Camp Host(s) will be responsible for the mowing and weed eating around trees in French Creek Cove campground. Some other light maintenance duties may be assigned, such as painting, fixing site markers, watering flowerbeds and litter pick-up. All required supplies and tools will be provided by the Lake Office to complete the assigned jobs. The Camp Host(s) is required to provide 20 hours per week service in exchange for a free campsite with full hookups. Positions are for a 6 week rotation but are negotiable. Camp Host(s) needed for March 1, 2009 - November 15th, 2009 ..Maintenance Volunteer - The Maintenance Volunteer will have duties in facility maintenance and park beautification. Volunteer(s) will perform various light duty maintenance work, such as painting, staining, light carpentry work, and litter pick-up. Some duties will be performed alone or with the Maintenance or Ranger staff. Some beautification duties may include watering and maintaining flowerbeds, pruning, planting and watering trees, and maintaining bulletin boards. Volunteer(s) will be provided all required supplies and tools to complete the assigned jobs. The Maintenance Volunteer(s) is required to provide 20 hours per week service in exchange for a free campsite with full hookups. Positions are for a 6 weeks rotation but are negotiable. Maintenance Volunteer(s) needed for March1, 2009 - November 15th, 2009 . (Updated 09/22/2008)

Position Description
During the 2009 summer season, The Pike National Forest-South Park Ranger District will have five Forest Service Internship opportunities available. The South Park Ranger District includes 540,296 pristine acres ranging in elevations from 7,100 to 14,285 feet. Most of the district is located in Park County, Colorado with a small portion in Teller County, Colorado. A very active mining industry once thrived in South Park, and when the local village of Tarryall (or Grab-all as many called it) turned a cold shoulder to newcomers, the town of Fairplay was born. Today, Fairplay is the main hub of South Park and draws in visitors from all over the world for hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, ATV-ing, and much more.

The Forest Service Internship positions fall under the Division of Recreation in the South Park office. Duties may include: staffing visitor centers in Fairplay, Wilkerson Pass, and Boreas Pass; providing area information to forest users; staffing special events such as Burro Days and Railroad Day; and developing and presenting educational programs on the geology, hydrology, ecosystems, natural history, or cultural history of the area. Programs will be presented to forest visitors, local community groups, and summer youth organizations.

The Internship positions will run from May 15, 2009 through August 22, 2009. Dates are flexible to accommodate school schedules. The forest service anticipates filling five internship positions for the 2008 summer season.Interns work a 40-hour workweek including weekends and holidays. A daily stipend of $15.00 is given for each day worked as well as free housing.

A Driver’s License is required. Daily assignments may include using a government vehicle to drive to Boreas Pass, Wilkerson pass, or various areas within the district. The intern is responsible for travel to and from school/residence and the forest for the summer season

Housing is available and is shared by other intern and seasonal staff. The housing is furnished with basic necessities. Bed linens, pillows, blankets, and towels will need to be brought with you. Housing is FREE OF CHARGE. All utilities are included. Cable Television is also included as well as local telephone usage. Cell Phone service works well with most carriers in Fairplay.

For those interested in the Forest Service Internship send a resume and two letters of recommendation to the Internship Coordinator. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applicants will be given first consideration. Pike National Forest South Park Ranger District C/O Christine Krooss PO Box 219 Fairplay, CO 80440

For more information about the Internship Program, contact Internship Coordinator Christine Krooss at(719) 836-2031, email: ckrooss@fs.fed.usTo learn more about the South Park Ranger District check out the district web page at:www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/sopa

Position Description
Power Plant Tour Guide – Volunteers needed from April 2009 – June 2009 to conduct power plant tours at Gavins Point Power plant. Tour guides will become familiar with the general operation of the powerplant and lead school groups and public tours. Volunteer must be physically able to stand for extended periods of time and climb several flights of stairs. A campsite with water/sewer/electric hookups may be available.

Position Description
Campground Host – Beginning April 2009 through October 2009. Multiple campground host positions for Cottonwood campground on the Missouri River. Position is located at major water resource project with heavy summer visitation. Length of term may vary. Position includes free pad with electricity. Duties include welcoming campers to the area, assisting with weekend interpretive programs, minor litter pick-up, and regular rounds in the campground to be visible and answer questions.

Position Description
Campground Park Watch - Volunteer needed from October 01, 2008 through April 15, 2009 to patrol park daily, direct unpaid campers to honor vault. Stocking vault with pencils and envelopes as needed. Picking up any roadside litter. Sweeping out restroom facilities once per week and replacing toilet paper as needed.

(Listed 09/19/2008)

Position Description
Located on the 4,500-acre, 21-mile long Claytor Lake in the New River Valley of southwestern Virginia, Claytor Lake State Park is ideal for boating, swimming, hiking, picnicking and fishing. The park offers 110 campsites, housekeeping cabins, and other amenities including a camp store, fuel docks, seasonal snack bar, and a full-service marina. What better way to explore what Claytor Lake has to offer than to volunteer as a CampHost?

You’ll get to meet new people while enjoying the outdoors and putting your skills to work. You will provide high quality customer service to campers and assist with day-to day operations of the campground. There is no salary compensation; the CampHost Program is a volunteer service program. However, depending upon the length of your service, you will receive free camping and/or cabin use in the off season as our way of saying thanks.

The 4 Claytor Lake CampHost sites are all approximately 60 feet by 25 feet and will accommodate a maximum RV length of 30-40 feet, depending on the site. Each offers water, electric and sewer hookups. Positions range from 30 to 90 days.

Please see the Virginia State Parks Volunteer Page for additional details: Virginia State Parks Volunteer Page

Position Description
A traditional family park since 1936, Douthat is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for the role its design played in the development of parks nationwide.Amid some of Virginia’s most breathtaking mountain scenery, visitors can enjoy interpretive programs, a conference facility, two miles of stream fishing, a 50-acre lake stocked with trout, a sandy swimming beach with snack bar, boat and bicycle rentals, a gift shop and camp store, cabins, more than 40 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, a 100+ seat amphitheater, playgrounds, picnic areas, tent and trailer camping, and a restaurant overlooking the lake. What better way to explore what Douthat has to offer than to volunteer as a CampHost?

You’ll get to meet new people while enjoying the outdoors and putting your skills to work. You will provide high quality customer service to campers and assist with day-to day operations of the campground. There is no salary compensation; the CampHost Program is a volunteer service program. However, depending upon the length of your service, you will receive free camping and/or cabin use in the off season as our way of saying thanks.

The 3 CampHost sites will accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, and each offers water and electric hookups. Positions range from 30 to 90 days.

Please see the Virginia State Parks Volunteer Page for additional details: Virginia State Parks Volunteer Page

Position Description
Home of the lucky fairy stones, this park is well known for its 168-acre lake adjoining Philpott Reservoir just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Established in 1936, it is one of the original six Virginia State Parks built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Park attractions include cabins, a campground, group camping, a conference center, a newly renovated CCC lodge that sleeps 16, hiking trails, lake swimming, rowboats, canoes, paddle boats, kayaks, picnicking and two playgrounds, including one in the water. What better way to explore what Fairy Stone has to offer than to volunteer as a CampHost?

You’ll get to meet new people while enjoying the outdoors and putting your skills to work. You will provide high quality customer service to campers and assist with day-to day operations of the campground. There is no salary compensation; the CampHost Program is a volunteer service program. However, depending upon the length of your service, you will receive free camping and/or cabin use in the off season as our way of saying thanks.

The Fairy Stone CampHost site will accommodate an RV up to 35 feet, and offers water, electric and sewer hookups. Positions range from 30 to 90 days.

Please see the Virginia State Parks Volunteer Page for additional details: Virginia State Parks Volunteer Page

Position Description
On April 26, 1607, some 100 English settlers landed here and established the first elective government in English America before pushing up the James River to establish Jamestown. Now First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach is Virginia’s most visited state park. In its 2,888 acres this park offers recreational activities featuring lagoons, large cypress trees and rare plants. Guided kayak ecological tours allow exploration of the marshes and bays, as do the more than 19 miles of hiking trails. Climate-controlled cabins, campsites, picnic areas, boat ramps, kayak rentals and a bicycle trail are also available. The Chesapeake Bay Center features aquariums, a wet lab, and exhibits telling the story of the Virginia Company’s landing on the site nearly 400 years ago. What better way to explore what First Landing has to offer than to volunteer as a CampHost?

You’ll get to meet new people while enjoying the outdoors and putting your skills to work. You will provide high quality customer service to campers and assist with day-to-day operations of the campground. There is no salary compensation; the CampHost Program is a volunteer service program. However, depending upon the length of your service, you will receive free camping and/or cabin use in the off season as our way of saying thanks.

The 3 CampHost sites at First Landing will accommodate a maximum RV length of 40-45 feet, depending on the site; each offers water and electric hookups. Positions range from 30 to 90 days.

Please see the Virginia State Parks Volunteer Page for additional details: Virginia State Parks Volunteer Page

Position Description
DeGray Lake Cleaning Volunteer -Volunteers needed to perform cleaning at Degray Lake from April 8, 2009 through September 30, 2009. Volunteer will perform light custodial duties to augment established O&M Contract such as sweeping, filling paper dispensers, and emptying trash cans in the restrooms, sweeping picnic shelter, picking up litter, light grounds maintenance such as picking up limbs from roadways and campsites. All cleaning supplies will be provided. A free campsite will be provided at the campground. Volunteers must be able to work the entire work period. The volunteer will work 4-5 days/week up to 20 hours per week. Volunteers must provide a safe, licensed, insured camping unit and vehicle and be at least 21 years old. Good communication skills are necessary. Volunteer hosts do not enforce regulations. Volunteers must wear the volunteer uniform while performing volunteer duties. Applicants should be physically capable of performing job. Volunteers must have a friendly attitude with the public and portray a positive image of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Training will be provided. Work will be performed according to safety guidelines provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (Update 09/19/2008)

Position Description
Park Host - April 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009. Rough River Lake is looking for a couple or single person with good communication skills to help our team as a Volunteer Park Host. Host Duties include: being a point-of contact for visitors, meet and greet campers, pass out rules and regulations to campers, supervise the campground, and other duties as needed. Requirements: (1) Park Host must provide their own Camper (2) Ability to effectively communicate with the public (3) Capable of physical work duties in an outdoor environment (4) Ability to maintain a set schedule (5) Willingness to commit to a long term agreement (6) Wear the provided Park Host uniform (shirt with patch and nametag) while performing duties Park Host will be provided with a campsite with water, electricity, sewage hook up, picnic table, and fire ring. On site water is turned off in winter months, but water facet is available to fill a holding tank. Also provided is a Park Host Uniform, including Hat, Shirt, and Nametag.

Position Description
The Corps of Engineers, Garrison Project in North Dakota is looking to fill volunteer this position for May 1, 2009 through September 2009. This Host position is for Wolf Creek Campground, which is located on the quiet shores of Lake Sakakawea. Wolf Creek is a primitive campground with 101 sites; however, the Campground Host is provided a site with full hook ups. Hosts should be outgoing, friendly, and enjoy working with people. We rely on our hosts to help us with visitor assistance, maintaining rules, and garbage pickup. Both 2.5 and 5 month positions are available. (Update 09/19/2008)

Position Description
We are looking to fill a volunteer Campground Host position for May 1, 2009 through September 2009. This host position is for Downstream Campground, which is a Class A campground and is located in a cottonwood forest along the beautiful Missouri River. Downstream Campground has 101 modern campsites and 17 primitive campsites.  Hosts are provided a site with full hook-ups. We rely on our Hosts to help us with visitor assistance, to maintain rules, and to put on fun programs for our campers to enjoy. Two-month positions are available. (Update 09/19/2008)

Position Description
Staff Visitor Center: Volunteers with good communication skills that enjoy meeting people are needed from June 1 thru October 19, 2009. Visitor Center Hosts will be expected to do miscellaneous work assisting the Park Ranger staff, and may be involved with duties that include 1.) Offering assistance to the public, explaining rules/regulations, operating and maintaining audio visual displays; 2.) Presenting nature walks and water safety demonstrations; 3.) Providing information to the public about interpretive activities through advertising/public relations (i.e. news releases, bulletin boards, and brochures).

Big Bend Visitor Center is staffed daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm, but flexible part-time schedules are available that include weekends and holidays. Located near Warren, PA, Kinzua Dam and Allegheny Reservoir is a great place to enjoy the outdoors, especially Allegheny National Forest, and other local attractions. (Update 09/19/2008)

Position Description
Volunteer needed from April 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009 to perform various light duty maintenance work to include: painting, staining; light carpentry work (repair/replace rotted or damaged boards on privies, shelters, picnic tables, etc.); pruning, weeding flowerbeds, planting and watering trees/shrubs; etc. Volunteers are required to provide 20 hours per week service in exchange for a free campsite with full hookups. (Update 09/19/2008)