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
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.

Position Description
Aztec Ruins National Monument (NM) (www.nps.gov/azru) has an interesting, challenging, and fun summer opportunity for an energetic volunteer or volunteers with their own RV. This volunteer ranger position shares the story of the ancient Southwest with people from around the world and around an RV Park. The volunteer ranger(s) meet and greet people as they arrive at a visitor center, rove the park grounds and tell people about the areas rich history, and assist in a variety of projects at the park. In addition, the volunteer rangers will share the story of this place and other nearby national parks with tourists at the Desert Rose RV Resort.

The position will last 18 to 20 weeks, between late April and early September, 32-hours per week. Approximately 24 hours each week the volunteer will be at Aztec Ruins National Monument, and another 8 hours they will serve at the Desert Rose RV Resort located ten miles south of the monument in Bloomfield, New Mexico. The monument will pay for the volunteer’s site rental, including hookups, and may provide a reimbursement to cover some transportation expenses to and from the monument. (Visit www.desertrosepark.com to learn more about the RV Park.) Aztec is currently constructing RV pads on site. If the project is complete prior to summer season the Desert Rose will not be an option for housing.

Aztec Ruins is located in northwestern New Mexico near the Four Corners. Nearby is the famous canyon country of the Southwest and the towering Rocky Mountains. The monument itself preserves and interprets a unique set of ancestral Pueblo ruins built almost 900-years ago. Most impressive is the West Ruin, a massive “Chacoan Great House” that still stands three stories high with over 400-rooms and spreads wider across than a football field. Many rooms along the trail covered by the original, still intact roofs! (Visit www.nps.gov/azru to learn more.)

We are looking for energetic and motivated people interested in meeting and sharing with people from around the world. A background or strong interest in archaeology and ancient Pueblo culture is desirable, along with a love and appreciation for your national parks. A background check including finger prints may be required, along with a valid state driver’s license. The volunteer most own their own RV. The volunteer(s) will stay at the Bloomfield KOA, (www.desertrosepark.com).

Interested? Contact Martha Stebbins at Aztec Ruins National Monument for more information. We will accept applications through February 15, 2008.

Basic Work Description: Provide visitors with friendly, prompt, and helpful service. Assist at the information desk answering questions, providing directions and generally assisting people. Rove and interpret park grounds, provide assistance as needed, monitor park resources, and provide visitors with well-researched, accurate, and relevant information about the site and other NPS areas. Volunteer rangers operate a cash register collecting entrance fees, processing credit cards, and issuing park passes, and assists bookstore customers with information and sales; may prepare and present interpretive talks, and/or other types of interpretive programs and/or assist with the creation of temporary exhibits. Project ideas presented by the volunteer are welcome and will be considered by the site supervisor in relation to the sites overall work plan.

Position Description
Spring 2009 - National Park Service Internship Summary

The National Park Service will offer internship opportunities for Spring 2009 in the following program areas: Habitat Restoration, Interpretation, and Volunteers-In-Parks.

These internships are aimed at providing undergraduate students with an opportunity to gain first hand exposure to careers within the National Park Service- one of the leaders in environmental education and conservation. The positions are unpaid but offer parking, training, uniform items and other incidental expenses.

1. Habitat Restoration Program Intern

Habitat Restoration Program interns work closely with National Park Service staff and volunteers in the restoration of native habitats in the Twin Cities. Interns gain valuable field experience while working with one of the premier natural resource agencies in the world, the National Park Service, and other partner land-managing agencies within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

Interns will work both independently and with experienced Crew Leaders to prepare for and lead fun, educational habitat restoration events for volunteers along the Mississippi River. Typical activities include:

-Developing training resources for new Crew Leaders.

-Preparing lesson plans for habitat restoration events.

-Working with partner agencies to prepare land use and restoration histories for selected sites using historic records, aerial photos and maps.

-Learning to facilitate habitat restoration events for volunteers.

-Inventory and removal of non-native invasive species.

-Planting native trees, plants and shrubs.

Applicants should have a strong interest in education, natural resources, National Parks and related areas. Prior experience, while not required, will be considered based on its relevance. Interns will receive appropriate office and field training.

Interns must be available to work during scheduled volunteer restoration projects. These tend to be scheduled on Saturday mornings. Weekday schedules may be flexible to accommodate school, work and extracurricular activities.

2. Mississippi River Visitor Center Intern

Visitor Center Interns work with Park Rangers from the National Park Service at the Mississippi River Visitor Center in the lobby of the Science Museum of Minnesota in downtown Saint Paul, MN.

Interns work side by side with Park Rangers to interpret the national significance of the Mississippi River and help visitors plan trips in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, along the entire Mississippi River and to National Park areas across the country. Interns will also create interactive exhibits and programs for the public to enjoy at the Visitor Center.

The internship will provide valuable front line experience while learning from one of the world’s leaders in the field of interpretation and environmental education, the National Park Service.

Interns receive basic training about interpretative techniques, the Mississippi River and the National Park Service, free parking and a uniform shirt.

This summer position requires a commitment of 10-12 hours a week. A wide variety of shifts are available including evenings and weekends.

The National Park Service is seeking enthusiastic and mature candidates with excellent communication skills and experience in customer service. Applicants should have knowledge and interest in education, natural resources, American History and National Parks.

3. Volunteer Program Coordinator Intern

The Volunteer Program Coordinator Intern will work closely with the Volunteers-In-Parks Manager at Mississippi National River and Recreation Area to manage all aspects of the volunteer program including volunteer recruitment, supervision, and program development. The VIP program includes interns and volunteers working in areas of environmental education, habitat restoration, and research assistance.

Interns will gain knowledge about volunteer program management and public relations by communicating with volunteers, the public, and partner organizations.

The National Park Service is seeking enthusiastic, responsible candidates for this intern position. No previous experience is required, but all interns must have an interest in volunteerism, natural resources, and the National Parks. All interns will receive customized training.

Interns must be available at least one weekday per week and at least five hours total each week. Intern schedules may be flexible to accommodate school, extracurricular activities, and job schedules.

To Apply for Any Internship Opportunity: Contact Park Ranger Thomas Ibsen at thomas_ibsen@nps.gov or 651-290-3030, ext. 233. An application, letter of interest, resume and transcript or listing of relevant coursework will be requested. Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2009.

Position Description

We need your help at the Gladie Cultural-Environmental Learning Center in the picturesque Red River Gorge Geologic Area of the Daniel Boone National Forest near Slade, Kentucky to staff the Learning Center Information Desk. This area is a favorite destination for rock climbers, hikers, nature enthusiasts and scenic viewers of all ages.

Duties include:

• Greeting the public, in a polite and positive manner

• Answering questions and providing accurate information about recreation opportunities

• Answering the phone, and providing accurate and professional information.

• Light cleaning of restroom and Center

• Ensuring brochure rack is fully stocked with brochures

• Assisting with education and interpretation programs

This is a wonderful opportunity to visit and live in one of the most unique areas of the Daniel Boone National Forest. The Red River Gorge is known for its abundant natural stone arches, unusual rock formations, and spectacular sandstone cliffs. It is home to White-haired Goldenrod, a plant which grows nowhere else in the world. Birds, deer, foxes and other animals can be seen regularly in the area. We can provide a campsite with electric, water and sewer hook or a one-bedroom apartment.

Skills Needed:

• Flexible and positive attitude

• Must like people

• Willingness to do a variety of jobs, cleaning restrooms, sweeping, etc.

• Organizational skills

• Basic map reading

Required work hours: 24 per week and will include weekends. 3 positions available

Start date March 1, 2009 - end date November 15, 2009

Position Description
Live and work in the remarkable landscape of the Needles District or Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park. Red and white banded buttes, spires and canyons are the setting for you to assist visitors who come to hike, backpack, camp and site-see in this remote area ripe for exploration. Spring and fall are the busiest seasons as summers can be in the high 90's and low 100's. Canyonlands is known for its spectacular scenery, archeological sites, cowboy history and an array of hiking and 4WD. Duties include staffing the visitor center desk, collecting entrance fees, roving park trails, and completing park projects as needed. Volunteers may also conduct evening campfire programs. Newer park housing is provided and volunteers earn $10 a day towards meal reimbursements. Uniforms are provided by the park.

Minimum of two months committment is necessary.

Position Description
DUTIES: Assisting in cleaning and cataloging artifacts. Four hours per week. Some artifacts are predominantly faunal bone, but some are ceramic, metal and stone. At times, may be assigned to excavating, measuring and other field duties as projects evolve. Provide data entry in cataloging of artifacts into the Automated National Catalog System. Could assist in mapping, reading old archeological reports and placing previous excavations into current park base maps for planning purposes. COMPENSATION: Orientation of the park and a VIP uniform will be provided. The park has three RV pads with full hook ups; please check for availability. Use of RV pad will require a minimum 3-month commitment. AREA: The park is located in the city of San Antonio, a large metropolitan area with many cultural, entertainment and recreational opportunities. Located in south Texas, the summer temperatures reach into the 100s, and the winter temperatures range in the 50s.

Position Description
Would you like to help preserve and protect a beautiful national park? Lassen Volcanic has positions and projects such as camphosting, visitor contact stations, school and visitor activities, natural resources research, data entry, slide scanning, clerical work, recycling, and weed control. Volunteers needed mostly May to October for 2 to 4 months each year; assistance with winter programs needed January to April each year. Shared housing, RV sites, or campsites may be available. Applicants should appreciate the outdoors, national parks, and remote areas and be able to work in an organized, dependable, safe manner. Education and skills vary with the position. Personal transportation desired. Lassen Volcanic has volcanoes, forests, meadows, streams, lakes, waterfalls, snowy winters, and cool summers.

Position Description
Position Description

Provide a geologist’s perspective on the historic Ellsworth Rock Gardens in Voyageurs National Park. Describe the materials Mr. Ellsworth used to create stone walls, stone sculptures and other features in the gardens as well as the nature of the outcrop that served as the foundation for the gardens. Communicate the character of the site from a geological perspective. Identify any unique geological features. Provide information about the geology of the gardens so park visitors and non-scientists can understand its geological character and significance, Mr. Ellsworth’s interest in using stone for a building material and medium for artistic expression and the craft and skills required for working with stone.

Work will be completed during a 4-day volunteer event at the gardens in July 2009. Boat transportation will be provided to the gardens. Housing can be provided.

Background Information

The Ellsworth Rock Gardens form a significant historic site in Voyageurs National Park. Jack Ellsworth of Chicago constructed the gardens from 1942-1965. He created the 7-acre garden by building terraced flower beds on a 60-foot granite cliff on the north shore of Kabetogama Lake. Ellsworth used native elements of the northern Minnesota landscape—rocks, earth, flowers and trees—as his primary media to create a distinctive work of art. The rugged texture of the granite outcrop provided the foundation for the gardens. Working with a hierarchy of local stone, Ellsworth crowned the meandering dry-stacked walls that surround the planting beds with a layer of crushed white quartz, creating a distinctive "frosting." The terraced beds were connected through pathways subtly indicated by stone gateways, stairways, stepping stones, simple bridges, grass paths and the use of a few painted stone signs. Ellsworth accented his garden landscape with statuary that he created out of native rock and concrete as well as carefully selected and placed rocks and boulders. He skillfully balanced both small rocks and large monoliths--some as a single stone balanced on point, others crafted into figures, multi-tiered tables, and other sophisticated artistic sculptures. Viewed from the summit, the gardens became a fantastic mosaic of brilliant colors and soft textures that contrasted with the cool, gray tones of the hard, native rock.

Position Description
Work under guidance of NPS Curators in maintaining archives and artifact collection. Adhere to standards of NPS Museum Handbook. Assist with cataloging and registration.

Position Description
The Necedah National Wildlife Refuge in Necedah, Wisconsin seeks painters, writers, journalists, photographers, musicians, composers, ceramists, and other artists to draw upon the refuge for a two-week residency opportunity. Selected artists will be asked to contribute a piece of artwork that is reflective of their experience and present one to two public programs relating to their craft. In return, the refuge will provide free housing, a studio space, and the opportunity for the artist to interpret through their craft the resources found within the 44,000-acre refuge.

Position Description

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

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

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

Training
On-the-job training

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

Minimum Age
College student or graduate

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

Position Description
Volunteer will assist the NPS Interpretive Rangers in a variety of programs and projects. Perhaps you would like to lead cave tours through the beautiful Round Spring Caverns? Maybe you are into history? Then get your period clothes on and help visitors experience the 1890s on the Ozark frontier at Alley Mill. Volunteer may staff a visitor information desk and help others find their way to the wonders of the Ozarks. Volunteers can present slide shows on topics of interest in the areas of history (pioneer, pre-columbian or Depression era) or nature. May lead hikes, school programs, both classroom and field trips and help with special events like our annual "Haunting In the Hills" storytelling event.

The work is hard but fun. expect to spend a lot of time outdoors in heat and humidity, with ticks and mosquitoes. You will find it worth it though, you will be helping educate the public and by educating the public you are helping preserve the natural beauty of the Ozarks.

Housing and a small stipend may be provided. Pets are NOT permitted in government housing! Your supervisor will be glad to provide you with a positive work reference, if deserved. Dates are negotiable, but preference will be given to those who can stay all or most of the season. We recieve many more applicants than we can use. Good luck.

If you would like to submit more information, such as a resume (with reference's phone numbers and complete work history), you can send it to: Volunteer Coordinator, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, P.O. Box 490, Van Buren, Missouri 63965

Position Description
Recreation Program or Campground Host Program - Call Erik Taylor 541-464-3271 Weed Control - Call Susan Carter 541-464-3289 Forest Dvlpmnt & Pruning - Call Len Dour 541-464-3311 North Bank Habitat Management Area - Call Ariel Hiller 541-464-3356

On 425,000 acres of public land within Douglas County, Oregon, volunteers are needed to host in campgrounds, maintain trails, , paint buildings, perform habitat enhacement project, and assist with in-office tasks such as data input. We attempt to find a place for all volunteers that contact us with an expression of interest. We also host interns and crews through such programs as Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering (ASE), Resource Apprentice Program for Students (RAPS), U.S. Dept. of Interior Minority Intern Program, Northwest Youth Corps, Oregon Youth Conservation Corps, and other partnerships. National Public Lands Day is an annual event in September which attracts a large number of volunteers for various projects.

Position Description
Archeology/Heritage: Assist Forest Service archeologist conducting archeological site surveys; monitor sites, ruins, and historical remains; work with the public; or help in laboratory work, data entry, mapping, and other tasks. A good way to get experience in cultural resource management, data management and computer use, and back country mapping and hiking skills in the spectacular Four Corners region and Wasatch Plateau as well as contributing to the protection of fragile Anasazi and Fremont remains. Forest Service will provide housing, work transportation, and equipment, subsistence is negotiable.

• 2-3 positions
• Mid June - Labor Day (negotiable)

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Position Description
Natural Bridges National Monument is located in beautiful southeastern Utah. It is home to three massive natural stone bridges and dozens of world-class archeological sites, hidden within narrow canyons. The monument is situated at the heart of Cedar Mesa with an elevation of 6,500 feet and set in a lush pinon-juniper forest. As a result, the monument enjoys a much milder climate than the surrounding Four-corners area.

Natural Bridges rests within hundreds of square miles of pristine BLM and US Forest Service lands. Consequently, there is no development or light pollution, and the Milky Way shines brilliantly at night. Natural Bridges has recently been named one of only two International Dark Sky Parks worldwide, and night-time astronomy talks, with telescopes, are regularly given.

Canyonlands, Arches, Hovenweep, Monument Valley, Capitol Reef, Bryce, Zion, Glen Canyon, Black Canyon, Grand Canyon are within a few hours drive.

Considered remote, the park is located 35 miles from the small town of Blanding, Utah. (pop. 3,000). Very basic shopping and medical services are available in Blanding. For more amenities, the towns of Moab, Utah and Cortez, Colorado are two hours away.

For more details regarding the monument, please visit the monument’s website (www.nps.gov/nabr).

Position Description: A volunteer's duties are only limited by the skills and desires of the applicant. The core duties are the operation of the Visitor Center Desk, where the volunteer greets visitors, provides information, and makes sales from the gift shop. If desired, volunteers can research and develop original interpretive talks from online computer, library and archival research. Pre-made interpretive programs are also available for presentation. Interpretive talks can range from informal talks to individuals during roves, porch talks outside the visitor center, or evening campground talks in the amphitheater. Assignments such as archeological and wildlife monitoring, backcountry conditions assessments, and exotic plant eradication are available. We also have maintenance/interpretation combination volunteer positions if interested.

Late fall and winter are the quiestest periods for the park, with only tens of visitors each day. This allows for a relaxed pace, and diversification in work activities beyond the visitor center.

Time Commitment: Volunteer assignments are usually two months in length, and longer assignments are available if desired.

Reimbursement for meals will be available at $17 per day worked. As we have a 4-day work week for volunteers, reimbursement is $68 per week.

Required Shifts: Volunteer shifts will be four days a week, 8-9 hours per day, with three day weekends, perfect for planning short trips to enjoy the area. A 5-day week is also available, though we encourage 3-day weekends so the volunteer can get out and enjoy the area. Evening, weekend work will be required. As the holiday season approaches, arrangements can be made to have some time off around the holidays.

Housing: Housing will be provided. A volunteer will share housing with two other people and each will have their own room. No pets are allowed in shared housing.

Training will be provided. A background investigation may be required. Natural Bridges is part of the Southeast Utah Group which includes Arches NP, Canyonlands NP, and Hovenweep NM, and cross training at these parks and business trips to Moab are available.

Please consider volunteering at this spectacular little-known gem in the National Parks System. We can use your help and expertise.

Position Description
Living History at Grand Portage National Monument

JOB TITLE
Grand Portage National Monument is looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals and educators to work as historical, cultural and natural interpreters. We are currently accepting applications for historic, cultural and natural volunteer positions in interpretation.

DATES
There are approximately six positions available. They start May 18, 2009. Options to commit to an additional 6 to 8 weeks. Strong consideration will be given to applicants that state their availability dates, and commit to a minimum 10-week period. The Monument is open to the public from Memorial weekend May 23, 2009 until Columbus weekend October 12, 2009.

DUTIES
Would you enjoy living history, the outdoors and talking with and educating people from around the world? Come join us at Grand Portage National Monument where natural and cultural history and geography come together at an 8 ½ mile portage connecting the beautiful shores of Lake Superior to northwestern North America the Pacific and the Arctic. Volunteers at Grand Portage have many opportunities to learn and educate----help build a fur trade canoe of birchbark, make birchbark baskets, learn to safely demonstrate loading and firing a Northwest Gun, the primary trade flintlock musket used during the fur trade, cook historic recipes in a large reconstructed and furnished kitchen, staff areas such as a great hall, canoe warehouse, Ojibwe village and voyageur encampment and engage the visiting public in conversations about fur trade activities and lifestyles, learn about the Ojibwe community of Grand Portage and present programs and demonstrations about Grand Portage history to visitors. Do all this while wearing dress of the 18th and early 19th centuries provided by the monument.

SKILLS
Ability to present an interesting, informative and interpretive program to an audience consisting of 2 to 40+ visitors. Patience to answer the same question to the sixteenth consecutive visitor with a smile on your face as you perform station interpretation in the great hall. You will receive two weeks of training on Grand Portage’s historical, cultural and natural history, preparing interpretive programs and station interpretation, historic cooking and craft demonstrations.

COMPENSATION
In support of your valuable VIP contributions of 24 hours during a particular week, we offer a place to park your mobile home or travel trailer with full RV hookups: water, sewer, electrical, phone (on your established account) connections, and access to washers and dryers. Other housing is extremely limited in Grand Portage. A small number of shared housing units may be available dependent on requirements of other seasonal staff. We request a commitment of ten weeks or longer and attendance at seasonal training from May 18 through about June 3, 2009. Training includes an Ojibwe culture day, opportunities for first aid and AED/CPR, monument operations, and training in historic weapons demonstrations offered by a premier National Park Service black powder instructor and a hike along the Grand Portage footpath with our knowledgeable staff.

AREA DESCRIPTION
Grand Portage National Monument comprises 710 acres within the Grand Portage Indian Reservation. Reconstructed structures of the Monument are located on Grand Portage Bay in the community of Grand Portage. The community has a post office, convenience store, gas station, 100 room lodge and casino and a community center which includes a computer library within a mile of the Monument. The town of Grand Marais, Minnesota is about 40 miles west on Highway 61. Grand Marais is a small community with three grocery stores, auto repair facilities and the famous North House Folk School. The city of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada is 50 miles east on Highway 61, has all the usual amenities found in cities. An automobile is recommended but not required but could be very useful to explore the numerous sights surrounding Grand Portage. Just west of Grand Portage lies the wilderness of The Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for an interpretive position at Grand Portage National Monument, please submit a resume by email or mail. You may also attach a resume in the comments section (#18) to the APPLY ONLINE FOR THIS POSITION at located at the bottom of this announcement. Your application and resume should include your name, address, telephone number, the names of any universities attended and a brief synopsis of your work experience. Please provide the names of at least two references (preferably former or current supervisors). Please email your application/resume to Mike Plummer-Steen at mike_plummer-steen@nps.gov or you may post an application/resume to: Grand Portage National Monument, Volunteers In Parks, P.O. Box 426, 170 Mile Creek Road, Grand Portage, MN 55605 Phone: 218-475-0123

Come join us for a summer filled with camaraderie, adventure, fun, and the excitement of shared knowledge and experience! Thank you for your interest in interpretation at Grand Portage National Monument.

Position Description
Live and work in the quiet and beautiful landscape of the Needles District in Canyonlands National Park. Red & white banded spires, buttes, canyons and mushroom-shaped rocks surround you while you assist visitors providing information and suggestions to best enjoy their visit to the park. Volunteers staff the visitor center, issue permits, rove trails, provide informal interpretation and work on special park projects. Full-time work required. Housing provided. Uniforms necessary (shirts, hats, jackets provided). Volunteer provides brown pants, belt & shoes.

Position Description
Do you have a topic or an event of interest: ferries, railroads, bridges, steamboats, logjams, etc that you would like to learn more about and would be willing to share your research with the Riverway? Individual would review files at a local historical society (or societies) for information related to the Riverway. An index of materials would be developed and significant materials would be copied for Riverway files. Individual could choose a lumber company that was active on the St. Croix or Namekagon Rivers and research existing records. Research would try to locate, location of lumber camps, type and volume of logs extracted, and association with other companies and river drives. Topic must be approved by Cultural Resource Specialist. Work is on an intermittent schedule. HOUSING IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Position Description
Do you have a topic or an event of interest: ferries, railroads, bridges, steamboats, logjams, etc that you would like to learn more about and would be willing to share your research with the Riverway? Individual would review files at a local historical society (or societies) for information related to the Riverway. An index of materials would be developed and significant materials would be copied for Riverway's files. Individual could choose a lumber company that was active on the St. Croix or Namekagon Rivers and research existing records. Research would try to locate, location of lumber camps, type and volume of logs extracted, and association with other companies and river drives. Topic must be approved by Cultural Resource Specialist. Work is on an intermittent schedule. HOUSING IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Position Description
Do you have a topic or an event of interest: ferries, railroads, bridges, steamboats, logjams, etc that you would like to learn more about and would be willing to share your research with the Riverway? Individual would review files at a local historical society (or societies) for information related to the Riverway. An index of materials would be developed and significant materials would be copied for Riverway files. Individual could choose a lumber company that was active on the St. Croix or Namekagon Rivers and research existing records. Research would try to locate, location of lumber camps, type and volume of logs extracted, and association with other companies and river drives. Topic must be approved by Cultural Resource Specialist. Work is on an intermittent schedule. HOUSING IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Position Description
Do you have a topic or an event of interest: ferries, railroads, bridges, steamboats, logjams, etc that you would like to learn more about and would be willing to share your research with the Riverway? Individual would review files at a local historical society (or societies) for information related to the Riverway. An index of materials would be developed and significant materials would be copied for Riverway files. Individual could choose a lumber company that was active on the St. Croix or Namekagon Rivers and research existing records. Research would try to locate, location of lumber camps, type and volume of logs extracted, and association with other companies and river drives. Topic must be approved by Cultural Resource Specialist. Work is on an intermittent schedule. HOUSING IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Position Description
Do you have a topic or an event of interest: ferries, railroads, bridges, steamboats, logjams, etc that you would like to learn more about and would be willing to share your research with the Riverway? Individual would review files at a local historical society (or societies) for information related to the Riverway. An index of materials would be developed and significant materials would be copied for Riverway files. Individual could choose a lumber company that was active on the St. Croix or Namekagon Rivers and research existing records. Research would try to locate, location of lumber camps, type and volume of logs extracted, and association with other companies and river drives. Topic must be approved by Cultural Resource Specialist. Work is on an intermittent schedule. HOUSING IS NOT PROVIDED.

Position Description
Volunteers will be working with our Wilderness Rangers within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Four duty stations are availabe: Cook, Ely, Grand Marias, and Tofte and each of these offices are taking applications.

The BWCAW is approximately 1 million acres that borders Canada. Travel within this wilderness is done mainly by canoe and portages (trails) are utilized to go from one lake to the next. This particular program begins in the first part of June and ends usually in mid to late August. The ending date is flexible, but we do prefer a commitment of 2-3 months. Free lodging is available in our newly constructed dorm style housing units and has most of your basic amenities. A negotiated stipend/subsistence is also given to those that are accepted.

The first week in June is dedicated to training. Some of this training includes: crosscut saw use, basic trail and backcountry campsite maintenance, First Aid/CPR, canoe and watercraft operation, and proper use and care of hand tools. The main tools that we use are: crosscut saws, pulaskis, shovels, nippers, axes, etc. Another useful tool in the evening is a fishing pole.

A typical two week schedule consists of 7-8 days and nights camping, canoeing, and working hard within the BWCAW followed by six days off and then back in the woods for another 7-8 days. Our experienced Wilderness Rangers typically work from 7am to 5:30pm while in the BWCAW. Expect to paddle about 8-15 miles a day and portage (carry) your share of camping gear, tools, and canoes across those trails that connects our many lakes. During the work day Wilderness Rangers will be maintaining those backcountry primitive campsites and logging/brushing out those portages as they travel. Sometimes you might stay at the same campsite within the BWCAW and other times you may be camping at different sites on different lakes throughout your 7-8 days. Most of the basic camping gear is supplied by the US Forest Service. This gear includes: tent, sleeping bag, thermarest, stove, pots/pans, fuel, water filter, life jacket, and paddle. This will all be supplied in one Duluth Pack and is yours to utilize for the summer.

When the work day is done and you are free to do whatever you like whether it’s fishing for trophy size walleyes and bass, swimming in our pristine lakes, or reading a book as the sun sets. Our volunteers in the past have said this was one of the greatest experiences that they have had. The only regret that you may have is not applying.

There are also numerous other volunteer opportunities that is available on the Superior National Forest. Some of the possibilities include but are not limited to: wildlife surveys, GPS/GIS, Adopt a Canoe Route, trail clearing, etc. Contact Cory Mensen for further details.

Position Description
Volunteer will provide environment-based education (focusing on the Mojave Desert) using activities, games, experiments and stories to the visiting public and school groups K-12 at the Desert Discovery Center (DDC). Will include preparing and refining curriculum; arranging and scheduling programs; developing and presenting special programs, nature walks, and visitor center presentations; may include representing DDC at fairs, and other events, creating exhibits, preparing handouts/brochures, or responding to questions. Require: flexible, creative, and enthusiastic team player; background in natural sciences, environment-based education, outdoor recreation and curriculum development; experience working with children; willingness to work independently and with others; strong oral and written communication skills; comfortable working with the public in various outdoor and indoor settings; basic computer skills. Must be self-motivated and able to work without a lot of supervision. Facility is a 7,000 square foot building located on 11 acres of land in the heart of Barstow, CA.