Position Description
Have a Wild Time!!! Volunteer as a Resident Volunteer at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge! The diverse programs on this refuge utilize volunteers of all ages and abilities.Accommodations:Brand new.... two RV sites with full hook-ups. Washer and dryer available at the intern house just a few feet away. Internet and telephone access available after hours. These sites offer solitude and quiet with a beautiful view of Lily Lake.Requirements: - 24 hours per week per person (assuming 2 people) in exchange for campsite.- flexibility- a positive attitude

Position Description
Alcatraz Island, the first US fort on the west coast and known for housing the some of the country's most infamous prisoners, also once featured gardens of plants from around the world. Many of these plants are now naturalized on the island while others have disappeared.

Filled with rare roses and historically significant cultivars, the gardens were tended first by 19th century soldiers, then prisoners, guards and their families. Since the prison's closure in 1963 and transfer to the National Park Service in 1972, the plants seen on the island today are what remain of the original gardens. In October 2003 the National Park Service, in partnership with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the Garden Conservancy, will pilot a volunteer gardening program to begin restoring the gardens to their former glory and historic significance.

Hours per month: 3 hour shift, Wednesday mornings (9am-12 pm). Volunteers may commit weekly or every other week. Two-three month commitment requested.

Description of Duties: Volunteers will clear invasive weeds, and salvage, nurture, and map the remaining plants. Cuttings will be taken for propagation of historic plants for eventual incorporation back onto the gardens. Green waste will be composted and volunteers will manage and maintain the compost. Work may require the use tools such as shovels, rakes, hand picks, pruning tools and wheel barrels. All restoration activities will be consistent with the cultural resources plan for the site. The current goal is to maintain and restore health to the existing significant historic plants in anticipation of the eventual restoration of the gardens.

Knowledge/Skills Desired:

• Volunteers should be physically fit, able to lift about 25-30 pounds, kneel for extended periods, and work with tools
• Volunteers must be comfortable traveling by boat to Alcatraz Island and working outside under variable weather conditions for extended periods
• Volunteers will also be working in highly visible locations on Alcatraz, so they should be comfortable interacting with the general public and answering questions about their work
• Volunteers will wear a Volunteer in the Park Program uniform hat (provided by NPS)

Position Description
Fort Pulaski National Monument is a wonderfully scenic park, located on Cockspur Island at the mouth of the Savannah River. Primary duties consist of entrance fee collection, visitor center operation, providing information and orientation, and "living" history (including cannon crew and musket demonstration). Many volunteers enjoy working in the Eastern National Parks & Monuments Association bookstore and doing maintenance and trail work.

The park has multiple RV pads, complete with electricity, sewage, water, and a free community laundry room. Free telephone and internet access are also provided.

Typically, each individual volunteer puts in 32 hours of service per week, with couples having their "off" days together in order to explore the hisorical and culturally rich local area.

Position Description
Background

At the Bay Area’s doorstep are some of the most beautiful and diverse parklands anywhere. The Golden Gate National Recreation Area is one of the world’s largest urban national park systems encompassing 80,000 acres of California coastal landscape visited by 17 million people each year. These parklands add immeasurably to the quality of life in the Bay Area. Our Invasive Species Early Detection Volunteer offers the experience to work in conjunction with the National Park Service, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the Presidio Trust within the GGNRA parkland boundaries.

Working Conditions

Work is mainly performed outdoors in hilly terrain near the Pacific Coast in elevations from sea level to 2000 feet in all extremes of weather. Conditions range from hot dry dusty to foggy damp cold or rainy. There is a frequent exposure to poison oak. Employee may work and operate equipment in adverse conditions that include extended exposure to sun, wind, rain, loud noise, uneven terrain, mud, poison oak, and various invertebrates.

Introduction

The Invasive Species Early Detection Volunteer will work on the GGNRA invasive species early detection program in conjunction the San Francisco Bay Area Inventory & Monitoring Division of the National Parks Service. This program provides ongoing monitoring along trails and roadsides of GGNRA where new weed invasions often occur. Discovering weeds before they become well-established is critical to reducing damage to ecosystem integrity, preventing the loss of habitat for rare plants and animals, and preventing costly natural resource management.

Description of Duties

• Participate in invasive plant identification and monitoring protocol training.
• Assist park staff in trail and roadside invasive plant monitoring and mapping.
• Follow guidelines in making safety a priority; responsible for use of personal protective gear and insuring that all tools, equipment, vehicles and other co-workers are working safely in all related conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions from all park staff, understand and respect all park regulations and policies. Proudly wear the NPS volunteer uniform during working hours.

Knowledge/Skills Desired

• Knowledge of San Francisco Bay region flora, and/or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of Global Positioning System (GPS) devices and/or willingness to learn.
• The ability to work with a diverse community of people alongside with park personnel.
• Desire and ability to work outdoors, at times in inclement weather and terrain as well as sometimes exert strenuous physical activity while walking.

Benefits

• Training in park staff procedures and policies and knowledge of resources.
• Valuable training in general botany, invasive species, and Global Positioning System (GPS) units and their use in conservation and resource management.
• Opportunities to enjoy the scenery, wildlife and cultural resources of this spectacular park.
• Become a stewardship leader in your community.

Requirements

• Enjoy working with a diverse community of people.
• At minimum, a 2 week commitment.
• A J-1 visa is required for all international (non-resident) volunteers.
• A completed volunteer application form.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Work as a part of a team and respect co-workers.

Position Description
Volunteers are needed to assist with general maintenance of facilities, lawn, and vehicles (simple maintenance). Work would be restricted to Monday-Friday, no Federal holidays. Carpentry skills would be helpful, but not required.

Please include Camper Size, if possible. Unfortunately our facilities limit camper size to less than 31 feet.

Position Description
Volunteers needed to perform seasonal indoor and outdoor work. Indoor work includes assisting with data input, performing clerical and administrative duties, and working with computers and other technical equipment. Outdoor work includes herbicide spraying and hand-pulling of non-native plants, and debris and litter clean-up on remote islands. No housing or RV hookups available except at the Panther Refuge.

Please include the size of your camper, if applicable.

Position Description
Volunteer will serve as a refuge volunteer. Typical, but not all inclusive, duties may include the following:

Biology •Flea Beetle Collection•Purple Loosestrife Beetle Collection•Bird Surveys – Waterfowl, Bittern – Rail Surveys, Black Terns, Woodcock, etc.•Other biological Surveys – frog and toad, reptiles & amphibians, Invertebrates, and others •Invasive Species Removal•Habitat Surveys – Grassland, Aquatic Veg, other •Photo Points

Public Use and Visitor Programs to assist with:•Assisting visitors on the observation deck •Assist in the Refuge Office/Visitor Center•Bird Festival and other special refuge events•Girl and Boy Scout Programs•Disabled Waterfowl Hunt•Interpretive Programs – Bird walks, nature hikes•Stocking brochure boxes

Maintenance opportunities:•Refuge Office Cleaning•Weeding, Mowing & Trimming•General painting

Administrative/clerical opportunities:•Mailings•Filing•Organize historic maps and label•Assist with small lot sale

Other Volunteer Opportunities:•Assist refuge staff in providing support during prescribed burn activities•Assist with maintenance and construction work, such as fencing, boundary posting, painting, mowing & trimming, building maintenance such as cleaning, and vehicle maintenance. Assisting with water control structures, and a variety of other maintenance related duties•May be required to operate passenger, light trucks, and riding mowers– including those with mowing decks, gators, and hand trimming equipment.•Complete routine biological surveys and censuses of a variety of wildlife and/or waterfowl species, and record data, and may utilize GPS equipment and become familiar with GIS mapping software.•Assist in collecting and recording habitat conditions – water level reading, aquatic plant production.•Assist in the banding of waterfowl when required.•Assist with control and removal of invasive species and other duties associated with invasive species control – such as monitoring, collection and release of biological control agents such as beetles on leafy spurge and purple loosestrife.•Assist the area of public use, which may include answering visitor questions, roving public use areas to contact visitors, conduct interpretive programs, and assist with brochures, signs, and special events, and volunteer coordination.•May assist with all other facets of refuge operations

Position Description
The Mesa Ranger District is searching for service groups, organizations, clubs, or families to adopt a location of their interest. The location can be a road, recreation site, river section, lake shore, OHV area, shooting site or dispersed camping area. Work would include clean-up and light area maintenance to be performed several times per year. Signs will be installed informing the public of your support and assistance in helping to care for our National Forest lands. Commitment of at least one year is desired.

Position Description
Projects will vary with interest of group and time available to work, ranging from trail maintenance, invasive weed control, dispersed area clean-up, and river and lake projects.

Position Description
Project name: Bagley Flats Project description: Brush around picnic tables, toilet and dock access. Re-hab fire pits. Construct ramp/ walkway at dock access points.Suggested number of volunteers: 20Supplies: 4 loppers, 2 handsaws, 2 shovels, 1 wheel barrow, 1 tamping rock bar.Supplies provided by FS: 4 loppers, 4 shovels, 1 wheel barrow, 1 tamping rock barNotes: Bagley Flats campground is only accessible via watercraft. Volunteers must have access to motorized boat for project.

Position Description
Project name: Keyhole Project description: Brush along waters edge and picnic area in the keyhole of Saguaro Lake Recreation Site. This project will open up the vegetation creating a better view of the lake. Suggested number of volunteers: 15 Supplies: 2 pick mattocks, 3 loppers, 2 handsaws, spade shovel, round shovelSupplies provided by FS: 2 pick mattocks, 3 loppers, 2 spade shovels, 2 flat shovels, 1 wheel barrowNotes: Pick up trucks and trailers will be useful and suggested for brush removal from site.

Position Description
Forest Faciltiy Maintenance: We need your help at the Cumberland Ranger District of the Daniel Boone National Forest near Morehead, Kentucky to serve as maintenance for Morehead Visitor Center and boat ramps along KY 801 at Cave Run Lake. This includes mowing usig a riding lawn mower, weed eater, picking up trash, checking restrooms

This is a wonderful opportunity to visit one of the most unique areas of the Daniel Boone National Forest. We will provide a campsite with electric, water and sewer hook-up at the Twin Knobs Recreation Area on Cave Run Lake. Cave Run Lake is an 8,260 acre flood control lake on the Licking River. Fishing, boating, camping and hiking are a few of the many recreation opportunites. A wonderful area for wildlife viewing.

Skills Needed:

• Flexible and positive attitude
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain
• Basic cleaning and maintenance skills
• Basic map reading
• Operation of push and riding lawnmowers and weedeaters

Required work hours: 24 per week; work schedule is flexible.

Position Description
This position will work out of the Panther Junction maintenance area carpenter shop performing various journeyman level woodworking tasks. Projects will include construction of historically accurate replications of doors and window for historic structures, cabinets for housing and other NPS bldgs and various other skilled carpentry tasks.

Position Description

Brief job description: Assist park staff with cleanup and reconstruction in the wake of record flooding in November 2006.

On November 6 and 7, 18 inches of rain fell in Mount Rainier National Park in 36 hours. The resulting floods washed out roads, campgrounds, and trails parkwide. In 2007, the park formed a partnership with the Student Conservation Association to clean up and repair the damage, including restoring campsites and viewpoints, rebuilding trails and bridges, cleaning clogged ditches and culverts, and revegetating areas affected by the flood or recovery efforts. More than 700 individuals assisted with the work, and led to Mount Rainier's volunteer program winning two major national awards, the Cooperative Conservation Award and the George B. Hartzog Jr. Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service.

SCA's Conservation Corps is back in 2008 to continue the work. A major focus this year is to create new opportunities for volunteer service. All levels of time commitment are welcome, from one-day projects to participation in week-long work crews.

Projects Planned for 2008::

• Trail reconstruction
• Campground restoration and opening
• Revegetation
• Invasive species control
• Sherpa projects for backcountry construction
• Greenhouse assistance
• Meadow Roving
• Spring trail shoveling and marking
• Photodocumentation
• Amphibian Surveys
• Soundscape Monitoring
• Roving Interpretation

For more information: Visit the website of the Mount Rainier National Park Volunteer Program for current news and a full calendar of volunteer opportunities, which you may sign up for online. Or, send an e-mail to Volunteer Program Manager Kevin Bacher at Kevin_Bacher@nps.gov, and we'll make sure you're on our mailing list.

For answers to specific questions, contact Kevin Bacher, Volunteer Program Manager, (360) 569-2211 ext. 3385; or Jill Baum, Mount Rainier Recovery Initiative, (360) 569-2211 ext. 3414.

Position Description

Position Description
Mount Rainier National Park works with a wide variety of volunteers, including meadow rovers, campground hosts, meadow restoration assistants, greenhouse assistants, trail crews, research librarians, and nordic ski patrollers. Time commitments range from one day to full-time. Visit the park's volunteer program website or contact the volunteer program manager for details.

Mount Rainier National Park receives far more volunteer applications than we have full-time volunteer positions. If possible, please apply for a specific volunteer announcement that you are interested in. General volunteer applications are welcome, but will only be considered if a need arises that matches your qualifications and interests.

The vast majority of our volunteer work occurs between the months of June and September. Housing is limited, and international volunteers must meet special requirements. Depending on the position, a background check may be required.

Mount Rainier also hires several volunteers each summer through internship programs such as the Student Conservation Association.

If you are interested in future volunteer opportunities, please contact our Volunteer Program Manager, Kevin Bacher, and ask to be added to the program's mailing list. Thank you for your interest in helping with park stewardship!

Position Description

Overview
The Adopt-a-Trail volunteer assists park staff in maintaining trails throughout Point Reyes National Seashore.

Duties

• Clear brush
• Remove downed tree rounds and limbs
• Dig drainage ditches
• Hike on and off backcountry trails
• May be asked to drive a government vehicle or crewcab pickup, transporting volunteers and tools on an incidental basis

Volunteers must be able to perform moderate to heavy laboring tasks, be able to read and follow directions, and possess experience and ability in using hand tools. Prior experience or training is required to use power tools, if approved by the volunteer supervisor.

Volunteers must also be able to work outside on backcountry trails in mountainous terrain along the Pacific Coast in elevations from sea level to 2000 feet; work in hot/dusty or cold/wet/foggy conditions; and be willing to work in areas with potential exposure to poison oak, stinging nettles and ticks. Volunteers are required to provide closed-toe shoes.

Schedule and Time Commitment
Volunteers work 6 to 8 hours per day, typically starting at 9:00am. Volunteers are not required to work more than one day at a time. However, volunteers are welcome to work as many days throughout the season as desired.

The Adopt-a-Trail season is scheduled during the months of April, May, September, and October.

Training
Training is provided on-the-job.

Benefits to the Volunteer
Volunteers have the opportunity to gain experience in trail maintenance techniques while enjoying the satisfaction in helping to maintain the trail system in Point Reyes National Seashore.

Group Type
Individuals and groups up to 80 people are encouraged to participate.

Minimum Age
Minimum age is 16 for those in organized groups and 18 for individuals. Volunteers under 18 must have a signed parental consent form. Please contact us (see below) for more information.

Accommodations
Housing and camping/RV sites are unavailable.

Application and Contact Information
Please apply using the link at left. For more information, contact Bill Michaels at 415-464-5157 or bill_michaels@nps.gov.

Position Description

Overview
The Kule Loklo volunteer assists park staff in maintaining the Kule Loklo cultural exhibit for educational purposes.

Duties

• Construct and maintain traditional Coast Miwok structures and cultural exhibit landscaping. This may involve gathering natural materials, cutting branches and trees, scraping bark from trees, framing structures, clipping brush, trimming trees, raking and mowing, digging holes, gardening, pulling weeds, and lifting materials
• Split firewood
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Volunteers must be able to perform unskilled manual labor using basic hand tools, such as rakes, hammers, clippers, pruning shears, shovels, etc., be able to perform occasional heavy lifting from 25 to 50 pounds, and walk or carry loads over uneven ground. Volunteers must be willing to work in temperature extremes and in areas that may contain ticks, poison oak, and/or hantavirus. Volunteers must also be able to follow directions, work independently, and be sensitive to and respectful of differing cultural traditions.

Knowledge of Native American traditional building skills and native plants is helpful.

Schedule and Time Commitment
Kule Loklo Workdays are scheduled for the second Saturday of every month, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, throughout the year.

The Kule Loklo Workday is a drop-in program where volunteers are not required to work more than one day at a time. However, volunteers are welcome to work as many of the Kule Loklo workdays as desired.

Currently scheduled workdays include:

Saturday, March 8, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008

Training
On-the-job training

Benefits to the Volunteer
Volunteers have the opportunity to learn traditional Native American skills and enjoy the satisfaction in helping to preserve Native American culture.

Group Type
Individuals and groups are welcome to participate. Groups, however, should register in advance (see below).

Minimum Age
Minimum age is 13 years old. Volunteers under 18 must have a signed parental consent form. Please contact us (see below) for more information.

Accommodations
Housing and camping/RV sites are unavailable.

Application and Contact Information
Advanced registration is not required for individuals. Simply meet at the Bear Valley Visitor Center at 10:00 am for directions to Kule Loklo.

Groups should register in advance by applying with the link at left or by contacting Loretta Farley at 415-464-5140 or loretta_farley@nps.gov.

For more information about the Kule Loklo Workday, please contact Loretta Farley at the number or email above.

Position Description
The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge is looking for volunteers interested in working for one of the friendliest refuges in the country! We need help running a large Visitor Center, maintaining trails, leading canoe trips on the Rio Grande and much more! For 24 hours per couple or 32 hours per single volunteer, the refuge provides an RV pad, full hook-up, utilities, propane, washer/dryer and a large community room, all on beautiful refuge property. A minimum three month commitment is required. Great winter weather, the nearby Gulf of Mexico and a low cost of living make this area a favorite for volunteers. Applications for the winter/fall season are accepted through April.

Position Description
Ape Cave Recreation Area Interpretive Site Host Duties

All necessary tools for work accomplishments will be provided by the Forest Service.

Hosts are expected to perform the following duties:

• light restroom maintenance.

• Grounds maintenance –Limb cleanup, blowing walkways and parking spurs, cleanout of fire rings, sweeping of shelter floor, and window cleaning.

• Visitor contacts – The Ape Cave Site is a high volume vistior site- collection of visitor use data, providing forest information, etc.

• Notify Law Enforcement of vandalism, public disturbance, accidents.

• Paint restrooms (as needed).

• Repair Vandalism – replacement of corral rails, restroom door locks, windows, number posts, etc.

• Refinish picnic table as needed.

• Check for fee compliance. Walk the parking lot in the afternoon to make sure each vehicle is displaying a NW Forest Pass. Provide a fee envelope and instruction for payment to any non-complying guests.

• All fee collection will be done by the Forest Service. Hosts are not permitted to handle money or fee envelopes containing money. Host may hand guests envelopes and instruct them to place payment in the fee tube, as noted above.

Host Site:

• The host site will will be kept in a clean and orderly condition which is attractive when viewed by visitors passing the site, or approaching to ask question.

• The area surrounding the storage host site will be kept free of clutter, and equipment, except as authorized in writing by the Forest Service.

• Occupancy of the campground host site is permitted by the host, spouse and minor children. Under no circumstances are other family members, friends or acquaintances authorized to reside on the premises. Short term guests, staying no more than five days per month, are permitted. For guests wishing to stay longer than this period, written permission from the Monument Manager is required in advance.

• The host is permitted to park no more than two vehicles at the campground (trailer plus two vehicles), unless authorized in writing by the Monument Manager. Inoperable vehicles are not permitted.

• Permission to keep pets requires Monument Manager approval. Dogs within devloped campgrounds are required to be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length or in physical control. This rule most be observed by campground host, as well as campers.

Work Supervision:

Work supervision, specifications and liaison with the Forest Service, will be provided by Randy Peterson, Recreation Forestry Technician, at (360) 449-7830. A Forest Service radio will be on loan to provide emergency communications. Instruction in radio use will be provided by the work supervison.

Position Description
Duties include opening park gate & restrooms; picking up supplies, materials & equipment from Naval Live Oaks Area when needed; picking up trash along roadsides, picnic shelters & beaches; cleaning restrooms that are open (includes but is not limited to, restocking paper towels & toilet paper, sweeping & mopping floors, cleaning & disinfecting toilets & urinals, cleaning sinks & counter tops). Supplies provided by the Seashore.

Trailer pad with full hookups available in return for 40 hours work per week for a minimum of 3 months. Work location is in Escambia County. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ROSE CORTEZ AT (850) 934-2627.

Position Description
Recreation Program - Call Erik Taylor 541-464-3271 Camp Hosts - Call Ron Murphy 541-464-3265 Weed Control - Call Susan Carter 541-464-3289 Forest Dvlpmnt & Pruning - Len Dour 541-464-3311 N. Bank Ranch Projects - Marci Todd 541-464-3224

On 425,000 acres of public land within Douglas County, Oregon, volunteers to host in campgrounds, maintain trails, reclaim mined lands, construct fence, paint buildings, 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
For info, please contact Ron Murphy at TEL. (541)464-3265 or Erik Taylor at 541-464-3271. Annual mainenance is needed on recreation trails in the district. In some case, overgrown trails need to be re-established, primarily using hand tools. Project may invovle some brush cutting, bridge deck cleaning, water barring for erosion control, etc. Small groups, families or crews are ideal. For project-specific info, please contact Ron Murphy at TEL. (541)464-3265 or Erik Taylor at 541-464-3271 or or via email to Ron_Murphy@blm.gov

Position Description
Camper volunteers are welcome at Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery, located off scenic Route 5 in eastern Virginia between Richmond and Williamsburg/Jamestown. This 440-acre facility is located in a quiet wooded rural environment, has over 21 rearing ponds, and includes a 90-acre public fishing lake, public picnic areas, and a 1.5-mile nature trail. The facility rears American shad, river herring, striped bass, smallmouth bass, and freshwater mussels.

In exchange for 24 hours of volunteer service per week (per camp site), we will provide an RV site with electrical hook-up, running water, bottled drinking water, a dining shelter with picnic table, fire ring and free firewood, and access to an onsite washer and dryer. We currently have two RV sites, one with 50-amp electrical service and the other with 30-amp service. No pets, please.

Volunteers will work closely with the staff on general maintenance activities at the station (grounds, trail, and building maintenance), as well as have the opportunity to assist in onsite aquaculture activities. Volunteers must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with others. References are requested.

Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery lies in the heart of Virginia’s historic tidewater plantation country, 22 miles southeast of Richmond. Area attractions include several colonial-era plantations; multiple Civil War battlefields, Jamestown (400th anniversary celebrations in 2007), Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown (site of Cornwallis’ surrender to Washington), Pamplin Historical Park, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, Presidents Park, and Kings Dominion. Winters are mild, summers are hot, and spring and fall are delightful.

Position Description
Volunteers needed to perform seasonal indoor and outdoor work. Indoor work includes: assisting in visitor center, performing clerical and administrative duties, and working with computers and other technical equipment. Outdoor work includes: assisting in landscape, trail, and facility maintenance, conducting biological surveys and studies such as bird banding counts, leading tours and providing information and interpretation to the visiting public, assisting in habitat modification projects, such as developing freshwater impoundments and reforestation, and photographing a variety of natural and cultural resources.

Position Description
This position is located at Camp Misery Trailhead, the main entrance to Jewel Basin Hiking Area

Duties include giving out informal environmental education, record keeping of use of the area, cabin and outhouse maintenance, and coordination with the Jewel Basin Rangers who hike the area.

The cabin is rustic with propane lights, heater, refrigerator, and cook stove.