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
Audience: Families, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Educators, Groups, Adults, Seniors
Location: Lands End, Marin Headlands, Muir Woods, Ocean Beach, Presidio, Marin County, San Francisco, San Mateo
Event Type: Birds/Wildlife, Environment/Science, Volunteer
Volunteer Work Type: Habitat Restoration & Monitoring, Landscape Restoration & Gardening, Trail Maintenance & Restoration, Beach Clean-Ups & Maintenance, Site Stewardship

Be a part of history—help launch a new era of positive change across America!
President-elect Barack Obama is calling for a nationwide Day of Service on January 19, 2009, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Volunteer in the Golden Gate National Parks at our doorstep! It’s fun, it’s healthy, and it makes a difference—the perfect way to pitch in on a momentous day.

Celebrate your day off as a “day on” and help grow and restore these cherished national parklands. We will feature several projects at park sites in Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties, with activities including trails maintenance, planting, habitat restoration, beach cleanups, and more. Choose your favorite activity and site listed below, and join us for a fun and rewarding day in the Golden Gate National Parks.

All you need to bring is some good energy, your waiver form, and the proper clothing. Bring the whole family and friends! We’ll take care of the rest (tools, supplies, and project leadership).Times vary by project. Individuals and groups are welcome. RSVP is requested and appreciated.

For more information and to RSVP, contact us at (415) 561-4755 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org

The Golden Gate National Parks Volunteer Program is a cooperative parkwide effort of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the National Park Service, and the Presidio Trust.

Park Sites & Activities

Teens on Trails at Muir Woods
Time: 10 am—1 pm
Location: Muir Woods National Monument, Marin
Join the Trails Forever Team to work on trail maintenance projects at beautiful Muir Woods. Activities will include hauling materials for site preparation of an ongoing construction project along the Hillside Trail, as well as flossing and removing leaf debris along the boardwalk.

Presidio Park Stewards
Time: 9 am—Noon
Location: Presidio, San Francisco
Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. Activities will focus on planting native plants within our restoration sites.

Lands End Stewardship
Time: 9 am—Noon
Location: Lands End, San Francisco
Help restore unique coastal habitat at Lands End. Activities will focus on planting native plants within our restoration sites.

Ocean Beach Cleanup
Time: 10 am—Noon
Location: Ocean Beach, San Francisco
Help keep Ocean Beach clean and safe for all of us to enjoy! Activities will focus on collecting trash and human-made debris from the beach.

Site Stewardship at Mori Point
Time: Noon—3 pm
Location: Mori Point, Pacifica
Join the Site Stewardship Team to restore habitat for threatened and endangered species at Mori Point. Activities will focus on planting native plants within our restoration sites.

Position Description
Group Opportunities: Open - i.e., stream rehabilitation, range improvements, trail maintenance, recreation maintenance, and area cleanup. Programs such as Adopt-A-Trail, -Stream, -Fence, and -Campground are also available.

Projects vary with interest of group and time available to work. Forest Service will provide tools and equipment to complete project.

• Several positions
• June - October

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Position Description
Please join us if you enjoy working outdoors, love animals, and would enjoy wearing period clothing as you portray 19th century life on the canal. Learn how a lock operates, travel along the canal, and relive life when things moved at a slower pace!

We have a brand new boat and we need your help!

Volunteer assists in the operation of the replica canal boat(s) in the district. This involves wearing period clothing, assisting with the care and grooming of mules, assisting with general maintenance and operation of the boat and lift lock. Volunteer also provides information to visitors to facilitate their visit and to help increase their appreciation of the park resources. Information provided may include general orientation information as well as more detailed information about park natural, historic, and recreational resources. Volunteer may be asked to provide additional assistance to paid staff as needed. Volunteer may lead interpretive programs.

Volunteer must be able to work with visitors from diverse (culturally, socially, economically) backgrounds. Volunteer must be able to communicate well with the public and represent the National Park Service in a professional manner. Volunteer must be physically able to carry out strenuous activity in sometimes adverse weather conditions (e.g., heat, humidity, and rain).

Paid staff will provide general orientation to the National Park Service and the resources of C&O Canal National Historical Park. Most training in safe handling of mules and operating the canal boat and lift lock will be on-the-job.

Time Commitment: It is recommended that this position will require a regular commitment during the canal boat operating season (generally April through October), but time requirements may be flexible depending on volunteer availability.

No housing available

***Come see the new boat, the Charles F. Mercer, at Great Falls***

Volunteer Crews are needed for the 2007 and 2008 seasons at Great Falls and Georgetown. Apply Now!

Call now - We are scheduling an orientation session for new volunteers.

Position Description
Wilderness Ranger: Individual(s) will be working at remote duty stations in the Teton Wilderness. Work is performed utilizing horses and mules or on foot depending on applicants’ preference and stock experience. Work duties include contacting, educating, and documenting public contacts, recording wildlife observations, and light trail maintenance. Housing and subsistence provided (housing will be a cabin or wall tent depending on duty location).

• 3 positions (couples preferred)
• June - October

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Position Description
Noxious Weed Control: Primary duties in noxious weed control. Responsible for chemically/mechanically eradicating a variety of noxious weed species. Some plant identification knowledge desirable. Skills required are to be able to work with horses, drive a pickup, and pull a horse trailer. Work is strenuous at times. Trailer space and pasture is available for volunteers providing their own living trailer, horses, and equipment. Forest Service may provide housing, horses, equipment, and work transportation. Subsistence may be available.

• 2 positions
• June 7 - September 24

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Position Description
Range Management: Volunteer will inspect grazing allotments for livestock locations, forage use, pasture moves, and structural improvements. Will assist in noxious weed program.

Skills required are to be able to work with horses, mules, read brands, and be able to drive a standard 4x4 pickup. Forest Service will provide housing and equipment.

• 2 positions
• May 1 - September 30

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Position Description
Range Management: These individuals should have at least one year of formal college education in range or resource management. Duties include participation in range studies, range, watershed, and wildlife improvements. Housing would be provided along with a subsistence allowance and work transportation.

• 2 positions
• June 15 - September 15

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Position Description
We are looking for volunteers who are willing to work as a team to help manage our cattle herd and assist with haying. During the months of April-June, you will be working with the resource management division helping with calving and feeding the livestock. In July, you will assist with Beaverslide and tractor haying. Experience working with cattle, horses, and tractors preferred, but not required. Work will mainly be outdoors.

Location Description: Grant-Kohrs Ranch NHS is located in Deer Lodge, western Montana. The park encompasses a little over 1600 aces and was established to provide an understanding of the frontier cattle era of the Nation’s history. The surrounding mountains shelter the valley from the worst effects of stormy weather. (This is what made it such a great place to raise cattle.) The total average precipitation for the area is 10.6 inches. The weather in Montana can be unpredictable. During the summer months it can be in the 90s during the day and drop to the 40s at night. Deer Lodge is a full-service community. Nearby communities have a rich history. On days off, volunteers are able to take advantage of the many recreational opportunities including, fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, viewing wildlife, touring historic mining towns, ghost towns, and museums, taking scenic drives, and visiting Glacier or Yellowstone National Parks, which are both approximately four hours away. For more details on the park please visit our website (www.nps.gov/grko).

Housing: Volunteers are required to work 32 hours a week or 24 hours per week for a couple. In exchange, we will provide a campsite at a local RV park. There are three RV parks in the local area. A KOA is located right in the town of Deer Lodge (406-846-1629; www.koa.com/mt/26112), Indian Creek is located just outside of town (406-846-3848; www.indiancreekcampground.net), and the Riverfront RV park is located in Garrison, MT which is just up the road from Deer Lodge (406-846-2282; www.riverfrontrvparkmt.com).

Required Shifts: We are looking for people who will be available from April 1st – June 15th during calving season and/or June 1st-August 31st for haying and general ranch help. Willingness to work evenings and nights is preferred. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

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
Volunteer will work at the horse center in Rock Creek Park. Duties include exercising horses, cleaning tack, mucking stalls, unloading hay, cleaning water buckets, breaking ice, watering horses, turn-out, sweeping stalls and other duties as assigned.

Position Description
Positions are available year-round.Duties: A variety of cultural and natural resource management volunteer opportunities are available. Cultural resource projects involve working closely with the park archeologists to perform site surveys, document sites and artifacts, prepare cultural resources papers and reports, and other projects as assigned. Natural resources needs include invasive weed and tamarisk identification and removal, installation and care of wildlife cameras, identification and data entry of wildlife seen on camera film, spring surveys, installation of wilderness boundary markers throughout the park, site survey and data entry for backcountry campsites across the park, litter removal and site cleanups, and other projects as assigned. The natural resources work is usually preformed independently. A two month commitment is required, with three months preferred; with 1.6 million acres in the preserve, it takes a while to learn about our resources to safely and competently perform various duties. The projects underway at particular times of the year will vary. Skills desired: Ability to follow directions and work well with others, including visitors and co-workers with diverse interests and views. Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, adapt well to frequent change, and maintain a positive attitude. Desire to find personal fulfillment through meaningful and sometimes challenging work. Ability to live happily in a remote area (Hole in the Wall - HITW or Kelso) or tiny community (Baker) with few to no amenities. Ability to hike up to five miles per day in remote, rocky desert terrain, often following no trail, using map, compass, and/or GPS. Good physical condition and health required. Knowledge of desert hiking techniques and procedures a plus. Previous knowledge of natural or cultural resources and ability to operate 4x4 vehicle in remote, sandy, rocky areas also a plus. Safe driving record, valid driver's license, and dependable personal transportation required.Compensation: FOR KELSO/BAKER POSITIONS: Free full hook-up RV sites are located in Baker and Kelso, CA. No internet, TV, telephone, or propane is provided. Free laundry facilities are available in Baker but not Kelso. Baker also offers limited amenities of convenience stores, gas stations, and restaurants. Limited free co-ed dormitory style housing, with private bedrooms, in a Baker mobile home may be available, depending on space; dorms can't accommodate couples or pets. Government vehicle provided for official duty use, but personal transportation required for grocery shopping and personal exploration of the area. FOR HITW POSITION - Free dry RV site in campground; no hookups at campground, but dump station is available. Limited free co-ed dormitory style housing in HITW, with private bedrooms, may also be available, depending on space; dorms can't accommodate couples or pets. Government transportation provided for work use, but personal vehicle required for grocery shopping and weekend use.ALL - VIPs must serve a minimum of 32 hours (four days) per week to qualify for free RV site or lodging. $3 per work day out-of-pocket expenses reimbursement possible for up to three months, funding permitting. Uniform shirts, hat, and coats provided. Incentive award program based on VIP hours donated. A minimum two to three month time commitment is required.Area: Mojave National Preserve is one of the largest national parks in the contiguous US. Established in 1994, we are a young and growing site. National preserves allow hunting, which primarily occurs in the Fall. Our park has the world's largest concentration of Joshua trees, some of the tallest sand dunes in North America, wonderful night sky and natural sound opportunities, designated wilderness covering nearly half the preserve, and critical habitat for the threatened desert tortoise.Baker, CA, is a tiny community of about 800 people, just outside the preserve. Located along Interstate 15 between Barstow and Las Vegas, Baker serves as a gateway to Death Valley National Park and Mojave National Preserve. Minimal shopping and amenities are available in Baker. Full shopping and medical services are available in Barstow, CA, about one hour away, or Las Vegas, NV, about 1 1/2 hours away. However, Baker is within a four hour drive of Los Angeles and several other national park sites. Kelso, CA, is located 35 miles south of Baker, and has no amenities.The HITW area is located in the heart of the park. Considered remote, HITW is located 63 miles from the small town (4500 people) of Needles, CA. Basic shopping and medical services are available in Needles. Thirty miles further in Bullhead City, AZ, or Laughlin, NV, major shopping, services, and medical facilities are available.

Position Description
Join Nebraska's Earth Team! The Earth Team is the volunteer branch of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). There are currently volunteer opportunities available in NRCS offices all across Nebraska. NRCS works with landowners to help them manage the natural resources on their property. Many different volunteer jobs are available and offer a flexible schedule. Please contact the volunteer coordinator listed below, or visit the web site below for more information.

Position Description
Join Nebraska's Earth Team! The Earth Team is the volunteer branch of the USDAs Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). There are currently volunteer opportunities available in NRCS offices all across Nebraska. NRCS works with landowners to help them manage the natural resources on their property. Many different volunteer jobs are available and offer a flexible schedule. Please contact the volunteer coordinator listed below, or visit the web site below for more information.