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USDA Forest Service
Daniel Boone
National Forest
1700 Bypass Road
Winchester, KY 40391
Phone: 859-745-3100
FAX: 859-744-1568
Volunteering for the Forest Service
Volunteering for the Forest Service is a fun and rewarding way to learn new skills and experience the out-of-doors. It is also a great opportunity for you to help the Agency meet its mission of "Caring for the Land and Serving People" by bringing your knowledge, experience and abilities to enhance recreation and resource management programs.
Gladie Cultural-Environmental Learning Center Volunteer Opportunities
We need your help at the Gladie Cultural-Environmental Learning Center in the picturesque Red River Gorge Geological 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. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit and volunteer 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.
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
- Ensuring brochure rack is fully stocked with brochures
- Assisting with education and interpretation programs
Skills Needed:
- Flexible and positive attitude
- Must like people
- Willingness to do a variety of jobs
- Organizational skills
- Basic map reading
Please contact Jessica Santangelo for more information about volunteering at the Gladie Center: jsantangelo@fs.fed.us or (606) 663-8100, Ext. 102. All volunteers must complete a volunteer application and background check.
TRAIL WORK VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!
A volunteer group gets together at least once each month to add value
to the trails of the Red River Gorge. To find out more, go to RRG
Trail Volunteers Page.
If you are interested in volunteering, check out the opportunities at your local National Forest office. After reviewing the projects available, decide which ones suit your interests and needs. As a volunteer, you determine when and where you'll work and the type of jobs you'll perform.
Next, call the contact person responsible for coordinating the project or work for which you are interested in volunteering.
The names of contacts are available from any Forest Service personnel office. Don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions about specific project information. Let the contact know when you are available to volunteer and about any health problems or other considerations he or she should know prior to work.
Once you've agreed to the specific terms for volunteering, your contact will send a volunteer agreement form to you for your signature.
That's all it takes! You will be expected to uphold your end of the agreement and arrive on time and prepared for the work you've agreed to perform. You can expect your experience to be challenging, rewarding and fun if you put forth the effort.
You may also visit the USDA Forest Service Volunteer Opportunities page for more information on volunteer opportunities.
Questions? Contact us.
Title: Volunteer
Last Updated:
December 24, 2008
