Position Description
Are you interested in Birds and/or Climate Change?North American Bird Phenology ProgramPatuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD. Volunteer Opportunities!The BPP is the oldest bird monitoring program in the country, currently housing six million records and spanning 120 years. The records document bird migration arrival and departure times from around North America. This is an unparalleled and untapped resource which will help us to understand the scale of global climate change and how it is affecting bird populations across the country.The original records were retrieved from long-term storage are now being scanned into pdf files and in the coming weeks, our website will allow participants nationwide to contribute to building a database from those files. However, the BPP relies solely on volunteers to both scan cards at the BPP office and to convert those files to our online database on our website. Scanning is a very simple, but time consuming process and we need volunteers to come to the BPP office and run migration cards through our automatic scanners.Volunteers of all ages and background are welcome!Please visit our website, www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bpp/, or Contact Jessica Zelt at (301) 497-5745 to become a volunteer.

Position Description
CSI stands for Citizen Science Initiative!

Invasive, exotic plants are mapped, monitored, and controlled.

Join the Invasive Plant Monitors at any of their scheduled sessions listed on: http://www.nps.gov/cuva/supportyourpark/invasive-plants.htm. Please call the Crew Leaders a few days in advance if you plan on volunteering for a session.

Note: Work sessions may be cancelled in the case of bad weather. Please call (330) 342-0764 to confirm if a work session will take place as posted.

Position Description

Goal: Meadow Rovers improve protection of the subalpine meadows at Paradise and Sunrise through visitor education.

Duties:

• Make safety the highest priority in the conduct of all duties.
• Actively promote understanding of and compliance with NPS regulations regarding use of the meadows (stay on trails, no flower picking, no pets on trails, no littering, etc.) Provide visitors with positive resource education messages.
• Provide information to visitors on a wide range of topics, including trails, flowers, wildlife, climbing, etc.
• Provide emergency assistance as needed, using park radio to call for help if necessary.

Qualifications:

• Good communication skills and a genuine enjoyment of people.
• Maturity, a positive attitude, and the ability to think on your feet.
• General knowledge of park resources and regulations, and the desire to continue learning and applying new knowledge.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good physical condition for walking and hiking at elevations above 5000 feet at Paradise and above 6000 feet at Sunrise.

Time commitment: at least 8 hours per month in July, August, and early September.

Supervisors:
Paradise: Kevin Bacher, Paradise Interpreter, 360-569-2211 ext. 3385
Sunrise: Sandi Kinzer, East District Interpreter, 360-569-6047

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

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
The 2008 position has been filled. Applications for 2009 will be accepted from January 1, 2009, to March 10, 2009.

RAPTOR INTERPRETATION INTERNSHIP

INTERNSHIP DETAILS:

DUTY LOCATION INFORMATION

Acadia is home to peregrine falcons and eleven other migrating raptors. From mid-May through mid-August the raptor intern interprets the activities of peregrine falcons along Champlain Mountain, a nesting site since 1991. From late August to mid-October the intern identifies raptors from atop Cadillac Mountain at 1,532 feet, where migrating raptors pass by each fall. The raptor intern engages thousands of visitors at these two sites, interpreting the natural history and conservation measures regarding raptors, as well as monitoring and collecting resource data.

MAJOR DUTIES

Peregrine Falcon Interpretation Component (mid-May to mid-August) includes:

• On-site interpretation for the general public using spotting scopes to locate nesting peregrine falcons (50-60%)
• Monitoring falcon behavior and habitat use (30-50%)
• Preparing weekly and season-ending reports on the falcons, and assisting other interpretive and resource management efforts (>10%)
• Answering questions regarding park resources, facilities, and services on a recurring basis

Hawkwatch Interpretation Component (mid-August to mid-October) includes:

• Identifying passing migrants and discussing their conservation and natural history (85%)
• Recording species, compiling data, and submitting documents to resource personnel (10%)
• Preparing weekly and season-ending reports on migratory raptors, and assisting other interpretive and resource management efforts (<5%)
• Making occasional presentations to school groups or at the park visitor center (<5%)
• Answering questions regarding park resources facilities, and services on a recurring basis

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY POSITION

• Proficiency in public speaking
• Knowledge of natural history, biology, ecology, ornithology, and/or related fields
• Ability to tolerate standing for long periods in varying/extreme weather conditions
• Knowledge and experience in using computers and related software
• Valid driver's license; personal transportation to and from work

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS DESIRED

• Four or more years of college concentrating on biology, ornithology, ecology, or related fields
• Experience working in a park-related setting; experience interacting with the general public
• First Aid and CPR training

TO APPLY

Mail or e-mail (postmarked/timestamped by March 10, 2009) a cover letter, resume, and contact information (phone, email, postal address) for three references to:

For more information contact Sonya Berger at (207) 288-8803 or sonya_berger@nps.gov.

Position Description

Overview
The Coho and Steelhead Monitoring Volunteer assists park staff in determining long-term trends in: a) distribution, abundance, and size of spawning coho salmon; b) abundance of smolt coho salmon and steelhead trout; and c) species diversity, distribution, abundance and size and age composition of juvenile coho salmon and steelhead trout. The volunteer also assists park staff in identifying gross changes in stream habitat.

Duties

• Collect data relating to stream habitat, water quality, fish and invertebrate populations, salmon spawning, riparian area condition and stream channel substrate composition
• Count numbers of spawning salmon, carcasses, and redds (nests) along Olema, Pine Gulch, Redwood, and Cheda Creeks during winter surveys
• Help erect, repair and check smolt traps near creek mouths of Olema, Pine Gulch, and Redwood Creeks during spring surveys
• Assist project staff during electrofishing operations by netting, measuring and recording data on juvenile fish during summer and fall surveys
• Identify and record gross changes in habitat in Olema, Pine Gulch, Redwood, and Easkoot Creeks during summer and fall surveys

The volunteer must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and walk long distances over rough, uneven terrain in streams subject to high flows while carrying 20 to 40 lbs of equipment. The volunteer may be exposed to ticks, poison oak, rain and extreme temperatures.

Schedule and Time Commitment
Work days are scheduled throughout the year and are dependent upon weather conditions and program needs. Work days last 6 hours from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Please contact us (see below) for work schedules.

Coho and Steelhead Monitoring 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 work days as desired.

Training
On-the-job training

Benefits to the Volunteer
The volunteer will gain knowledge on stream and fish sampling techniques while enjoying the satisfaction of helping to preserve salmon for current and future generations.

Group Type
Individuals are encouraged to participate.

Minimum Age
Minimum age is 16. 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 schedules and more information, contact Mike Reichmuth at 415-464-5191 or mike_reichmuth@nps.gov.

Position Description
Internship - Environmental Education Assistant

Park: Big Cypress National Preserve is 729,000 acres of swampland in south Florida. Part of the Everglades ecosystem, Big Cypress is a critical watershed for the Ten thousand Islands area to the southwest. It is home to many endangered species including the Florida Panther. Incredible wildlife viewing opportunities, canoeing, hiking and biking are just some of the activities available during the winter months in the swamp.

Dates: Four to eight month internships September through April

Duties: Mid-October through mid-April interns work in the S.W.A.M.P., Swamp Water and Me Program, a hands-on curriculum-based program with the 6th grade students and their teachers from the Collier County public and private schools. Interns will either assist rangers or lead their own groups depending on staffing during the field trips. This involves hiking into a cypress strand, prairie and pineland with the students and helping them with field experiments, data gathering and other activities such as radio telemetry, dip netting, water quality testing, soil sampling, animal and vegetation identification and weather tests. While the hiking is not long in distance it can be very physically demanding as it involves walking through knee to thigh deep water, heat and humidity, mosquitoes, uneven footing and other swamp creatures besides the 6th graders! One day a week interns will present the pre-site programs in the classrooms. The Intern will also assist in the facilitation of the S.W.A.M.P. Teacher Workshop.

September through April –interns develop and present a variety of requested programs to school groups of all ages and special interest groups. These take place in the schools, the community or in the preserve. Interns will work at special events, assist in the training of new employees and volunteers, work on assigned projects, develop new activities and teacher materials, and maintain and inventory equipment.

Interns will also assist in the facilitation of teacher workshops such as Project Wild and Project Wet. Interns attend meetings of the Collier Environmental Education Consortium (CEEC), assist with the Environmental School Awards Program and assist in preparations for the S.W.A.M.P. program

Interns work a minimum of 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, with weekends off except in the case of an occasional program which can only be scheduled on a weekend, such as a special event like a science fair or water festival or to attend a training opportunity. Intern will have all holidays off.

Interns will have the opportunity to assist with projects in other divisions including resource management, fire, administration, maintenance and law enforcement. The intern will also visit other agencies and attractions in the area as part of their training. Interns will be working directly with the Education Specialist on a daily basis as well as have the opportunity to work with the Chief of Interpretation, Administrative Officer and Assistant Superintendent to be exposed to and gain experience in many operational aspects of the preserve, including programming, management, budget, facilities, and public relations.

By shadowing, direct training and working on projects with other divisions, interns will be provided a full range of exposure to the full operation of the Preserve.

Skills: Must enjoy and have experience working with children. An education, recreation or biology background is preferred. Knowledge of natural science is necessary. Good communication skills. Flexibility. Good physical condition. Must have enthusiasm!!!

Compensation: Depending on funding a stipend of $150.00 per week may or may not be available. The position is designed to give you first hand workplace experience. Housing will be provided on-site. Laundry facilities, a pool and a weight room are also available. Area: Big Cypress is located in South Florida on Highway 41 just thirty miles east of Naples and seventy miles west of Miami. Temperatures during the winter months are usually in the 80s during the day and 60s to 70s at night. Everglades City is the closest town, five miles, with a small grocery, convenience stores, gas stations, and restaurants. The fishing is great!

To Apply: Use on-line application and send resume including references to Lisa Andrews lisa_andrews@nps.gov or call 239-695-1164.

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 receive a reimbursement for living expenses of $10 per day worked. Volunteers may apply for OWCP for injury occurring during approved work or training. 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 a resume 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

Mail applications to: Capitol Reef National Park Park Volunteer Coordinator HC 70 Box 15 Torrey, UT 84775

Or apply online at www.volunteer.gov (be sure to address all the selection criteria listed above) 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
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
INTERNSHIPS AT ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE The Natural Resource Management Division of Assateague Island National Seashore is seeking applicants for an internship opportunity in aquatic resources for the Fall 2007. POSITION DATES AND DESCRIPTION AQUATIC RESOURCES FALL INTERN: Sept 4th-Nov 16th (12 weeks)Intern will assist staff in estuarine water quality monitoring, beach water quality monitoring, macro-algae and fisheries surveys, tide gauges maintenance, atmospheric and weather resources monitoring programs, terrestrial vegetation studies and various other natural resource management activities. Applicant will gain experience working in a National Park, using water quality analytical instruments, and acquiring valuable hands-on experience conducting natural resource management field studies. Applicants with skills and interests in estuarine, marine, vegetation, wildlife, geophysical, biological and environmental sciences are encouraged to apply.Interns are paid $120 biweekly and free on-site housing is provided.AREA INFORMATIONAssateague Island National Seashore, managed by the National Park Service, is an Atlantic coast barrier island and shallow water estuary habitat. Located in northeastern Maryland, near the seaside resort of Ocean City, MD, Assateague Island is famous for its wild ponies and 37 miles of white, sandy beaches. Numerous outdoor recreational opportunities are available in the area including: fishing, crabbing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, camping and bird watching. The Natural Resource Management Division inventories, monitors, and manages biological, geological, and cultural resources and employs specialists in wildlife, vegetation, water quality, geographic information systems, and geophysical sciences. Working conditions vary according to season, but may include exposure to cold water, wind, waves, intense sun, heat, humidity, biting insects and poison ivy. Applicants should feel comfortable working in and on the water and from boats. Operation of two and four-wheel drive vehicles is required, so applicants must possess a valid state driver's license.Position dates are 12 weeks long, working 40 hours per week, generally Monday-Friday. Within reason, lengths and dates of placement can be adjusted to fit applicants' needs. Groceries, general shopping, medical facilities and other amenities are located within 7 miles of the Park. A car is recommended for transportation, but a bicycle may be adequate for some.Modern, furnished housing is provided free of charge and located close to Park headquarters and the beach. Applicants will most likely share a room (same sex) and share living areas. Amenities include: full kitchen, microwaves, pots, pans, plates, utensils, and air conditioning, free washer/dryers and local phone calls. Other housing amenities include screened-in porches, a volleyball court, bbq grills and a well-equipped fitness room. Smoking is prohibited inside housing, and pets are not allowed. HOW TO APPLY:Send a cover letter stating your interest and the specific position you are applying to.Send a resume documenting your work experience, education, skills, interests and other pertinent information.Send a copy of your most recent college transcript (unofficial). Also a list of additional courses you will have completed by the start of the internship that do not appear on your transcript.Send EITHER 2 letters of recommendation from references that know you well in a work or educational situation, OR the names and phone numbers of 3 references.Include addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers where you can be reached and dates you will be available at different addresses (home and school). Positions are usually filled 6 to 8 weeks prior to the start date, so send your application materials as soon as possible. Applicant must make arrangements with their academic institution to obtain college credit.The selection process for this internship is very competitive so get your application materials in as soon as possible.Application deadline: Aug. 30th 2007. SEND MATERIALS TO: Assateague Island National Seashore Attn: Brian Sturgis 7206 National Seashore Lane Berlin, Maryland 21811Phone number: 410.641.1443 ext. 250 Email address: brian_sturgis@nps.gov

Position Description
Please contact Wildlife Biologist Nancy Duncan at TEL. (541)464-3338 for further info. A volunteer is needed for mollusk voucher physical measurements and voucher photos that need to be done. The BLM has 1,800 mollusk vouchers from all over the NW in the regional collection. A BLM biologist has started getting digital microscope photos of them, as well as physical dimensions of shells, etc. to better document the variation in morphology within the collection. Knowing the variation that is within any given species, or particular region, helps to clarify the ability of field folks (and taxonomists) to identify them. A volunteer could help measure and photograph some of the collection. For more project-specific information, please contact Wildlife Biologist Nancy Duncan at TEL. (541)464-3338 or via email to Nancy_Duncan@blm.gov. Submitted by Joe Ross, BLM Roseburg District Volunteer Coordinator, Tel. (541)464-3248.

Position Description
For info, please contact Julie Knurowski at TEL. (541)464-3349 or SUSAN CARTER at (541)464-3289. Pulling invasive noxious weeds to preserve the integrity of sensitive areas. Hand tools (such as weed wrench, loper and root talon) are used. Target species include Scotch broom, Yellow starthistle, Meadow knapweed, Rush skeletonweed and thistles. Other weed and botany program work will be assigned as opportunities present themselves. For project-specific info, please contact Julie Knurowski at TEL. (541)464-3349 or SUSAN CARTER at (541)464-3289.

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
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
The Volunteer Program Assistant Coordinator will work closely with the Volunteers-In-Parks Manager at Mississippi National River and Recreation Area to manage all aspects of a rapidly growing volunteer program.

Duties include volunteer recruitment, supervision, and program development. The VIP program includes interns and volunteers working in areas of environmental education, habitat restoration, and research assistance.

Assistant Coordinators 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 important position. No previous experience is required, but applicants should have an interest in volunteerism, natural resources, and the National Parks. All Assistant Coordinators will receive personalized on-the-job training.

Assistant Coordinators must be available at least one four hour weekday shift per week. Schedules may be flexible.

Position Description
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM LEADER Do you have a love of nature? Do you enjoy working with children? If so, make a difference become a Refuge volunteer! Instill in students an appreciation for the importance of protecting the environment. Prepare for and conduct environmental education programs for students in grades K- 12 using established curriculum and lesson plans, apply creativity, enthusiasm and personal knowledge in program delivery. Comfort with, enjoyment of, and ability to relate well to children, interest in and enthusiasm for environmental conservation, primarily wildlife and habitay, leadership and group management skills, willingness to learn principles of environmental education and ecology. At this time we are unable to provide housing assistance.

Position Description
Join the three LaCrosse FWS field stations in the development of future disease free captive broodstock strains at the Genoa National Fish Hatchery. This entails electrofishing with the LaCrosse National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office’s electroshocking boat , capture of a sample of wild broodfish for disease sampling at the LaCrosse Fish Health Center, and further capture techniques to bring a number of broodfish to the hatchery for further growth and development.

Position Description
The U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center needs volunteers to help with research on the ecological impacts of sylvatic plague in South Dakota. This is a multi-agency study motivated by conservation of an endangered species (the black-footed ferret). This study will include capture, handling, anaesthetizing, blood sampling, vaccination, and general census work on prairie dogs. Learn about ecology, zoonotic diseases, wildlife behavior and habitats, and prairie dog communities. Develop field skills with handling wild animals. Field work will be conducted from June through October. Housing and stipend will be provided.

Position Description
The USGS is conducting a volunteer supported juvenile fisheries survey in the intra-coastal between the Rt 210 bridge (Palm Valley) and New Smyrna Beach (Ponce Inlet) in Florida. We do our field work onboard a 23' mullet skiff (outboard in the bow, center console) and are on the water about 6 days/month. We collect fish with a 20' wide Otter trawl and a 70' beach seine. We also collect water samples for total Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Chlorophyll and record various water characteristics (temp, pH, dissolved oxygen, etc.). We generally cover a range of 10-15 NM each day. To accomplish all this we require a crew of four - at least two of whom are volunteers from various government environmental agencies, universities, and the general public. Because this is a daytime study, we can collect specimens from one hour after sunrise until one hour before sunset. We generally meet at a boat ramp at 0800 and plan on being out all day.

The field work involves collecting, identifying, and enumerating all fish and commercially important invertebrates (crabs and shrimp). We also measure the length of from ten to forty specimens depending on species. Most of the catch is returned to the water but some specimens are returned to the laboratory to confirm identification. We need help handling the nets, sorting, counting, and measuring the catch as well as taking notes.

The work is funded by a cooperative agreement between the St. John's River Water Management District and the USGS. Collected data will be used by the water management district to assess the health of the aquatic environment. The study's main objective is to collect baseline information on the occurrence and distribution of juvenile fishes in an area that until now has not been systematically studied.

The work can be hard or uncomfortable at times but is always rewarding and interesting. Volunteers have the opportunity to learn the names of more kinds of fish than they realized were down there as well as some methods of marine fisheries research. They also have the opportunity to help protect the environment. In the process they learn more about the environment and often get to see some very unusual fish like puffers, seahorses, and batfish. Most of the fish we catch are under a few inches but we occasionally catch a nice redfish or sheepshead as well.

While volunteers mainly support field work, there are opportunities in the lab and office in Gainesville as well.

Position Description
Monthly survey from daylight until noon requires the ability to correctly ID raptors - survey routes completed year round.

Position Description
Determine the rates of exchange as well as the environmental controls on the exchanges of greenhouse gases, water vapor, and heat between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere. This work has been and will be undertaken over a variety of surfaces -- lakes, forests, grassland, and rangeland at a variety of locations. Volunteers will complement a research group in capacities set to their abilities and availabilities. Assistance in the office, laboratory, and field are needed. Volunteers will learn basic laboratory and field procedures for collection and analysis of gas samples, varied experience with computers to collect and analyze data, and have exposure to an array of sciences including ecology, meteorology, hydrology, and soil sciences.

Position Description

Every year, Mount Rainier National Park works with the Student Conservation Association to hire numerous Conservation Interns. These positions typically last 12-16 weeks, come with housing and a small living allowance, and, on successful completion, qualify the interns for educational grants.

Most positions are filled during the summer months, and can often be coordinated with school schedules. Longer-term interships are also occasionally available. Past internships have included:

• Backcountry Intern
• Biology Intern
• Curatorial Assistant
• Education Program Intern
• Exotic Plant Management Team
• Geographic Information Systems
• Geomorphologist
• Junior Ranger Ambassador
• Mount Rainier Recovery Corps
• Natural Resources Planning Intern
• Plant Propagation Intern
• Restoration Crew Leader
• Restoration Documentation Intern
• Restoration Planning Intern
• Trail Crew
• Trail Management Intern
• Vegetation Mapping Intern
• Visitor Services Intern

For a complete list of positions currently advertised at Mount Rainier, visit the Student Conservation Association website.

Position Description
The Grand Canyon National Park Vegetation Program is looking for long-term volunteers to help collect and identify voucher specimens of plants in the park. A strong background in plant identification is required. Volunteers will locate and collect plant specimens, confirm identification using dichotomous plant keys and voucher specimens, complete data sheets for collections records, and dry, press and mount herbarium collections. Opportunities to participate in plant surveys, seed and cutting collection and monitoring may also be part of this position.

Volunteers must be willing to work for a minimum of 2 weeks; 4-8 hours a day. The work location is within walking distance of the South Rim and historic Grand Canyon Village.

Shared housing and a meal allowance are available if willing to work 30 hours per week.

Position Description
The Grand Canyon National Park Vegetation Program’s Native Plant Nursery is looking for long-term volunteers to help grow and care for plants and the nursery. Plants are used in restoration projects throughout Grand Canyon National Park.

We are looking for assistance with seed collection, processing and cleaning; plant propagation from seeds, cuttings and divisions, general nursery work (watering, weeding, fertilizing and transplanting) and renovating the nursery irrigation system and structures. Opportunities to participate in salvage and restoration projects are also available as part of this position.

Volunteers must be willing to work for a minimum of 2 weeks, 4-8 hours per day. The Nursery is located within walking distance of historic Grand Canyon Village.

Shared housing and a meal allowance are available if willing to work 30 hours per week