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Point Reyes National Seashore
Volunteer: Current Opportunities

Scroll down to view a complete list of current volunteer opportunities.

Our most immediate needs for the spring of 2009 are:

Apply now for summer internships:

 



We are currently seeking volunteers for the following opportunities. Select an opportunity from the list below to learn more about it and to apply.

If you do not see listed an opportunity in which you are interested, it may not be offered at this time of year. View all volunteer opportunities throughout the year to find out when they are available.

You may also download, complete, print, and mail an application form. Please send the completed application to:

Point Reyes National Seashore
Attn: Melanie Gunn, Volunteer Program Manager
1 Bear Valley Road
Point Reyes, CA 94956

 
Current Volunteer Opportunities

SNOWY PLOVER DOCENT
Activities: Conservation Education, Tour Guide/Interpretation, Visitor Information, Fish/Wildlife
Dates: 05/16/2009----09/07/2009

HABITAT RESTORATION
Activities: Conservation Education, Weed/Invasive Species Control
Dates: 11/21/2008----12/31/2009

WINTER WILDLIFE DOCENT
Activities: Conservation Education, Tour Guide/Interpretation, Visitor Information, Fish/Wildlife
Dates: 11/14/2009----04/30/2010

MUSEUM MANAGEMENT
Activities: Archaeology, Botany, Computers, Research Library, Historical Preservation, Office/Clerical
Dates: 11/21/2008----12/31/2009

KULE LOKLO WORKDAY
Activities: Construction/Maintenance, Historical Preservation
Dates: 11/21/2008----12/31/2009

VISITOR SERVICES
Activities: Conservation Education, Tour Guide/Interpretation, Visitor Information
Dates: 11/21/2008----12/31/2009

TULE ELK DOCENT
Activities: Conservation Education, Tour Guide/Interpretation, Visitor Information, Fish/Wildlife
Dates: 06/27/2009----09/27/2009

HARBOR SEAL MONITORING
Activities: Fish/Wildlife, Science
Dates: 03/01/2010----07/31/2010

COHO AND STEELHEAD MONITORING
Activities: Soil/Watershed, Fish/Wildlife, Science
Dates: 11/22/2008----12/31/2009

NATIVE PLANT SEED COLLECTION
Activities: Botany
Dates: 04/01/2009----09/30/2009

INTERNSHIP: EXOTIC PLANT DATA MANAGER & FISHERIES
Activities: Botany, Computers, Office/Clerical, Fish/Wildlife, Weed/Invasive Species Control
Dates: 06/02/2009----11/20/2009

WEED WATCHERS
Activities: Botany, Weed/Invasive Species Control
Dates: 03/01/2009----10/31/2009

SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING PROGRAM ANALYST
Activities: Construction/Maintenance
Dates: 05/01/2009----05/01/2010



To view more NPS volunteer opportunities, go to www.nps.gov/volunteer or www.volunteer.gov/gov
 
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Last Updated: May 07, 2009 at 16:15 EST