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4 EVENTS: Wednesday-September 09, 2009

Event Title Summer Camp Host
Contact: Renie' Smith rsmith@cityoftybee.org 912-786-5518
Sponsor: Various
Location: GA, GA 31328
Where to Meet: Campground Office
Start/End Dates: 5/1/2009--9/30/2009
Start/End Times: 08:00 AM--11:30 PM
Description: Summer Camp Host: Live on site in exchange for working 24 hours per week per person. We have primitive tent, water & electric, 30 AMP full hook-up, and 50 full hook-up sites to accommodate all sizes of camping units. We have two different types of positions available: Office Staff and Campground Maintenance. Please let us know which one you are interested in. We prefer couples (each working 24 hours per week) one in the office and one on maintenance. We are looking for adults 21 and older, who are able to do physical work, provide their own food and comfortable work clothes/shoes. We will provide equipment required for the job. Office Staff duties includes customer service, reservations, computer work, store maintenance/inventory, assist with special events/programs, cleaning, and perform other related duties as assigned. Campground Maintenance duties includes landscaping, custodial duties (cleaning bathhouses/office/grounds/meeting rooms/pool), general carpentry/electrical/plumbing work, escorting campers to sites, assist with special events/programs, perform other related duties as assigned. You can visit our website for more details at www.riversendcampground.com.



Event Title San Juan Islands intern
Contact: Nick Teague gteague@bm.gov 360.468.3754
Sponsor: Various
Location: Lopez, WA 98261
Where to Meet: Contact Sponsor
Start/End Dates: 6/1/2009--10/3/2009
Start/End Times: 09:00 AM--05:00 PM
Description: The San Juan Islands Field Station is looking for a self-motivated, responsible intern willing to hit the ground running. Intern should be abe to handle multiple tasks and enjoy working outdoors engaged with people. Positive attitude a must :)



Event Title Grand Canyon-Sierra Club S Rim
Contact: Todd Nelson Todd_Nelson@nps.gov 928 774-7278
Sponsor: NPS
Location: , AZ 86023
Where to Meet: Event full
Start/End Dates: 9/7/2009--9/11/2009
Start/End Times: 08:00 AM--03:00 PM
Description: Event Full



Event Title Habitat Protectors of Yosemite Drop-In Program
Contact: Laura Elze Laura_Elze@NPS.gov (209) 379-1012
Sponsor: NPS
Location: Yosemite Village, CA 95389
Where to Meet: Valley Visitor Center
Start/End Dates: 9/9/2009--9/9/2009
Start/End Times: 09:00 AM--01:00 PM
Description: <B>Habitat Protectors of Yosemite (HaPY) Drop-in Program</B>

Park: Yosemite National Park.

Division: Resources Management & Science - Vegetation & Ecological Restoration Branch

Overview:

Help keep Yosemite beautiful!

Become a volunteer!

Join the Habitat Protectors of Yosemite (HaPY) at our weekly drop-in program! Volunteers help protect and restore endangered plant and wildlife habitat in Yosemite Valley and other high value habitat areas in Yosemite National Park. Visit some of the most scenic areas in the park and help eradicate invasive plant species encroaching upon native habitat. Learn about invasive plant ecology and the flora and fauna of Yosemite National Park. Plan to get dirty while manually removing the non-native Himalayan blackberry, bull thistle, mullein, and other invasive species. Get involved and meet new people. Take an active role in managing your national park.

Group Type:

Individuals and groups welcome. No pre-registration required for individuals. Drop-ins welcome. Groups larger than 10 are required to pre-register (call (209) 379-1850). Groups can also schedule additional weekend or weekday dates. The Volunteer Opportunities Calendar is posted on Yosemite’s website with instructions on how groups can book volunteer projects.

Minimum Age:

All ages are welcome! Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent. All participants under 18 years of age are required to have a Volunteer Agreement signed by their parent or legal guardian. Forms are available on-line on the park’s HaPY webpage or forms are also available from the work leader at the start of the work session.

Skills required:

No experience necessary. Training will be provided. Adults, families, and youth welcome. Fulfills community service requirements.

When & Where:

Habitat Protectors of Yosemite meet every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day and selected Wednesdays in September from 9 am to noon. Meet in front of the Valley Visitor Center and walk with the work leader to the work site.

Additional scheduled work sessions include:

  • Wednesday, September 16, 2009
  • Wednesday, September 30, 2009

What to Bring:

  • Each volunteer must have long pants and closed-toe shoes. Please wear clothes that can get dirty.
  • Wearing a hat, long-sleeves, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also recommended.
  • Wear layers for changing weather and bring rain gear, if necessary.
  • Bring water and snacks.
  • Gloves and tools are provided.
  • Bring the appropriate waiver forms (see below). Forms are also available from the work leader at the start of the work session.

Forms:

    Please bring the completed forms to the project. Forms are available on-line on the park’s HaPY webpage

  • Youth/Adult/Groups: Complete the Volunteer Agreement and bring it with you to the event. Every volunteer under the age of 18 must have a Volunteer Agreement with the parent/guardian approval section signed and dated by their parent or legal guardian.
  • Groups: Complete the Volunteer Agreement and fill out the Group Volunteer list.
  • Position Description: Provides a general description of the volunteer work.

Lodging: Housing and camping/RV sites are not available for the drop-in volunteer program.

Application Material: No need to apply. This is a drop-in program. No advanced reservations required unless you have more than 10 people in your group.

HaPY Contact Name: Laura Elze Email: Laura_Elze@NPS.gov Phone: (209) 379-1012

Contact Information Please contact Yosemite Volunteer Office at (209) 379-1850 or by email at YOSE_volunteers@nps.gov to confirm workdays and for more information or to schedule a work session for your group.

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