Oak Ridge Campground Host

Date Added: 05/30/2016 Location: Triangle, VA Description:

Come and volunteer at Prince William Park during National Park Service's Centiennial year!

Park: Prince William Forest Park is a 15,000+ acre park preserving a variety of natural and cultural history within 35 miles of Washington, D.C. The park has 37 miles of hiking trails, over 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads and trails, numerous campgrounds and numerous cultural opportunities varying from CCC cabins to the OSS.

Length of Hosting: Minimum of 2 mo…

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Beaufort Visitor Center Docent

Date Added: 05/29/2016 Location: Beaufort, NC Description:

Are you interested in learning about the history of the plants, animals, and people of the Outer Banks and sharing what you know as you meet park Visitors? Come join the National Park Service as a VIP or Volunteer-In-the-Park.

We are seeking friendly and energetic people who can assist for two or more hours; volunteer opportunities are available seven days per week. Volunteers at Beaufort will serve as front line representatives of the park and work side-by-side with park rangers t…

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Visitor & Resource Protection Volunteer (Late Summer)

Date Added: 05/28/2016 Location: Bryce, UT Description:

LOCATION: Bryce Canyon National Park is located in southern Utah, high atop the Paunsaugunt Plateau. At an elevaton of 8,000 feet, Bryce Canyon has mild summers, with cool spring and fall temperatures, and winters bringing lots of snow. The park preserves the amazing geology associated with the eroding Paunsaugunt Plateau on which the park is located. For more details on the park please visit our website (www.nps.gov/brca).

THIS IS A NON-LAW ENFORCEMENT…

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Visitor Greeter

Date Added: 05/27/2016 Location: Diamond, MO Description:

Job Description: The National Park Service is celebrating its Centennial! If you enjoy talking with people and would like to share the story of George Washington Carver, this job is for you! Join us during this Centennial year and work with the park staff. With a spacious visitor center containing interactive exhibits, a museum and theater, the greeter desk is an enjoyable place to work. VIPs greet and welcome visitors, begin each session of the park film, conduct …

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Visitor Assistant

Date Added: 05/27/2016 Location: Johnson City, TX Description:

DUTIES:
Provide information about the park and area and assist visitors with planning their visit to the park sites. Conduct interpretive tours of the Boyhood Home of President Lyndon B. Johnson and/or tours of the Texas White House complex. Operate a cash register for book sales and answer telephone information requests.

SKILLS:
Ability to operate cash register, work independently once trained, have the desire to work with peopl…

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2MBR: Hahns Peak Lake Campground Host

Date Added: 05/27/2016 Location: Steamboat Springs, CO Description:

Opportunity:  The Forest Service is seeking a campground host for the Hahns Peak Lake Campground.

Location: Thirty miles north of Steamboat Springs, County Road 129 to Forest Road 486 at 8700 feet elevation. Hahns Peak Lake Campground includes 27 campsites, some first come-first served, some reservable; vault toilets; trash receptacles; picnic table; fire ring. The site can accommodate trailers under 40 feet. The picnic area has sites with tab…

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Citizen Scientist: Breeding Bird Survey

Date Added: 05/27/2016 Location: Diamond, MO Description:

Work with the National Park Service to document breeding bird populations within park boundaries. As a citizen scientist, you will collect data for inclusion in park reports and long-term monitoring of bird populations. VIP must be at the park in the early morning hours in any type of weather typical of springtime in southwest Missouri, including hot & sunny days, stormy weather, rain, cold, etc.  VIPs must be able to accurately identify birds visually and audibly, be self-directed …

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Astromony Guide

Date Added: 05/27/2016 Location: Ajo, AZ Description:

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is looking for amateur astromoners to provide night sky veiwing. The park has two telescopes and one solar scope and a limited staff to provide star gazing, astronomy parties and interpretive programs.

 

The park will provide an RV site at the Twin Peaks Campground and is looking for volunteers from December through mid-April. Commitment time for the volunteer is two to four weeks (or longer if decide you are having too much fun). …

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Grand Canyon NP – Librarian

Date Added: 05/26/2016 Location: Grand Canyon, AZ Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Grand Canyon National Park Research Library is looking for a Library Associate Volunteer for this summer. The Research Library houses a 10,000 volume physical collection that includes information about Grand Canyon, the Colorado Plateau, the National Park Service, and related subjects, and provides access to electronic and online information resources. Our patrons are National Park Service and concessioner employees, researchers, and visitors. The Library Volunteer has b…

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Aztec Ruins Nat’l Monument – Summer RV Volunteers

Date Added: 05/26/2016 Location: Aztec, NM Description:

This volunteer will work primarily at the Visitor Center. This is the season when our visitation is the highest, along with outreach programs, special events and Junior Ranger camps also being offered. Thus our primary need is help staffing the Visitor Center and assisting with visitor orientation and interpretation (spot activities). This volunteer will participate in special events as well (ex: Earth Day, moon walks, East Ruin tours, summer solstice, Lecture Series), and assist with WNPA p…

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