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Great Basin National Park
Volunteer

 

Volunteers are vital to NPS operations

Interested in volunteering?  We may need your talent, skill, and enthusiasm to fill important roles at Great Basin National Park! 

Bookstore Assistant
WNPA Bookstore manager is currently looking for a volunteer to assist in the Lehman Caves Visitor Center at Great Basin National Park May through October 2009.
Training will be offered by the park for volunteers and new employees for the season. Volunteers will assist the interpretive staff at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center information desk, provide information concerning cave tours, recreational opportunities, camping, trails, and natural & cultural history. Volunteer will also greet and assist visitors in the bookstore area, operate the bookstore cash register, straighten and dust shelves, receive and price merchandise, learn valueable retail skills while working with others and serving the public.
Dates and hours are negotiable! Thanks for your interest!

How to apply:
Go to the bottom of this page and click on Great Basin Volunteer Application.
Click on the application, then print.
Fill out the application and send it to: Volunteer Program Manager, 100 Great Basin National Park, Baker, NV 89311
For more information please contact the Volunteer Program Manager at 775-234-7331 x 213 or the Bookstore Manager at x 268.

Campground Hosts
Great Basin National Park currently has openings for volunteer Campground Hosts! Hosts spend the summer season assisting visitors in the campground, making rounds throughout the day, working on projects, and being available for after hours problems and emergencies. For more information on Campground Hosting click here, contact the park Volunteer Coordinator via e-mail, or call 775-234-7331 ext. 213.


Interpretation & Education

Volunteers assist in staffing the visitor center desk, providing information and direction to visitors, and selling bookstore merchandise.


Park Library & Museum


Natural & Cultural Resource Management
Volunteers assist in tracking, restoration, telemetry, fish and various wildlife projects.


More Information
Opportunities are available year round.  Housing may be available, depending on the length and season of service. 

Contact the park Volunteer Coordinator via e-mail, or by calling 775-234-7331 ext. 213 for more more information.  

>Great Basin Volunteer Application




To view nationwide National Park Service volunteer opportunities, go to:
>http://data2.itc.nps.gov/vips/opportunities.cfm

 

Sagebrush  

Did You Know?
The Sagebrush, a very common resident of Great Basin National Park, is well adapted to the area. The Big Sagebrush root system can extend as much as 90 feet in circumference. This adaptation allows the plant to collect as much water as possible during infrequent rains.

Last Updated: November 02, 2009 at 12:09 EST