Northwest California (between Crescent City and Eureka)
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Each position has its own set of duties.
Volunteers may help in one or more of the following tasks:
help staff park information centers
answer visitor questions
handle sales of educational items
respond to radio and telephone calls
provide educational information on the park's natural and cultural resources
teach children
build and maintain trails
host campgrounds
document illegal or unsafe situations
participate in field studies on plants or animals
conduct scientific library research
organize and maintain park book and photo library
assist with office and clerical duties.
DURATION OF POSITION:
Flexible. Positions available year-round.
BENEFITS:
Benefits may include:
dorm-style housing or trailer pad with basic hook-ups
uniform
training
coverage for on-the-job injury or tort claims
credit from an educational institution can sometimes be arranged.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
Applicants should be interested in helping out in the National and State
Parks. If the position requires public contact work, applicant should
enjoy working with people and have good communication skills. Resource
management positions usually require some experience or education in
biology, geology, or other environmental studies. Environmental
education applicants should have a desire to work with children in an
outdoor setting.
TO APPLY:
Call or e-mail Cathy Morris,
Volunteer Coordinator, at (707) 464-6101 ext. 5031 to obtain an information
packet and application.
Send completed application and cover letter with information on
availability, three references, and specific interest in a position
to:
Cathy Morris, Volunteer Coordinator
Redwood National Park
1111 Second Street
Crescent City, CA 95531.
http://www.nps.gov/redw/vip.htm
Last Update: April 10, 2002
