Current Volunteer Opportunities
Administrative Office Assistant
Volunteer assists the Administration Division with a variety of office and clerical functions. Tasks include: answer telephone, filing, typing, organizing, updating and labeling files, general computer work, purging/shredding of old files, mail processing, database management, and other administrative duties. Work can be on a long term or intermittent schedule. Housing is not typically available for these positions, but may be available in winter months. Additional information and an online application are available at http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?states=WI.
Historical Research Assistant
Volunteers research a topic selected or approved by the Riverway Historian by reviewing files at a local historical society (or societies) or other facilities throughout the area for information related to the Riverway or at Park Headquarters. Opportunities may be available in many locations throughout the Riverway area. Additional information and an online application are available at
http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?states=WI.
Namekagon River Earl Landing and Campground Host
Volunteers are stationed at the Namekagon River Earl Landing and Campground Area ,and work to increase public awareness and understanding of St. Croix Riverway and its significance. The landing host volunteer serves as a "live in" host at the Osceola Landing and Picnic Area. Housing is not available, but a level parking pad and full hook-ups are provided for use by volunteers selected for this position.Additional information and an online application are available at
http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?states=WI.
Oral History Assistant
Volunteers will conduct oral histories with community elders who are familiar with the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers. Candidates for oral histories, topics and suggested questions will be developed with the Riverway Historian. Volunteers are needed for both interviews (which will be tape recorded) and to transcribe the interviews into written form. Opportunities may be available in many locations throughout the Riverway area. Additional information and an online application are available at
http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?states=WI.
St. Croix River Osceola Landing and Picnic Area Host
Volunteers are stationed at the St. Croix River Osceola Landing and Picnic Area, and work to increase public awareness and understanding of St. Croix Riverway and its significance. The landing host volunteer serves as a "live in" host at the Osceola Landing and Picnic Area. Housing is not available, but a level parking pad and full hook-ups are provided for use by volunteers selected for this position. Additional information and an online application are available at
http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?states=WI.
Stillwater Islands Volunteer Host
Volunteers are stationed in the Stillwater Islands area of the St. Croix River, and work to increase public awareness and understanding of St. Croix Riverway and its significance. The Stillwater Island Host volunteer serves as a "live in" host in the Stillwater Islands.
Volunteer must provide their own self-contained living facility, such as a houseboat or other similar watercraft. Volunteers must be prepared to live on-river for weeks at a time in an assigned location with their vessel tied to the island shore. This opportunity is only available in the Stillwater Islands area of the St. Croix River
just north of Stillwater, Minnesota. Additional information and an online application are available at
http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?states=MN.
Stillwater Islands River Keeper Program
Volunteers selected for the Stillwater Islands volunteer program accomplish a wide variety duties working independently and alongside park staff, including educating the public about regulations and rules for recreating in the area; restoring and maintaining native plant populations to the islands and shorelines; assisting with trash clean up in the area; increasing river users knowledge of the Riverway; and a variety of other opportunities for stewards of this area. Opportunities are in the Stillwater Islands area of the St. Croix River just north of Stillwater, Minnesota. Additional information and an online application are available at
http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?states=MN.
Stillwater Islands Trash Tracker
For volunteer groups or individuals wanting to participate in scheduled and ongoing clean ups of the Stillwater Islands area just north of Stillwater Minnesota, helping to maintain its scenic beauty. Selected volunteers for the Trash Tracker program will be scheduled and assigned in advance over the course of the summer, with National Park Service Rangers coordinating the work. Opportunities are in the Stillwater Islands area of the St. Croix River just north of Stillwater, Minnesota. Additional information and an online application are available at
http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?states=MN.
Visitor Center Operations
Assist in staffing the one of two Riverway Visitor Centers. Individuals with an interest in exploring the mission of the National Park Service and sharing their knowledge with the public will be scheduled to work alongside park staff. Duties will vary, but may include serving the visiting public, assisting with school and group educational programs, and operation of the visitor center, A/V equipment and exhibits.
http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?states=WI.
Wildlife Survey Assistant
Help protect wildlife at the Riverway by assisting National Park Service rangers in ongoing studies of Riverway birds, mammals and amphibians. Opportunities may be available in many locations throughout the Riverway area. Additional information and an online application are available at
http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?states=WI.
For additional information or if you have questions contact Dale Cox, Riverway Volunteer Coordinator at (715) 483-2272 or via
e-mail.
