Local Volunteers

A ranger and a volunteer study a map together from behind the front desk of a visitor center.

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Join our team!

Voyageurs National Park is seeking full-time and part-time volunteers from International Falls, Ranier, Kabetogama, and other nearby communities to provide assistance at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center. This is an opportunity for all seasons. Embrace the outdoors, share the warmth of the Rainy Lake Visitor Center with others, explore, help visitors obtain important information, get professional experience, and make a difference in your community.

Apply online. Learn more below, or call the Rainy Lake Visitor Center at [phone].

 

Volunteers provide important help for visitors; this thank-you note from a visitor is only one example of two volunteers' meaningful public service.

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Primary Duties

• Serve as a front-line representative for the National Park Service at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center
• Provide current, accurate informatino about Voyageurs National Park and nearby privately-operated facilities and services to visitors
• Assist visitors with customer service, trip planning, travel routes, orientation, and program/tour signup
• Provide information in person or via mail, telephone, or email
• Distribute maps, brochures, and printed material
• Make sales using a cash register, inventory stock, secure funds, and keep display area neat and organized
• Communicate safety information
• File brochures and duplicate informational handouts

 

Volunteers explore the park, take photos, and more.

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Secondary Duties

• Go into the field to familiarize self with area resources, and take photos for media publications
• Collect fees, stock brochures and permit boxes, and collect permits
• Make informal visitor contacts at a variety of park locations
• Assist other park staff at special events

 

Volunteers provide safety information and help visitors find their way in Voyageurs National Park.

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Additional Duties Volunteers May Elect to Perform

• Lead or assist with interpretive programs (e.g. canoe programs, ski programs, and snowshoe hikes)
• Construct displays and exhibits
• Assist with student groups for Environmental Education
• Create content for the park's official website and social media profiles
• Represent the park at local community recruitment events

 

Volunteers may have the opportunity to assist with guided hikes and special events.

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Duration and hours per day

Full-time and part-time positions are available. If volunteers wish to stay longer than the minimum commitments described below, the park can accept volunteers for an entire season, more than one season, or a combination.

• Full-time: 32 hours/week, eight-hour work day, six week minimum commitment.
• Part-time: Between 3 and 31 hours/week, hours of work day flexible for open hours between 10 am and 4 pm, four week minimum commitment.

Training

Volunteers will receive appropriate training, guidance, and supervision. We dnsure that each volunteer feels comfortable operating all components of the visitor center. Free tours are offered to volunteers throughout the summer.

Uniform

These positions require a uniform shirt and hat, which will be provided by the park. The volunteer must provide his/her own black or brown slacks, closed-toed shoes or hiking boots, and belt (black or brown).

Accommodations

These positions are for applicants living locally in International Falls, Ranier, Kabetogama, and other nearby communities. For non-local applicants, visit our standard Volunteer page. During the summer season, free RV sites (full hookups) are available for full-time volunteers. Cell phone and satellite reception is moderate. Internet is not included or available at the Rainy Lake RV housing area.