Volunteer Visitor Center Hosts Needed at Dinosaur NM

[Ranger Brant]

Dinosaur National Monument is currently recruiting Volunteer Visitor Center Hosts for the summer of 2008 (April - October). We will have several positions stationed at either the Canyon Visitor Center (CO) or the Quarry Area (UT). These positions work a minimum of 32 hours per week and can be divided between couples or can be completed by an individual. A minimum two (2) month commitment is required, but longer commitments are welcome up to six (6) months.

Major Duties Include:
Providing accurate, concise information to the public and communicate the information in a professional manner; conducting sales for the Intermountain Natural History Association (INHA), which requires the use of a computer-based sales program, credit card machine, and the ability to make correct change; operating audio-visual equipment to provide the park video to visitors; and answering the park telephone and providing information or forwarding the calls to the appropriate party to assist the caller; additional project opportunities may be available dependent upon candidates' interests and abilities.

Benefits Include
Complimentary trailer/RV pad with full hookups (50 Amp electric, water, sewage); uniform shirts will be provided; pants (dark brown, light brown, or khaki will work), shoes, and other personal attire are provided by the volunteer; propane may be provided for commitments longer than 2 months or more than 32 hours per week.

For questions about the positions or the area, please contact Brant Porter, Assistant Chief of Interpretation at (435) 781-7701 or brant_porter@nps.gov.

Cheers,

Brant

[Ranger Brant]

Dinosaur National Monument is currently recruiting Volunteer Visitor Center Hosts for the summer of 2008 (April - October). We will have several positions stationed at either the Canyon Visitor Center (CO) or the Quarry Area (UT). These positions work a minimum of 32 hours per week and can be divided between couples or can be completed by an individual. A minimum two (2) month commitment is required, but longer commitments are welcome up to six (6) months.

Major Duties Include:
Providing accurate, concise information to the public and communicate the information in a professional manner; conducting sales for the Intermountain Natural History Association (INHA), which requires the use of a computer-based sales program, credit card machine, and the ability to make correct change; operating audio-visual equipment to provide the park video to visitors; and answering the park telephone and providing information or forwarding the calls to the appropriate party to assist the caller; additional project opportunities may be available dependent upon candidates' interests and abilities.

Benefits Include
Complimentary trailer/RV pad with full hookups (50 Amp electric, water, sewage); uniform shirts will be provided; pants (dark brown, light brown, or khaki will work), shoes, and other personal attire are provided by the volunteer; propane may be provided for commitments longer than 2 months or more than 32 hours per week.

For questions about the positions or the area, please contact Brant Porter, Assistant Chief of Interpretation at (435) 781-7701 or brant_porter@nps.gov.

Cheers,

Brant

[MtManLee]

Aw yes, a fun job, was there last year for two months on each side of the park. Will be going back again but not this year. Say hi to Carla for me.

[Ranger Brant]

Will do. Keep in touch; we'd love to have you back for 2009. Have a great summer!

-brant

[maverik/gypsy]

Ranger, needs some assistance. Dw is working at Yellowstone NP this spring and summer. Am interested in Voluntering with the NP. The website information is circular and not too user friendly.

Could you put me in touch in the right direction? Is there an information (not automated Menu) telephone contact.? Sincerely, Bob Cheek

[Ranger Brant]

Are you looking for volunteer information for NPS in general or specifically for Yellowstone?

The best way to find NPS volunteer opportunities is at nps.gov/volunteer and search by park or state. From there you will find a list of opportunities and the appropriate contacts for each (usually each park has a volunteer coordinator that can be a lot of help).

For looking into opportunities at Yellowstone, contact the park via the number on their website, www.nps.gov/yell (it's toward the bottom), and ask for the volunteer coordinator. I'd recommend calling M-F as many of these positions are administrative and don't work weekends.

I hope this helps.

-brant

[maverik/gypsy]

Ranger, Yes I am specific interested in Yellowstone.
Thanks for the fast reply. bob cheek