Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000lCnRAAU/maintenanceconstruction-volunteer-summer
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ADDRESS: Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument; 26 Jim Bradford Trail; Mimbres, New Mexico 88049
DEPT: National Park Service
DATES: 6/1/2023 – 9/30/2023
DESCRIPTION:
Join a talented volunteer team that helps visitors enjoy the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Custodial or janitorial duties are only part of this position. Building repair, construction work, trail rehabilitation, and other general maintenance may occur depending on the current needs of the park.
MAKE YOUR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE MEMORABLE WHILE HELPING GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS!
Positions are open year-round. The park is looking for maintenance and construction help. Volunteers are asked to commit to 3 months or more during this time frame.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Applicants should possess professional experience and skills in any of the following areas: basic carpentry, tilework, roofing, plumbing, carpet cleaning, housing repairs and rehab, interior and exterior painting. Experience and skills in general maintenance practices including janitorial, basic repairs, and trash collection. Other work will include basic janitorial and maintenance, but this is secondary to the professional level work.
Other duties may include work such as: exterior and interior painting; electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and other repair or replacement; gutter cleaning, repair, and installation; trail improvement, landscape and gardening work; housing repairs and cleaning, appliance repair and replacement, and other similar duties depending on the park’s need at the time.
A limited number of dorm rooms for singles are usually available as well as some RV sites that may be available.
LOCATION AND LOGISTICS:
The National Monument is located in a remote area within the beautiful mountains of the Gila National Forest and Gila Wilderness Area of southwestern New Mexico. Enjoy amazing scenery and outstanding local recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, kayaking, wilderness hot springs, wildlife observation, and much more.
We have top-of-the-line Starlink internet for anyone staying in our housing area RV pads or in the dorm. Although there is no cell service, wifi calling should work with most smartphones. A land-line is also available in case of a power outage. Use of the internet is free. Due to the remoteness, reliable personal transportation and a valid driver’s license are required.
NOTE: Couples must complete applications for EACH person.
- Carpentry
- Hand Power Tools
- Landscaping/Reforestation
- Other Trade Skills
- Working with People
Volunteers will be living and working at an altitude of about 5700 feet (1737m). Work environment will depend on the project and may be either indoor or outdoor. Work that is performed outdoors can be a wide range of weather conditions and temperatures. Other work may require lifting over 40 pounds, working indoors and outdoors, climbing ladders, and using hand and power tools.