Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000uPB5AAM/20232024-winter-seasonal-rv-volunteer
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ADDRESS: Biscayne National Park
9700 SW 328th Street
Homestead, Florida 33033
DEPT: National Park Service
DATES: 11/1/2023 – 4/30/2024
DESCRIPTION:
Biscayne National Park has an incredible opportunity for an RV situation for winter 2023-2024. We have an RV site available in exchange for a 32hr/week/per person commitment. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about working hard and connecting with the public on a variety of marine and National Park Service topics. A majority of the volunteer’s time will be spent with the Division of Interpretation, working at the front desk, leading programs, and assisting with the Environmental Education programming. Other tasks may include assisting other park divisions to include Maintenance, Resource Management, and Administration as needs and skills provide. This is NOT a Campground Host position. We are looking for individuals who work well on a team, who are kind and caring, and who place a high value on professionalism and visitor services.
Volunteers for this position are required to have their own RV/van and it must be less than 35′ in length, width should be less than 15′. There will be one other RV/van in the area with you. (Note: The RV parking area is also a staging place for boat trailers and other equipment.) Couple or Singles welcome but each person living onsite is required to volunteer 32/hrs/week. Volunteers must be over the age of 18. Bilingual (Spanish/English) helpful but not required. Boating/marine biology experience helpful but not required. Excellent customer service skills are a must. Weekends, holidays, and nights all required. Training begins in November so preference will be given to RVs who can commit to a full November-April season. The work week generally consists of four consecutive eight hour days. Weather can range from HOT to cool. Bugs can range from AWFUL to nonexistent.
SKILLS
Biology
Clerical/Office Machines
Conservation Education
Drivers License
First Aid Certificate
General Assistance
Public Speaking
Visitor Information
Working with People
BACKGROUND/REFERENCE CHECK REQUIRED
Yes