Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000vSrlAAE/table-rock-lakedewey-short-visitor-center-host-spring-2024
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ADDRESS: Table Rock Lake
4600 State Highway 165
Branson, Missouri 65616
DEPT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
DATES: 2/26/2024 – 6/2/2024
DESCRIPTION:
Nestled in the middle of the Ozark Mountains, Table Rock Lake’s premier Dewey Short Visitor Center explains how the US Army Corps of Engineers manages water within the White River Watershed for flood risk management, hydropower, recreation, environmental stewardship and water supply. Volunteers primarily staff the information desk to greet and orient visitors, answer questions, distribute handouts, brochures, and activities, stock brochures, and inventory lost/found items. Other duties include picking up litter, vegetation management, minor janitorial, and minor maintenance. Up to eight hours per day. Target schedule of two to three days per week depending on staffing needs. 14 hours per week per individual is typical. Up to 32 hours per week may be requested on occasion for special events.
***TWO VOLUNTEERS PER RV SITE PREFERRED***
SCHEDULE:
– Arrive by the end of February so orientation training can be given be prior to opening on March 1.
– Depart sometime around or after Memorial Day.
– Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with an hour-long lunch break.
– Average of 14 hours per week per person. If selected, single individuals will be asked to work an average of 21 hours per week.
– Days: Two days per week. More days may be requested based on staffing needs and events.
– Visitor Center is open Tuesdays through Saturdays until Memorial Day weekend.
SKILLS
Backpacking/Camping
Carpentry
Clerical/Office Machines
Conservation Education
Drivers License
Fish/Wildlife
General Assistance
Hand Power Tools
Landscaping/Reforestation
Map Reading
Office/Clerical
Photography
Public Speaking
Teaching
Visitor Information
Working with People
Writing/Editing
BACKGROUND/REFERENCE CHECK REQUIRED
Yes