Other
Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d0000013QjJ
ADDRESS:
11981 Rend City Road
Benton, Illinois, 62812-9803
DATES: 4/1/2024 – 11/7/2024
DEPT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
JOB DESCRIPTOIN:
Painting and Staining Volunteer
Background: The USACE at Rend Lake operates over 50 recreation areas across 40,000 acres. The primary duty of a painting volunteer is to paint facilities in recreation areas. Facilities may include but are not limited to parking lot and curb restriping, shower houses, restrooms, bridges, benches, bird boxes, fee booths, signs/posts, interior/exterior of picnic shelters, sheds, and doors. Volunteers are required to provide an average of 20 hours of service per week and may serve the entire recreation season April through October. Full-time Volunteers are eligible for a full hook-up site in South Marcum Campground Volunteer Village (Turkey Hollow).
Specific duties include:
• Prepping, painting, and cleanup of facilities that are to be painted.
• Weekly painting may vary depending on the weather. If weather is unfavorable to painting, other duties may be assigned.
Technical Competencies Needed: Volunteer in this position will be provided with all necessary equipment, materials, and safety gear. Training is provided for the operation of all equipment; however, volunteer must be signed off by Corps training coordinator prior to operating. Equipment includes GSA vehicles, trailers, UTVs, and various power/hand tools. All provided equipment will be used in accordance with manufacturer and Corps recommendations. Experience preferred but not required.
Schedule: Duties may be performed Sunday through Saturday during core hours of 6 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Specific times determined by volunteer availability, but volunteer coordinator must be notified of date, time, and location volunteer is volunteering at. Hours must total 20 during a 7day period.
For a detailed description of the position, please see the link below for specific duties and schedules. Please look for the same position title as shown on this announcement. Other opportunities noted on the PDF may be taken, please contact the volunteer coordinator with any questions. https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Rend-Lake/Volunteering/