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Visitor Services Volunteer (Nov ’20 – March ’21)

Website National Park Service

Job category:
Maintenance
Compensation: RV Site Only
Hookups: Full (FHU)
Wi-Fi: Yes
Pets OK?: Unknown

Job Description

DATES: 11/8/2020 – 3/6/2021
The Flamingo District of Everglades NP is seeking an enthusiastic individual or couple to volunteer. The selected candidate(s) will have the opportunity to work in our visitor center greeting visitors, answering questions, giving information, working with Junior Rangers, conducting interpretive programs and possibly canoe and kayak programs. Volunteers will also operate audio/visual equipment, answer phones, support the cooperative association’s retail operation and assist with special events.

This opportunity is ideal for those who enjoy working with the public and have an interest in history or nature. Volunteers should be able to stand/walk/hike for moderate periods of time, able to kayak/canoe, and willing to work outdoors in hot, humid weather. Typical hours for this position are from 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM inclusive of a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute beaks.

Shifts are generally 8 hours long and you will be working 32 hours a week which might include weekends and holidays.

Please list two references who are unrelated to you and able to speak about your ability and/or aptitude for the position. Couples must complete applications for each person.

An RV pad is available for volunteers willing to work 32 hours, four days per week, from approximately 11/8/2020 – 3/6/2021. Amenities include water, electrical, and septic hook-ups, and free laundry facilities near the RV pad in the adjacent employee housing area. There are currently no other housing opportunities for this position. The pad is located less than 1-mile if walking or less than 2-miles by vehicle/bicycle from the Visitor Center. Public WiFi is available inside/adjacent to the visitor center. Overall, there is no cell or television signals in the area.

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