Volunteer
Job Description
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Park Resident Oct-Dec 2021 Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park: North of Tallahassee, FL
General Description
Performs general maintenance of park and assists with opening and closing of park.
Benefits to Volunteer
- Free campsite with electric (30 & 50-amp), water, and sewage hook up.
- Personal enrichment and experience working in a state park setting
- Inclusion in all park staff gatherings (pot lucks, celebrations, holiday parties, etc.)
- Provided the appropriate uniform and a nametag
- Complete the first 50 hours of service, you will receive a family pass for free entrance to the park where you are currently serving and six free entrances to most state parks*
- Complete 250 hours of service, you will receive a special volunteer annual pass for most state parks
- Additional pins and certificates awards at 250, 500 and more hours
- By signing the Volunteer Agreement, volunteers are covered by the State of Florida workers’ compensation and liability
* Request passes from your park Volunteer Manager. Some restrictions apply. Expires one year after received
Assigned Tasks
Maintain trails, facilities, grounds, parking lot, boardwalks, pavilion and Native American mounds.
Maintain park and facilities to Florida Park Service standards.
While performing duties, interpret rules in a friendly, informative manner to reach compliance. If campers / visitors do not comply contact park staff or management.
Report any emergencies, safety issues, injuries, conflict with visitors or park staff and any other concerns to the volunteer coordinator.
Qualifications and Skills
General maintenance skills. Knowledge of safety procedures required during maintenance. Ability to communicate in a friendly, effective, and professional manner.
Standards and Performance
Must meet the minimum number of hours required each week. Must submit weekly log of hours worked each week. Must be able to present oneself in a professional manner to the public when encountered. Must be trained in and adhere to all Florida Park Service Safety and Customer Service Procedures and convey an understanding of our mission statement to the public and to fellow staff members. Must adhere to the volunteer uniform standards as designated by supervisor. Must be able to work independently and with staff and other volunteers effectively.
Hours Required
Park Resident Volunteers: 20 hours/week per site minimum. Volunteers are required to stay 1-4 months, maximum stay is 16 weeks per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) at any one park.
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