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Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09t000000Bn3SoAAJ/visitor-services
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ADDRESS: Amistad National Recreation Area
DEPT: National Park Service
DATES: 7/30/2021 – 7/29/2022
DESCRIPTION:
Amistad National Recreation Area
An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, whose name comes from the Spanish word meaning friendship, is best known for excellent water-based recreation, camping, hiking, rock art viewing, and its rich cultural history. Amistad is also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life above and below the water.
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Why Volunteer at Amistad National Recreation Area
A season with the Park Service creates an opportunity for recreational fun, professional-development, and a new exciting place to explore
- RV Pad with electric, water and sewer.
- An annual America the Beautiful pass for all federal lands after 250 volunteer hours.
- Front desk training.
- Volunteer enrichment events such as a VIP tour of the lake.
- Work inside the very nice air conditioned visitor center.
Inspire Visitors to Explore Their National Park
The visitor center host facilitates positive, memorable, and meaningful connections between visitors and the parks lake, plants, animals, and history. The volunteer will dedicate 24-hours a week to operating the visitor center, responding to visitor inquiries, makings sales, and providing interpretive moments. Schedule is typically 4 days on and 3 days off. Day to day schedule varies. Couples will work the same days but may not have the same daily schedule.
Visitor Services (80%)
- Cultivate a friendly, inclusive visitor-centered experience for local and international visitors.
- Provide visitors with accurate, up-to-date information about the lake, wildlife, services, and regulations.
- Facilitate intellectual and emotional connections between visitors and Amistad Lake.
- Respond to phone calls and report issues to the appropriate park staff.
- Operate a cash register, make sales, collect moneys, and write end of shift reports.
- Open, close and operate audio visual exhibits in visitor center.
- Maintain a clean and tidy workspace, visitor center, through a weekly routine.
- Wear a volunteer uniform and maintain a neat and professional appearance.
Interpretive Programming (10%)
- Assist with school field trips, virtual programs, onsite youth events, and offsite community events.
- Assist with the setup, cleanup, organization, and maintenance of educational gear.
Administration and Special Projects (10%)
- Enter visitor center and roving contact data into an excel spreadsheet.
- Distribute rack cards and flyers as well as collect mail and drop off recycling.
- Optional: lead an interpretive program
- Optional: assist with small restoration and maintenance projects
- Optional: support park with your personal talents (e.g. drawing, photography, construction)
- Willing to work 24 hours per week, including weekends and holidays
- Desire to talk with and inform the public about rules and regulations
- Must wear NPS volunteer uniform
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
- Valid driver’s license
- This position is primarily based in the visitor center. Shifts are typically 4 or 8 hours.
- RV or motor home utility hook-ups for electric, water, and sewage are available.