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Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000Y7UtAAK/information-desklittle-sand-bay
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ADDRESS: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore; 32660 Little Sand Bay Road; Bayfield, Wisconsin 54814
DEPT: National Park Service
DATES:
DESCRIPTION:
Volunteers represent the National Park Service and are a valuable asset to the operations. This position will be at Little Sand at the Information Desk. Volunteers will meet a variety of people and personalities. Volunteers will be the main contact for visitors going out to Little Sand Bay.
This position will be the main contact for visitors coming to the Little Sand Bay area. Volunteers will greet visitors, provide information about the area, assist with trip planning, maintain visitation statistics, assist with search & rescues (SAR), present interpretative talks about the Hokenson Family Fishery & other educational talks, clean the restroom & VC area of the building, and other duties as assigned.
· Providing park program, orientation, trip planning, and safety information
· Giving narrative talks and/or tours of the Hokenson Family Fishery
· Issuing dive permits as needed
· Opening & closing the station
· Maintaining visitation records
· Notify supervisor when hazardous conditions exist
· Providing basic custodial duties, such as cleaning toilets, sinks, and floors
· Assisting with gardening at islands locations, as needed
· Monitor visitor activities for infractions of lakeshore regulations
· Administer emergency first aid when needed
· Explain recreation use fees
· Receive and log lost & found items
· Assisting with Search & Rescues as needed
· Ability to be self-sufficient is a must
· Ability to present narrative talks while providing tours
· Knowledge of camping
· Skill in oral communication to provide visitors with lake conditions and park information
· Ability to maintain a positive attitude and consistently be courteous to visitors
· Ability to learn quickly and retain basic knowledge
· Ability to effectively deal with stressful situations
· Ability to know how to use a radio
- Clerical/Office Machines
- General Assistance
- Public Speaking
- Visitor Information
- General housekeeping
- Slip, trip, and fall hazards
- Equipment operation
- Yes