Volunteer
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Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ000006b1kr
ADDRESS: 55210 238th Avenue East Ashford, Washington, 98304
DATES:
6/23/2025 – 8/31/2025
DEPT: National Park Service
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Duties:
- Volunteer(s) (couple or individual) will work with Interpretation Night Skies Team to plan and present Night Skies Programs to visitors. A minimum of 32-36 hours (total per couple or individual) is required to be worked per week to receive housing.
- Volunteer(s) will help with set-up and use of Night Skies equipment: telescopes, binoculars, and other night skies equipment.
- Volunteer(s) will help visitors to participate in night skies programs by assisting them with Night Skies props and equipment, and by answering questions.
- Volunteers may operate government vehicles used for transportation to Paradise Night Skies location (from Longmire).
- Volunteers may be asked to spend a few hours during their workday assisting visitors at Interpretive Information desk by providing park information and trip planning advice.
Qualifications:
- Volunteer experience with telescope operation preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of basic astronomy preferred but not required.
- Ability to work at night in the dark required.
- Ability to work with a team of volunteers and paid staff to facilitate a great night skies experience for a diverse visiting public required.
Training:
Volunteer will be provided with training on helping to facilitate a Night Skies program to visitors. This will include training on how to operate relevant equipment listed above. Training on working with volunteer participants (up to 200+ per night) provided.
Season/Hours:
- Minimum dates are June 23-August 31, 2025 (up to 2-weeks prior to or following these dates is negotiable).
- 32-36 hours per week (total if couple).
Housing:
A self-contained vehicle (trailer/RV) is required for this position. Provided “housing” is a trailer pad with water-power-septic provided.
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