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SPRING MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA (MT. CHARLESTON AREA)
Contact for all Spring Mountains volunteer opportunities:
Amy Meketi
702-515-5400
Job Title: Weather Station Volunteer
Job Description:
One or more volunteers to help with weather stations located in Lovell Canyon and on the west side of the mountain near Wheeler Wash. The weather stations were recently constructed and are highly technical pieces of equipment that need to be checked at least twice per month in the summer and about once a month in the winter, maybe less. The work would basically involve the volunteer driving to the site over 4x4 roads, looking at the fencing and/or equipment at each site, and reporting back to the Forest Service on damage or any other out of the ordinary occurrences. Eventually additional work may include repairs and working with the data from the sites.
Contact Jim Hurja - US Forest Service - 702-839-5568
Job Title: Winter Sports Assistant, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Job Description:
Assist District recreation staff in maintenance of cross-country ski trails and campground.
Qualifications:
- Ability to ski.
- Own equipment is desirable.
- 1 position
- December – April
Position number: 4HT-01
Job Title: Back-Country Ranger, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Job Description:
Patrol in high elevations (5,000-12,000 feet) during the summer season. Make personal contact with the public to convey the minimum impact and leave-no-trace messages. Emphasis is on trail surveys, fire prevention, trash pick-up, light trail maintenance, and public contact. Must have map skills and own camping and hiking gear.
Qualifications:
- Volunteer should be in good physical condition and enjoy public contact.
- Work requires physical exertion in forest environment.
5 positions
June – September
Position number: 4HT-03
Job Title: Information/Education Assistant: Works either in the Las Vegas District Office in downtown Las Vegas or the Kyle Canyon Ranger Station on Mt. Charleston.
Job Description:
Answer phones, provide visitor information, and assist with preparing information literature or presenting programs.
- 2 positions
- Year-round (part-time okay)
No housing available. RV hookup available.
Job Title: Group Volunteer Opportunities, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Job Descriptions: Trail/campground maintenance; vegetation plantings for wildlife; erosion control; recreation; maintenance and cleanup; roadside brush trimming; developments for wildlife and range/livestock; forest sign maintenance; timber/fire prevention; construction. Projects vary with interests of group and the number of days group is able to work.
- Several group opportunities
- Open year-round
Job Title : Group Volunteer Opportunities: Adopt-A-Trail, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Job Description: Hike your trail or section of trail once a month in hiking season. Pick up trash and debris, destroy fire rings, and promote “take your trash home” campaign.
- Many group opportunities
- June - October
- No housing or subsistence available.
Contact for all Spring Mountains volunteer opportunities:
Amy Meketi
702-515-5400 |
