Resource Program - Resource Management Volunteer (General)
Purpose (why we are doing this):
To assist park/trail staff with resource management efforts that conserve the natural and cultural resources of the site.
Impact this position will have:
To increase resource management contact hours and enhance resource conservation at this site.
Responsibilities (duties and tasks)
Authorized work to assist with:
- identifying and removing invasive species as instructed
- conducting resource surveys, inventories and/or citizen science data collection (frog calling surveys, bird counts, Bio-blitz, etc.)
- restoring habitat (seed collecting, weeding, mulching, seeding/planting, watering, mowing, etc.)
- clearing brush (no larger than 3 inches in diameter)
- conducting a prescribed fire
- applying herbicide
- operating a park/trail ATV and/or vehicle as instructed
- promoting personal safety through use of Personal Protective Equipment for all assigned tasks (PPE provided by park/trail site supervisor)
Restricted work:
The duties assigned to this volunteer position are laid out above. Tasks pertaining to other programs and projects at this park/trail or any other park or trail unit must be agreed upon in a separate Volunteer Agreement Form.
Qualifications Desired:
Volunteer must be able to:
- carry 30 pounds
- walk up to one mile over uneven terrain
- reach overhead
- bend over
- squat/kneel down without restriction
Safety Training:
Volunteers operating ATVs, participating in prescribed fire activities and/or working with herbicides MUST participate in required safety training specific to the equipment and project activities.
