Trione-Annadel State Park

Purpose:

• Patrol the park on horseback.
• Provide public information and interpretation of the natural and cultural history.
• Instruct and encourage visitors in safety policies and procedures.
• Assist park staff in surveying trail conditions, use, and potential problems. 
• Assist park staff in securing medical assistance, search and rescue operations and trail maintenance.

Training:

• California State Park Volunteer Orientation training.
• Training rides with current MAU volunteers.
• Horse and rider testing.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Research and develop knowledge of park operations, rules and regulations, history, emergency procedures, radio procedures, etc.
• Provide information to visitors and represent California State Parks in friendly, professional manner.
• Comply with standards of dress and grooming for Volunteers.
• Submit patrol report at conclusion of patrol.
• Schedule and report hours of volunteer service through established procedure.
• Notify Volunteer Coordinator of any changes in availability, illness, etc.
• Comply with all Volunteer registration paperwork requirements.
• Attend MAU meetings.
• Refer to MAU rules and regulations for detailed rules and regulations.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to see and explore new areas.

• Opportunity to contribute to your community and provide valuable assistance to CSP.
• Opportunity to inspire park visitors by educating them about the natural and cultural history of the parks.

• Expand your awareness, understanding, sensitivity and appreciation of our rich natural and cultural history.
• Earn park passes.

Knowledge/Skills desired:

• Must be 18 years of age to be a MAU member.

• You and your horse, must pass a series of practical tests set up to demonstrate horse and rider capability to work safely on trails alongside a variety of park users
• Possess a positive, enthusiastic attitude toward people.

• Possess good communication skills and make effective oral presentations.

• Ability to interact in a professional manner with visitors, staff and peers.
• Have the ability to work independently.

Essential Functions:

Horseback riding, walking or hiking on even or uneven terrain for extended or prolonged periods of time, working in a full range of environmental conditions, reading, listening, comprehending, speaking, sitting, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, gripping, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling.