Foot/Hike Patrol
Purpose:
- Patrol the park on foot.
- 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.
Training:
- California State Park Volunteer Orientation training.
- Shadow current volunteers.
- On-going Docent enrichment opportunities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Research and develop knowledge of park operations, rules and regulations, history, emergency procedures.
- 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 if there are incidents to report.
- 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.
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:
- 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:
- 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, carrying.
