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Lead Volunteer Groups in habitat restoration

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ORGANIZATION: Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, National Park Service

  • 4 people are interested
Caring for the River is fun!
Volunteers work along the Mississippi River restoring habitat, doing clean-ups and planting native plants.

Do you like to work outside? This is the job for you! Habitat Restoration Crew Leaders work alongside national park rangers to lead groups of volunteers in habitat restoration efforts along the Mississippi River. Crew Leaders may give short (5-10 minute) interpretive talks, instruct on safe tool use and direct volunteers in invasive removal or native planting. Crew Leaders receive in-the-field and on-the-job training.

Crew Leaders should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to maintain a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor. Crew Leaders should be comfortable working with and supervising other volunteers and possess a general knowledge of ecology, botany and/or habitat restoration OR the interest and willingness to learn such. Crew Leaders work outdoors for 3-4 hour intervals, 1-2 times a month on weekdays. Event sites are primarily in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Contact Paula Swingley if interested. There will be new Crew Leader training on June 21 from 8:30-3:30 - a mix of "classroom" via zoom and on-site practice.

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About Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, National Park Service

Location:

111 E. Kellogg Blvd. Suite 105, St. Paul, MN 55101, US

Mission Statement

The Volunteers-In-Parks program, jointly managed by Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Mississippi Park Connection, connects, educates, and promotes the enjoyment of the resources of the Mississippi River through unique and entertaining volunteer opportunities to the entire community.

Description

The Volunteers-In-Parks program is a joint program with Mississippi Park Connection. Mississippi National River and Recreation Area represents America's greatest river, the Mississippi, which weaves together the natural and cultural heritage and economic vitality of the region. The National Park Service works with partners to foster increased citizen awareness, advocacy, and enjoyment of the resources of the Mississippi River.

Volunteer-In-Parks provides people with opportunities to discover, experience, and enjoy the diversity of the Mississippi River while also preserving it for future generations through volunteer restoration projects and education programs.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Community, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1 Along the RiverTwin Cities, MN 55101

(44.944534,-93.09288)
 

SKILLS

  • Environmental Education
  • Environmental Science
  • Teaching / Instruction

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • 4-8 hours per month (1-2 half days per month)

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