BioBlitz Greeters

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BioBlitz is coming to Washington DC!

National Geographic helped conduct a bioblitz in a different national park each year during the decade leading up to the U.S. National Park Service Centennial in 2016.

A bioblitz is a 24-hour event in which scientists, families, students, teachers, and others team up to identify species of plants, animals and other organisms.

Goals Include:

• Discover, map, and learn about species in the park.
• Opportunities for scientists and the public to do fieldwork together.
• Add to the park’s official species list.
• Highlight the importance of protecting the biodiversity of these extraordinary places and beyond.

For more information on Bio Blitz visit http://education.nationalgeographic.org/projects/bioblitz

Our Greeters will meet BioBlitz participants and provide directions, schedules, and guidance. Volunteers will be needed on Friday and Saturday May 20-21, 2016.

• Friday: 8-11:30am, 11-2:30pm, 2-5:30pm, 5-8:30pm, and 8-10:30pm
• Saturday: 8-11:30am, 11-2:30pm, 2-5:30pm

Application Deadline: May 7, 2016

Duties
* Greet and engage visitors
* Provide event information, including activities, directions and wayfinding, schedules, and layout
* Support National Park Service Rangers and Docents at interpretive programs
* Maintenance and grounds-keeping within the assigned area

Knowledge/Skills Desired
* Willingness to learn BioBlitz biodiversity, exploration, and discovery
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Treats others with respect; speaks clearly and effectively
* Comfortable speaking in front of groups of people
* Energetic, flexible, resourceful, and motivated
* Reliable, responsible, and professional

Age, Physical Requirements, and Work Environment
* 16 years and older (*12 years or older if volunteering with the parent or guardian)
* Ability to stand for extended periods of time
* Ability to walk on varied terrain
* Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
* Willingness to work outside in various weather conditions, possibly adverse (wind, rain, cold, heat, humidity)

Terms
* Availability: Must attend a training session and commit to a minimum of one 5- to 6.5-hour shift. (Location and dates TBD)

If interested in opportunity please email kersten_laveroni@nps.gov with the shift you would like to volunteer for.