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2 people are interested
Housing Office Assistant (Park Headquarters)
ORGANIZATION: Everglades National Park
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2 people are interested
The volunteer with perform various office duties in support of the Housing Office, located at the headquarters of Everglades National Park. Schedule is flexible based upon the volunteer's availability. Tasks may include the following:
- Assist the Housing Officer (Joann Keady) with administrative office duties as needed
- Assist in managing files and records related to park housing
- Organize and file documents
- Scan documents to develop a digital database
Skills Needed
- Basic computer operation
- General office: filing, scanning
- Organizational skills are a must
Benefits to the Volunteer
- Opportunity to learn about the operations of the National Park Service
- Meet and work alongside NPS employees and volunteers
- Opportunities to gain recognition items based on cumulative service hours
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About Everglades National Park
Location:
Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center, 40001 State Highway 9336, Homestead, FL 33034, US
Mission Statement
America's Everglades - The largest subtropical wilderness in the United States Everglades National Park protects an unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like the manatee, American crocodile, and the elusive Florida panther. An international treasure as well - a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, a Wetland of International Importance, and a specially protected areas under the Cartagena Treaty.
Description
E xperience Everglades National Park right in Miami's backyard. Everglades' wet sawgrass prairies, dry tropical hardwood hammocks and pinelands, mangrove swamps and Florida Bay and Gulf Coast estuaries provide habitat for a wildlife spectacle like no other.
The one and only Everglades has many adventures to offer. Take a short walk on the Anhinga Trail to spot abundant wildlife -- turtles, herons and alligators! Climb atop Shark Valley's 65-foot observation tower for a bird's eye view of the glades. Glide over Florida Bay by tour boat or kayak for a chance to glimpse a crocodile, manatee, or dolphin. Watch as the sun sets over Flamingo, the southernmost point in mainland Florida. Explore the pinelands by bike, paddle amongst the mangroves on Nine-Mile Pond, or tour the historic Nike Hercules missile base. Join a ranger on a slough slog deep into the heart of a cypress dome. Find solitude on your own on a week-long canoe trip, camping along the 99-mile Wilderness Waterway. a safe and enjoyable visit to the Everglades. With countless opportunities for discovery the following quick links will help you plan an adventure that's just right for you!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
40001 State Highway 9336HeadquartersHomestead, FL 33034
DATE POSTED
December 15, 2016
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Organization
- Basic Computer Skills
- Administrative Support
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- 8 hours/week to start, 2 hours/week through summer