Backcountry Patrol and Information Sharing
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Backcountry Volunteer will spend half of their time in the Gila Wilderness assessing trail and water conditions, sharing LNT principles, conducting basic trail maintenance, and interacting with the public. The other half of the time the volunteer will be at the Gila Visitor Center or Cliff Dwellings sharing up-to-data backcountry information. The schedule will be 4 days in the backcountry, 3 days off, 4 days at the visitor center and trail head, and then starting over again for a 3 month period with possible extension to 6 month.
Applicants should possess professional experience and skills in the following areas: hiking, backpacking, map and compass, medical training. Applicants should be able to hike up to 20 miles a day over rugged and rough terrain which includes several water crossings. Applicant should have experience hiking and backpacking and will be asked to supply their own well-maintained gear.
Start Date - 2022-02-21
End Date - 2022-11-04
Activities include: Back Country/Wilderness;Conservation Education;Fish/Wildlife;General Assistance;Trail/Campground Maintenance;Visitor Information
Difficulty_Level: Strenuous
Hosts Housing Amenities: Bunk House;Camp Sites;RV/Trailer Pads
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About National Park Service
Location:
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Mission Statement
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
Description
The U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov, cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. We care for more than 400 national parks and help communities preserve their historic places and open spaces.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
26 Jim Bradford TrailMimbres, NM 88049
DATE POSTED
July 27, 2022
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Safety & Disaster Education
- Interpreter
- Outdoor Recreation
- Water Recreation
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Sunday;Thursday;Friday;Saturday