Desert Queen Ranch Caretaker
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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Enjoy spring at a beautiful and historic Mojave Desert site!
The Desert Queen Ranch Caretaker will live at this historic, remote site in Joshua Tree National Park. Caretaker will work at least 32 hours per week, with duties that include performing morning and evening inspections of the property, supporting ranger-led tours of the site, providing aid to lost or misdirected hikers, supporting historic preservation efforts, and reporting vandalism.
This position requires the volunteer live in a remote location with no running water, electric hookups, or cell service. Small trailer and a separate vehicle, generator, and/or solar equipment are recommended. There is a radio on-site for emergency use and a satellite communication device may be provided. Cell service can be found about one mile from the caretaker site. Services can be found 16 miles from the site in the town of Joshua Tree. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed at all times and follow other park regulations.
More information about the site here: https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/ranchtour.htm
Start Date - 2022-02-07
End Date - 2022-04-01
Activities include: Back Country/Wilderness;Campground/Site Host;General Assistance;Historical Preservation;Tour Guide/Interpretation
Difficulty_Level: Average
Hosts Housing Amenities: Camp Sites
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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
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
DATE POSTED
January 12, 2022
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Interpreter
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Sunday;Thursday;Friday;Saturday