2025 Night Sky Volunteer

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The Night Sky volunteer will assist participants in exploring the park’s celestial wonders during stargazing sessions and moonlit hikes. While astronomical knowledge is not required, it is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide participants during stargazing sessions and moonlit hikes, pointing out constellations and celestial objects.
• Ensure the safety of all participants during events.
• Share fascinating facts about astronomy, the park's geology, history, and wildlife.
• Set up, manage, and maintain telescopes and other stargazing equipment.
• Assist event preparation.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Valles Caldera National Preserve.
• Comfortable driving at night.
• Ability to ensure participants' safety and enjoyment during events.

Equipment:

• All necessary stargazing equipment is provided by the park, although volunteers may bring their personal equipment at their discretion.
  • Must be willing to allow the public to use personal stargazing equipment, if brought.

Lodging:

• Lodging will be available on a case-by-case basis if space allows after the event (for one night).

Schedule:

• The first half of the summer season: Events are held on Fridays.
• The second half of the summer season: Events are held on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Start Date - 2025-05-01

End Date - 2025-08-30