Mount Rainier Emergency Roadside Assistance 2025

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"Rangers Assisting Visitors in Need " (RAVNs) assist Mount Rainier's Law Enforcement staff in providing visitor services. This is a NON-Law Enforcement volunteer position. Work assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Make safety the highest priority.
• Ambulance Driver (must complete NPS Emergency Vehicle Operator Course).
• Provide medical assistance as appropriate at current certified level and within scope of care.
• File lost and found reports as needed.
• Remain highly visible to park visitors while conducting patrols in an effort to provide visitors with information, assistance, or directions.
• Keep vehicles and emergency equipment in a state of readiness at all times.
• Provide traffic control associated with congested areas (upper and lower Paradise parking lots), disabled vehicles, and motor vehicle accidents.
• Verify reports of disabled vehicles.
• Provide assistance to motorists as appropriate, i.e. if we are unable to help the visitor, make calls for assistance.
• Provide basic mechanical assistance to motorists to include, but not limited to: battery jumpstarts, providing fuel, changing tires, and providing basic hand tools.
• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols throughout the district to assist visitors in need and to check for compliance of park rules and regulations.
• Provide courtesy shuttles to park visitors, as appropriate.
• Provide courtesy transportation to rangers or other park staff requiring pick-up or drop off at trailheads.
• Provide assistance during EMS calls including carrying gear, assisting with family members of patients, or transporting stranded patrol vehicles.
• Answer visitor questions and provide directions.

Special Qualification: RAVN volunteers must possess a valid state driver’s license. They also need to enjoy talking and interacting with the public (sometimes under adverse conditions). Law enforcement background is not a requirement; however, it is essential that volunteers know when (and when NOT) to assist with hazards, violations and other situations. The volunteer should possess the ability to get along with a variety of people and should be sensitive to cultural and language differences. They should be able to take directions and feedback from a number of different sources, but also be able to work independently and make decisions with good judgment. This position requires a background check.

Training:

Volunteer will participate in park orientation session; safety training; maintenance procedures; and on-the-job training.

Benefits:

(1) Housing, if needed, for volunteers working a minimum of 32 hours per week;

(2) Coverage for tort liability and on the job injury available through VIP Program;

(3) Uniform and government vehicle provided;

(4) Waiver of park entry/camping fees;

(5) Be part of "Making a Difference" with a rewarding position within the ranger division of Mount Rainier.

Start and end dates are flexible.

Supervisor and Park Contact for VIP Questions:

Joshua Ash, joshua_ash@nps.gov, (360) 569-6682

Start Date - 2025-06-01

End Date - 2025-10-13

Activities include: General Assistance;Other;Visitor Information