DOGWOOD CANYON NATURE PARK

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2038 Sate Hwy 86Lampe, MO 65681 United States

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https://dogwoodcanyon.org/volunteer/

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Dogwood Canyon Nature Park - Canyon Guide

Flexible Schedule | Lampe, MO 65681

Canyon Guide What we need: As a canyon guide, you will be an essential part in engaging Dogwood Canyon’s guests. You’ll introduce visitors to the key features of the park and inform them of the park’s activities. Canyon Guides help ensure that everyone has a unique Ozarks experience. What you may do: Canyon guides will be asked to assist at activities that are open to all Dogwood Canyon guests that showcase our history, traditions, and conservation mission. Mill and Artifact Hall Volunteers should welcome guests as they enter and answer any directional questions. They will need to be familiar with the display items and the history of the mill. Volunteers should be able to engage with guests in conversation and stay up to date with activities happening around the park. Nature Center The nature center features interactive learning stations that are focused on multiple fields of science. Guests are encouraged to touch and feel pelts, sheds, and to interact with all the nature center has to offer. Volunteers should be knowledgeable about the displays in the nature center or curious enough to learn! Volunteers will need to be comfortable directing guests to the gift shop, restrooms, treehouse, and restaurant. How this will help us: This role helps Dogwood Canyon extend our reach and goal to promote a fun celebration of wildlife conservation to people of all ages while protecting the natural environment of the Canyon’s wildlife and plant life. How this will help you: Volunteers are able to explore their passions and discover new interests while engaging with guests from around the world. Volunteers have the opportunity to attend versatile trainings on conservation, a variety of animals, and much more! DWC volunteers also have many first-hand opportunities for unique experiences, retail and ticket benefits, and are celebrated during regular team member events. Skills & Experience Needed: Must be at least 18 years of age Comfortable and confident speaking with the public Excited to share information on animals, upcoming events, and conservation efforts Ability to stand and sit for periods of time and to move intermittently throughout the day Knowledge of reptiles and fish native to Missouri is a bonus, though training and information will be offered Volunteers should expect various weather conditions, though this position is primarily indoors Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own sunscreen, bug spray, hats, gloves, etc. Availability/Time Commitment: Weekly shifts preferred; Volunteers must maintain an active status consisting of 6 shifts per quarter (3 consecutive months) Volunteers self-schedule using the Better Impact app with daily opportunities to fit your busy lifestyle Mandatory orientation offered once a month; days of the week vary by month Fun Fact about the Department: With the tallest operating water wheel in the Ozarks, the wheel generates about 12.5 horsepower using the water from Little Indian Creek.

Date Posted: Dec 16, 2024
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park - Bicycle Attendant

Flexible Schedule | Lampe, MO 65681

Bicycle Attendant What we need: Dogwood Canyon has many hiking trails, but guests also have the option to bike their way through! They can bring their own bikes or rent single speed bikes in a variety of sizes. What you may do: Duties may include helping bring bicycles to guests or basic maintenance of bikes. Volunteers should be able to answer questions for guests, such as where the dedicated bike paths are located. Exchange bike sizes for guests when needed Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times How this will help us: This role helps Dogwood Canyon extend our reach and goal to promote a fun celebration of wildlife conservation to people of all ages while protecting the natural environment of the Canyon’s wildlife and plant life. How this will help you: Volunteers are able to explore their passions and discover new interests while engaging with guests from around the world. Volunteers have the opportunity to attend versatile trainings on conservation, a variety of animals, and much more! DWC volunteers also have many first-hand opportunities for unique experiences, retail and ticket benefits, and are celebrated during regular team member events. Skills & Experience Needed: Must be at least 18 years of age Comfortable and confident speaking with the public Be mechanically inclined and comfortable with various types of specialty bike tools Must be able to sit / stand for the majority of shift while reaching, bending and stooping. Must be able to work in outside environment with exposure to all types of weather, high/low temperatures, etc Volunteers will receive a uniform shirt, but they are encouraged to bring their own sunscreen, bug spray, hats, gloves, etc. Availability/Time Commitment: Weekly shifts preferred; Volunteers must maintain an active status consisting of 6 shifts per quarter (3 consecutive months) Volunteers self-schedule using the Better Impact app with daily opportunities to fit your busy lifestyle Initial, mandatory, orientation offered once a month; days of the week vary by month Fun Fact about the Department: Dogwood Canyon features 6.5 miles of paved trails. Check out www.dogwoodcanyon.org/volunteer for more information and to apply directly with us!

Date Posted: Dec 16, 2024

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Mission Statement

"Promote and protect the natural environment of the canyon's wildlife and plant life." - Johnny Morris, Founder

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Dogwood Canyon Nature Park is located in Lampe, Missouri. It features 10,000 acres of natural beauty and rugged scenery when you enter this Ozark Mountain location. Dogwood Canyon is a family destination offering hiking, biking, wildlife tours, horseback riding and trout fishing amongst towering bluffs, waterfalls, creek beds, handcrafted bridges and wildlife. Conservation is our mission.

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