Responding to this opportunity alerts staff of your interest in this role. It does not automatically sign you up for this assignment. Park Staff will reach out to interview you and determine if you will be selected to volunteer for this specific assignment and if potential availability for this assignment matches your needs.
Have you ever wanted to... teach others about native flora, wildlife, geology, local history, astronomy, fishing, or outdoor skills? Have the Central Oregon High Desert as your classroom? Would you like the challenge of including children and adults in your programs? You can do all these things as an Interpretive Host at The Cove Palisades State Park, in the Deschutes campground and day uses. This is a fun and rewarding opportunity in a breathtaking location. As an interpretive host you will be an important part of hundreds of family's summer vacation memories. Just to name a few resources to inspire your creative energy... the Cascade Mountain Range, Lake Billy Chinook, a rich and interesting local history that includes The Confederated Tribes of warm Springs, railroad barons, pioneers, homesteaders, farmers, fisherman, boaters and more. There are a variety of wildlife from bats to cougars, birds of prey and the unusual striped plateau whip-tailed lizard, and a vast dark night sky filled with billions of stars, planets, galaxies and of course the full moon. Memorial Day Weekend, State Parks Day/Festival of The Land event, 4th of July weekend, Halloween in August event and Labor Day weekend are extra fun events here in the park with campground parades, family fun games and campfire programs.
Additional duties may include - LANDSCAPE, including tree limb removal, pruning, raking, weeding, mowing, mulching and trimming, blowing walkways, moving hoses, watering, etc. MAINTENANCE, including cleaning, trash removal, sweeping, restocking for restrooms. Woodworking and painting interpretive props.
