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Volunteering this summer - any programs for RVers youknow of?
Yahoo Message Number: 110674
Hi, after reading the article in "highways" magazine about RVers and volunteering opportunities, I contacted a number of placed for myself and my children.  The organizations in the article have had an overwhelming response from that article, so they are unable to use us.  These include Habitat for Humanity and the Pioneer Playhouse.  I am writing to the National Parks Service, but wondered if anyone out there had any other leads.  Thank you.  Dawn Davies

Also, has anyone used an Onan remote start switch different than the Onan recommended one and had it work out all right?  Thx.
Re: Volunteering this summer - any programs for RVers youknow of?
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Yahoo Message Number: 110676
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I am writing to the National Parks Service, but wondered if anyone out there had any other leads.  Thank you.  Dawn Davies

 Don't forget USFS campgrounds, BLM campgrounds, state parks, national and state wildlife services, etc.  They are all crying for volunteers.

Linda Hylton http://map.datastormusers.com/user1.cfm?user=1167 http://earl-linda.blogspot.com
Linda Hylton
Re: Volunteering this summer - any programs for RVers youknow of?
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Yahoo Message Number: 110678
Passport in Time usually has Caretaker Postions.

Cathy

"Don't be encumbered by history. Go off and do something wonderful." - Intel co-founder Robert Noyce
Re: Volunteering this summer - any programs for RVers youknow of?
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Yahoo Message Number: 110679
Dawn, Two questions you need to answer 1st: 1) how long can you stay? (a week, a month, 3 months?) and 2) how far are you willing to travel? I know of a place
Former 2009 MB owner
Re: Volunteering this summer - any programs for RVers youknow of?
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Yahoo Message Number: 110681
Dawn, now is the time to get applications into the NPS, USFS, BLM and the rest.  Most of these places review their applications and fill positions for the summer during February/March time period.  I spent 3 years working the summers for the USFS in Idaho, had a great time, but they had my paperwork signed and returned by March/April every year.  For the last couple of years, work for the NPS at Yellowstone, and, again, they are in the process of filling all of the positions now.  If you are serious about working this summer, you should spend the next few days downloading application and getting them mailed or faxed back so that your name can be considered.  Also, some places are difficult to get your foot in the door, such as Yellowstone, while others really have to shake the bush to get their positions filled.  Good Luck!

Larry in South Texas
2001 MB
* Not to be confused with Larry W (3000 of my posts are actually from expert Larry W due to Yahoo transition mis-step)
Re: Volunteering this summer - any programs for RVers youknow of?
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Yahoo Message Number: 110685
This may not be the sort of thing you're thinking of, but someone might be able to help. This group transports rescue dogs to foster families and no-kill shelters - if you're traveling, perhaps you'd consider picking up a "hitchhiker"...
 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Dog_Rescue_RailRoad/
The Pearl - 2000 31'
"Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most."
Re: Volunteering this summer - any programs for RVers youknow of?
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Yahoo Message Number: 110687
"Dawn"  wrote: after reading the article in "highways" magazine about RVers and volunteering opportunities, I contacted a number of placed for myself and my children.....wondered if anyone out there had any other leads.  --- You might try:
 http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/

Good luck!

Joan
2003 TK has a new home
Re: Volunteering this summer - any programs for RVers youknow of?
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Yahoo Message Number: 110696
One of the best sources for federal volunteer opportunities is:

http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/

Ted H.

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I am writing to the National Parks Service, but wondered if anyone out there had any other leads. Thank you. Dawn Davies

 Don't forget USFS campgrounds, BLM campgrounds, state parks, national and state wildlife services, etc. They are all crying for volunteers.

Linda Hylton

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Re: Volunteering this summer - any programs for RVers youknow of?
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Yahoo Message Number: 110707
Dawn,
 If you are a Christian, there are all kinds of opportunities to volunteer. We have worked several times at the Wycliffe Bible Translators headquarters