Volunteering this summer - any programs for RVers youknow of? March 01, 2010, 01:18:39 pm Yahoo Message Number: 110674Hi, 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 DaviesAlso, 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? Reply #1 – March 01, 2010, 01:38:50 pm Yahoo Message Number: 110676QuoteI 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
Re: Volunteering this summer - any programs for RVers youknow of? Reply #2 – March 01, 2010, 02:14:38 pm Yahoo Message Number: 110678Passport 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? Reply #3 – March 01, 2010, 02:55:59 pm Yahoo Message Number: 110679Dawn, 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
Re: Volunteering this summer - any programs for RVers youknow of? Reply #4 – March 01, 2010, 03:57:19 pm Yahoo Message Number: 110681Dawn, 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
Re: Volunteering this summer - any programs for RVers youknow of? Reply #5 – March 01, 2010, 05:58:37 pm Yahoo Message Number: 110685This 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/
Re: Volunteering this summer - any programs for RVers youknow of? Reply #6 – March 01, 2010, 07:05:59 pm 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
Re: Volunteering this summer - any programs for RVers youknow of? Reply #7 – March 01, 2010, 08:14:18 pm Yahoo Message Number: 110688Here is a good link to find workcamping positions: http://www.pamperingcampers.com/state_workamping.htmlLarry
Re: Volunteering this summer - any programs for RVers youknow of? Reply #8 – March 02, 2010, 09:06:59 am Yahoo Message Number: 110696One of the best sources for federal volunteer opportunities is:http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/Ted H.QuoteI 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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: Volunteering this summer - any programs for RVers youknow of? Reply #9 – March 02, 2010, 04:28:55 pm Yahoo Message Number: 110707Dawn, If you are a Christian, there are all kinds of opportunities to volunteer. We have worked several times at the Wycliffe Bible Translators headquarters
Re: Volunteering this summer - any programs for RVers youknow of? Reply #10 – March 03, 2010, 02:26:22 pm Yahoo Message Number: 110729http://www.nomadsumc.org/-Dave '06 MB, Indianapolis