Water Quality Testing - Volunteer

Description

We are looking for volunteers who are interested in making a commitment to take two hours out of their day every other Tuesday to collect water samples as well as In-Situ data from two springs at the park.

Camp Nelson National Monument Water Quality Testing Volunteer position provides essential scientific

data to the Resource Management department to ensure long-term health and stability of the park’s

springs and groundwater. By conducting regular field assessments, volunteers provide the park with the

information needed to track the trends, health, and possible threats to our springs and groundwater.

This is primarily an outdoors position where the volunteer would walk/hike approximately half a mile to

the springs to collect and sample spring water. The volunteers will receive training from the resources

division of Camp Nelson National Monument.

Duties

Field Data Collection: Hike/Walk to the designated spring and groundwater sites to conduct

standard water quality testing

• Technical Measurements: Use and calibrate tools to measure and record pH, temperature, E. coli,

and other standard water quality information

• Equipment Stewardship: Calibrate, clean, and maintain tools and equipment provided to ensure

equipment longevity and accurate data collection

• Data Submission: Accurately record all field observations and submit completed data sheets or

digital logs to the Resource Department or designated location

Benefits

This position provides volunteers with an opportunity to contribute to the preservation of national parks,

expand their knowledge of Camp Nelson, and to learn valuable skills in water quality testing and data

collection for the health and prosperity of the natural environment on which Camp Nelson rests.

Additionally, as of January 1 st, 2007, a volunteer’s time can be counted toward a Volunteer America the

Beautiful Pass, which provides free entrance into federal fee areas for one year. Volunteers become

eligible for the Volunteer Pass once they have accrued 250 volunteer hours.