Resource Volunteer

The volunteer’s duty is work with supervisor on assigned trails or areas with hand tools to perform moderate maintenance and clearing. Work can include cultural and natural areas throughout the island.  

This position will involve standing long periods, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, working with hand tools, working in variable weather conditions and exposure to insects and poisonous plants. Must be able to lift 30 pounds. Moderate to strenuous level of activity involved. 

Volunteers staying in park housing must commit to service with 32 hours a week. Volunteer housing/camping for service time should be requested through volunteer supervisor. Local volunteers will need to take the crew boat/NPS boat out to the island on their days of service. The crew boat leaves St Marys at 7:00am and leaves the island at 5:00pm. Other NPS boats by arrangement.

There is no food or items for sale on the island. Volunteers need to bring food and water bottle for service time. There are water refill stations and coolers for volunteer use. We also recommend weather comfortable clothes, bug repellant of choice, sun protection, and other comfort items.  

Requirements: Volunteers under the age 18 are required to have parental consent and adult supervision. Volunteers must wear close toed (preferably steel toed) shoes or boots. They must wear appropriate clothing with consideration for ease of movement, weather conditions, and exposure to biting insects. Rip-stop long pants; sun protection-ball cap and sunglasses are recommended. Any necessary PPE (gloves, goggles, etc.) will be provided by NPS and is mandatory. Volunteer shirts may be available – see supervisor. 

Digital Volunteer Annual Agreement must be completed prior to service.