Earthquake Lake Visitor Center Volunteer 2027

Hebgen Lake Ranger District on Custer Gallatin National Forest is looking for volunteers to share the story of the 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake with visitors at Earthquake Lake Visitor Center. Volunteers provide educational information on the area’s geological activity and historic events as well as general information for up to 50,000 visitors annually. Volunteers lead and assist with programs, including the 2-mile guided hike at Refuge Point Trail and the Junior Geology Ranger program. Volunteers assist with the daily opening and closing procedures of the Visitor Center and help ensure the facilities are clean and functional.

The Visitor Center, located 27 miles northwest of West Yellowstone, MT on US Highway 287, is open from Memorial Day weekend (May 28th, 2027) through September 15th. Start and end dates are flexible. Volunteers typically work 9-hour days 3 or 4 days a week. This position is well suited for both individuals and couples who are interested in volunteering together. Trailer pads are available for volunteers at the Hebgen Lake Ranger Station in West Yellowstone, MT. Government vehicles are provided for the commute to and from the Visitor Center.

West Yellowstone shares a border with Yellowstone National Park. The small community hosts 15,000 tourists a night throughout the summer months. Basic amenities, including a post office, pharmacy, clinic, grocery stores, and hardware store, are available in West Yellowstone.

To learn more about the history of the earthquake, visit: https://forestservicemuseum.org/exhibits/madison-river-canyon-earthquake/