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Eagle River

This project takes place in Eagle River, Alaska, located within Chugach State Park. The half million acres that make up Chugach State Park are filled with rugged mountains, ice caps, and sweeping glaciers. Wildlife abounds, including brown and black bears, dall sheep, mountain goats, moose, wolves, bald and golden eagles, and all five species of salmon. Anchorage has grown up next door to this amazing wilderness, and residents and visitors find quick retreat in the park. Recreation includes hiking, climbing, wildlife viewing, water sports such as kayaking and canoeing, hunting, and ATV, mountain bike and horseback riding. Surrounded by high peaks and rich in wildlife, the Eagle River Valley contains 26 of the most scenic miles of the Historic Iditarod Trail (popularly referred to as the Crow Pass Trail). This popular hiking trail crosses a high pass, drops below the snout of two large glaciers, and crosses a wild un-bridged river to reach the log cabin Nature Center and road system. Volunteers will act as Assistant Natural History Interpreters which will involve visitor information services; sales of small nature gift shop items; leading formal interpretive programs (2 hour nature walks on the Rodak Nature Trail); some trail and facilities maintenance/janitorial tasks; and opportunities for independent projects (i.e.: interpretive display design, model building, etc).

.: Project Duration

The project runs from Memorial Day to Labour Day (May 28th to 3rd September 2007) and the minimum time commitment is 2 months. However, volunteers who are able to commit for the entire period will be given preference. In this case you would need to arrive May 27th at the latest.

Number of Volunteer Positions: 2

.: Accommodation:

Housing is provided in a small cabin with gas heating (no electricity) approximately 5 minutes walk from the Nature Center; phone, modern kitchen and bathroom located inside the Nature Center and shared with no more than 3 other persons and there will be some vehicle use available.

.: Volunteer Requirements

must be at least 18 years of age
must be available for 2 months minimum
physically fit enough to do a significant amount of hiking
be comfortable working in bear country
possess a positive attitude
have a biology/natural sciences major or relevant background
have experience taking tours and working with the public
be able to work independently
preferred: a knowledge of Microsoft Office and ArcView or ArcInfo software

*Please paste a copy of your resume into the application form if you are applying for this program.*

.: Project Cost

The program fee for this project is US$850 per month for a minimum of 2 months.

This covers all room and board as well as an airport pickup and transportation to the project.