Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR) Field Educator 2024-25
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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Visitation to Joshua Tree National Park has increased significantly over the last several years. Volunteers are essential in providing important safety information and answering general questions about the park to visitors in the most congested areas.
A Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR) Field Educator volunteer’s primary role is to provide visitor safety information at trailheads and on trails to prevent visitor injury and illness. During a PSAR patrol, a volunteer is expected to provide thorough and accurate hiker safety presentations to overnight hikers, day hikers, and climbers. These presentations are informal and conversational. A volunteer will hike between 1-10 miles on assigned trails on a typical patrol, depending on their ability and the assignment. They may also staff popular trailheads to contact visitors before they begin hiking.
Local recruitment only - no housing or camping available. Volunteers must live within a one-hour drive of the town of Joshua Tree and be available for at least ten (10) patrols per season. A PSAR Ranger will schedule patrols once the volunteer completes the training process.
Start Date - 2024-10-04
End Date - 2025-10-04
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Location:
1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240, US
Mission Statement
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
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The U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov, cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. We care for more than 400 national parks and help communities preserve their historic places and open spaces.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
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WHERE
74485 National Park DriveTwentynine Palms, CA 92277
(34.128696 ,-116.03762 )
DATE POSTED
August 22, 2024
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REQUIREMENTS
- Sunday;Monday;Friday;Saturday