Taylor Creek Visitor Center Volunteer Application
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center with the Great Basin Institute and the USDA Forest Service. We welcome your involvement at this landmark property along the southern shores of Lake Tahoe! There are a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available for 2022, and we encourage you to lend your expertise by contributing to the many projects and programs, from continuing interpretive activities to new restoration projects. Your background and experience will be considered as, together, we find the best fit for your role during your summer of service. Indeed, GBI is excited to have you join our shared stewardship at Taylor Creek.

For consideration, please fill-out the application as best as possible, indicating desired position(s), past experience, RV needs, and intended duration of your volunteer season. Duties and positions in 2022 include:
1. Retail sales
2. Guided walks
3. Maintenance & trail work
4. Visitor center administration tasks
5. Special Events
6. Fundraisers
7. Providing visitor information
8. Interpretive programming

We will confirm availability of positions, and RV locations in an open enrollment manner. Please note that a GBI representative will schedule an interview by email upon review of your completed application.

Note: Volunteer Qualifications. The Forest Service officer & GBI staff approving volunteer agreements determines the qualifications for each volunteer assignment. Your job description/ essential eligibility criteria will be in the volunteer agreement. These criteria establish the nondiscriminatory basic functions and abilities required for volunteer service in the individual position or project. To be selected for and retained in the position or project, you must be able to meet all of the elements within the job description/essential eligibility criteria for that position or project. If you are under the age of 18, you must have the written consent of one of your parents or guardians to enroll as a volunteer. Child labor laws pertain to those under 18. Some work cannot be performed by youth who are under the age of 18.
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Experience,  Skills & Certifications: Please describe your education, employment and volunteer experiences that you feel may be helpful in position.
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If you are a Tahoe local, please state your schedule availability and interest. Please note, that the visitor center is open during weekends. so Thurs-Sun are high priorities.
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