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VOLUNTEER AS AN ALPINE HOST | ||
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Please read the job descriptions for Alpine Hosts below and fill out the application.
You can mail the application back to: YBRCA Or email it to Please email or phone with further questions Info@yankeeboy
VOLUNTEER POSITION: ALPINE HOSTS -YANKEE BOY BASIN AREA The Yankee Boy Regional Conservation Association (YBRCA) announces the opportunity to serve as Alpine Hosts in the Yankee Boy Basin – Canyon Creek – Imogene Pass area this summer. This is a “roving host” position where volunteers will act as a welcoming presence who assist guests in their enjoyment of the area while protecting it's fragile ecosystems. . It is important that volunteers have a vehicle which can navigate the 4WD roads up toward Yankee Boy Basin and Imogene Pass. Duties include: • Providing information about 4WD routes and hiking trails in the area • Ensuring that vehicles stay on prescribed routes and don't park on fragile vegetation • Making positive visitor contacts and providing information about human history, natural history, Leave-No-Trace and Tread Lightly ethics • Observing, recording, and reporting of maintenance needs • Completing light maintenance/resource protection tasks • Contacting Authorities in the case of medical emergency or other incident • Assisting with the maintenance of an alpine composting toilet facility • Having a working knowledge of Canyon Creek rules and basic Forest Service regulations • Informing visitors about the YBCA and it's mission Hosts should enjoy meeting and helping people, be outgoing and friendly. Familiarity with map reading and ability to explain map features to visitors is important. In addition, hosts need to be prepared for, and comfortable with, the highly variable weather common to the San Juan Mountains. Good physical conditioning and ability to work comfortably at altitudes from 9-11,000 ft. is a must. Other skills/experiences which are desirable, but not necessary, include some first aid/CPR training and a background in the natural sciences. We are looking for volunteers who will work one or several days during the summer. For instance a full week, one day a week for a month, etc. Free camping in Yankee Boy area will be provided for those who want to work consecutive days. The volunteer season runs from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Hosts will receive an orientation packet in the mail 1 week prior to their service date. Magnetic “Alpine Host” signs for vehicles, volunteer vests, literature, and other useful materials will be provided. If you are interested in being an ALPINE HOST please fill out the application form below and email it back to: Or mail it to Or Fax it to For further Information: Or call Yankee Boy Conservation Association Thanks for your interest in volunteering for the Yankee Boy Conservation Association. We need the following information about you in order to make the most productive use of your time. You can either mail this form to the YBRCA, P.O. Box 1448, Ouray CO 81427 or email the information to Volunteers@yankeeboy.org If volunteering as a couple, use one form. Please print clearly.
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