Be a volunteer ranger at
Grand Gulch Primitive area!
The BLM is looking for volunteer backcountry rangers for the Grand Gulch Primitive Area during spring, summer and fall (early March through October 30). Volunteers assist the seasonal backcountry rangers by staffing visitor contact station, issuing backcountry permits, answering questions about the area and providing minimum impact information to hikers; accompanying rangers on canyon patrols; checking trailhead registers, and performing clean-up and light maintenance of the trailheads, trails, contact station and equipment.
This is a great way to get backcountry and hiking experience, learn about southwest archaeology, and could include an internship-type project if desired. Friends or couples are welcome to apply!
What is BLM looking for in a volunteer?
- Friendly enthusiastic people who can make at least a four week commitment as a volunteer (40 hours, 5 days/week)
- Desire and ability to work with the public, comfortable talking informally with groups (up to 12 people)
- Interested in archaeology
- Enjoys camping, hiking and other outdoor pursuits
- A valid drivers license is required, and a personal vehicle is highly recommended
What will I find when I get there?
Volunteers will receive on-the-job training and supervision from the backcountry ranger and the San Juan Outdoor Recreation Planner. Uniforms would be provided for you, as well as some camping equipment. A stipend for living expenses is also possible. Volunteers will be provided housing in a travel trailer at the ranger station (or possibly housed at Natural Bridges National Monument, 11 miles away). The visitor contact (ranger) station is located in scenic southeast Utah and is the point of contact for the Grand Gulch Primitive Area. Grand Gulch is part of a unique canyon system that contains some of the most spectacular archeology found anywhere in the southwest. Hikers and backpackers come from all over the world to see this area.
Volunteers will find the climate of the area is typical of desert environments. Spring, fall and early summer temperatures range between 60 and 85 degrees F.; mid-summer temperatures are hot (90 to 100 degrees F.) Spectacular thunderstorms are common in July and August. There would be plenty of opportunity to explore and learn about the Four Corners region on your days off. This is a primitive and remote location. The closest town to the ranger station, Blanding (population 3000), is 45 miles to the east.
This is a great opportunity for those interested in recreation management, resource protection, federal land management issues, archeology and river recreation.
GIVE SOMETHING BACK TO THE LAND, BE A VOLUNTEER!
Contact: Kay Wilson
Bureau of Land Management
San Juan Resource Area
P.O. Box 7, Monticello UT. 84535
(435) 587-1504
kwilson@ut.blm.gov
Do you love the river?
Be a volunteer river ranger on the San Juan River!
The Bureau of Land Management is looking for volunteer river rangers for spring and summer (April 1- September 30). Volunteers assist the seasonal river rangers with checking permits and equipment of private and commercial boaters at launch sites; provide minimum impact information to boaters; accompany rangers on river patrols; and perform clean-up and light maintenance of the launch areas and equipment.
This is a great way to get river experience and could include an internship-type project if desired. Friends or couples are welcome to apply!
What is BLM looking for in a volunteer?
- Friendly enthusiastic people who can make at least a 6 week commitment as a volunteer (40 hours, 5 days/week)
- Desire and ability to work with the public, comfortable talking informally with large groups (up to 25 people)
- Enjoys camping, hiking and other outdoor pursuits
- Canoe, kayak or rafting experience would be useful, but is not required.
- Able to work outdoors in hot weather (90 to 100 degrees F.)
- A valid drivers license is required, and a personal vehicle is highly recommended
What will I find when I get there?
Volunteers will receive on the job training and supervision from the river ranger and the San Juan Outdoor Recreation Planner. Uniforms and all boating equipment would be provided, as well as most camping equipment. A stipend for living expenses is also possible. Housing is provided in Bluff, a small town (population 300) located along the San Juan River in scenic southeast Utah.
The San Juan River is a major tributary to the Colorado River in the Four Corners Region. It is a popular river for recreational rafting, kayaking, and canoeing. The San Juan has easy to moderate whitewater rapids (Class II & III) as well as sections of flat water. The river is well known for its scenic canyons, wilderness setting, and the abundance of archaeological sites located along the banks.
The climate of the area is typical of desert environments. Spring and early summer temperatures range between 60 and 85 degress F.; mid-summer temperatures are hot (90 to 100 degrees F.) Spectacular thunderstorms are common in July and August.
There would be plenty of opportunity to explore and learn about the Four Corners region on your days off.
This is a great opportunity for those interested in recreation management, resource protection, federal land management issues, archeology and river recreation.
GIVE SOMETHING BACK TO THE LAND, BE A VOLUNTEER!
Contact: Kay Wilson
Bureau of Land Management
San Juan Resource Area
P.O. Box 7, Monticello UT. 84535
(435) 587-1504
kwilson@ut.blm.gov
Other Volunteer Opportunities are available. The Monticello Field Office also occasionally has volunteer opportunities in the cultural resources and wildlife programs.
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