A new series of training sessions will begin in the Spring of 2008. Call Karin Weber at 707-938-1519 for more information.
Annadel State Park
Guide Interpretive Walks. Topics include wildflowers, birds, plant communities,
geology and minerals, mushrooms, and history. At least one two-hour walk is
scheduled every weekend from March through November. Longer walks can also be
given.
Mounted Assistance Unit Volunteer (MAU) - Patrolling the park on horseback,
volunteers provide public information, safety contacts, and assist park staff
in surveying trail conditions and use. Volunteers provide their own horses.
Redwood Empire Trails Assistance Group Volunteer (RETAG) Patrolling the
park on bicycle, volunteers provide public information, safety contacts, and
assist park staff in surveying trail conditions and use. Volunteers provide
their own bicycles.
Office monitor- Assist the park staff by doing research and preparing
materials for telling the story of Annadel State Park to the public. Add your
talents to this creative office.
Resource Management Assistant - Assist with a variety of resource management
projects: Oak Woodland Enhancement, Controlled-burn program, exotic species
removal, etc.
Guided Interpretive Walks - Many of the same topics as for Annadel state
Park. Take advantage of the campground occupancy, which assures a captive audience.
At least one hike every Saturday and Sunday during the spring and summer is
desired.
Visitor Center Volunteers Meet visitors from all over in a beautiful
setting overlooking the serene Sonoma Creek. A spectacular and friendly place!
Greet visitors, supply information, help with book sales.
Mounted Assistance Unit Volunteer (MAU) same description as given above
under MAU.
Junior Ranger Program Assistant- If you love kids and the outdoors too,
this may be for you. Help park staff in presenting a series of nature education
sessions to elementary grade age children. Summer only.
Campfire Program Assistant- If you enjoy the feeling of an open campfire
at night, you might find assisting park staff in campfire programs to be right
up your alley. Volunteers are needed to help advertise programs in the park,
set up equipment, and more. Summer only.
Observatory Docents - Assist with astronomical programs open to the public.
Museum Aides- Interpret the life of Jack and Charmian London by answering
questions at the information counter in the "House of Happy Walls"
museum. Greet visitors, supply information, help with book sales. Flexible hours.
Guided Interpretive Walks- Lead natural history and history talks through
the grounds of the park. Subjects are of your choice and expertise. Flexible
hours, most hikes are offered on weekends.
School Group Orientation Volunteers- Provide 15-20 minute talks to supervised
groups of students outside the museum. The lecture touches on all aspects of
London's adventurous life, writing, and farming. Wide variety of audience levels.
Golf cart drivers- Learn to drive the 4-wheeled golf cart and provide
access to the park for seniors and disabled visitors who would not otherwise
be able to view some of the park sites. Weekend afternoons and by appointment.
Mounted Assistance Unit Volunteer (MAU). Same description as given under
Annadel State Park.
Piano Players- Delight museum visitors with your musical ability by playing
Charmian K. London's vintage Steinway baby grand on weekend afternoons.
Cottage Interpreter- Staff the Jack London Cottage and interpret the
building to visitors. Weekends only.
Newsletter editor/article writer- Solicit, write, edit, print, and distribute
volunteer newsletter.
Photographers- Compile color slides of the parks and their volunteer
staff. Record Association Activities, seminars, training, special events, etc.
Office assistants- Assist Volunteer Coordinator in copying, mailing,
telephone calls, coordinating activities, etc.
For further information, contact:
Volunteer Coordinator
2400 Jack London Ranch Road
Glen Ellen, California 95442
707-938-1519
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