Department of
Agriculture / Forest
Service / Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie
National Forest
Mt. Baker Ranger District / 810 Highway 20
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 856-5700
2017WildernessRanger Intern Application
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- Why would you like to be a Volunteer Wilderness Ranger (intern) with the Mount Baker Ranger District’s Mountain Steward Program?
- What experience do you have in education, interpretation or working with the public?
3. What experience do you have in trail maintenance, manual labor?
4. What is your backpacking and hiking experience?
5. Do you have raingear, day/backpack, overnight camping gear, appropriate footwear, etc. essential for safehiking/overnight?
6. Do you have any physical limitations that would impact your ability to hike up to 4
milesone-way on mountain trails? Please describe. (This will not impact your acceptance.)
Training Opportunities
Continuing education is essential for every employee, in every stage of their career. We expect you to be available to attend the following training opportunities with our seasonal employees and volunteers. These opportunities will give youinsight to the different departments ofthe Mount Baker Ranger District, the variety of projects underway, how departments work together to create opportunities for our users, the wide array of recreation opportunities available, and the valuable services our employees and volunteers provide. First Aid and CPR certification is included during Safety Week!
All dates and locations are tentative and subject to change.
Monday – Friday, June 19-238:00 am – 5:00 pmSedro Woolley District Office
Mount Baker Ranger District Orientation and Safety Week
Saturday, July 158:00am – 6:00 pmSedro-Woolley District Office
Regular Mountain Steward Orientation and field day to National Recreation Area
Saturday, July 228:00am – 6:00 pmGlacier Public Service Center
New Mountain Steward Orientation and field day to Skyline Divide/Heliotrope Ridge
Saturday, July 298:00am – 6:00 pmYellow Aster Butte
Wilderness Intern Orientation and field day
Saturday, August 59:00 am – 5:00 pmHeather Meadows Visitor Center
Special Mountain Steward Orientation and field day to Heather Meadows/Artist Point
Thank you for your interest!
Please direct questions and applications to:
Mt. Baker Ranger District
c/oBarb Richey
810 State Route 20
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Fax: (360) 856-1934
Phone: (360) 854-2615
Our volunteers provide crucialpeer education on the most popular trailsin the Mt. Baker Ranger District by assisting the public with a variety of topics from Leave No Trace ethics, trail conditions, geological history, wildlife identification and more.
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