MH Project Office Needs Volunteers
May 2004

The Corps of Engineers is the steward of nearly 12 million acres of land and water across the country, according to a press release from the Mountain Home Corps of Engineers Project Office.

"Volunteers play an important role in protecting the natural resources and operating recreation facilities. All volunteers serve without pay but receive other benefits such as a free campsite or reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses," officials stated. "While performing their duties, volunteers receive protection for personal liability under the Federal Tort Claims Act and are entitled to first aid and medical treatment for on-the-job injuries under the Federal Employees Compensation Act.

"Why do people volunteer? Volunteers gain valuable skills, work outdoors, help people and the environment, meet new people, have fun and enjoy making a difference," according to the release. "Become a part of the Mountain Home Project Office by volunteering your time and talents in a number of tasks required to service this unique facility. Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes provide camping, boating and other outdoor opportunities to thousands of visitors each year. Currently volunteers are hosting campgrounds, performing trail construction and maintenance and staffing the visitor information center."

Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions, including:

• Greet visitors and provide information, answer telephones and perform small sale transactions and simple clerical duties
• Develop and present interpretive programs for park visitors
• Build and maintain hiking and biking trails
• Help organize and catalog historical information relating to Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes
• Assist with maintenance of facilities and natural resources.