Natural History Wanderings

Organ Pipe Cactus is seeking a volunteer to join us for a winter in the Sonoran Desert! Come experience some the darkest skies in the U.S. and share your passion for astronomy with the public!In this volunteer position, you will work with park rangers to research, prepare, and deliver night sky programs using traditional, digital, and electronically assisted telescopes. Those applying to this position are expected to have knowledge of basic telescope operations and maintenance.Applicants must be able to arrive in their own self-contained RV unit. In exchange for 32 hours a week in volunteer time across two months, a dedicated site in the volunteer-only campground complete with all hook-ups and utilities, as well as a community room with Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, showers, and freezers, will be set aside.To apply, visit: https://www.volunteer.gov/…/a09SJ00…/astronomy-volunteer