The best job at the Rock involves helping with the care and feeding of the ten resident desert tortoises. The eight females live in one large habitat and the two males each have a separate habitat. Volunteers also interact with Red Rock guests and will likely develop a strong bond with at least one of…
Teen volunteers, 14 to 17 years of age, help bring the museum alive for visitors and are given a chance to receive one-on-one coaching from our experience staff members. They assist in sparking curiosity and igniting a love of lifelong learning by interpreting exhibits for school groups and/or families, facilitating arts and science activities, and…
We encourage corporations and community organizations to bring groups of two to 12 volunteers to engage young people in science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities on the museum floor. We offer half-day (4-hour) or full-day (7-hour) activities with no experience or training necessary. Often community volunteers are asked to help facilitate programming, work one-on-one…
Kings Beach SnowFest Parade – second Saturday in March, Clean Up Day – First Saturday in June, July 3 Fireworks, Music by the Beach – Fridays in June, July and August, Passport to Dining – first Thursday in November, Holiday Tree Lighting – First Friday in December
Committee members are expected to attend monthly meetings and take on tasks outside of meetings. Committee members can expect to commit a minimum of 18-24 hours over the course of 6-12 months depending on the committee. Committees include: Economic Vitality Committee, Promotions & Marketing Committee, Community Design Committee, and the Events Committee.
Trail Angels, a person of exemplary conduct and virtue, are vital to the success of the Annual TRTA Thru Hike. Volunteer Trail Angels help participants have a more balanced and fresh diet, lighten their pack weight by supplying their duffel bags and resupply meals, and support guides with charged radios, and weather reports. There are…
Strong leadership comes from the top led by our TRTA Board of Directors. The Board of Directors provides guidance, over-sight, and governance of day to day operations. Many TRTA board members sit on multiple committees and double as leaders of our programs. Without the help and sound guidance of the TRTA board the Association wouldn’t…
Office and outreach volunteers are really one of a kind. Listing all the accomplishments they continuously help staff with would be impossible. Major behind the scenes planning, winter projects and preparation, countless data entry, and admin tasks are just a few. Many of our office volunteers also help with outreach by educating community members on…
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association hosts dozens of on-trail programs throughout the season that requires driving all around the lake to numerous trailheads. Volunteers who are interested in becoming a shuttle driver should have experience driving a 15 passenger van and a safe driving record. Hours vary but expect most mornings on Sundays, Wednesdays, and…
Not only responsible for combating the effects of day-to-day use but these volunteers help us respond to events such as heavy rain or wind that continues to make a significant impact on the trail annually. This is a vast undertaking that can only succeed with the dedication of our committed volunteers.