River Patrol Assistant

Volunteer (s) will assist the river patrol rangers with river operations. Individual (s) will help upkeep, maintain and shuttle river equipment; conduct group patrols on the water using motorized and oar operated raft, kayak, duckie, and canoe; and perform technical land and river based rescues. VIP performs technical search operations, provides emergency medical assistance and transport to sick and injured park visitors, contractors, and employees, and performs routine minor maintenance and clean-up of riverfront campsites, trails and other areas impacted by visitor activities. Individual (s) will provide information to visitors and river uses concerning the area’s natural and cultural history, recreational opportunities and safety issues.

Volunteer must attend the NPS, NERI sponsored swift water rescue training, be able to competently paddle a variety of water crafts,  be certified in first aid and CPR and have previous experience paddling the New and Gauley rivers.