Volunteer for a Changing World Opportunities Application Form By submitting this application form, you are applying to work as a volunteer at the US Geological Survey, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Enter your responses to questions by typing into the spaces provided or selecting response choices. If you need to provide additional information to a response choice, use the detailed response section at the end of the form. See Privacy Note. Mailing Address: First Name: Last Name: Street Address: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Country: E-mail : Telephone Number (include area code): Availability: All applicants must be available for a minimum of three consecutive months. Starting month: January February March April May June July August September October November December Year: 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Number of Consecutive Months Available (from Starting Month): Three Four Five Six Twelve Other-Explain in 'Detailed Section' below Specify your lodging requirements: I will furnish my own lodging. I will require assistance in finding lodging. See HVO Housing at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park Physical Conditions: Please specify any physical conditions that may influence your volunteer work activities: Education Level: All applicants must be at least 18 years old. High School Diploma Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree If you selected Graduate Degree, then please answer the next question, otherwise go on to Field of specialization for degree. Working Toward Masters PhD Field of specialization for degree: Qualifications, skills, or experience: Field experience: Check if you know how to use or are familiar with the following Compass GPS Map Reading Field Mapping experience Field Methods class First Aid Survival skills Backpacking/camping Petrology/petrography class Map Making experience: Cartography skills Familiarity with GIS ArcMap ArcInfo ArcView Modeling Computer Experience: Spreadsheets Word processing Databases Please describe your qualifications, skills, experiences, projects you worked on and or education that relate to this volunteer position. Have you ever volunteered before? Yes No If yes, please briefly describe your volunteer experience. Objectives: What are some of your objectives for working as a volunteer in this position? Driver's License: Do you have a Driver's License? Yes No If yes, please enter expiration date Detailed Responses: This space is provided for more detailed responses. Please indicate any additional information, which you think, will enhance your selection: (i.e. job skills, talents, work experience, etc.) References: List two or three references (name, email, phone number, and their connection to you). Submissions without references will be given the lowest priority. I will provide my references later. I have not asked permission of potential referees to release their names. Please note that before being selected, the selecting officer may require the applicant to submit a detailed resume with references. Based on U.S. Government Optional Form 301 (4-83)   Volunteers are not considered to be Federal employees for any purpose other than tort claims and injury compensation. Volunteer service is not creditable for leave accrual or any other benefit. However, volunteer service is creditable work experience. Note: Privacy Act Statement: Following information is provided in compliance with the Privacy Act (PL 93-579). 5 U.S.C. 301 and 7 CFR 260 authorize acceptance of the information requested on this form. The data will be used to contact applicants and to interview, screen, and select them for volunteer assignments. Furnishing this data is voluntary. A copy of your application will be sent electronically to the USGS host contact for the position(s) you have selected. Portions of the information sent through this form will be kept on a USGS database for future reference. You may print the confirmation page that will appear after you submit your application to keep for your records.