The Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program currently has two opportunities for volunteers. One is through the OHV Ambassador Program (application deadline is by 5pm on August 25th) and the other is through the Advisory Group (application deadline is by 5pm on September 26th).
OHV drivers and other public-land users in Arizona have an opportunity to learn and teach responsible recreation ethics through the OHV Ambassador program. This program, launched in September 2007, is a partnership effort among Arizona State Parks, Arizona Game and Fish, Bureau of Land Management, USDA Forest Service, Arizona County Sheriffs, organized OHV groups and volunteers.
Volunteers play a vital role in maintaining high-quality OHV recreation opportunities; monitoring OHV trails, roads, and facilities; and actively participating in site improvements and user outreach in cooperation with local land managers. OHV Ambassadors provide their time, energy, expertise, and personal OHVs to carry out their volunteer roles in the OHV Ambassador program.
Applications for the OHV Ambassador program must be submitted to Arizona State Parks by Monday, August 25, 2008 to be considered for the training in October. For more information and to download an application go to the Arizona State Parks website under Off-Highway Vehicle Program at azstateparks.com, www.ohvambassador.coms, or call (602) 542-4174.
In addition to the volunteer opportunity with the Ambassadors, the Arizona State Parks Board is seeking two new members of the State Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Group (OHVAG).
OHVAG is seeking one sportsperson and one OHV member. The Arizona State Parks Board appoints the seven-member, volunteer citizen Advisory Group. Five members must be members of organized OHV groups. One member must represent the general public or casual OHV enthusiast. One member must represent a sportsperson's group (a member of an organization representing hunting, fishing, or similar sportsperson outdoor activities).
The OHVAG advises the Arizona State Parks Board about OHV needs and issues statewide, on the development and implementation of the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Plan, as well as expenditures from the Arizona OHV Recreation Fund and Federal Recreational Trails Program Motorized Portion. Each individual is appointed to a three-year term. The Group meets several times annually at locations around the State.