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Volunteers Needed for MDRS Work Party in October

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The Mars Society is issuing a call for dedicated volunteers to help out during a work party from October 6-12, 2024, at our MDRS – Mars Desert Research Station in southern Utah.

A MDRS work party is a refit event that focuses on preparing the station for the upcoming crew field season. All applicants will be provided with transportation from/to Grand Junction, CO and lodging at the station, as well as water, food and Wi-Fi access.

Those interested in joining the MDRS work party team should apply online at: https://bit.ly/4aJXxkN. Please note that volunteers should plan on dedicating at least three days for on-site work. For questions, please email: mdrsapplications@marssociety.org.

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