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1 person is interested
Like to meet and greet people, Volunteer @ the Missisquoi NWR
ORGANIZATION: Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge
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1 person is interested
The Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge is looking for a volunteer(s) to assist with weekend openings at our headquarters building on both weekend days. Other duties might include light maintenance on trails and boardwalks, operating small bookstore, keeping brochure racks current and occasional computer data entry. Great opportunity for a RVing couple. Would like 24 hours per week commitment. One or two volunteers are needed for this opportunity
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About Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge
Location:
29 Tabor Rd., Swanton, VT 05488, US
Mission Statement
As a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System, Missisquoi NWR provides habitats for a variety of wildlife especially Migratory Birds. Our mission is to manage these public lands to benefit present and future generations of Americans.
Description
Missisquoi NWR is approximately 7000 acres in size and is located in the Northwest corner of Vermont. We are nestled along the eastern edge of Lake Champlain not far from the Canadian border. The Province of Quebec lies just north of the refuge and upstate New York is just to the west. The refuge is comprised of mainly wetlands. The wetlands are comprehensive comunities of woooded swamps, woodland bogs (one of the largest in New England), deep and shallow emergent marshes, extensive wild rice marshes, and is bisected by the Missisquoi River. The refuge boasts a new HQ building and Maintenance Shop constructed in 2005 and 2006 respectively. We offer 7 miles of hiking trails and offer in season, hunting, fishing, photography, wildlife observation, environmental education and interpretation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge29 Tabor RdSwanton, VT 05488
DATE POSTED
February 9, 2018
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Teaching / Instruction
- Hospitality
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 24 hours per week
- Will often be meeting and greeting visitors on weekends