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ORGANIZATION: Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

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Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

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Help calibrate existing vehicle and trail counters installed at the refuge. Volunteers will drive to designated refuge access points and sit in their vehicle for 3-4 hours recording all vehicles and/or people that pass the counter while they are there. Before and after recording data, volunteer will carefully record necessary data to complete the data sheet. Volunteer may also interact with and be asked questions by refuge visitors.

Time Commitment: 4 hours per week, flexible schedule.

How to Apply: To apply, or if you have questions about the volunteer program or other available opportunities, please email deerflat@fws.gov

Skills needed:

  • Detail-oriented
  • Able to legibly complete data sheets
  • Friendly and able to answer questions about the refuge (or provide information about how to get answers)

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About Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

Location:

13751 Upper Embankment Road, Nampa, ID 83686, US

Mission Statement

The mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is to work with others, to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

Description

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, founded by President Theodore Roosevelt on February 25, 1909, is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS).

Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the System preserves a network of lands and waters set aside for the conservation and management of the nation's fish, wildlife, and plant resources for the benefit of present and future generations.

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge needs your talents, enthusiasm, and time! If you appreciate and are concerned about the refuge and its wildlife, then consider becoming a refuge volunteer.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Environment
Animals, Community, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge13751 Upper Embankment RoadNampa, ID 83686

(43.56078,-116.66607)
 

SKILLS

  • Public Relations
  • Data Entry

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4 hours per week
  • Needs a driver's license and a reliable car they're willing to use for this project. Skills needed: Detail-oriented, able to legibly complete data sheets, friendly, able to answer questions about the refuge, able to sit for prolonged periods of time

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