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Awendaw, SC 29429
RV site for this position is at no cost with an individual providing 28 hours of service each week. Wednesday through Saturday are work days but schedule may change with projects that occur. The site has water, electric and sewage hookups. The site is grass, with no cement or gravel pad. The water is non-potable and used in RV but not for drinking or cooking. Worker must be able to lift 25 pounds and have the ability to walk one mile. Start Date - 2022-02-09 End Date - 2022-12-31 Activities include: Construction/Maintenance;General Assistance;Other;Visitor Information Difficulty_Level: Average Hosts Housing Amenities: RV/Trailer Pads;Other
Date Posted: Nov 7, 2022
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Rochert, MN 56578
Welcome visitors and provide information about the refuge and surrounding area. Start Date - 2022-05-16 End Date - 2022-10-14 Activities include: General Assistance;Visitor Information Difficulty_Level: Not Difficult Hosts Housing Amenities: No Housing/Amenities Available
Date Posted: Aug 20, 2022
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Soldotna, AK 99669
Hosts help visitors in a variety of ways. They share Refuge wildlife, recreation, and regulatory information with visitors. They staff the Refuge Visitor Center, greeting visitors, answering their questions, giving recommendations and directions, and delivering pop-up interpretive programs to interested guests. Hosts will also answer the phone and operate a blu-ray player and media system to play nature videos for visitors. Hosts work a five-day workweek, with days off falling on weekdays. Start Date - 2023-05-08 End Date - 2023-09-09 Activities include: General Assistance;Tour Guide/Interpretation;Visitor Information Difficulty_Level: Average Hosts Housing Amenities: RV/Trailer Pads
Date Posted: Nov 15, 2022
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Soldotna, AK 99669
Hosts help visitors in a variety of ways. They share refuge wildlife, recreation, and regulatory information with visitors. They maintain campground facilities including cleaning restrooms, litter pick up, and facility maintenance. Hosts also sell firewood bundles. Hosts work a four-day work week with days off on weekdays (usually Tues./Weds.). Often, work day shifts are split with hosts working mornings and evenings, when visitors are most frequently in the campgrounds. Host hospitality in refuge campgrounds leaves a lasting positive memory for refuge visitors. Start Date - 2023-05-08 End Date - 2023-09-09 Activities include: Campground/Site Host;Campground Maintenance;Visitor Information Difficulty_Level: Average Hosts Housing Amenities: Camp Sites
Date Posted: Nov 15, 2022
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Folkston, GA 31537
Volunteers needed for May - September (can be flexible on starting and ending date) Okefenokee National Wildlife Overview Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1937 and presently encompasses 403,000 acres of the Okefenokee Swamp. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge conserves the unique qualities of the Okefenokee Swamp for future generations to enjoy. The swamp is considered the headwaters of the Suwannee and St Marys Rivers. Habitats provide for threatened and endangered species, such as red-cockaded woodpeckers, wood storks, indigo snakes, and a wide variety of other wildlife species. It is world renowned for its amphibian populations that are bio-indicators of global health, and more than 600 plant species have been identified on refuge lands. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has 353,981 acres of National Wilderness Area within the refuge boundaries. In addition, the refuge is a Wetland of International Importance (RAMSAR Convention - 1971) because it is one of the world’s largest intact freshwater ecosystems. More than 400,000 visitors annually spend time boating, hiking, canoeing, and participating in education programs at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. For more information, please visit the following: Official Website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Okefenokee/about.html Friends of Okefenokee Website: https://www.okefenokeefriends.org/ Why volunteer at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge A season at Okefenokee provides lodging, unlimited outdoor recreation, and professional growth and development. RV pad with full hookups (water, sewer, electric), propane, Wi-Fi, and laundry facilities Work 3, 8-hour consecutive days per week Three-month or more commitment preferred Enjoy sightings of more than 200 bird species, 49 mammal species, 64 reptile species, 37 amphibian species, and 39 fish species Explore our upland islands, open lakes, cypress forests, and wet "prairies" that contain our over 600 plant species, including 12 carnivorous plants (pitcher plants, sundews, bladderworts, and butterworts) Rural atmosphere, open spaces, beautiful landscapes, peaceful, and dark skies Friendly and engaging staff Hours: Volunteers will work 24 to 32 hours per week on 3 or 4, 8-hour consecutive days. Working on the weekends and holidays may be required. A three-month or more commitment is required. Accommodations: RV sites are located a short distance to the Visitor Center and Maintenance buildings. RV pads are level concrete pads with full hookups (water, sewer, and electricity), propane, and limited Wi-Fi. Just a few steps away is a laundry facility. Questions: If you have any questions about this position, please email Becky Stitt at rebecca_stitt@fws.gov or call (912) 496-7836. Start Date - 2023-04-01 End Date - 2023-10-01 Activities include: Trail/Campground Maintenance;Visitor Information Difficulty_Level: Average Hosts Housing Amenities: RV/Trailer Pads
Date Posted: Sep 18, 2022
