Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge Resident Volunteers

Facility

A young black bear looks back on a gravel road surrounded by forest
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Albemarle Peninsula in eastern North Carolina. The refuge was established in 1984 to protect the rare pocosin wetlands and their associated wildlife. Pocosin wetlands grow on thick layers of peat and have stunted, shrubby vegetation. The...

Location

Address

708 N Hwy 64
Manteo, NC 27954
United States

Date Range
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Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
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Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Days
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
Yes
Virtual
No
Suitability
Adults, Family, Seniors

About This Position

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge hosts Resident Volunteers year round. Our RV site is located on the refuge in East Lake NC, about 15 miles from our visitor center / headquarters in Manteo NC. Each site has electric (30/50amp), water and sewer hook-up, and a laundry and bath house with showers. There is cell coverage with good strength depending on the service carrier but no internet service. Most RV’s use their “hotspot”. This position is primarily for visitor center assistance, but light maintenance and program assistance may also be needed. Alligator River and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuges have diverse programs which utilize volunteers of all ages and abilities. There are many areas in which workampers can be of great use to the refuges. In addition to the visitor center staffing, Resident Volunteers can provide, general maintenance; assist with Interpretation, education and outreach, biological studies such as turtle watch (seasonal), and assist in the Pea Island and “Gateway” Visitor Centers and gift shops which are usually open seven days a week. In return for these services, Resident Volunteers are provided electrical, water and sewage hook-up for their RVs, as well as laundry facilities and a beautiful and safe environment to enjoy. A couple must commit to 24 hours of service per week. A single person must commit to 32 hours of service per week. A three month minimum commitment is preferred, but a shorter time is negotiable and we will accept longer if available and the need exists

Duties/Activities

Conservation Education
Fish/Wildlife
General Assistance
Other
Trail/Campground Maintenance
Visitor Information
Weed/Invasive Species Control

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