Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge

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Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge
Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1931 when the Audubon Society and Boone & Crockett Club purchased over 34,000 acres of the Last Chance Ranch. Later, they designated the land a National Antelope Refuge. In 1936, over 540,000 adjacent acres were set aside as the Charles...
National Wildlife Refuge
Denio,NV

Location

Address

20995 Rabbit Hill Road
Lakeview, OR 97630
United States

Date Range
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Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
-
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Days
Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
Yes
Virtual
No
Suitability
Groups, Families, 55+
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About This Position

CAMPGROUND HOST

General Duties

• Perform cleaning and light maintenance work around the campground such as picking up litter, cleaning out fire pits, and cleaning and stocking restroom facilities

• Provide information and explain rules and regulations to visitors

• Distribute maps and brochures to visitors

• Perform emergency assistance to the best of your ability and keep a first aid kit on hand

• Keep refuge staff informed of any problems

• May work in the visitors center

• Perform other duties as appropriate


EXPECTATIONS

• Hosts will be scheduled for at least 32 hours of service time per week for a minimum 4 days per week. The schedule will be determined by the Visitor Services Manager working with the Host. By the nature of the position, Hosts will often find themselves working independently of supervisory personnel. Couples may divide the 32 hours of service time per week between the two people.

• Tact, diplomacy, and courtesy shall be exercised at all times in dealing with other visitors, staff and the public.

• Hosts will report all disturbances or inappropriate conduct of visitors to refuge staff. Hosts shall not attempt to discipline or apprehend any park violators. Hosts are in the role of being an educator, not an enforcer, of refuge rules.

• All Hosts should conduct themselves in an orderly manner so as not to disrupt other visiting public. No alcoholic beverages shall be consumed while performing Host functions; nor shall the evidence of alcohol previously consumed be evident during the Host’s scheduled service time.

• The Visitor Services Manager should be contacted and given advance notice of absence whenever possible.

• Hosts are to wear the provided shirt and/or hat provided when completing assigned tasks and when acting in a public relations capacity on behalf of the USFWS.

• The Visitor Services Manager should be contacted and given advance notice of absence whenever possible.


The Refuge can offer a RV hook-up site. No other housing will be available.

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