Spring Tram Driver/Narrator (Couple)

Facility

Canopy bridge surrounded by a canopy of trees at Santa Ana NWR.
Established in 1943 for the protection of migratory birds, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge is positioned along an east-west and north-south juncture of two major migratory routes for many species of birds. It is also at the northern-most point for many species whose range extends south into...

Location

Address

3325 Green Jay Road
Alamo, TX 78516
United States

Date Range
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Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
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Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
No

About This Position

This volunteer opportunity consists of a pair (usually a couple) where one person drives a tram, and the other person narrates an interpretive tour for the riding visitors. There are 3 tours per day, each of which last about 1.5 hours driving along the 7 mile paved tour loop within the refuge.

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