Facility
Location
Address
13751 Upper Embankment Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
United States
Date Range
-
Volunteer Position Overview
Volunteers Needed
-
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Days
Saturday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
Yes
Virtual
No
Suitability
55+
About This Position
Work with another volunteer to staff the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on Saturdays. Greet refuge visitors and answer their questions about refuge wildlife and recreational activities. Also track visitation, operate videos upon request, and help with other special projects.
Saturday visitor center hosts must undergo a background check, commit to one year, and 1 6-hour shift a month.
Duties/Activities
Visitor Information
Stories About Volunteering
Our People
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A day of fun, learning, and habitat conservation with our community
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