Visitor Services RV volunteer

Facility

Redhead ducks in flight four male two females
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Laguna Atascosa was established in 1946 to provide habitat for wintering waterfowl and other migratory birds, principally redhead ducks. Today, there is an expanded emphasis that includes endangered species conservation and management for shorebirds. The refuge is a premiere bird-watching...
National Wildlife Refuge
Los Fresnos,TX

Location

Address

22688 Buena Vista Blvd
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
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, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
Yes
Virtual
No
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About This Position

This position will be a three-day 8-hour shift. Laguna Atascosa NWR seeks RV volunteers! As the resident volunteers, you would provide orientation, interpretation, and answer questions. You would cover Refuge topics, including local natural and cultural resources, safety precautions, rules and regulations, recreational opportunities, and area services. You would also assist staff with operations and maintenance of facilities, including cleaning bathrooms, emptying trash containers, ensuring the refuge is free of litter, invasive species removal, trail maintenance, clerical work, and other more complex projects within your abilities. You may also be asked to help with special events on- and off-site.

Duties/Activities

Conservation Education
General Assistance
Other
Planning Office/Clerical
Tour Guide/Interpretation
Trail/Campground Maintenance
Visitor Information
Weed/Invasive Species Control

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