Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000ZqEmAAK/october-march-work-campers-needed
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ADDRESS: Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex; 871 North SunCoast Boulevard; Crystal River, Florida 34429
DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service
DATES: 10/3/2022 – 4/7/2023
DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for hard working volunteers who are able to work on their own or with other volunteers and staff. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge was created for the protection of the Florida manatee and their habitats. We have lots to do and are looking for very diverse and skilled candidates for the very sought after volunteer opportunity.
Visitor Services
Staffing refuge Visitor Center; assisting with clerical duties; serving as a roving interpreter on boardwalk and trails; participating in refuge Education and Outreach events; assisting staff with special events.
Manatee Watch
Monitoring manatee aggregation areas where human recreation occurs. Monitoring most manatee areas requires operating a non-motorized vessel (kayak, paddle-board, canoe) without direct staff supervision.
Maintenance
Maintaining refuge grounds and facilities (roads, trails, boardwalk, buildings); maintaining manatee sanctuary buoys; signage; special projects.
SKILLS
Carpentry
Clerical/Office Machines
Drivers License
Fish/Wildlife
Hand Power Tools
Landscaping/Reforestation
Office/Clerical
Other Trade Skills
Public Speaking
Teaching
Visitor Information
Working with People
Writing/Editing
JOB HAZARDS
General housekeeping
Slip, trip, and fall hazards
Electrical hazards
Work organization and process flow (including staffing and scheduling)
Work practices
BACKGROUND/REFERENCE CHECK REQUIRED
Yes