Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000cWdnAAE/mammoth-spring-national-fish-hatchery
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ADDRESS: Mammoth Spring National Fish Hatchery; Mammoth Spring, Arkansas 72554
DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service
DATES: 12/1/2022 – 1/31/2023
DESCRIPTION:
At Mammoth Spring NFH we value our volunteers and because of them our visitors center is an exciting and rewarding experience for all who attend. Our volunteers bring countless experiences and ideas that only help us reach our goals.
At mammoth Spring NFH our volunteers are offered a wide variety of tasks. We do ask for our volunteers to perform house keeping and maintenance tasks in our visitors center and aquarium. However, there are other tasks that range from using your creative side to feeding the fish we have on site. Volunteers are also offered the opportunity to help with school groups and other hatchery events. This time of year we are working hard on our pollinator program and will be working in our gardens. Volunteers that enjoy gardening are highly encouraged.
DUTIES
We have the unique opportunity at Mammoth Spring NFH to offer our volunteers a wide range of tasks. Which range from visitor services, gardening, education, fish culture, janitorial services, maintenance and repair and so much more. Here, you are offered the opportunity to dive in head first and try them all or pick a niche and perfect it.
QUALIFICATIONS
Be comfortable with the public. Cleaning, Animal Care, Gardening skills, Etc.
SKILLS
Biology
Carpentry
Clerical/Office Machines
Conservation Education
Drivers License
Fish/Wildlife
General Assistance
Hand Power Tools
Landscaping/Reforestation
Office/Clerical
Photography
Public Speaking
Sign Language
Teaching
Visitor Information
Working with People
WORK ENVIRONMENT
We have a great work environment here at Mammoth Spring NFH, with a supportive staff and great facilities.
JOB HAZARDS
General housekeeping
Slip, trip, and fall hazards
BACKGROUND/REFERENCE CHECK REQUIRED
Yes