Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000eV2AAAU/immediate-need-bird-survey-volunteer
DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service
DATES: 9/26/2022 – 2/3/2023
ADDRESS:
Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
North Second Street
Ajo, Arizona 85321
Help conduct bird surveys with another birder volunteer with the opportunity to continue in a visitor services capacity after autumn surveys are completed.
Cabeza Prieta NWR is an 860,010 acre refuge with 803,418 acres designated as wilderness. The refuge is located in southwest Arizona, within the Sonoran Desert. The Sonoran Desert is the most biodiverse desert in the world; as such the refuge offers spectacular landscapes and a variety of habitats for birds. We are in the process of updating the bird checklist and are seeking a residential volunteer to assist with bird surveys. Ten surveys are conducted each month and are representative of the variety habitats on the refuge. In addition to bird survey work, there is visitor services work including greeting and being a representative for the refuge for our visitors at the visitor contact station.
The refuge has an RV site with full hook-ups. Travel trailer onsite for use if volunteer does not have a trailer or RV. We ask 24 hours of volunteer service in exchange for this accommodation. There is limited Wi-Fi and cell phone service varies with carrier.
DUTIES
Conduct bird surveys with another birder volunteer, possible visitor services work following bird survey – mainly information and interpretation for visitor center visitors.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Enthusiasm for working outdoors on a birding project.
· Ability to work both independently and well with others.
· Willingness to start your day before sunrise and to walk through a variety of desert habitats.
· Wear a volunteer uniform (provided) and interact with visitors in a professional manner.
· Defensive Driving course is required to operate a government truck.
· Recognize birds by sight and sound
· Ability to record data accurately
· Ability to use a GPS or similar device
SKILLS
Backpacking/Camping
Biology
Drivers License
Visitor Information
WORK ENVIRONMENT
· 75-80% outdoors
· Possibility of tent camping on refuge near some of the survey locations
JOB HAZARDS
Slip, trip, and fall hazards
Insects, snakes, plants, weather
BACKGROUND/REFERENCE CHECK REQUIRED
No