Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000hCiaAAE/visitor-services-general-helper
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ADDRESS: Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge; 1001 Highway 1; San Antonio, New Mexico 87832
DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service
DATES: 2/15/2023 – 5/31/2023
DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to Wild at one of America’s most premier federal lands- Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge! As a volunteer for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Visitor Center Ranger Naturalists will inform and inspire visitors at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in Central New Mexico.
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is the largest of the last remaining intact wetlands of the historic floodplains of the Rio Grande. A Small group of staff work hard to re-create the processes of the river and provide food and rest for thousands of overwintering birds in what is now a world-famous nature tourism destination. RV volunteers are critical to supporting staff at this busy station.
Bosque del Apache strives to maintain a Queer/LGBTQA+ and BIPOC- friendly space and work environment. Working and living at this station requires the ability to work with, take direction from, and live near people of all ages, backgrounds, and personality types. Positive outlooks and flexibility are key to success at this large and active station. We welcome RV volunteers of all backgrounds to apply!
We are seeking individuals and/or couples to serve as general helper/s for the February 15,2023 through May 31, 2013, season. All applicants must be available for the entire season; couples will work the same days and may work together in the visitor center and while preforming interpretive roving on the refuge. RV pads are the only available housing.
The Visitor Services General Helper Position requires that you work 24 hours per week on a pre-agreed upon schedule: either four six-hour days per week or three eight-hour days per week February 15, 2023, through May 31, 2023. Your lunch break will be one hour off duty near the midpoint of the day.
You may be required to have a federal background investigation completed for this position. If you had a favorable adjudicated federal background investigation completed, please indicate the year and agency on your application.
Please list at least two volunteer or professional work references on your application.
DUTIES
· Stock and organize supplies in the carpentry/mechanic shop.
· May assist or perform light routine servicing and cleaning for and vehicles such as: cleaning air filters, oil changes, and removing brush and debris from vehicles.
· Primary duty is to serve as visitor services general helper (to include changing door batteries, fixing seals, repairing windows, repairing observation decks, general landscaping).
· Secondary duties may include to run errands and deliveries – i.e. pick up supplies, drop off recycling, or transport supplies.
· Complying with volunteer uniform policy and maintaining a neat and professional appearance.
· Assist with other projects as assigned based on the needs of the refuge which could include assisting with janitorial duties.
· Other duties may include tasks that are more physical in nature such as assisting with: landscaping, invasive plant removal, organizing and cleaning refuge warehouses and many other projects that are on the refuge “long-term to do list”.
· Additional special projects and duties may be requested and may include weekend or holiday work.
Collateral Duties:
Assists with other projects as assigned based on the needs of the refuge which could include assisting with janitorial duties. The COVID-19 pandemic could result in operational changes.
SKILLS
Carpentry
Drivers License
Fish/Wildlife
General Assistance
Hand Power Tools
Office/Clerical
Photography
Public Speaking
Visitor Information
Working with People
WORK ENVIRONMENT
RV Volunteers typically work solo, as a couple, or in small groups with staff and other volunteers on refuge priority projects in outdoor settings or in the visitor center.
JOB HAZARDS
General housekeeping
Slip, trip, and fall hazards
Equipment operation
Equipment maintenance
BACKGROUND/REFERENCE CHECK REQUIRED
Yes