Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000ldbnAAA/sheldonhart-mountain-refuge-summer-campground-host
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ADDRESS: Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge; 20995 Rabbit Hill Road; Lakeview, Oregon 97630
DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service
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DESCRIPTION:
Campground hosts are seasonal volunteers who serve in National Wildlife Refuge campgrounds. Hosts are friendly, enjoy the outdoors and are eager to learn and share their knowledge.
We are looking for one or two independent and energetic volunteers seeking a rustic and relaxing summer at Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada. This Refuge offers opportunities for viewing raptors, pronghorn, sage grouse, and many other wildlife of the high desert.
Campground hosts will stay in the Virgin Valley Campground, located in the heart of the famous Virgin Valley and less than a mile from the Headquarters Office. The Virgin Valley Campground offers a spacious Campground Host RV parking area with power and septic. Potable water and a natural warm springs shower house are located a few yards away. The stark contrast between the valley wetlands and surrounding arid desert which can be viewed from the relaxing comfort of the Virgin Valley Hot Springs pool attract many people to this location, making it one of the most popular areas in this remote part of Nevada. The Virgin Valley pond offers waterfowl viewing and excellent fishing opportunities for perch and crappie. The nearest full service communities are Winnemucca, Nevada located 130 miles south and Lakeview, Oregon located 90 miles west.
- Welcome the public to the campground and other nearby locations on the refuge
- Provide visitor information
- Maintain Refuge Campgrounds and facilities (including trash pickup, cleaning outhouses, and miscellaneous duties as needed)
- May assist with repairing, replacing, and installing campground tables, fire rings, and signs
- May assist with additional refuge volunteer projects
- Willing to work 32 hours per week, including weekends and holidays
- Desire to talk with and inform the public about rules and regulations
- Valid driver’s license
- Must provide own tent or RV
- RV hook-up with septic and electric provided.
- Potable water and showers a few yards away from RV pad
- Landline phone available at Host site
- Cell service and internet available at Refuge Headquarters approximately 1 mile away (cell service may be limited at campground, but landline phone is available for Host use)
- Laundry available on Refuge