Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000pSxsAAE/kofa-national-wildlife-refuge-rv-camp-volunteer
——
ADDRESS: Kofa National Wildlife Refuge; 9300 East 28th Street; Yuma, Arizona 85365
DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service
DATES: 11/1/2023 – 3/31/2024
DESCRIPTION:
Kofa NWR is seeking RV Volunteers to assist refuge staff with monitoring wildlife drinkers, habitat maintenance, and informing the public of specific refuge regulations, as well as the purpose of the National Wildlife Refuge System. To learn more about the refuge please visit https://www.fws.gov/refuge/kofa .
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge is a large refuge and wilderness area located in the Sonoran Desert. Preserved for desert bighorn sheep, it is an important source population for re-establishment of desert bighorn sheep populations throughout the Southwest. RV Volunteers play an important role in assisting the refuge staff with monitoring wildlife drinkers, assisting with habitat maintenance, and informing the public of specific refuge regulations, as well as the purpose of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
The RV Volunteer position requires a commitment of 24-30 hours per volunteer per week. Teams of couples are preferred, but not mandatory, we have an opening for one team. Teams must be able to dry camp on the refuge for the entire commitment. The refuge will provide water, propane and a port-a-potty (We are currently seeking volunteers for November 2023 – March 2024, shorter or longer tours can be negotiated)
When applying, please provide contact information for three references. Two references should be professional. If applying as couple, please provide both applicant names.
- Replace and install signs throughout refuge
- Monitor for wilderness encroachment by vehicles and repair habitat
- Monitor wildlife drinkers
- Restock brochures throughout the refuge
- Record traffic counter data.
- Basic maintenance on historic structures
- Monitor camper numbers on the refuge
- Be available to assist with special events and interpretive programs
- Wear U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service volunteer’s uniform
- Drive a refuge vehicle
- Greet visitors and provide information about the refuge
- Inform visitors of regulations
- Other duties may be assigned by Site or Direct supervisor.
· Must be able to hike a minimum of five miles over sometimes rough steep terrain
· Must be able to carry 30 pounds over short distances
· Must possess a valid driver’s license
· Ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle on rough and rocky roads
· Willing to work 24-30 hours per week, including weekends and holidays
· Desire to talk with and inform the public about rules and regulations
· Must wear USFWS volunteer uniform
· Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
- Backpacking/Camping
- Carpentry
- Drivers License
- General Assistance
- Hand Power Tools
- Other Trade Skills
- Visitor Information
- Working with People
· Must be able to hike a minimum of five miles over sometimes rough steep terrain
· Must be able to carry 30 pounds over short distances
· Must possess a valid driver’s license
· Ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle on rough and rocky roads
· Willing to work 24-30 hours per week, including weekends and holidays
· Desire to talk with and inform the public about rules and regulations
· Must wear USFWS volunteer uniform
· Enthusiasm and willingness to learn