Job Description
CAMPGROUND: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR
DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service
AVAILABILITY: 2/3/2020–5/4/2020
RV INFORMATION: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: RV parking on a gravel pad, 30-amp power (50 amps with adapter), city (pressurized) water, septic, picnic table, parking for an additional vehicle. No pets please!
DESCRIPTION
Volunteer Activities• Construction/Maintenance • Conservation Education • Office/Clerical • Trail/Campground Maintenance • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information • Fish/Wildlife • General Assistance Photo Courtesy of FWS DescriptionIMMEDIATE NEED – Negotiable duration DESCRIPTION OF POTENTIAL DUTIES: (Final assignments dependent on volunteer skills/interests) Visitor center host. Welcome the public to the Refuge; provide visitor information; greet visitors on trails Run cash register for Nature Store sales Trash pickup on workdays; help maintain facilities Office/clerical work (brochure development, advertisement materials for programs, etc.) Assist with educational and interpretive activities for visiting school and community groups (background check may apply) Assist Refuge personnel with other projects and events, as needed Optional (based on skills and interest). Examples include developing and presenting interpretive/other educational programs; carpentry; photography, etc. WORK SCHEDULE: Hours generally split equally between visitor hosting/education and maintenance/trash pick-up duties. REQUIREMENTS Willingness to learn about operations and general information about Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge to be able to provide accurate information to visitors Must have a driver’s license, RV, and be willing to make a minimum commitment of 90 days Wear uniform and badge Sign a volunteer agreement form with the Refuge and the Friends Group Maintain accurate volunteer service sheet on daily activities/hours worked Volunteer(s) are scheduled to work 32 hours per week, including weekends and holidays (Visitor Center is open Wednesday-Saturday) KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS DESIRED: Be friendly, polite, respectful, and enjoy working with people Ability to work independently as well as member of team Be able to communicate effectively with new people and other team members Be reliable, punctual, and represent the National Wildlife Refuge in a professional manner Be adaptable to new situations and changing circumstances BENEFITS: Opportunity to work alongside experienced Refuge staff in most divisions of the refuge On-site orientation to Refuge and Refuge rules and regulations provided Opportunity to develop and present own interpretive/educational programs and materials Continuing education opportunities available, as well as social events Proximity to California county, state, and national parks and cultural events (San Francisco, San Jose, elsewhere) Culturally and ethnically diverse community with restaurants and shopping close by HOUSING & AMENITIESType: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: RV parking on a gravel pad, 30-amp power (50 amps with adapter), city (pressurized) water, septic, picnic table, parking for an additional vehicle. No pets please!