Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000xcnaAAA/mississippi-sandhill-crane-national-wildlife-refuge-rv-volunteer-opportunity
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ADDRESS: Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
7200 Crane Lane
Gautier, Mississippi 39553
DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service
DATES: 11/15/2023 – 3/30/2024
DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for volunteers that are available for approximately 4 months from November 2023 to March 2024. Start and end dates within those months are flexible. Both individuals and couples are welcome to apply. Volunteers arriving as individuals can expect to work 4 days per week while those volunteers arriving as couples can expect to work 3 days per week each. Workdays will begin at 9:00 am and end around 4:00 pm. Volunteers will work as part of a team of refuge volunteers directed by the Visitor Use Manager.
Position Description:
We are seeking volunteers to serve in and around the visitor center to help ensure that our visitors have a memorable and safe experience while enjoying all the refuge has to offer. Duties for this position include providing orientation and information to visitors; answering telephone and other information requests; taking reservations for programs and tours; operating audio/visual equipment; performing opening/closing duties at the center; performing minor maintenance and cleaning of the visitor use areas, performing grounds keeping and trail work, administrative work, and assisting the refuge with special projects and events. Individual projects are available based on the volunteer’s interests and refuge needs.
Requirements:
Strong customer service skills and some public speaking ability. The ability to communicate with a wide variety of visitors while maintaining a positive attitude, shows enthusiasm for serving the public, and expresses desire to learn about and explore the refuge. While natural history knowledge is helpful, it is not required. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. On-site orientation, training, and a uniform will be provided and required to wear while on-duty..
SKILLS
Biology
Carpentry
Clerical/Office Machines
Conservation Education
Drivers License
General Assistance
Hand Power Tools
Landscaping/Reforestation
Office/Clerical
Visitor Information
Working with People