Facilities Maintenance / Biological Assistance

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge is over 51,000 acres of various habitat types set aside for the conservation of migratory birds with a focus on wintering waterfowl. The 51,000 acres is broken into 3 units located alongside the Tennessee River – Big Sandy unit, Duck River unit and Busseltown unit. Duck River unit is the largest of the three units and the most actively managed as well, so there is never a short supply of work to be done. Volunteer tasks may include mowing, weedeating, spraying invasive plant species, facilities maintenance and assisting the biologist with tasks such as field work projects and summer wood duck banding. In exchange for providing us with your time and service, the refuge will provide volunteers with a covered, full hookup camper pad, a free laundry facility located adjacent to the camper pad, propane, a work vehicle and any personal protection equipment needed.