Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000001629U
ADDRESS:
1502 S.E. Kings Bay Drive
Crystal River, Florida, 34429
DATES: 10/1/2024 – 4/1/2025
DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge hosts resident volunteers at an RV site in Homosassa. This campground is next to the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge maintenance shop and offices, approximately twenty minutes from the main office. Each site has electric (30/50amp), water and sewer hook-up, and a laundry facility is available on the property. There is cell coverage with good strength depending on the service carrier and WiFi is provided and fairly reliable. Work campers will primarily serve in one or two positions based on their strengths and preferences. Options for roles include working in the Nature Store & Visitor Center, paddling on Manatee Watch, interpreting on the Boardwalk, helping with maintenance, and conducting interpretive and education programs. There are many areas in which workcampers can be of great use to the refuges in the complex. Chassahowitzka and Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuges may also utilize these volunteers. A couple must commit to 24 hours of service per week. A single person must commit to 32 hours of service per week. A commitment with arrival prior to the first week of October and departure after March 31st is preferred, as these are the dates for the open and close of manatee season- the high visitation season at the refuge. We will accept commitments of other lengths if available and the need exists.