Job Description
CAMPGROUND: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service
AVAILABILITY: 9/1/2020–12/31/2021
RV INFORMATION: Type: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: Level gravel RV pad with water, sewer, and electric. Volunteer must provide camping unit. No showerhouse or restroom facility available. Laundry facilities and limited wireless internet access provided.
DESCRIPTION
Volunteer Activities• Conservation Education • Office/Clerical • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information • Fish/Wildlife • Science • General Assistance Photo Courtesy of FWS DescriptionJoin our U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service volunteer team! We rely on volunteers to staff and maintain our Center and assist in outreach activities year-round. Now hiring volunteers for September 2020-winter 2022. Minimum three month commitment preferred. Duties Serving as point of contact for visitors–answering questions/providing assistance; leading tours and helping with field trips; caring for live education animals; performing day-to-day operation of Center gift shop; stocking brochures and handouts; cleaning Center including restrooms; performing minor maintenance; helping to plan special events, workshops and other outreach programs. Compensation Workamper volunteers receive a FHU campsite on level gravel lot with fire pit and picnic table, onsite laundry and WiFi, in exchange for 20-27 hours/person/week (summer) and 18-24 hours/person/week (winter). Propane provided during winter. Location We sit in the Cumberland River valley, just below Wolf Creek Dam on Lake Cumberland. This area boasts stunning scenic views and offers plentiful wildlife observation opportunities. With Lake Cumberland, the Cumberland River, and Hatchery Creek in your backyard, it’s certainly an angler’s paradise. Nestled in the south central hills of Kentucky, this location proves to be central to many regional features including other federal and state lands, as well as private attractions, providing ample opportunity for day trips during your down time. HOUSING & AMENITIESType: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: Level gravel RV pad with water, sewer, and electric. Volunteer must provide camping unit. No showerhouse or restroom facility available. Laundry facilities and limited wireless internet access provided.