Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ0000008xZB
ADDRESS:
1371 Wildlife Drive
Springville, Tennessee, 38356
DATES: 7/27/2024 – 11/18/2024
DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Join the team at Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge to help us with conservation needs on the ground! Located on a beautiful bay of Kentucky Lake, we offer a peaceful serene setting filled with wildlife encounters. This refuge is located near multiple other public lands to explore during your off days. Bring your fishing poles, bikes, kayaks, and hiking boots for more adventures on the refuge and also nearby!
We exchange a large covered RV pad, with full hookups, propane, laundry facilities and wifi for 24 hours of work per week. A work vehicle, equipment and PPE for duties are all provided. Any previous federal equipment or ATV training is desirable, but not mandatory.
Just a quick tidbit of information about TN NWR, it is a 51,000 acre conservation area made up of a wide variety of habitats that attract migratory birds following the Mississippi Flyway. The main focus of this refuge is to provide a stopover site that supplies food and sanctuary to wintering waterfowl during their migration seasons.