Volunteer
Job Description
ADDRESS: Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge
DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service
DATES: 5/24/2021 – 10/15/2021
DESCRIPTION:
Campground hosts are seasonal volunteers who serve in National Wildlife Refuge campgrounds. Hosts are friendly, enjoy the outdoors and are eager to learn and share their knowledge.
We are looking for one or two independent and energetic volunteers seeking a rustic and relaxing summer. Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada offers opportunities for viewing raptors, bighorn sheep, sage grouse, and many other wildlife of the high desert.
Campground hosts will work a minimum of 5 weeks between May 24 and October 15. Hosts will stay in the Virgin Valley Campground, located in the heart of the famous Virgin Valley and less than a mile from the Headquarters Office. The Virgin Valley Campground offers a spacious Campground Host RV parking area with power, water, and septic. The stark contrast between the valley wetlands and surrounding arid desert which can be viewed from the relaxing comfort of the Virgin Valley Hot Springs pool attract many people to this location, making it one of the most popular areas in this remote part of Nevada. The Virgin Valley pond offers waterfowl viewing and excellent fishing opportunities for perch and crappie. The nearest full service communities are Winnemucca, Nevada located 130 miles south and Lakeview, Oregon located 90 miles west.
DUTIES
Welcome the public to the Virgin Valley Campground
Provide visitor information
Maintain Virgin Valley Campground and 12 additional primitive campgrounds and facilities (including trash pickup and cleaning outhouses)
Repair, replace, and install campground tables, fire rings, and signs
May assist with additional refuge volunteer projects
QUALIFICATIONS
Willing to work 32 hours per week, including weekends and holidays
Desire to talk with and inform the public about rules and regulations
Valid driver’s license
Must provide own tent or RV for minimum of 5 week stay
SKILLS
General Assistance
Visitor Information
Working with People
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Laundry, internet, and extra fridge/freezer space may be provided at the Refuge Headquarters.
Reimbursement up to $500 may be provided for costs of travel to the refuge and fuel/propane used while staying at the campground