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FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000URIZAA4/pahranagat-nwr-visitor-center-host
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ADDRESS: Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge; Milepost 32, Hwy 93; Alamo, Nevada 89001
DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service
DATES: 6/1/2022 – 5/31/2023
DESCRIPTION:
Share your love of wildlife and the National Wildlife Refuges. Join us as a Visitor Center Volunteer at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge. Now accepting applications for May 2022 through September 2023 (dates are flexible). Volunteers needed for 3-month commitments.
Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge is located in Alamo, Nevada, about a 90-minute drive north of Las Vegas. It was established in 1963 to conserve important habitat for migratory birds. There have been 262 bird species recorded within the refuge. Some species might stop by for as little as a few hours before continuing on their migration route, while others stay all season, and still others are permanent residents. There is always something new to see here! It is a great location for wildlife observation and photography. To learn more about the refuge go to www.fws.gov/refuge/pahranagat or watch our 15-minute long film about the refuge https://vimeo.com/87545027.
Why spend some time at the Refuge? Pahranagat is an oasis in the Mojave Desert with year-round water, leaves that change color in the fall, and hundreds of species of birds that flock through during their migrations. It is a haven for hiking, biking, boating, hunting, and fishing. As a volunteer you can be part of a small, friendly Refuge team helping to staff our visitor center and provide visitor services throughout the refuge.
Help is needed on the weekends and weekdays. As the resident host, you would provide orientation and interpretation to refuge visitors, answering questions in person and over the phone. You would cover topics regarding the refuge, local natural and cultural resources, safety precautions, rules and regulations, recreational opportunities, and area services. You would also assist staff with operations and maintenance of facilities, including cleaning bathrooms, emptying trash containers, ensuring refuge is free of litter and other more complex maintenance and visitor facility projects within your abilities. If you are interested, there are also possibilities to conduct structured programs for refuge visitors.
Pahranagat NWR is located about 90 minutes northeast of Las Vegas, NV. Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Great Basin, and Death Valley National Parks are all about a half day’s drive.
RV or motor home utility hook-ups for electric, water, and sewage are available. Propane is also provided. The commitment requires 24 hours/week of visitor center hosting per resident. We are now accepting applications for June 2022-May 2023. Exact start and end dates are negotiable but commitments are 3 months minimum.
When applying, please provide contact information for three references. Two references should be professional. If applying as couple, please provide both applicant names.
· Greet visitors, answer visitor questions, and advise of refuge rules and regulations.
· Staff Visitor Center, including refuge bookstore, during normal operating hours as needed.
· Replenish brochure racks and patrol area around the center for litter.
· Clean and restock the bathrooms at the visitor center.
· Perform simple housekeeping to maintain cleanliness of visitor center exhibits, community rooms, and offices.
· The host may be asked to drive a government vehicle.
· If capable and qualified, volunteer may be asked to present interpretive or educational programs at public events or for school groups.
· Each resident must work a minimum of 24 hours per week each in exchange for RV space and hookup utilities.
· Other duties may be assigned by Site or Direct supervisor.
· Willing to work 24 hours per week, including weekends and holidays
· Desire to talk with and inform the public about rules and regulations
· Must wear USFWS volunteer uniform
· Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
· Valid driver’s license
- Clerical/Office Machines
- Conservation Education
- Drivers License
- Office/Clerical
- Public Speaking
- Visitor Information
- Working with People
· Pahranagat NWR is located in the transition zone of the Mojave and Great Basin deserts at an elevation of approximately 3,200 feet.
· This position is primarily based in the visitor center. Shifts are typically 4 or 8 hours.
· RV or motor home utility hook-ups for electric, water, and sewage are available. Propane is also provided.
· Laundry facilities and Wi-Fi are available on the refuge.
- General housekeeping
- Slip, trip, and fall hazards
- Yes