Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000UhcvAAC/resident-volunteer-maintenance-and-visitor-services
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ADDRESS: Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge; 97 Refuge Road; Limestone, Maine 04750
DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service
DATES: 5/30/2022 – 9/30/2022
DESCRIPTION:
Resident volunteer position at Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge in Limestone, Maine.
Resident volunteers at Aroostook NWR typically spend most of their time assisting the maintenance and visitor services programs. Volunteers with FWS trainings such as AGTractor/UTV/heavy equipment operator and/or construction/carpentry skills are currently highly desired.
Projects are likely to include:
- Mowing and trimming (around the headquarters area, residences, air quality station, entrance road, nature trails, kiosks, etc)
- Recyclables (sort and haul to recycling center)
- Painting, carpentry, plumbing and miscellaneous maintenance projects
- Inspecting and inventorying signage on the Refuge
- Assisting with special events
- Welcoming and orienting visitors at the Headquarters Welcome Desk.
- Other projects depending on needs
Time requirement- Number of hours required/week: 24 hours each for couple volunteers or 32 hours for single volunteers. As a resident volunteer we would ideally like you to work for a minimum of 2 months from mid-May or early June through August or September.
The refuge will provide an RV site with electric (30/50 amp), water and sewer hookups plus access to laundry facilities. The RV site is located near the Headquarters building. Cell phone reception is mixed (US Cellular, AT&T and Verizon provide the better options). There is WiFi service at the Headquarters. Pets are allowed on refuge grounds on a leash. The closest amenities that include grocery stores and library are about 8 miles away in the City of Caribou. The larger city closest to the refuge is Presque Isle. Insects can be troublesome including blackflies, ticks and mosquitoes.
Recreational opportunities on the Refuge, during the summer months include hiking, biking, and of course wildlife viewing.