Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000bvJYAAY/summer-work-camper-volunteers
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ADDRESS: Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex; 871 North SunCoast Boulevard; Crystal River, Florida 34429
DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service
DATES: 8/8/2022 – 11/22/2022
DESCRIPTION:
Summer Work Camper Position at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Volunteers must be able to handle the hot, humid Florida weather. Volunteers will have the opportunity to be on kayaks or the boardwalk at Three Sisters Springs. They will also be assisting with day-to-day Refuge maintenance and staffing the Visitor Center. We rely heavily on volunteers in order to protect and maintain the habitats here in Crystal River, Florida.
Established in 1983, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is the only refuge created specifically for the protection of the threatened Florida Manatee, a subspecies of the West Indian Manatee. This unique refuge preserves the last unspoiled and undeveloped spring habitat in Kings Bay, which forms the headwaters of the Crystal River.
DUTIES
For more information visit: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Crystal_River
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to work with others and alone.
SKILLS
Carpentry
Conservation Education
Drivers License
Hand Power Tools
Landscaping/Reforestation
Other Trade Skills
Visitor Information
Working with People
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
JOB HAZARDS
Slip, trip, and fall hazards
Equipment operation
Equipment maintenance
Work practices
BACKGROUND/REFERENCE CHECK REQUIRED
No