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Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ000003m53h
ADDRESS: 1040 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road South Kingstown, Rhode Island, 02879
DATES: 2025-05-12
DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position is seasonal in nature, beginning in April/May 2025 extending until September/October 2025. Start and end dates are flexible. This position is for volunteers living in an RV who would live on the refuge at no cost in exchange for their time spent maintaining/supporting the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The position can be filled by 1-2 volunteers in an RV. Volunteers will be expected to work most weekends and some holidays.
Duties may include:
- Assisting with grounds and trail upkeep for facilities;
- Serving as trail monitor for safety concerns and to be a presence on the refuge;
- Assisting in staffing of refuge visitor centers/contact stations, especially on weekend shifts.
- Maintaining outside restrooms, check for supplies.
- Supporting public outreach programs and special events, like Take Me Fishing Day.
- Conducting outreach for shorebird conservation.
While at the Refuge, volunteers must comply with Refuge regulations, which means that dogs are not allowed.
To apply for this job please visit www.volunteer.gov.