Spring 2020 Visitor Center Host – IMMEDIATE OPENING

CAMPGROUND: Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service AVAILABILITY: 3/1/2020–5/31/2020 RV INFORMATION: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: On-site RV pads include propane, water, 30/50amp electrical, sewer, and Wi-Fi. Most major phone carriers have service at the RV pad and the Visitor Center, but on the refuge service is patchy. DESCRIPTION Volunteer Activities• Conservation Education • Office/Clerical • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information • Fish/Wildlife • General Assistance Photo Courtesy of FWS Description  To learn more about… Read More »Spring 2020 Visitor Center Host – IMMEDIATE OPENING

CAMPGROUND: Francis Marion National Forest DEPT: Forest Service AVAILABILITY: 5/1/2020–8/31/2020 RV INFORMATION: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: Forest Service campground at Buck Hall offer host electric, water, sewer, picnic table and fire pit. The host site can can accommodate up to a 40ft in length RV. DESCRIPTION Volunteer Activities• Campground Host • Construction/Maintenance • Trail/Campground Maintenance • Visitor Information • General Assistance Photo Courtesy of FS DescriptionFrancis Marion National Forest is looking for YOU! We have an active campground… Read More »Campground Host

CAMPGROUND: Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service AVAILABILITY: 4/1/2020–4/30/2021 RV INFORMATION: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: For 24 hours per couple or 32 hours per single volunteer, the refuge provides an RV pad, full hook-up, utilities, propane, washer/dryer and office space, all on beautiful refuge property. A minimum three month commitment is required. DESCRIPTION Volunteer Activities• Botany • Construction/Maintenance • Conservation Education • Office/Clerical • Trail/Campground Maintenance • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information • Fish/Wildlife • General Assistance… Read More »The ‘Jewel’ of the Refuge System

CAMPGROUND: Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service AVAILABILITY: 2/1/2021–4/30/2021 RV INFORMATION: Trailer/RV Pads DESCRIPTION Volunteer Activities• Conservation Education • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information • Fish/Wildlife Photo Courtesy of FWS DescriptionVolunteer couples/pairs are needed to operate a 68 passenger nature tram on the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. Nature tram operators lead the hour+ tour,which includes interpretive talks on an open-air tram as well as two short hikes. The work… Read More »Santa Ana NWR Nature Tram Operators

CAMPGROUND: DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service AVAILABILITY: 11/1/2020–3/31/2021 RV INFORMATION: Trailer/RV Pads DESCRIPTION Volunteer Activities• Conservation Education • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information • Fish/Wildlife DescriptionNeeding an individual or couple to volunteer to work at a small birding site.  This is a partnership with Valley Land Fund and U.S. Fish & Wildlife. Volunteers will be working on a small parcel of land that is know for its great diversity of birds that can be viewed up close. Volunteers… Read More »Salineno Birding Volunteer

CAMPGROUND: Santa Ana NWR Maintenance volunteers DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service AVAILABILITY: 4/1/2020–4/1/2021 RV INFORMATION: Trailer/RV Pads DESCRIPTION Volunteer Activities• Campground Host • Construction/Maintenance • Trail/Campground Maintenance • Back Country/Wilderness • General Assistance • Weed/Invasive Species Control Photo Courtesy of FWS DescriptionDuties might include: Maintain and repair grounds, interior/exterior structures, buildings and related fixtures, and utilities Carpentry projects from structural to detailed Maintain and repair motor vehicles, heavy equipment and trailers Skill in operation of tools,… Read More »Maintenance Volunteers

CAMPGROUND: DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service AVAILABILITY: 4/1/2020–4/1/2021 RV INFORMATION: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: Full hook-ups in exchange for a 24 hours of volunteer service for couples and 32 hours of volunteer service for individuals. DESCRIPTION Volunteer Activities• Botany • Construction/Maintenance • Trail/Campground Maintenance • Fish/Wildlife • Weed/Invasive Species Control DescriptionSeeking qualified volunteers with light carpentry skills, trailer driving experience, and plant care experience. Good physical condition requried. Must be able to work in outdoor conditions (hot and… Read More »Habitat Restoration

CAMPGROUND: DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service AVAILABILITY: 4/1/2020–4/30/2021 RV INFORMATION: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: Full hook-ups in exchange for 24 hours for couples and 32 hours for a single individual. Wi-Fi and laundry available. DESCRIPTION Volunteer Activities• Other DescriptionNeeding individual(s) year-round to volunteer their services in the bookstore.  Prefer individual(s) who have volunteered at other sites that have prior experience working in a bookstore and will help stock, sell, and inventory items in… Read More »Friends of the Wildlife Bookstore Volunteer

CAMPGROUND: Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service AVAILABILITY: 11/1/2020–3/31/2021 RV INFORMATION: Trailer/RV Pads DESCRIPTION Volunteer Activities• Conservation Education • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information Photo Courtesy of FWS DescriptionThe Santa Ana NWR is looking for volunteers who are former educators or like working with children! Volunteers are needed to present educational programs to K-5th graders both on site and in local schools. Volunteers will also assist in a variety… Read More »Environmental Educators Needed

CAMPGROUND: Santa Ana NWR DEPT: Fish & Wildlife Service AVAILABILITY: 7/1/2020–1/2/2021 RV INFORMATION: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: 50 amp with Full-hookups, laundry, and wi-fi DESCRIPTION Volunteer Activities• Office/Clerical • Other • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information DescriptionSanta Ana NWR is looking for active, healthy volunteers that can assist the refuge in our newly established biking pilot program.  Biking will start in August and will be offered on Thursdays-Sundays until the end of December.  Two routes will be offered.… Read More »Biking Volunteers