We
Need You!
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge needs your talents, enthusiasm, and time!
If you appreciate and are concerned about the refuge and its wildlife, then
consider becoming a refuge volunteer. View volunteer
flyer (Word file).
Individuals and groups of all
ages can help with projects that benefit wildlife, habitats,
and people. Volunteers younger than 18 must have written
permission from their parent or guardian.
Training and equipment are
provided for most positions. Positions are filled based on availability,
experience, and reliability. Scheduling and time commitments are flexible.
Find out
how to apply below!
Visitor
Services
Education Assistant
Help research, plan, and/or write educational and interpretive materials
or conduct environmental education programs for visiting groups.
Visitor Center Staff
Staff the refuge Visitor Center on Saturdays. Volunteers open and close
the Visitor Center, greet visitors, and answer questions about refuge
wildlife and recreational activities.
Special Event Assistant
Help organize or staff special events at the refuge or off site.
Recreational Survey
Gather data about refuge visitors’ recreational activities.
Office Assistant
Help with office projects like organizing the refuge library or maintaining
the slide and print collection.
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Habitat
Refuge Helpers Litter Control
Adopt a portion of the refuge to keep clean throughout
the year or come out for a one-time clean-up. Litter’s not for
critters! Prevent wildlife injuries or deaths—and beautify the refuge.
Homebuilder
Plant native vegetation to provide food, water, and shelter for resident
wildlife.
Weed Warrior
Improve wildlife habitat by battling invasive weeds. Help monitor and
remove invasive plants like scotch thistle, puncturevine, and purple loosestrife.
Green Thumb
Help maintain Visitor Center landscaping. Prune, trim, and weed in the
water-conservation and bird-and-butterfly gardens.
Plant Surveyor
Botany background? Help document the diversity of plants at the refuge
by adding to the refuge plant list.
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Wildlife
No wildlife-related training? Help out with spring goose-nesting surveys
or fall duck banding.
Wildlife or biology background?
We need your expertise to help with research and monitoring. Ask about
current projects.
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Special Projects
Don’t see a position matching your interests and skills? Then call
to see if your skills match a refuge need! Volunteers have done photography
and artwork as special projects in the past.
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Interested
in volunteering?
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