External Affairs Office -- Volunteer

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BE A FISH AND WILDLIFE VOLUNTEER!

Volunteers play a vital role in helping the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service fulfill its mission of conserving, protecting and enhancing America's fish and wildlife and their habitats.

What Do Volunteers Do?

Volunteers perform a wide variety of tasks, including:

Conducting fish and wildlife population surveys
Leading tours and providing information and interpretation to the visiting public
Assisting in biological monitoring
Taking part in special projects, such as bird banding
Assisting in habitat modification projects, such as developing freshwater impoundments
Maintenance of trails, boardwalks, campgrounds, and other wildlife oriented recreational facilities
Performing clerical and administrative duties
Working with computers and other technical equipment
Photographing a variety of natural and cultural resources

The amount of time you volunteer is up to you. You may work full-time, a few hours per week or month, or during a particular season.

How to apply

Locate the National Wildlife Refuge, National Fish Hatchery or Field Office where you would like to volunteer. If that address is not yet available on the Internet, send us an e:mail. Let us know the place you would like to volunteer and we'll forward your message to the appropriate person.

Information

Send us an e-mail to the Regional Volunteer Coordinator, Deborah Jerome, if you have any more questions. Please allow ample time for a reply.