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RESIDENT OPPORTUNITIES
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ALABAMA
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Station
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Contact
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Eufaula NWR
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(334) 687-4065
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2 full hook-up RV pads; on-site laundry facility
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Couples: 24 hours a week per person, singles: 32 hours per week; 90-day minimum
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Wheeler
NWR
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(256) 353-7243
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1 full hook-up site; includes water, electric (35 amp, 220v hook-up), level cement
slab and picinc table.
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ALASKA
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Alaska Maritime NWR
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(907) 235-6546
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Full RV hook-up sites; 2 bunkhouses
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40 hours/week for 60 to 90 days depending on season
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Alaska Peninsula
NWR
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(907) 246-4250
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1 bunkhouse; field camps
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40 hours/week for 30 days or more
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Arctic NWR
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(907) 456-0250
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1 bunkhouse accomodates 10; 1 trailer fits 2
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40 hours/week for 30 days or more, Memorial Day to Labor Day
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Innoko
NWR
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(907) 524-3251
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Field HQ features walled tents for volunteers
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40 hours/week for 30 days or more
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Kanuti
NWR
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(907) 456-0329
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Bunkhouse accommodates 10 people
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20-40 hours depending on the season
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Kenai NWR
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(907) 262-7021
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2 full RV hook-up sites for camp hosts; bunkhouse for 4-8 people;
1 trailer fits 3
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30-40 hours/week; length of stay varies
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Kodiak Administrative
Site
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(907) 487-2600
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Field camps
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Work requirements not defined
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Koyukuk NWR
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(800) 656-1231, (803) 478-2217
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Bunkhouse accommodates 4 people
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Variable with program
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Selawik NWR
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(800) 492-8848
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Apartment fits 4; cabin fits 4
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40 hours/week for 30 days
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Tetlin NWR
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(907) 883-9404
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3 Full RV Hook-ups; 2 remote field camps
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32 hours/week for 6 week minimum
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Togiak NWR
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(907) 842-1063
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Bunkhouse accommodates 8
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40 hours/week for 30 days
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Yukon Delta NWR
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(907) 543-3151
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Bunkhouse accommodates 8
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40 hours/week for 30 days
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Yukon Flats NWR
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(907) 456-0440
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Field camp opportunities
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Requirement varies
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ARIZONA
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Alchesay NFH
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(928) 338-4901
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1 house w/ 3 bedrooms, trailer sites with full hook ups are also available
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Contact hatchery for requirements
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Bill Williams River NWR
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Leslie Denney (928) 667-4144
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2 full RV hook-ups for volunteers and 1 for researchers. RV sites have water, electric
and sewer hook-ups. Laundry facilities are available for volunteers to use, an ice
machine, and extra refrigerator and freezer space. No stipends, fuel reimbursement
or living allowances are available at the refuge.
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Each volunteer living on site is required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of service
each week. Shifts are rotating each week allowing some weekends free.
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Buenos Aires NWR
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(520) 823-4251
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2 full RV hook-ups, propane provided; 3 bedrooms in shared trailer fits 3
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four 8-hour days/week, for an average of three months
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Cabeza Prieta
NWR
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(520) 387-6483
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Bunkhouse with room for 5; 1 full RV hook-up
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Reservations and a minimum of 40 hours per week required for housing
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Cibola NWR
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(928) 857-3253
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4 full RV hook-ups; 1 dwelling fits 6
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Contact refuge for requirements
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Imperial NWR
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(928) 783-3371
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6 trailer pad hook-ups are available for volunteers with self-contained RV units.
Includes full sewer, water, and electricity.
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Contact refuge for requirements
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Kofa NWR
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(928) 783-7861
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2 boondocking opportunities/no utilities. 2 full RV pads in RV park across the street
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Contact refuge for requirements
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San Bernardino NWR
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(520) 364-2104
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2 RV pads with full hook ups. 1 double wide modular house
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Contact refuge for requirements
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Williams Creek NFH
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(928) 338-4901
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1 bedroom cabin, trailer sites with full hook ups are also available
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24 hours/week; 2 week trial period, after that minimum commitment of 3 months
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Willow Beach NFH
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(928) 767-3456
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1 apartment available June-November
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Contact refuge for requirements
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ARKANSAS
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Felsenthal NWR
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Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge (870) 364-3167
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Our secluded Upland Oasis offers two RV pads equipped with 50 amp electrical outlets
and waters hook-ups. Site amenities include an on-site laundry facility with plenty
of common area to enjoy, and free WIFI accessibility.
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Individuals or couples are required to work a 24 hour a week minimum with the length
of stay to at the least exceed 4 weeks.
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Norfork NFH
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Norfork NFH (870) 499-5255
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1-house
1-RV pad with electrical hook up and sewer
Laundry facility available, shared by both
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Contact Norfork National Fish Hatchery for requirements
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Wapanocca NWR
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Bill Peterson, Refuge Manager (870) 343-2595 |
One concrete trailer pad with electric (35 amp, 220v), city water, and septic tank
hookups.
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32 hours per week, per volunteer, for a minimum of one month.
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White River NWR
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(870) 282-8200
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2 full RV pads with hook-ups. 1 camper fits 3. No laundry services available
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CALIFORNIA
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Station
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Contact
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Requirements
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Havasu NWR
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(760) 326-3853
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2 full RV hook-ups; travel trailer fits 4; 2 bedroom house sometimes available
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Contact refuge for requirements
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Don Edwards San
Francisco Bay NWR
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Paul Mueller, Volunteer Coordinator, Paul_Mueller@fws.gov, (510) 792-0222 x361
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Two 50 amp trailer pads sites with full hook ups and one 35 amp trailer site pad
site with full hook ups..
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Seeking volunteers interested in assisting with environmental education programs.
May be some work at times filling in at the Visitor Center in Fremont and a visitor
services desk on weekends in Alviso. Also interested in fielding proposals for other
volunteer jobs that would require 30 hours per week of work.
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Humboldt Bay
NWR
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(707) 733-5406
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1 three bedroom house and 1 one bedroom cabin fits 8 total
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20 hours per week for six month period
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Kern NWR
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(661) 725-2767
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5 bedroom modular home.
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Contact refuge for requirements
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Modoc NWR
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(530) 233-3572
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An ADA compliant 2 bath - 4 bedroom bunkhouse with laundry room, common room, a
full kitchen and screened porch.
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30+ hours/week, 1 month or more
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Sacramento NWR
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(530) 934-2801
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One bedroom apartment and one twelve bed mobile home that accomodates 12 total
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40 hours/week for 3 months or more
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Tule Lake NWR
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(530) 667-2231
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RV site with full hookups available - requires reservations through the refuge volunteer
coordinator
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20 hours/week for 30 day minimum
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COLORADO
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Alamosa NWR
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(719) 589-4021
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3 bedroom house; gravel RV pad includes septic tank, electricity and water
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Arapaho NWR
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(970) 723-8202
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3 full RV hook-ups and 2 more with electric only on the Refuge as of 2012, 2 sites
with electrical only will be full hook-ups in FY13; more full hook-ups available
on Forest Service sites. Rooms available in new multi-million dollar combined bunkhouse
(USFWS and USFS Bunkhouse).
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Baca NWR
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(719) 589-4021
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Bunkhouse, laundry; gravel RV pad includes septic tank, electricity and water
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Browns Park NWR
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(970) 365-3613
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2 full RV hook-ups
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Hotchkiss NFH
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(970) 872-3170
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1 three bedroom house fits 6 people
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40 hours/week with a 3 month commitment
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Leadville NFH
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(719) 486-0189
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2 full RV hook-ups
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May through August; contact hatchery for requirements
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Monte Vista NWR
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(719) 589-4021
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Bunkhouse, laundry; gravel RV pad includes septic tank, electricity, and water
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Various individual commitments
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CONNECTICUT
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Stewart B. McKinney
NWR
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Shaun Roche, Park Ranger shaun_roche@fws.gov
(860) 399-2513fws.gov
- 860-399-2513
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RV or trailer pad with hookups.
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Must commit to 32 hours of volunteer work per week. Most work is maintenance of
grounds and property, with some opportunites in visitor services and other areas.
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DELEWARE
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Prime
Hook NWR
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Volunteer Coordinator (302) 684-8419
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2 Full RV Hook-ups with concrete pads. Laundry facitities are located on site
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24 hours/week and a 3 month commitment. Contact refuge for availability.
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FLORIDA
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee
NWR
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Volunteer Coordinator 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 7 days per week
(561) 734-8303
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3 full hook-up trailer pads; full electric (30 and 50 amp), water, sewer and propane.
Access to garbage and laundry. Bunkhouse with available bed rooms and shower facilities.
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Minimum stay 90 days; maximum stay 6 months. 24 hours per person for volunteer couples,
32 hours individual volunteers. Apply at www.Volunteer.gov
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Cedar
Keys NWR
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(352) 493-0238 ext. 223
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1 full RV hook-up, concrete pad w/picnic table
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Contact refuge for requirements
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Chassahowitzka
NWR
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(352) 563-2088
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3 full hook-up trailer pads; site has water, electric (35 amp, 220v hook-up), cement
slab and picnic table. Laundry facitilies are located on the site.
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32 hours/week with one month minimum, 4 months maximum
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Crocodile Lake NWR
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(305) 872-0774
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Each site has a back-in type RV space, tow vehicle parking, a deck, full electrical
and water hook-ups, solar powered deck light, and limited sewer hook-up. A shared
shower and laundry facility is adjacent to the camp area. Camp sites are located
at the National Key Deer Refuge on Big Pine Key, FL.
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Minimum 24 hrs per week for individuals; couples must provide a combined minimum
of 48 hrs per week
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Crystal River
NWR
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(352) 563-2088
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3 full hook-up trailer pads; site has water, electric (35 amp, 220v hook-up), cement
slab and picnic table. Laundry facitilies are located on the site.
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Egmont Key NWR
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3 full RV hook-ups, laundry; one bedroom apartment sleeps 2
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32 hours/week with one month minimum, 4 months maximum
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Florida
Panther NWR
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Sandy Mickey, Park Ranger sandra_mickey@fws.gov (239) 353-8442
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2 full 50 amp RV hook-ups with maximum 32' RV; includes water, electric, picnic
table, washer/dryer, bathhouse. A severe weather retreat (with generator) is located
close by. Weekly road-side garbage and recycling service is provided. Private phone
line, satellite connection or Internet access is available, but not provided.
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20 hours minimum per week for volunteer couples; 32 hours for individual volunteer
for at least 3 months; opportunities exist year-round.
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Lower
Suwannee NWR
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1 RV pad. Water, electric, and sewer hook-ups provided; satellite TV reception is
available with your own dish
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24 hrs/person; minium stay 30 days; maximum stay 90 days
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Merritt Island
NWR
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(321) 861-0668
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2 trailer pads with full hook-up; local phone service available but long distance
phone service must be purchased by volunteer; laundry facilities available;Pets
are allowed but must be under control at ALL times.
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One month minimum commitment and at least three, eight hour days for couples and
four, eight hour days for individuals; 180 day maximum stay.
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National Key Deer Refuge
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(305) 872-2239 |
One 4 bedroom bunkhouse with laundry facilities
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minimum 1 month
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St. Johns
NWR
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(321) 861-0667
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2 full RV hook-ups, Internet and laundry
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24 hours/week with 2-4 month opportunities
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St. Marks NWR
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(850) 925-6121
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2 full hook-up trailer pads; includes access to garbage and laundry facitities
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32 hours a week; minimum 30 days
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Ten
Thousand Islands NWR
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Sandy Mickey, Park Ranger sandra_mickey@fws.gov (239) 353-8442
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Located at Florida Panther NWR; 2 full 50 amp RV hook-ups with maximum 32' RV; includes
water, electric, picnic table, washer/dryer, bathhouse. A severe weather retreat
(with generator) is located close by. Weekly road-side garbage and recycling service
is provided. Private phone line, satellite connection or Internet access is available,
but not provided.
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20 hours minimum per week for volunteer couples; 32 hours for individual volunteer
for at least 3 months; opportunities exist year-round.
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Banks Lake NWR
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(912) 496-7366
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One 30' trailer; 1 full hook-up pad including water, sewer, electric (30/50 amp)
and propane provided; washer/dryer, garbage disposal available
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24 hours a week for a couple; 32 hours a week per person; minimum 3 months
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Chattahoochee Forest NFH
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(706) 838-4723
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1 three bedroom house fits 3-6
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16 hours/week minimum
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Harris Neck NWR
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Amy Ochoa Amy_Ochoa@fws.gov (843) 784-9911, ext. 111
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4 full hook-up trailer pads and a laundry facility; satellite TV reception available;
no dish provided
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Minimum 3-month commitment; 24 hours per person. per week work requirement.
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Okefenokee
NWR
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(912) 496-7836
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Four full hookup pads including water, sewer, electric (30/50 amp) and propane provided;
Three one bedroom 30' camper trailers, three one bedroom cabins, one 3 bedroom with
full bath singlewide trailer; one 3 bedroom with two full size bath doublewider
trailer. Doublewide trailer serves as a commons area for all volunteers and includes
telephone, computer with DSL service, washer/dryer, satellite television with DVD/VCR
player, and recycling/garbage disposal. West entrance of refuge has two 30' trailers,
1 full hookup pad, water, sewer, electric (30/50 amp) and propane provided; one
3 bedroom house; phone and washer/dryer on site.
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24 hours a week for a couple; 32 hours a week per person; minimum 3 months
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Piedmont NWR
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piedmont@fws.gov (478) 986-5441
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2 concrete RV pads with water, electric (30 & 50 amp) and sewer hook-ups. A
community laundry facility available. Satellite TV reception is available with your
own dish.
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24 hours a week for a couple; 32 hours a week for an individual; minimum 3 months,
Contact refuge for requirements.
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Warm Springs NFH GA
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(541) 553-1692
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3 Bedroom 1 bath quarters, 1 parking pad for RV with hookups
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HAWAII
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Station
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Contact
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Midway Atoll NWR
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(808) 954-4818
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2 apts., 3 bedrooms, fits 6
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40 hours per week
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IDAHO
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Camas NWR
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(208) 662-5423
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2 full RV hook-up sites, 50 amp., laundry, satellite
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Contact refuge for requirements
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Deer
Flat NWR
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deerflat@fws.gov (208) 467-9278
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One trailer pad with full hook-up at Refuge shop complex. Shower may be available.
One 2-bedroom house
One 3-bedroom house
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Must volunteer at least 24 hours/week for at least 6 weeks.
Availability of housing and trailer pad varies.
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Hagerman NFH
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(208) 837-4896
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1 full RV hook-up w/ water, sewer, & elec.
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Summer Hatchery Host Season
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Kooskia NFH
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(208) 926-4272
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2 full RV hook-up sites; one bedroom apt. fits 4
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Hatchery Host season from April to September; 32 hrs./week for 2 months or more
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Kootenai NWR
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(208) 267-3888
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2 full RV hook-up sites; one bedroom apt. fits 4
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Contact refuge for requirements
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ILLINOIS
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Crab Orchard NWR
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Neil Vincent, Volunteer Coordinator (618) 998-5933
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Seven available RV pads that are available to volunteers. All of these sites have
electric, water and sewer hookups. The refuge does not charge them for utilities.
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24 hour/week and a 90 day commitment
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Cypress
Creek NWR
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Elizabeth Jones, Assistant Refuge Manager, (618) 634-2231
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2 camper pads for recreational vehicles/campers; 1 three bedroom house fits 3
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32 hours/week for 3 month commitment
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Illinois River
NWR Complex
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(309) 535-2290
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Two bedroom bunkhouse sleeps 2 to 4 depending on availability
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Contact Durinda Hulett for current status of volunteer program and availability
of quarters
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Two Rivers NWR
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http://www.fws.gov/refuge/two_rivers/
(618) 883-2524
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Three bedroom furnished house trailer
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Contact refuge for availability and requirements
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INDIANA
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Big Oaks NWR
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Joe Robb
joe_robb@fws.gov
(812) 273-0783
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Housing cost is reimbursed to full time volunteers that are accepted into our intern-volunteer
program
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Apply to Big Oaks NWR by submitting a resume and 3 references and a letter of inquiry.
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Muscatatuck NWR
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(812) 522-4352
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Two full RV hook-ups includes laundry
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KANSAS
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Quivira NWR
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(620) 486-2393
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1 two bedroom bunkhouse w/ 6 bunks; 2 full RV hook-ups, laundry
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30 day minimum
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LOUISIANA
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Atchafalaya NWR
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(985) 882-2000
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Housing is at SE LA Refuges Complex headquarters in Lacombe, LA. The complex has
five RV pads with cement patios and full hook ups (water, electric, sewer and propane
from local store). Amenities include community washer/dryer building, gas grill
and picnic pavilion. Pets are allowed but must be under control at ALL times.
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One month minimum commitment and at least three, eight hour days for couples and
four, eight hour days for individuals. Most work takes place on Bayou Sauvage, Big
Branch Marsh and Bogue Chitto NWRs.
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Bayou Cocodrie NWR
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(318) 336-7119
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Housing is available in a small camp house located on the Wallace Lake Unit near
the community of Monterey, LA. It is a two bedroom facility with full bathroom,
stove, refrigerator, microwave and most kitchen utensils.
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Minimum stay is 30 days; Maximum stay is 90 days; 24 hrs per week per person per
couple; 32 hrs per week for individual
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Bayou Sauvage NWR
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(985) 882-2000
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3 full RV hook-ups, laundry; one 4 bedroom house with bed in each room
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32 hours per week with one month minimum
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Bayou Teche NWR
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(985) 882-2000
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Housing is at SE LA Refuges Complex headquarters in Lacombe, LA. The complex has
five RV pads with cement patios and full hook ups (water, electric, sewer and propane
from local store). Amenities include community washer/dryer building, gas grill
and picnic pavilion. Pets are allowed but must be under control at ALL times.
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One month minimum commitment and at least three, eight hour days for couples and
four, eight hour days for individuals. Most work takes place on Bayou Sauvage, Big
Branch Marsh and Bogue Chitto NWRs.
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Big Branch Marsh NWR
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(985) 882-2000
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Housing is at SE LA Refuges Complex headquarters in Lacombe, LA. The complex has
five RV pads with cement patios and full hook ups (water, electric, sewer and propane
from local store). Amenities include community washer/dryer building, gas grill
and picnic pavilion. Pets are allowed but must be under control at ALL times.
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One month minimum commitment and at least three, eight hour days for couples and
four, eight hour days for individuals. Most work takes place on Bayou Sauvage, Big
Branch Marsh and Bogue Chitto NWRs.
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Black Bayou Lake NWR
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(318) 387-1114
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2 full hook-up RV sites with patio and picnic table; on-site laundry facilities
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24 hours/week/site plus opening and closing gates; one month minimum stay
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Bogue Chitto NWR
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(985) 882-2000
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Housing is at SE LA Refuges Complex headquarters in Lacombe, LA. The complex has
five RV pads with cement patios and full hook ups (water, electric, sewer and propane
from local store). Amenities include community washer/dryer building, gas grill
and picnic pavilion. Pets are allowed but must be under control at ALL times.
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Branch Marsh and Bogue Chitto NWRs.
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Breton NWR
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(985) 882-2000
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3 full RV hook-ups, laundry; one 4 bedroom house with bed in each room
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32 hours per week with one month minimum
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Cameron Prairie NWR
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(337) 598-2216
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1 RV pad with electric, water and sewer; use of bunkhouse laundry facility, kitchen,
TV room
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32 hours per week with one month minimum
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Delta NWR
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(985) 882-2000
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3 full RV hook-ups, laundry; one 4 bedroom house with bed in each room
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32 hours per week with one month minimum
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Lacassine
NWR
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(337) 598-2216
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1 on-site travel trailer available; 1 RV pad with 110 electric, water and sewer
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32 hours per week with one month minimum
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Mandalay NWR
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(985) 882-2000
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Housing is at SE LA Refuges Complex headquarters in Lacombe, LA. The complex has
five RV pads with cement patios and full hook ups (water, electric, sewer and propane
from local store). Amenities include community washer/dryer building, gas grill
and picnic pavilion. Pets are allowed but must be under control at ALL times.
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One month minimum commitment and at least three, eight hour days for couples and
four, eight hour days for individuals. Most work takes place on Bayou Sauvage, Big
Branch Marsh and Bogue Chitto NWRs.
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Sabine
NWR
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(337) 598-2216
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1 full RV hook-up; 1 two bedroom housewith double bunk beds
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40 hours/week with 90 day minimum
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Sabine NWR
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(337) 598-2216
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3 RV pads with electric (50/50/30/20amps & 220 & 110 volt), water, and sewage
hookups
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24 hours a week per couple; 32 hours per individual; minimum 2 months
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Southeast
Louisiana Refuges Complex
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(985) 882-2000
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5 RV camper spaces; full hook-up, electric, LP gas, water and trash disposal provided.
Picnic tables for each site plus a shared picnic shelter and grill, two washer/dryers
shared by all, full size refrigerator/freezer shared by all
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Minimum stay one month; 24 hours a week per couple; 32 hours a week per individual
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MAINE
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Aroostook NWR
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Steve Agius,
(207) 328-4634
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2 RV hook up pads
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Contact refuge for requirements.
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Green Lake NFH
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Frederick Trasko (207) 667-9531
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1 full RV hook-up, 50 Amp service, internet and laundry available
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24-32 hours/week for 3 months minimum mid May-October
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Umbagog NWR
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Ian Drew ian_drew@fws.gov
(603) 482-3415 x115
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2 refuge houses 7 bedrooms 4.5 bathrooms total. Shared with seasonal staff interns,
researchers. Use varies by year.
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24 hours min, 40 preferred
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Moosehorn
NWR
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(207) 454-7161
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1 dormitory w/ 5 bedrooms; 1 rustic barrack w/bunk beds in a common room; 2 RV hook
up pads; 2 travel trailers w/2 beds each
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Contact refuge for requirements
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Rachel Carson NWR
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(207) 646-9226
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1 rustic RV hook up site
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20 hours/week, contact refuge manager for availability
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Rachel Carson NWR
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(207) 646-9226
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1 Refuge Dormitory, 2 Refuge Houses
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Fully furnished houses. Require 20 hrs/week. Contact refuge manager for availability.
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Sunkhaze Meadows NWR
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No Phone
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2 story cabin fits 4
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Contact refuge for requirements
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MARYLAND
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Blackwater NWR
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Michele Whitbeck, michele_whitbeck@fws.gov
(410) 901-6124
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2 full RV hook-ups with concrete pads; on-site laundry facility. Refuge housing
may be available seasonally.
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24-32 hours/week; three month commitment preferred
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MASSACHUSETTS
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Eastern
Massachusetts NWR Complex
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Libby Herland, Project Leader (978) 443-4661
x11 |
1 3-bedroom dorm with bunk beds for 12 in Sudbury, MA; 1 3-bedroom house with beds
for 6 in Carlisle, MA
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Must work minimum 24 hours per week. Must share rooms with others. Must have personal
vehicle.
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Great Meadows NWR
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Libby Herland, Project Leader (978) 443-4661 x11
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The refuge has two types of volunteer housing:
1) Located in Sudbury, MA; dormitory style duplex that has three bedrooms and sleeps
a total of nine people.
2) Located in Carlisle, MA; a former residence that has three bedrooms and sleeps
a total of six people.
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Contact refuge office for more information.
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Monomoy NWR
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Dave Brownlie, (508) 945-0594
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1 6-bedroom dorm that can sleep up to 14 people in Chatham, MA
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Contact refuge manager for more information.
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MICHIGAN
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Jordan River NFH
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http://www.fws.gov/midwest/JordanRiver/Vol_Int.htm (231) 584-2461
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Two three bedroom houses fit up to six individuals each
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40 hours/week for 3 months minimum
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Pendills Creek NFH
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http://www.fws.gov/midwest/PendillsCreek/
(906) 437-5231 |
One apartment fits one individual or a couple
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non-specified
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Seney NWR
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Jennifer McDonough
(906) 586-9851 x 16
Sara Giles (906) 586-9851 x 10
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Three RV sites with electric (one 30 amp, two 60 amp), water and sewer hookups.
Access to laundry facilities. Sites are located about 7 miles from headquarters.
TV reception, cell phone coverage, and internet services may be limited.
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20-40 hour/week commitment; must be self-sufficient w/ RV maintenance needs
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MINNESOTA
MISSISSIPPI
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Dahomey NWR
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(662) 226-8286
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1 trailer and RV hook-up space
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Negotiable
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Mississippi Sandhill Crane NWR
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(228) 497-5407
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Some lodging and available RV hook-up space
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Morgan Brake NWR
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(662) 235-4989
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One RV pad w/ hook-ups under construction
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Negotiable
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Panther Swamp NWR
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(662) 836-3004
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Two TV pads w/ hook-ups under construction
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40 hours week
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Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR
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Andrea Dunstan
Andrea_Dunstan@fws.gov
(662) 323-5548 |
Coming in fall 2012: 2 full RV hook-ups, includes access to garbage and laundry
facilities.
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32 hours a week, with 2-4 month opportunities.
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St.
Catherine Creek NWR
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(601) 442-6696
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Two RV hookups on a gravel pad w/ concrete runners; utilities provided. One 3 bedroom
house fits 6
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24 hours per week per person
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Theodore Roosevelt
NWR Complex
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(662) 836-3004
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Two trailers and RV hook-up space
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Negotiable
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Yazoo NWR
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(662) 839-2638 |
2 three bedroom trailers; 1 RV pad with hookups under construction
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40 hours a week
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MISSOURI
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Mingo NWR
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(573) 222-3589
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One two bedroom bunkhouse that fits four individuals; four RV hook-ups with full
service.
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Contact refuge for requirements
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Squaw Creek NWR
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Ron Bell, Refuge Manager, ron_bell@fws.gov, P.O. Box 158 Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 383-5754
ex13
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Three RV sites one paved two on grass, with electric with 50 amp electric service,
water and sewer hookups. The site will accommodate trailed up to 30 foot in length.
The site is located near overlooking the picnic area near the headquarters.
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Volunteers work in a variety of refuge programs including visitor center, refuge
events and assist with other duties in the field. Camping volunteers work between
24-40 hours per week and must be self-sufficient w/ RV maintenance needs. A minimum
of 24 volunteer hours per week per person; and minimum stay of 2 weeks, maximum
stay 6 months.
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Swan Lake NWR
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John Benson, 16194 Swan Lake Avenue, Sumner, MO 65671
(660) 856-3323 x10
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Two cement camper RV sites that have full hook-ups (50/30 electrical, water, sewer)
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Volunteers work in the visitor center on the weekends, evenings, during refuge events
and assist with other duties around the refuge about 20-40 hrs total
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MONTANA
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Benton Lake
NWR
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(406) 727-7400
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1 full RV hook-up; 1 camper/trailer fits 2-3
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Six week minimum
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Bowdoin NWR
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(406) 654-2863
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1 apartment w/2 beds
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Contact refuge for requirements
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Charles M. Russell NWR
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(406) 538-8706
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1 trailer for volunteers at viewing area
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Contact refuge for requirements
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Creston NFH
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Mark Maskill, Project Leader
(406) 758-6868 |
One trailer hookup at the hatchery.
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Contact Hatchery for requirements
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Lee Metcalf NWR
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(406) 538-8706
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2 Full RV hookups (concrete pad with 50 amp service)
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24 hours/week and 8 week minimum
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Medicine Lake NWR
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(406) 789-2305
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1 three bedroom bunkhouse; 1 travel trailer, laundry
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Contact refuge for requirements
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National Bison Range
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(406) 644-2211
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2 full RV hook-ups; one shared house
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32 hours/week with a 6 week commitment
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Refuge Home Page.Red
Rock Lakes NWR
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(406) 276-3536
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Springdale travel trailer May thru September. Refuge house & bunkhouse mid August
thru April. 3 hookups -2 are 50 amp; 1 is 30 amp.
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Call refuge for requirements. Winters are severe, summers magnificent.
Summer housing very limited due to seasonal employee needs. Bring your trailer
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Fort Niobrara NWR
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(402) 376-3789
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One RV trailer pad (with water, sewer, and electric); 1 bunkhouse fits 8
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Various individual commitments
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Rainwater Basin WMD
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(308) 236-3000
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2 full RV hook-ups; bunkhouse w/ space for 2 or 3
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Various individual commitments
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Valentine NWR
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(402) 376-1889
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2 bunkhouses with space for 5
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Various individual commitments
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NEVADA
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Ash Meadows NWR
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(775) 372-5435
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1 full RV hook-up; 1 two bedroom mobile home fits 4; rooms available in 5 bedroom
mobile home (bunkhouse style - shared bathrooms)
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32 hours/week for 2 months or more
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Desert
National Wildlife Range
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Harry Konwin harry_konwin@fws.gov
(702) 515-5494
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2 full RV hook-ups
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Couples required to work 32 hs/wk for one and 24hrs/wk for the second. Minimum 3-month
stay.
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Moapa Valley NWR
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(702) 515-5494
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1 full RV hook-up
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Contact refuge for requirements
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Pahranagat NWR
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(702) 515-5494
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1 full RV hook-up
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Contact refuge for requirements
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Stillwater NWR
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(775) 423-5128
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One 2 bedroom house
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40 hours/week
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NEW JERSEY
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Edwin
B. Forsythe NWR
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Sandy Perchetti sandy_perchetti@fws.gov
(609) 652-1665
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2 full RV hook-ups, laundry, Internet
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24 hours/week for 3 months
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Wallkill
River NWR
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Fran Stephenson fran_stephenson@fws.gov
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Four RV sites on cement pad with complete hook-up; water, 50 amp electricity, and
free propane. Free use of washer/dryer at nearby site available.
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24 hours per week for a single volunteer and 32 hours per week for a volunteer couple.
A valid driver’s license and a defensive driving course (provided) is required to
operate a government vehicle. Applicants with FWS training certificates are always
in demand.
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NEW MEXICO
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Bosque del Apache NWR
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Chris Leeser, Park Ranger (575) 835-1828
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22 - RV sites with water, electric and sewer hook-ups.
A free self fill propane station is available to fill portable propane tanks. The
refuge may have propane tanks available to borrow.
All volunteers have 24-hour access to the Bosque Lounge which includes free laundry
facilities with the detergent provided, an ice machine, extra freezer and refrigerator
space, a full kitchen with cooking and baking utensils, pool table, piano, book
and puzzle lending library, gas BBQ grill and a small dry sauna.
We are not able to offer meal reimbursement, stipends, fuel reimbursement or living
allowances at this refuge.
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Each person living on site is required to complete a minimum of 32 hours of service
each week. Shifts are usually four eight hour days with one hour off for lunch.
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Sevilleta NWR
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Jeannine Kimble
Jeannine_Kimble@fws.gov
(505) 864-4021 |
3 Full RV hook ups
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32 hrs per week per person
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NEW YORK
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Elizabeth A. Morton NWR
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Jody DeMeyere, Visitor Services Manager,
jody_demeyere@fws.gov
(631) 286-0485 x 2131
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1 dormitory with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; shared kitchen, common room and laundry
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Couples working together: 24 hours per week (Friday – Sunday) with 3 month commitment
Individual volunteer: 32 hour a week (Thursday – Sunday) with 3 month commitment
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Montezuma NWR
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(315) 568-5987
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1 house with 3 bedrooms for interns
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40 hours/week
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Wertheim NWR
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Jody DeMeyere, Visitor Services Manager,
jody_demeyere@fws.gov
(631) 286-0485 x
2131
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1 dormitory with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; shared kitchen, common room and laundry
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Couples working together: 24 hours per week (Thursday – Saturday) with 3 month commitment
Individual volunteer: 32 hour a week (Wednesday – Saturday) with 3 month commitment
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NORTH CAROLINA
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Alligator River
NWR
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(252) 305-4460
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3 sites with full hook-ups; laundry facilities, TV/VCR/DVD player, and Internet
access available; 2 full RV hook-ups; 1 cabin with 4 bunk beds
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24 hours per week per person No set requirements
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Mackay Island
NWR
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(252) 429-3100
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One 2 bedroom house w/ only one single bed
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40 hours/week for 12 weeks
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Pea Island NWR
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2 pads; includes electric, water, sewage, phone hook-ups and washer/dryer; 1 RV
full hook-up; One 3 bedroom house w/5 single beds
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24 hours per week per person; Contact refuge for requirements
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Pee Dee NWR
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J.D. Bricken
(704) 694-4424
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1 RV hookup on concrete pad; utilities, washer and dryer provided;
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20-24 hours per week per person; 3-4 month shifts preferred.
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Pocosin Lakes NWR
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Sherryreed Moore sherryreed_moore@fws.gov
(252) 796-4909 ext. 225
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2 RV sites with full hook-ups overlooking Lake Phelps. Electricity, water, and sewage
provided. Washer and dryer available for use.
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Must be able to serve a minimum of 24 hours per week per person (couple), or 32
hours for a single person. Must stay a minimum of 3 months. Contact refuge for requirements.
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NORTH DAKOTA
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Arrowwood NWR
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(701) 285-3341
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1 trailer
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40 hours/week
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Audubon NWR
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(701) 442-5474
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4 bedroom bunkhouse, space for 2 volunteers
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40 hours/week for 12-14 weeks, May-August
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Chase Lake NWR
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(701) 752-4218
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1 house
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Contact refuge for requirements
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Des Lacs NWR
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(701) 385-4046
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2 full RV hook-up; 2 trailers; 1 bunkhouse fits 2-4
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Various individual commitments
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Devils Lake WMD
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(701) 662-8611
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1 bunkhouse fits 4 (shared with Sully's Hill NGP)
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Various individual commitments
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Garrison Dam NFH
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(701) 654-7451
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3 full RV hook-ups; one trailer
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20 hours/week commitment
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J. Clark Salyer NWR
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(701) 768-2548
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3 full RV hook-ups; 1 bunkhouse
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Various individual commitments
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J. Clark Salyer WMD
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(701) 768-2548
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1 RV hook-up water and sewer only; bunkhouse
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Various individual commitments
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Long Lake NWR
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(701) 387-4397
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Bunkhouse space for up to 4 volunteers
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45 day commitment
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Lostwood NWR
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(701) 848-2722
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1 full RV hook-up; gov't housing
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Various individual commitments
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Sullys Hill National Game Preserve
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(701) 662-8612
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1 bunkhouse fits 4 (shared with Devils Lake WMD)
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Various individual commitments
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Tewaukon NWR
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(701) 724-3598
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2 small trailers
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40 hours/week for 2 months
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Upper Souris NWR
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(701) 468-5467
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1 full RV hook-up; 2 trailers w/3 bedrooms each
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Various individual commitments
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Valley City WMD
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(701) 845-3466
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1 travel trailer
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Various individual commitments
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Valley City WMD
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(701) 845-3466
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1 full RV hook-up; one trailer, 1 house/bunkhouse
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4 to 6 week commitment
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Ottawa NWR
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(419) 898-0014 ottawa@fws.gov
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One bunkhouse (two bedrooms, fits four individuals), one clubhouse (two bedrooms,
sleeps three individuals), RV site with water and electric hook-up can be provided
at a facility near the refuge.
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Bunkhouse or Clubhouse requires 32 hours a week per person, minimum of 30 days.
RV requires 24 hours per person per week for couples or 32 hours per week for individuals,
for a minimum of 30 days.
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OREGON
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Cape Meares NWR
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(541) 687-4550
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1 RV unit - water, sewer, electrical. Located in full service campground with laundry
and high speed Internet.
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Hart Mountain National
Antelope Refuge
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Aaron Collins,
Volunteer Coordinator.
(541) 947-3315 ext. 223
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Seven RV hookups, one bunkhouse (capacity 8), one mobile home (capacity 6).
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Volunteer opportunities available through Volunteer.gov
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Malheur NWR
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Carey Goss
(541) 493-2612 |
Full hook-up RV park with level pads, wifi, shower facility, common room, kitchen,
and laundry room. Furnished housing available with wifi at 2 locations.
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1 month commitment and minimum 24 hrs/week for RV volunteers or 32 hrs/week for
govt. housed volunteers.
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Nestucca Bay NWR
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(541) 867-4550
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Two bedroom/one bath unfurnished house. High-speed internet and basic phone available.
Washer/Dryer included.
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Long-term volunteer only 6+ month committment required. 20 hour a week time committment.
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Oregon Coast NWR Complex
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(541) 297-8936
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2 RV units - water, sewer, electrical. Laundry service is available at nearby NWR.
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Oregon Coast NWR Complex
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(541) 297-8936
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1 RV unit - water, sewer, electrical, WiFi.
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Oregon Coast NWR Complex
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(541) 297-8936
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1 RV unit - water, sewer, electrical. Laundry services available at nearby NWR.
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Oregon Islands NWR
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(541) 867-4550
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1 RV unit - water, sewer, electrical. Located in full service campground with laundry.
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Oregon Islands NWR
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(541) 347-1470
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2 RV units - water, sewer, electrical, laundry,
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Oregon Islands NWR
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(541) 867-4550
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1 RV unit - water, sewer, electrical, Internet and laundry. Located on Hatfield
Marine Science Center Campus.
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Sheldon NWR
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Aaron Collins, Volunteer Coordinator. (541) 947-3315 ext. 223
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One RV hookup, one 3 bedroom house; one 3 bedroom mobile home; 1 two bedroom cabin
fits 15 total
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Volunteer opportunites available through Volunteer.gov
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Siletz Bay NWR
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(541) 867-4550
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Two bedroom/two bath house with a garage. Partially furnished.
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Available only to a longer-term (6+ months) volunteer(s). Committment is 20 hours
of volunteer work per week.
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William L. Finley
NWR
|
Sallie Gentry, Visitor Services Manager, sallie_gentry@fws.gov
(541) 757-7236
|
One 50-foot concrete RV pad with full connections including electric (50 and 30
amp), water, and septic. Internet and telephone access are available at the headquarters,
just a short walk away. Two 3 bedroom/1 bath mobile homes are also available. Both
have kitchen utensils furnished, as well as full-size beds, furniture, and washer/dryers.
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3 months, 32 hours per week for individuals or 24 hours per week per person for
couples.
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Erie NWR
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Michelle Jackowski michelle_jachowski@fws.gov, (814-789-3585)
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2 full RV hook-ups; 1 house w/ 3 bedrooms
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24-32 hours/week for 2 months minimum
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PUERTO RICO
|
Station
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Contact
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Housing
|
Requirements
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Cabo Rojo NWR
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(787) 851-7258
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5 single bunk rooms and one 4 bed bunk room
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No set requirements
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Rhode Island NWR Complex
|
Juancarlos Giese, Deputy Refuge Manager, (401) 364-9124
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2 RV hook up sites
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Only available September 1 - March 31. Please contact Refuge Headquarters for more
information.
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RHODE ISLAND
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Rhode Island NWR Complex
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Juancarlos Giese, Deputy Refuge Manager, (401) 364-9124
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1 Fully Furnished House
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Only available September 1 - March 31. Please contact Refuge Headquarters for more
information.
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Cape Romain
NWR
|
(843) 928-3264
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2 RV sites; includes picnic table, water, electric, washer/dryer and sewer hook-ups.
Water is not potable. Drinking water provided by the refuge.
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24 hours per week; minimum 1 month
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SOUTH CAROLINA
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Carolina Sandhills
NWR
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(843) 928-3264
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1 pad with hook-ups
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24 hours per person per week
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Santee NWR
|
(803) 478-2217
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2 full hook up (water, sewer, elec) RV sites on gravel pad. Washer/dryer facilities.
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24 hours per week per person. 3 month commitment preferred. Year round opportunities
for volunteers to work indoors and outdoors assisting refuge staff. Mainly visitor
services and maintenance opportunities available.
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Savannah NWR
|
Amy Ochoa Amy_Ochoa@fws.gov
(843) 784-9911, ext. 111
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2 full hook-up, paved RV pads with adjacent laundry facilities.
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Minimum 2 month commitment. 24-hours per person, per week work requirement
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Waccamaw NWR
|
Jason Hunnicutt
(843) 527-8069 |
3 Concrete RV Pads 15x40 with water, sewer, 50 amp, 30 amp, & 20 amp service.
Site is fenced in with free use of washer & dryer.
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3 month committment and 20-25 hours per week.
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D C Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery
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(605) 642-7730
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10 full RV hook-ups; Volunteer Quarters (sleeps 1-6)
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32 hours/week
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SOUTH DAKOTA
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Station
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Gavins Point NFH
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(605) 665-3352
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2 full RV hook-ups
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18 hours/week April-September
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Lake Andes NWR
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(605) 487-7603
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One trailer fits 2
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Various individual commitments
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Madison WMD
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(605) 256-2974
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2 full RV hook-ups.
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24-30 hours/week
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Waubay NWR
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(605) 947-4521
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2 full RV hook-ups; 2 trailers; 1 seasonal bunkhouse accomodates 7 people
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24-30 hours/week
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TENNESSEE
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Reelfoot NWR
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Tara Dowdy
Tara_Dowdy@fws.gov (713) 538-2481 |
4 full RV hook-ups, concrete pads, electric (30/50 amp)
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32 hour/week per person with a 3 month minimum
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Tennessee NWR
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(731) 642-2091
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1 pad with full hook-ups; laundry facilities provided. No Internet, TV or telephone
service available.
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West Tennessee Refuge Complex
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WestTNRefuges@fws.gov
(731) 287-0650
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Full hook-up, concrete pads, electric (30/50 amp), laundry facility on site.
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Maximum is 3 months, 32 hours per week.
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TEXAS
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Station
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Anahuac
NWR
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stephanie_martinez@fws.gov
(409) 267-3337
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Trailer sites with full hook ups (water is non-potable)
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24 hours/person per week for a 3 month commitment
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Aransas NWR
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(361) 286-3559
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Trailer sites with full hook-ups and telephone line, propane provided
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24 hours/person per week with a 3 month commitment
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Attwater
Prairie Chicken NWR
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John Magera, Supv. Wildlife Refuge Spc. (979) 234-3021, ext. 223
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Three full-hookup RV sites are available. Propane, electricity, potable water and
septic are all provided. Space may also be available in a Service-owned RV and house
trailer on a case-by-case basis.
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32 hours/week/person. 3 month commitment required unless returning volunteer.
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Balcones
Canyonlands NWR
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rob_iski@fws.gov
(512) 339-9432 x 70
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Free RV sites including 30 & 50 amp hookups, water, sewer, picnic table, and
on-site washer and dryer. 3 RV sites located at headquarters and two sites located
across from Doeskin Ranch Public Use Area.
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Work an average of 24 hours/week during daylight hours & usually
during weekdays. Can volunteer for 2 months up through 6 months.
3 Volunteer Opportunities:
1. Maintenance Worker- needed year-round- various grounds & facility maintenance/repairs/construction/trail
work/fence removal/recycling
2. Environmental Education primarily for Elementary School children: February- April/May
3. Office Worker/Visitor Information- needed year-round
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Lower Rio
Grande Valley NWR
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Jennifer Owen-White, jennifer_owenwhite@fws.gov
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RV sites with full hook ups (water, electric and sewage),laundry facilities and
wifi
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January - March: only couples accepted, each person must work 3 days a week
April - December: couples and singles accepted, couples work 3 days a week each,
singles work 4 days a week
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Santa Ana NWR
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Jennifer Owen-White, jennifer_owenwhite@fws.gov
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RV sites with full hookups (water, electricity and sewage), laundry facilities and
wifi
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January - March: accepting couples only, each person must work 3 days a week
April - December: couples and singles accepeted, couples must work 3 days each a
week, single persons work 4 days a week
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Trinity River NWR
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Stuart Marcus
stuart_marcus@fws.gov (936) 336-9786
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2 RV pad sites. 50 amp with water and sewer hook-up. Washer and dryer with refrigerator
located in adjacent portable building. Picnic table on concrete slab.
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Minimum 24 hrs/per for 1 person or 32 hrs for 2. A 3 month commitment up to 6 months.
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Uvalde NFH
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Grant Webber (505) 248-6865
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RV site with 50 amp electrical service, sewer, and water. For those volunteers who
do not have their own housing, we also have available a 38 foot RV with sewer, water,
and electricity.
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Work a minimum of 32 hours per week.
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Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
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Kathi Stopher Kathi_Stopher@fws.gov (435) 734-6438
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1 full RV hook-up (no propane); bunkhouse w/3 bedrooms
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30 hours/week and one month minimum
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UTAH
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Fish Springs
NWR
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(435) 693-3122 x2
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1 full RV hook-up; One 3 bedroom house; 4 bedroom bunkhouse
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No criteria for housing
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Jones Hole NFH
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(435) 789-4481
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1 full RV hook-up; 2 bedroom trailer house
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40 hours/week with 1 month minimum
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Ouray NWR
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(435) 545-2522
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2 full RV hook-ups; one 3 bedroom bunkhouse
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Work requirements not defined
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Back Bay NWR
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Walter Tegge (757) 301-7329
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1 full RV hook-up
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12 week minimum
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VERMONT
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Station
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Missisquoi NWR
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Dave Frisque dave_frisque@fws.gov 802-868-4781
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two travel trailers - sleep two each comfortably, plus hookup (electric, sewer,
water) for RV resident volunteers
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min 24 hours per week; May through October
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Carson
NFH
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Cheri Anderson cheri_anderson@fws.gov
509-493-2934
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2 full RV hook-ups w/local phone, basic cable, water/elec/sewer, "comfort"
house with full size washer/dryer, refreigerator and bathroom
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20 hours/week
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VIRGINIA
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Chincoteague NWR
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(757) 336-6122
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Bunkhouse - shared bedrooms with 2-6 people each for maximum of 20 people.
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Contact refuge for availability
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Eastern Shore Of Virginia NWR
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Jennie Lewis jennifer_lewis@fws.gov (757) 331-2760 ext. 123
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6 Full RV hook-up; laundry facilities, Complimentary boat ramp pass. 4 rooms available
in group house for college interns.
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24-32 hours/week w/3 month commitment 24 hours each for volunteer couples working
together and 32 hours for single volunteers.
40 hours for Interns.
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Harrison Lake NFH
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Ed Darlington Edward_Darlington@fws.gov
(804) 677-8257
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3 Full RV Hook-ups. Volunteer picnic shelter at site. Laundry facitities are located
on station. Near Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, Jamestown, historical plantations,
Civil War battlefields in Richmond area.
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32 hours/week for an individual; for couples, a combined total of 48 hours/week.
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Eisenhower NFH
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Henry Bouchard, henry_bouchard@fws.gov (802) 483-6618
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One 3 bedroom house with appliancces.
One RV site, electric, water, sewer.
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20 hrs/ week per volunteer
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WASHINGTON
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Station
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Columbia NWR
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(509) 546-8300
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3 full RV hookups, laundry facilities
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24 hrs/wk for 30 days
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Conboy Lake NWR
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(509) 546-8300
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2 full RV hookups and bunkhouse space for 9
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24 hrs/wk for 30 days
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Dungeness NWR
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Dave Falzetti,
david_falzetti@fws.gov
(360) 457-8451 x 25
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Small furnished cabin with utilities
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Full time Refuge Caretaker, 40+ hrs per week. Six month commitment, monthly stipend.
No pets, couples welcome.
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Entiat NFH
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Craig Chisam
Craig_Chisam@fws.gov (509) 784-1131
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Full RV Hookup with pad for Hatchery Hosts
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24 hours per week
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Leavenworth NFH
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Corky Broaddus
Corky_Broaddus@fws.gov (509) 548-7641
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Full RV Hookup on pad for Hatchery Hosts
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24 hours per week
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Little
Pend Oreille NWR
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(509) 684-8384
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1 full RV hook-up
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32 hours/week
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Protection Island NWR
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Dave Falzetti, david_falzetti@fws.gov
(360) 457-8451 x 25
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Furnished cabin with utilities.
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Remote Island. Full time Refuge Caretaker, 40+ hrs per week. Six month commitment,
monthly stipend. Substantial boating experience required, MOCC preferred. No pets,
couples welcome.
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Ridgefield NWR
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(360) 887-4106
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One house w/2 bedrooms. 1 RV pad w/electric hook-up.
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Contact Refuge for requirements and current availability
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Toppenish NWR
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(509) 546-8300
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Trailer pad, but no hookups, and bunkhouse space for 7
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24 hrs/wk for 30 days
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Turnbull NWR
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(509) 235-4723
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2 full RV hook-ups
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Umatilla NWR
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(509) 546-8300
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2 full RV hookups and bunkhouse space for 9
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24 hrs/ wk for 30 days
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Winthrop NFH
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Chris Pasley Chris_Pasley@fws.gov
(509) 996-2424
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Full RV Hook up and RV pad
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24 hours per week
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Genoa NFH
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http://www.fws.gov/midwest/genoa/ (608) 689-2605
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One 22 foot trailer
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Contact fish hatchery office for requirements
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WEST VIRGINIA
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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Canaan Valley
NWR
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(304) 866-3858
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Two 1 bedroom trailers, 1 full RV hook-up; bunkhouse
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Three days per week per person. Prefer three month committment. See website for
description of duties.
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Jackson NFH
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(307) 733-2510
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2 full RV hook-ups
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24-32 hours/week, May-September
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WISCONSIN
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Horicon NWR
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Erin Railsback (920) 387-2658 ext.24
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2 RV pads with full hook-ups (water, sewer, elecric)
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Minimum of 24 volunteer hours per week per person; minimum stay 1 month, maximum
stay 6 months
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Necedah NWR
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Lorie Brown
(608) 565-4409
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One three bedroom mobile home, one 8-person bunkhouse duplex, one trailer pad/RV
hookup
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White Sulphur Springs NFH
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(304) 536-1361
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2 bedroom house
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Contact hatchery for availability
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WYOMING
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Station
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Contact
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Housing
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Requirements
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National Elk Refuge
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(307) 739-9322
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13 full RV hook-ups, laundry; some houses available.
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32 hours/week for 2 month minimum, May-October
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Saratoga NFH
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(307) 326-5662
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2 bedroom trailer house
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Work requirements not defined
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Seedskadee NWR
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(307) 875-2187
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3 full RV hook-ups; 1 bunkhouse sleeps 4 - 8 comfortably
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20 hours/week, 5 hours/day, 3 week minimum
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