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ALABAMA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge (4) (334) 687-4065 2 full hook-up RV pads: on-site laundry facility 24 hours a week per person; minimum 30 days Danny Moss (334) 687-4065
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/wheeler/volunteer/camperprogram.html 1 full hook-up site; includes water, electric (35 amp, 220v hook-up), level cement slab and picinc table.   Teresa Adams (256) 350-6639

ALASKA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (7) http://alaskamaritime.fws.gov/involved.htm Full RV Hook-up sites; 2 bunkhouses 40 hours/week for 60 to 90 days depending on season  
Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge (7) (907) 246-4250 1 Bunkhouse; field camps 40 hours/week for 30 days or more  
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (7) http://arctic.fws.gov/get_involved.htm 1 Bunkhouse accomodates 10; 1 trailer fits 2 40 hours/week for 30 days or more, Memorial Day to Labor Day  
Innoko National Wildlife Refuge (7) http://innoko.fws.gov/work.htm field HQ features walled tents for volunteers 40 hours/week for 30 days or more  
Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge (7) http://kanuti.fws.gov/involved.htm Bunkhouse accommodates 10 people 20-40 hours depending on the season  
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge (7) http://alaska.fws.gov/nwr/kenai/workwithus/volunteer.htm 2 Full RV Hook-up sites for camp hosts; bunkhouse for 4-8 people; 1 trailer fits 3 30-40 hours/week; length of stay varies  
Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge (7) http://kodiak.fws.gov/workwithus.htm Field camps Work requirements not defined  
Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuge (7) (800) 656-1231 Bunkhouse accommodates 4 people Variable with program  
Selawik National Wildlife Refuge (7) (800) 492-8848 apartment fits 4; cabin fits 4  40 hours/week for 30 days  
Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge (7) http://tetlin.fws.gov/workwithus.htm 3 Full RV Hook-ups; 2 remote field camps 32 hours/week for 6 week minimum  
Togiak National Wildlife Refuge (7) (907) 842-1063  Bunkhouse accommodates 8 40 hours/week for 30 days  
Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge (7) (907) 543-3151  Bunkhouse accommodates 8 40 hours/week for 30 days  
Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge (7) http://alaska.fws.gov/nwr/yukonflats/workwithus.htm Field camp opportunities Requirement varies  

ARIZONA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Alchesay-Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery Complex (2) (928) 338-4901 1 bedroom cabin  28 hours/week; 2 week trial period, after that minimum commitment of 3 months  
Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge (2) http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/arizona/billwill.html#Volunteering 1 Full RV Hook-up     
Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge (2) http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/arizona/buenosaires/volunteer.html 2 Full RV Hook-up, propane provided; 3 bedrooms in shared trailer fits 3 four 8-hour days/week, for an average of three months  
Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge (2) http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/arizona/cabeza.html#Volunteer%20Opportunities bunkhouse with room for five; 1 full RV Hook-up Reservations and a minimum of 40 hours per week required for housing  
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge (2) http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/CibolaNWR/#VolunteerOpportunities 4 Full RV Hook-ups; 1 dwelling fits 6 Contact refuge for requirements  
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge (2) (760) 326-3853 3 Full RV Hook-ups; travel trailer fits 4; 2 bedroom house sometimes available Contact refuge for requirements  
Imperial National Wildlife Refuge (2) http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/arizona/imperial.html#Volunteer%20Opportunities Trailer pad hook-ups are available for volunteers with self-contained RV units Contact refuge for requirements  

ARKANSAS

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
White River National Wildlife Refuge (4)   2 pads with hook-ups. No laundry services available   Matt Conner (870) 282-8249

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CALIFORNIA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge (8) http://www.fws.gov/humboldtbay/volunteer.html 1 three bedroom house and 1 one bedroom cabin fits 8 total 20 hours per week for six month period  
Kern National Wildlife Refuge (8) http://www.fws.gov/kern/refuges/kern/volunteer/ One two bedroom mobile home fits 4  Contact refuge for requirements  
Modoc National Wildlife Refuge (8) (530) 233-3572  One two bedroom mobile home fits 4  40 hours/week 3 months or more  
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge (8) http://www.fws.gov/sacramentovalleyrefuges/vj_volunteeropp.html One Bedroom Apartment and one twelve bed mobile home fits 12 total 40 hours/week for 3 months or more  
Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge (8) http://www.fws.gov/klamathbasinrefuges/ One Bedroom Apartment and one two bedroom mobile home fits 6 total 40 hours/week for 30 day minimum  

COLORADO

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge (6) (970) 723-8202 2 Full RV Hook-ups; 1 house with room for one volunteer room contigent upon availability, contact refuge for requirements  
Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery (6) (970) 872-3170 1 three bedroom house fits 6 people 40 hours/week with a 3 month commitment  
Leadville National Fish Hatchery (6)   3 Full RV Hook-ups; 1 House  May through September; contact hatchery for requirements  

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DELAWARE

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge (5) http://www.fws.gov/northeast/primehook/volunteer.html 2 Full RV Hook-ups;  24 hours/week and a 3 month commitment  

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FLORIDA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Caloosahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/dingdarling/Volunteering.html No campsites    
Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/lowersuwannee/residentvols.html 1 Full RV Hook-up, concrete pad w/picnic table Contact refuge for requirements  
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/chassahowitzka/volunteer.html 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. 32 hours/week with one month minimum, 4 months maximum Volunteer Coordinator (352) 563-2088
Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.favorfloridakeys.com/      
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/crystalriver/volunteer.html 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.   Volunteer Coordinator (352) 563-2088
Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/egmontkey/volunteer.html 3 Full RV Hook-ups, laundry;one bedroom apartment sleeps 2 32 hours/week with one month minimum, 4 months maximum  
Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/resultsZ.cfm?states=FL&keywords=florida%20panther 2 full 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 s+C10 service is provided. Private phone line, satellite connection and Internet access is available with all fees paid for by the resident. Pets ok but must remain indoors when volunteer is not supervising. 20 hours minimum for volunteer couples; 32 hours for individual volunteers Takako Sato (239) 353-8442 x222
Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/merrittisland/Volunteer.html 2 Full RV Hook-up, internet and laundry 24 hours/week with 2-4 month opportunities  
Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/merrittisland/Volunteer.html 2 full hook-ups w/paved camper pads; water, septic tank, electricity, and laundry facilitites provided. Minimum stay 90 days; maximum stay 6 months Refuge Office (386) 985-4673
Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/lowersuwannee/residentvols.html 1 RV pad. Water, electric, and sewer hook-ups provided; satellite TV reception is available with your own dish 24 hrs/person; minium stay 30 days; maximum stay 90 days Pam Darty (352) 493-0238 x222
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/merrittisland/Volunteer.html 2 trailer pads with full hook-up; phone and internet service; laundry facilities available 32 hours weekly; 30 day minomum; 120 day maximum stay Nancy Corona (321) 861-0668
National Key Deer Wildlife Refuge (4) N/A 1 4-bedroom bunkhouse with laundry facilities minimum 1 month Karen Hillier (305) 872-2239 x226
St. Johns National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/merrittisland/Volunteer.html 2 Full RV Hook-up, internet and laundry 24 hours/week with 2-4 month opportunities  
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/saintmarks/volunteer.html 1 full hook-up trailer pad; includes access to garbage and laundry facitities 32 hours a week; minimum 30 days David Moody (850) 925-6121
Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www/volunteer.gov/gov/resultsZ.cfm?states=FL&keywords=ten%20thousand%20islands 1 RV site; max 32' RV; bunk bed/dorm housing 20 hrs minimum for volunteer couples; 32 hrs minimum for individual volunteers Takako Sato (239) 353-8442 x222
Welaka National Fish Hatchery (4) (386) 467-2374 1 three bedroom house; 1 three bedroom bunkhouse in rough shape House requires 16 hours/week  

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GEORGIA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge (4) www.fws.gov.southeast/bankslake 1 30' trailer; 1 full hook-up pad including water, swer, electric (30/50amp) and propane provided; washer/dryer, garbage disposal available 24 hours a week for a couple; 32 hours a week per person; minimum 3 months Gracie Gooch (912) 496-7366
CHATTAHOOCHEE FOREST National Fish Hatchery (4) (706) 838 4723 1 three bedroom house fits 3-6 16 hours/week minimum  
Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/harrisneck/ 4 full hook-up trailer pads and a laundry facility; satellite TV reception available; no dis provided Minimum of 24 hours a week per person for a minimum of 3 months Amy Ochoa (912) 652-4030, ext. 111
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee/Volunteers.html 6 30' trailers, 4 full hookup pads including water, swer, electric (30/50amp) and propane provided, 1 three-bedroom with full bath singlewide trailer, 1 three-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, satellit television with DVD/VCR player, and recycling/garbage disposal. West Entrance of refuge has 2 30' trailers, 1 full hookup pad, water, sewer, electric (30/50amp) and propane provided; 1 three-bedroom house; phone and washer/dryer on site. 24 hours a week for a couple; 32 hours a week per person; minimum 3 months Gracie Gooch (912) 496-7366
Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge (4)   1 gravel RV pad; water, electric (50amp), and sewer hook-ups provided. Satellite TV reception is available with your own dish. 24 hours a week for a couple; 32 hours a week for an individual; minimum 2 months Carolyn Johnson (478) 986-5441 x224

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HAWAII

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge (1) http://www.fws.gov/kilaueapoint/getinvolved.html 1 house 2 bedrooms fits 4 25 weeks or 80 hours for 3 weeks  
Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (1) http://www.fws.gov/midway/volunteer.html 2 apts., 3 bedrooms, fits 6 40 hours per week  

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IDAHO

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Camas National Wildlife Refuge (1) (208) 6625423 2 full RV Hook-up sites/50 amp., laundry, satellite Contact refuge for requirements  
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge (1) http://www.fws.gov/deerflat/currvol.htm 1 house 2 bedrooms fits 4; one trailer pad full hook-up Contact refuge for requirements  
Hagerman National Fish Hatchery (1) http://www.fws.gov/hagerman/Volunteer.html 1 full RV Hook-up w/ water and elec.; 1 bedroom apt. fits 4 Summer Hatchery Host Season  
Kooskia National Fish Hatchery (1) http://www.fws.gov/kooskia/volunteer.html 2 full RV Hook-up sites; one bedroom apt. fits 4 Hatchery Host season from April to September; 32 hrs./week for 2 months or more  
Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge (1) (208) 267-3888 2 full RV Hook-up sites; one bedroom apt. fits 4 Contact refuge for requirements  

INDIANA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge (3) (812) 522-4352  2 RV Full Hook-ups/laundry    

IOWA

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge (3) http://www.fws.gov/midwest/desoto/volunteer.htm 1 Full RV Hook-up; 3 bedroom house owned by Iowa DNR can be used Contact refuge for requirements  
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge (3) http://www.fws.gov/midwest/NealSmith/volunteer.html 2 bedroom house Contact refuge for requirements  

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KANSAS

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge (6) (620) 392-5553 1 Trailer  Contingent upon availability  
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge (6) http://www.fws.gov/quivira/Volunteering.htm 1 two bedroom bunkhouse w/ 6 bunks 30 day minimum  

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LOUISIANA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/southeastlouisiana/vol_intern.html#rv_vol_info 3 Full RV Hook-ups, laundry;one 4 bedroom house with bed in each room 32 hours per week with one month minimum  
Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge (4) (318) 336 7119 Periodic housing available minimum stay is 30 days; maximum stay is 90 days Diane Borden-Billiot (337) 598-2216
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/southeastlouisiana/vol_intern.html#rv_vol_info 3 Full RV Hook-ups, laundry;one 4 bedroom house with bed in each room 32 hours per week with one month minimum  
Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/southeastlouisiana/vol_intern.html#rv_vol_info 3 Full RV Hook-ups, laundry;one 4 bedroom house with bed in each room 32 hours per week with one month minimum  
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/southeastlouisiana/vol_intern.html#rv_vol_info 3 Full RV Hook-ups, laundry;one 4 bedroom house with bed in each room 32 hours per week with one month minimum  
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/northlouisiana/blackbayoulake/volunteer.html 2 RV sites; water, sewage electrical (30 and 50amp) hookups; patio with picnic tables included multiple Full RV Hook-ups; one travel trailer with one bed minimum stay one month; 24 hours/week/couple Contact refuge for requirements Gay Brantley (318) 387-1114
Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/southeastlouisiana/vol_intern.html#rv_vol_info 3 Full RV Hook-ups, laundry;one 4 bedroom house with bed in each room 32 hours per week with one month minimum  
Breton National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/southeastlouisiana/vol_intern.html#rv_vol_info 3 Full RV Hook-ups, laundry;one 4 bedroom house with bed in each room 32 hours per week with one month minimum  
Delta National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/southeastlouisiana/vol_intern.html#rv_vol_info 3 Full RV Hook-ups, laundry;one 4 bedroom house with bed in each room 32 hours per week with one month minimum  
Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/swlarefugecomplex/volunteers.html 1 on-site travel trailer available 40 hours a week; minimum 2 months Diane Borden-Billiot (337) 598-2216
Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/southeastlouisiana/vol_intern.html#rv_vol_info 3 Full RV Hook-ups, laundry;one 4 bedroom house with bed in each room 32 hours per week with one month minimum  
Sabine National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/swlarefugecomplex/volunteers.html 1 Full RV Hook-up; 1 two bedroom housewith double bunk beds 40 hours/week with 90 day minimum  
Sabine SW LA National Wildlife Refuge (4)   3 RV pads with electric (50/50/30/20amps & 220 & 110 volt), water, and sewage hookups 24 hours a week per couple; 32 hours per individual; minimum 2 months Diane Borden-Billiot (337) 598-2216
Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/southeastlouisiana/vol_intern.html 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 minimum stay one month; 24 hours a week per couple; 32 hours a week per individual Volunteer Coordinator (985) 882-2000
Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge (4) (318) 574 2664 3 travel trailers sleeps two each No set requirements  

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MAINE

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge (6) http://www.fws.gov/northeast/moosehorn/Volunteer_Opportunities.htm 1 Dormitory w/ 5 bedrooms; 1 rustic barraks w/bunk beds in a common room (no heat) Contact refuge for requirements  
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (6) http://www.fws.gov/northeast/rachelcarson/volunteer.html 2 rustic houses for summer season or roughin' it.    
Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (6) http://www.sunkhaze.org/volunteer.htm 2 story cabin fits 4 Contact refuge for requirements  

MICHIGAN

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Jordan River National Fish Hatchery (3) http://www.fws.gov/midwest/JordanRiver/Vol_Int.htm 3 bedroom house fits 8-10 40 hours/week for 3 months min.  
Seney National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/midwest/seney/INTERVOL.htm#RSVP%20Volunteer%20Program 1 Full RV Hook-up; one log cabin fits 7 40 hour/week commitment; must be self-sufficient w/ RV maintenance needs  

MINNESOTA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge (3) (218) 449-4115  1 four bedroom bunkhouse fits 8 2 week commitment   
Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (3) http://www.fws.gov/midwest/cranemeadows/volunteer.htm 1 bedroom with heat/light/shower fits 2 40 hour/week commitment  
Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District (3) http://www.fws.gov/midwest/detroitlakes/Volunteer.html 4 bedroom farmhouse fits 6 Contact refuge for requirements  
Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge (3) http://www.fws.gov/midwest/ricelake/Volunteers.htm two residences fit 10 8 hours/week commitment  

MISSISSIPPI

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Cameron Prairie SW LA National Wildlife Refuge Complex (4)   2 full hook-up trailer pads with access to garbage, laundry 24 hours a week for a couple; 32 hours a week for an individual; minimum 2 months Stephen Gard (662) 226-8286
Hillside National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/trcomplex/vol.html 1 Trailer with 4 bunk beds sleeps 4 No set requirements  
Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/mississippisandhillcrane/volunteer.html some lodging and available RV hook-up space    
N. Miss. National Wildlife Refuge (4)   Concrete pad with electric, water, sewer, laundry and cable TV/Internet negotiable Stephen Gard (662) 226-8286
N. Miss. Refuge Complex (4) http://www.fws.gov/trcomplex/vol.html One concrete pad with electric, water, sewer, laundry and cable TV/Internet negotiable David Linden (662) 839-2638
Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/pantherswamp/ 1 three bedroom house  fits 4 No set requirements  
St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/saintcatherinecreek/employment.html 1 RV hookup on a gravel pad; utilities provided 1 three bedroom house fits 6 24 hours per week per person No set requirements Charman Cupit (601) 442-6696
Theordore Roosevelt Complex (4)   Trailers; no hook-ups available 40 hours a week James Gray (270) 343-3797

MONTANA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge (6) http://www.fws.gov/bentonlake/volunteer.html 1 Full RV Hook-up; 1 camper/trailerfits 2-3 Six week minimum  
Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge (6) http://www.fws.gov/bowdoin/opportunities.html 1 apartment w/2 beds Contact refuge for requirements  
Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge (6) (406) 538-8706  1 trailer for volunteers at viewing area Contact refuge for requirements  
Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge (6) (406) 789-2305  1 bunkhouse; 2 travel trailers Contact refuge for requirements  
National Bison Range (6) (406) 644-2211  2 Full RV hook-ups; 1 small apt.; one shared house 32 hours/week with a 6 week commitment  
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (7) (406) 276-3536  summer use trrailer Contact refuge for requirements  

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NEBRASKA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District (8) (308) 236-5015  2 Full RV Hook-ups; Bunkhouse w/ space for 2 or 3 Various individual commitments  

NEVADA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (8) http://www.fws.gov/desertcomplex/ashmeadows/volunteer.htm 1 Full Rv hook-up; 1 two bedroom mobile home fits 4 32 hours/week for 2 months or more  
Desert National Wildlife Refuge (8) http://www.fws.gov/desertcomplex/ashmeadows/volunteer.htm 1 Full Rv Hook-up Contact refuge for requirements  
Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge (8) http://www.fws.gov/desertcomplex/moapavalley/volunteer.htm 1 Full RV Hook-up Contact refuge for requirements  
Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge (8) http://www.fws.gov/desertcomplex/pahranagat/volunteer.htm 1 Full RV Hook-up Contact refuge for requirements  
Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge (8) (775) 941-0200  one 3 bdrm house; one 3 bdrm mobile home; 1 two bdrm cabin fits 15 total Contact refuge for requirements  
Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge (8) (775) 423-5128  one 2 bedroom house  40 hours/week  

NEW JERSEY

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (6) http://www.fws.gov/northeast/forsythe/volunteer.htm 2 Full RV Hook-ups, laundry 24 hours/week for 3 months  
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge (6) http://www.fws.gov/northeast/wallkillriver/volunteer%20programs.htm Dorm w/ 8 small rooms and minimal ammenities Contact refuge for requirements  

NEW MEXICO

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge (2) http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/newmex/bitterlake/volunteer.html 1 Full RV Hook-up; apt. for 1-2 people and 20 foot trailer for 1 Contact refuge for requirements  
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge (2) http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/newmex/bosque/volunteer.html 15 Full RV Hook-ups; 3 apts. 32 hours/week minimum  
Dexter National Fish Hatchery (2) (575) 734-5910 1 Full RV Hook-up; 2 30ft trailers; 1 3 bedroom trailer fits 3 Contact refuge for requirements  

NEW YORK

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (6) (315) 568-5987  1 house w/ 3 bedrooms for interns 40 hours/week  

NORTH CAROLINA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/alligatorriver/rv.html 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 24 hours per week per person No set requirements Bonnie Strawser (252) 473-1131x230
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge (5) http://www.fws.gov/mackayisland/intern.html one 2 bedroom house w/ only one single bed 40 hours/week for 12 weeks  
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/alligatorriver/rv.html 2 pads; includes electric, water, sewage, phone hook-ups and washer/dryer; 1 RV Full Hook-up; 1 three bedroom house w/ 5 single beds 24 hours per week per person; Contact refuge for requirements Abbey Reibel (252) 987-1118
Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge (4) http://www.fws.gov/peedee/rv.html 1 RV hookup on gravel pad; utilities, washing machine and clothsline provided; 1 Full RV Hook-up 20-24 hours per week; 3 - 4 month shifts preferred; 20-24 hours/week with a 3-4 month commitment preferred J.D. Bricken at (704) 694-4424

NORTH DAKOTA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge (7) (701) 285-3341 1 trailer 40 hours/week  
Audubon National Wildlife Refuge (7) (701) 442-5474  4 bedroom bunkhouse, space for 2 volunteers 40 hours/week for 12-14 weeks May - August  
Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge (7) (701) 752-4218 1 house  Contact refuge for requirements  
Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge (7) (701)385-4046 2 full RV Hook-up; 2 trailers; 1 bunkhouse fits 2-4  Various individual commitments  
Devils Lake Wetland Management District (7) (701) 662-8611  1 house fits 4  Various individual commitments  
Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery (7) (701) 654-7451 3 full RV Hook-ups; one trailer 20 hours/week commitment  
J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge (7) (701) 768-2548  3 Full RV Hook-ups ; 1 bunkhouse Various individual commitments  
J. Clark Salyer Wetland Management District (7) (701) 768-2548  1 RV Hook-up water and sewer only; bunkhouse Various individual commitments  
Kulm Wetland Management District (7) (701) 647-2866 1 Full RV Hook-up Various individual commitments  
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge (7) (701) 387-4397  1 unit accommodates 2 same sex volunteers 45 day commitment  
Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge (7) (701)848-2722 1 Full RV Hook-up; govt.housing Various individual commitments  
Sullys Hill National Game Preserve (8) (701) 662-8612  2 Full RV Hook-ups; 1 bunkhouse Various individual commitments  
Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge (8) (701) 724-3598  2 small trailers 40 hours/week for 2 months  
Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge (8) (701) 468-5467 1 Full RV Hook-up; 2 trailers w/ 3 bedrooms each Various individual commitments  
Valley City National Fish Hatchery (7) (303) 236-7862 1 full RV Hook-up; one trailer, 1 house 4 to 6 week commitment  
Valley City Wetland Management District (8) (701) 845-3466 1 Travel Trailer Various individual commitments  

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OKLAHOMA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (2) (918) 773-5251 RV Hook-ups; trailer with 2 bedrooms Contact refuge for requirements  
Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge (2) http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/oklahoma/tishomingo/Volunteering.html  

OREGON

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge (1) http://www.fws.gov/malheur/getinvolved.html 6 unit full hook-up RV park w/ shower, rec.room, kitchen, laundry, phone 1 month and min. 24 hrs/week for RV vol. or a minimum of 40 hrs/week for govt. housed volunteers.  

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PENNSYLVANIA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Erie National Wildlife Refuge (6) http://www.fws.gov/northeast/erie/public_involvement.html 2 Full RV Hook-ups; 1 house w/ 3 bedrooms 24-32 hours/week for 2 months minimum  

PUERTO RICO

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge (6) http://www.fws.gov/caribbean/Refuges/Caborojo/Volunteer.htm 5 single bunk rooms and one 4 bed bunk room No set requirements  

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SOUTH CAROLINA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge (6) http://www.fws.gov/caperomain/volunteers.html 2 RV sites; includes picinic table, water, electric, washer/dryer and sewer hook-ups. Water is not potable. Drinking water provided by the refuge. 24 hours per week; minimum 1 month Tricia Lynch (843) 928-3368
Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge (6) http://www.fws.gov/caperomain/volunteers.html 1 pad with hook-ups 24 hours per week per person Tricia Lynch (843) 928-3368

SOUTH DAKOTA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
D.C. Booth  Historical National Fish Hatchery (8) (605) 642-7730 one unit, 2-3 bedrooms; agreement w/ local campground for RV campers 32 hours/week  
Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery (8) (605) 665-3352 2 Full RV Hook-ups 18 hours/week April - September  
Huron Wetland Management District (8) (605) 352- 5894 1 Full RV Hook-up Various individual commitments  
Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge (8) (605) 487-7603 1 trailer fits 2 Various individual commitments  
Waubay National Wildlife Refuge (8) (605) 947-4521  2 Full RV Hook-ups; 2 trailers; 1 seasonal bunkhouse accomodates 7 people 24-30 hours/week  

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TENNESSEE

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge (6) http://www.fws.gov/reelfoot/volreel.html 3 Full RV Hook-ups 32hour/week with a 3 month minimum Tara Dowdy (731) 538-2481
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge (6)   1 pad with full hook-ups; laundry facilities provided. No internet, TV or telephone service available.   Allyne Askins (843) 335-6023
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge (6) http://www.fws.gov/tennesseerefuge/VolunteersInterns08.htm 1 Full RV Hook-up; One trailer sleeps one No set requirements  
West Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge (6) http://www.fws.gov/tennesseerefuge/VolunteersInterns08.htm Full hook-up, concrete pads, electric (30/50amp), laundry facility on site, maximum is 3 months, 24 hours a week Joan Stevens (731) 642-2091 x17

TEXAS

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge (2) http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/anahuac/volunteer.html 3 Full RV Hook-ups; lodging for up to 6, laundry minimum 20 hours/week  
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge (2) http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/aransas/volunteers.html 8 Full RV Hook-ups, gravel pads; three 3 bedroom mobile homes fits 6 people 4 days/week, minimum 3 months  
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (2) http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/balcones/volunteering.htm 4 Full RV Hook-ups 20 hours/week; 2 to 3 month commitment   
Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge (2) http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/texasmidcoast/volunteer.htm limited number of RV sites with full hook-ups 24 hours of volunteer work per person per week  
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge (2) http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/texasmidcoast/volunteer.htm 8 Full RV Hook-ups, gravel pads; laundry 24 hours of volunteer work per person per week  
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (2) http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/laguna.html#Vol 9 Full RV Hook-ups 24-32 hours/week for 3 month minimum  
Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (2) http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/lrgv.html#Vol 20 Full RV Hook-ups 24-32 hours/week for 3 month minimum  
McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge (2) http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/mcfaddin/Volunteer%20Opportunities.html 1 Full RV Hook-up, 30 amp/laundry Contact refuge for requirements  
San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (2) http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/texasmidcoast/volunteer.htm 1 Full RV Hook-up, 50 amp./laundry Contact refuge for requirements  
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (2) http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/santana.html#Vol 8 Full RV Hook-ups 24-32 hours/week for 3 month minimum  
Uvalde National Fish Hatchery (2) (830) 278-2419 1 25-foot long RV; power and water hookup    

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UTAH

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge (6) http://www.fws.gov/bearriver/volunteer.html 1 Full RV Hook-up (no propane); bunkhouse w/ 3 bedrooms 30 hours/week  
Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge (6) http://www.fws.gov/fishsprings/Jobs_Vols.html 1 Full RV Hook-up; 1 three bedroom house; 4 bedroom bunkhouse no criteria for housing  
Jones Hole  National Fish Hatchery (6) (435) 789-4481 1 Full RV Hook-up; 2 bedroom trailer house 40 hours/week with 1 month minimum  
Ouray National Wildlife Refuge (6) (435) 545-2522 2 Full RV Hook-ups; 1 three bedroom bunkhouse Work requirements not defined  

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VIRGINIA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge (5) http://www.fws.gov/backbay/volunteers.htm 1 House fits 5 12 week minimum  
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge (5) http://www.fws.gov/northeast/chinco/volunteers.htm lighthouse keeper's quarters Contact refuge for availability  
Eastern Shore Of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge (5) http://www.fws.gov/northeast/easternshore/volunteer.html Full RV Hook-up; some housing available 20 hours/week w/ 6 week commitment   

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WASHINGTON

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge (1) http://www.fws.gov/littlependoreille/getinvolved.html 1 Full RV Hook-up  32 hours/week  

WEST VIRGINIA

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge (5) http://www.fws.gov/canaanvalley/volunteer.html 1 Full RV Hook-up; bunkhouse 30 hours/week for 3 months, contact refuge for availability  
White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery (5) (304) 536-1361  2 bedroom house Contact hatchery for availability  

WISCONSIN

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Genoa National Fish Hatchery (3) http://www.fws.gov/midwest/Genoa/volun.html One 22 foot trailer Contact refuge for requirements  

WYOMING

Field Station Name (Region Number) Contact Information Housing Description Requirements Contacts
Jackson National Fish Hatchery (6) http://www.fws.gov/jackson/volunteer.htm 2 Full RV Hook-ups 24-32 hours/week May - September  
National Elk Refuge (6)  http://www.fws.gov/nationalelkrefuge/NERVolunteers_Staff.htm 13 Full RV Hook-ups 32 hours/week for 2 month minimum May - October  
Saratoga National Fish Hatchery (6) (307) 326-5662 2 bedroom trailer house Work requirements not defined  
Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge (6) (307) 875-2187 3 Full RV Hook-ups; 1 bunkhouse 30 hours/week, 6 hours/day, 3 month minimum  

 

 

 
Last updated: July 17, 2009
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