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Opportunities for interns abound at White River NWR. These positions pertain to public use, forestry, biology and wildlife. The refuge provides housing and a daily stipend of $20.00.
Biology - Duties include assisting refuge employees with migratory bird habitat enhancement; surveys of various wildlife species including black bear; water management activities; and participation in other biological and habitat management activities assigned.
Forestry - Duties include assisting refuge employees with monitoring and evaluation, including working with a comprehensive CFI system; mapping and utilizing both GPS and GIS.
Public Use - Duties include: Opening and closing the refuge Visitor Center, staffing the information desk, selling Friends of White River NWR, Inc. merchandise, and planning and assisting with environmental education and interpretation programs and public outreach events. Weekends may be required.
What do volunteers do?
Various opportunities exist at the Refuge Complex for the volunteer to gain valuable and rewarding experience. Volunteers assist Refuge personnel in achieving management goals by assisting in:
Interpretation
Through nature walks, talks, and slide programs, volunteers help visitors understand and appreciate both the natural and human history of the Refuges. They also provide information on the recreational and educational opportunities available and rove Refuge trails to talk to visitors, note vandalism, and identify maintenance needs.
Environmental Education
Volunteers assist with field trips and teacher orientation workshops, give educational programs to school groups, and help with special projects.
Resource Management
Qualified volunteers may assist Refuge biologists with surveys, habitat restoration, and bird banding.
Maintenance
Volunteers may help Refuge employees in general tasks including sign installation, painting, small construction, and routine equipment maintenance. Also, opportunities sometimes exist in more specialized areas for those with skills such as plumbing and carpentry.
Administration
Office receptionist, librarian, and bookkeeper are a few of the office services provided by volunteers.
Special Projects
Volunteers may work independently or under general supervision in such areas as photography, journalism, photo and specimen collections, and special event planning.
When Do Volunteers Work?
The Refuge Complex needs volunteer service 7 days each week. Working hours extend through daylight hours, but some evening meetings, training, and orientation may be required.
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