Pollinator Garden Volunteer - MAY-JULY - RV site or Housing Included

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St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge
St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1990, provides an important wintering habitat for migratory waterfowl and seasonal habitat for other migratory birds
National Wildlife Refuge
Natchez,MS

Location

Address

76 Pintail Lane
Sibley, MS 39165
United States

Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
-
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Days
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
Yes
Virtual
No
Suitability
55+
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About This Position

St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge is a 25,000-acre refuge along the Mississippi River that is renowned for its excellent birdwatching opportunities. The nature center has a small pollinator garden that needs tending during the summer.


DUTIES:

The major duties of the position include weeding, pruning, planting, and digging.

Volunteer may also help out in the office at times, helping visitors get fishing or hunting permits, dusting displays, and sweeping the front lobby and patio.


HOUSING:

With a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week for five weeks, per individual, housing is provided free of charge.

Option 1: Sheltered RV spot with full hookups including water, electric, and sewer, and a picnic table. Laundry facilities are available free of charge.

Option 2: Private sparsely-furnished 1br/ba house with bed, linens, all appliances incl. washer/dryer.


HOW TO APPLY:

Complete the volunteer.gov application. Also, please send an email to the contact expressing interest and your estimated start and end dates of availability.

Duties/Activities

Botany
General Assistance
Soil/Watershed
Trail/Campground Maintenance
Visitor Information
Weed/Invasive Species Control

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