Summer Visitor Services/Maintenance Volunteer

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Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge is home to many native Texas wildlife and plants, and was specifically established to protect the nesting grounds of the black-capped vireo and the endangered golden-cheeked warbler.
National Wildlife Refuge
Marble Falls,TX

Location

Address

24518 FM 1431
Marble Falls, TX 78654
United States

Date Range
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Volunteer Position Overview

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

Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge is recruiting a Visitor services/maintenance volunteer to work on Balcones Canyonlands NWR from June- September 2026. This volunteer will have a full hook up RV site with 30 and 50 amp, plus sewer/water. The site is covered and also has a laundry facility next to it. If you are a couple, this site is in exchange for 24 hours a week per person. Single person will work 32 hours per week. The volunteer will perform general maintenance duties around the refuge, cleaning the trailhead restrooms Mondays and Fridays, and possibly work in the visitor center when a shift is not covered.

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