Location
Address
50 Bend Road
CharlesTown, RI 02813
United States
Date Range
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Volunteer Position Overview
Volunteers Needed
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Recruitment Start Date
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Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
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About This Position
Shorebird stewards teach the public about the piping plovers, American oystercatchers, and least terns that nest on our beaches each summer. Stewards ensure that beach visitors are informed on regulations to keep the nesting shorebirds safe.
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