Facility
Location
Address
1 Wildlife Circle
Austwell, TX 77950
United States
Date Range
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Volunteer Position Overview
Volunteers Needed
-
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Days
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
Yes
Virtual
No
Suitability
55+
About This Position
Fall/Winter/Spring RV Visitor Services Volunteer
DUTIES:
- Provide visitor orientation in our new, state-of-the-art Visitor Center (air-conditioned) and answer Visitor Center phone. Answer questions regarding the refuge, local natural and cultural resources, safety precautions, rules and regulations, recreational opportunities, and area services. Operate a cash register (collecting refuge fees and selling passes).
- If interested, assist with and/or lead interpretive tours and educational programs, or rove on trails and interact with visitors.
- Assist staff with operations and light maintenance of facilities, including cleaning bathrooms, restocking brochures, emptying trash containers, ensuring refuge is free of litter and other more complex maintenance and visitor facility projects within your abilities.
- Occasionally help with special events on-and off-site.
- Represent the Fish and Wildlife Service by wearing a volunteer uniform and interacting with visitors in a friendly, courteous, tactful, and helpful manner.
SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT:
- Volunteers are expected to volunteer 3 days/24 hours per week. This position works weekends and non-federal holidays.
- We request a minimum 3-month commitment.
ACCOMIDATIONS:
- Full hook-up RV spot provided (includes water and electric). Must be able to provide own lodging (RV, 5th wheel, travel trailer).
- Access to volunteer facility. Amenities include bathrooms, showers, laundry, full kitchen, TV, couches, and tables. Wi-fi provided in volunteer facility.
TRAINING:
- We will provide on-site training.
- A valid Driver's License is REQUIRED for driving government vehicles.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Public Wi-Fi is accessible at the volunteer building; however, connection quality may be inconsistent. For optimal performance, we recommend bringing your own Wi-Fi or cell booster.
- The RV pad sites do not include generators. In the event of a power outage, the refuge does not provide generators. We recommend that you come prepared and bring your own generator.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- For more information, contact Viv Atkinson (vivian_atkinson@fws.gov)
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