Resident Volunteer at Cape May National Wildlife Refuge

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Cape May National Wildlife Refuge
Welcome! Cape May NWR is located throughout the tip of South New Jersey and along the Atlantic Flyway. Encompassing pristine beach, bayshore, saltmarsh, and upland forest habitats it is world famous for its spectacular migratory bird populations as well as become a crucial area for the...
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Cape May Court House,NJ

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24 Kimbles Beach Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
United States

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About This Position

Join us for a rewarding Resident Volunteer opportunity at Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, where you’ll dive into a mix of maintenance work, visitor services, and biology, making every day an exciting adventure! You’ll help with grounds and building upkeep, engage in trail maintenance, participate in biological surveys, and assist with visitor education, all while working side-by-side with dedicated Refuge staff and becoming part of our community. When you’re off duty, explore historic Cape May and the beautiful Jersey Shore, with countless attractions within an hour’s reach. The Refuge will provide an RV pad and utility hookups free of charge at our Two Mile Beach Unit in exchange for 20 hour of volunteer work per week. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Cape May family!

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