Visitor Center Hosts

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Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a significant staging area for migrating waterfowl during spring and fall migrations; and while today’s wetlands represent just a small fraction of the wetlands that existed prior to reclamation, they remain crucial as a critical resource for the 80 percent of...
National Wildlife Refuge
Tulelake,CA

Location

Address

4009 Hill Rd
Tulelake, CA 96134
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
Yes
Virtual
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About This Position

Volunteer Opportunity – Visitor Center Host

Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Tulelake, California

 

We are seeking volunteers to serve as Visitor Center Hosts. Duties include greeting and orienting visitors, answering telephones and information requests, opening and closing the center, and performing light maintenance and cleaning of visitor areas.

 

Volunteers should be enthusiastic about serving the public, able to communicate with diverse audiences, and eager to learn. No prior experience is required. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license. On-site orientation, training, and uniforms will be provided and required while on duty. Hours requirements are 21 hrs. per week. Exact start and end dates are flexible.

 

Lodging

RV Pad with great views and Free Wi-fi

 

Requirements

 

·        Must pass a background check

·        Provide at least two references (if applying as a couple, list both names)

·        Flexible service dates available

SKILLS

Clerical/Office Machines

Visitor Information

Working with People

 

For more information or to apply, please contact John Fitzroy at 541-281-0140

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