Visitor Center Information Desk - SATURDAY AFTERNOON

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Four bison walking in the prairie with the Denver skyline in the background
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Welcome to Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, it's free to visit! Located just 10 miles northeast of downtown Denver, you can step into nature and see the native wildlife that call the Refuge home. Bison, deer, raptors, songbirds, waterfowl, prairie dogs, and coyotes are just a few of...
National Wildlife Refuge
Commerce City,CO

Location

Address

7200 Quebec Street Bldg 121
Commerce City, CO 80022
United States

Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
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Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Days
Saturday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
No
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About This Position

Please note we are looking for someone with consistent Saturday afternoon availablity. The goal of the Visitor Center Front Desk volunteer is to interact with visitors and enhance their experience while at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge by providing information about wildlife, refuge activities, and resources. They greet visitors, answer questions, and give recommendations and directions. Volunteers will work during visitor center open hours and sign-up for their shifts a month ahead of time. No lodging will be provided.

Duties/Activities

General Assistance
Visitor Information

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