Weekend Visitor Center Volunteer - Oct-Feb - RV Pad available

*WATERFOWL HUNTING SEASON* and *BIRD WATCHING SEASON*

Seeking friendly individuals to volunteer at the front desk of the visitor center while the Friends' Group nature store is open on weekends. The volunteer would answer visitor questions, assist visitors with purchasing auto tour fees online, answer phone calls from hunters and other visitors, direct calls to appropriate refuge staff, and keep a small visitor center tidy and open on Saturdays and Sundays during the fall and winter seasons. Some additional days of the week and tabling at special events may be needed. The volunteer would also raise and lower the flag pole, open and close the visitor center, and keep things tidy (sweep, mop, dust, etc.).

Additional volunteer opportunities at this station include: groundskeeping, maintaining brochure boxes around the complex, helping with refuge operations, maintenance shop organization, driving government, landscaping/mowing, and heavy equipment operation (training will be provided).

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge is located along Interstate 5 about 70 miles north of Sacramento and about 80 miles south of Redding, California. It is well known for the millions of geese and ducks which migrate through and spend weeks to months in the refuge's wetlands. The refuge complex includes Sacramento, Delevan, Colusa, Sutter, and Sacramento River NWRs, and the Steve Thompson North Central Valley WMA (Llano Seco unit). Opportunities for recreation include all "Big 6" activities: wildlife observation, photography, hunting, fishing, environmental education, and interpretation. The visitor center is located 10 miles south of the city of Willows, California, which has grocery stores, restaurants, and a medical center. All resident volunteers must meet the qualifications and work the minimum weekly work hours (20) to stay in housing or RV. Send email to inquire.

HOUSING:

RV pads with electric and water hookups are available with a minimum six week commitment of 20 hours per week per resident. Trash service is provided. Tent camping is not nor are open fires. Sorry, no pets are allowed due to wildlife considerations.