America’s Natural and Cultural Resources Volunteer Portal
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SEARCH RESULTS 21 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: The refuge is looking for resident volunteers interested in working outdoors, working with visitors in our visitor center and just helping out the staff wherever needed. Carpentry, trail maintenance, and visitor service skills a plus but not required. Resident volunteers must provide their own RV, be willing to volunteer 24 hours/week per couple (32 hours/week for single) and volunteer for a minimum of 3 months. What the refuge provides - - A beautiful RV site located on the Bluff Unit of the refuge, equipped for water, sewer, and electric (50 amp, 220v) service - Washer/Dryer - Volunteer uniforms - Training - Volunteer assignments to suit volunteers’ interests and skills What the volunteer provides – - 24 hours/week for couple; 32 hours/week for single Requirements - Volunteers must provide own RV - Be flexible and easy going - Hard working - Willing to perform duties as assigned - No skills needed. Training provided For more information about the volunteer program at Santee National Wildlife Refuge, contact Susan Heisey, Lead Park Ranger, at the refuge office 803-478-2217 or susan_heisey@fws.gov. 
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Opportunity Description: The Santee National Wildlife Visitor Center is located off of Hwy 95 (exit 102) right on the banks of Lake Marion in Clarendon County, South Carolina. The visitor center has numerous displays of local wildlife including an osprey nest with its own viewing platform!! The refuge is looking for volunteers who are interested in working at the visitor center information desk – responsibilities include answering questions about the refuge, and disseminating refuge maps, literature, and other information about natural and cultural history. Volunteers should be outgoing and be willing to work with visitors. The preference is that volunteers commit to work one day a week. The Visitor Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
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Opportunity Description: Maintenance • Mowing and trimming • Trail maintenance • Sign maintenance • Carpentry • Exhibit/kiosk maintenance • Vehicle maintenance • Litter patrol The refuge has hiking trails on the Bluff, Dingle Pond, and Cuddo Units and hiking and biking trails on Pine Island and Cuddo Units. Trail maintenance volunteers may perform duties like trimming, cleaning and maintaining boardwalks and observation towers, and installing/maintaining signage on trails. Volunteers should be willing to work outdoors in the elements and should be able to walk and stand for extended periods.
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Opportunity Description: Assist Educator with program preparation and clean-up. Use lesson plans to conduct programs and activities for youth of varying ages both on and off-site. Prepare teacher packets, program handouts and evaluation forms as needed. When assisting educator, use digital camera to take pictures during programs. When conducting outdoor programs, conditions may be hot and humid during the summer and cold during the winter. Volunteer may encounter biting insects and poison ivy.
Willingness to become knowledgeable about the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and Francis Marion National Forest ecosystems and to become familiar with the refuge and forest management programs. Desire to work with youth of all ages in both indoor and outdoor settings. Good interpersonal and communications skills. Willingness and ability to undergo training and follow lesson plans to assist with and teach curriculum-based programs, both on and off-site. Ability to learn to use copier and fax machines and digital camera. Helpful to have computer word processing skills. Willingness to assist educator with program preparation and clean-up. Must be physically able to walk, stand and stoop. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
Opportunity Description: Assist in daily operations of the visitor center to include: turn on lights and audio-visual equipment in exhibit hall and auditorium; unlock and lock doors; assist staff in counting money for cash drawer and filling out sales forms to open and close store; stock supplies in book store; and operate cash register and credit card machine. Stock all information racks and holders at reception area. Operate phone system to include: answer phone inquiries; transfer incoming calls for staff; transfer calls to voice mail and check front desk phone messages. Greet visitors and provide accurate information and materials. Keep staff informed of supplies, brochures, and needed change for cash drawer. Assist staff as needed with various projects to include: inventory brochures and other materials; compile information and education packets; maintain adequate supply of forest trail and camping handouts in racks and make copies as needed. Assist staff in manning offsite exhibits and information booths as schedule permits. Willingness to become knowledgeable about the ecosystems of the Cape Romain NWR and Francis Marion NF. Willingness to become familiar with the refuge and forest management programs. Good interpersonal and communications skills and desire to work with the public. Willingness to assist staff with center and offsite projects and events. Ability to learn to operate phone system, cash register, and credit card, copier, fax and lamination machines. Ability to learn to operate audio-visual equipment in exhibit hall and auditorium. Physical ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time. Must have the physical mobility to access all areas of Center. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
Opportunity Description: Mow, trim and clear brush in and outside of the wolf enclosure; light maintenance of storage shed, food and water bins, and front glass. Mowing, trimming and weeding of Center grounds. Weeding, mulching and planting in the butterfly garden. Weeding, mulching and trimming grounds shrubbery. Maintenance of picnic tables, benches, porches, and outside trash and recycle bins. Maintenance of boardwalk. Volunteer may encounter hot and humid temperatures, biting insects, snakes, briars and other prickly vegetation, and poison ivy. Willingness to become knowledgeable about the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and Francis Marion National Forest. Ability to do physically demanding work for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions. Work will involve stooping, bending, and lifting. Ability to use hand tools, push and riding mowers and trimmers. Willingness to participate in on-the-job training for riding mowers. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
Opportunity Description: Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, with headquarters located 20 miles north of Charleston, encompasses over 66,000 acres which include barrier islands, salt marshes, and maritime forest. Management objectives include managing habitat for migratory birds, managing threatened and endangered species, preserving maritime forest communities and, offering wildlife-dependent recreation and educational programs and activities. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available for resident volunteers. Availability, interests, and abilities of the volunteer will determine how the volunteer can contribute to the Refuge. Volunteers must have a willingness to become knowledgeable about the refuge and its management programs. The Refuge will provide uniforms and training. Minimum requirements to become a Resident Volunteer: provide own self-contained recreational vehicle; volunteer for a minimum of 2 months; for a couple, be willing to contribute 24 hours per week per individual and, 32 hours per week for single resident; and, be willing to perform assigned duties. Opportunity Descriptions:Visitor Services - Welcome visitors at the Sewee Visitor & Environmental Education Center, orient them to the Refuge and Francis Marion National Forest and provide information; assist in the operation of the book/gift store; and, assist staff in the preparation of recreation and educational materials. Conservation Education - Volunteer must have a willingness to work with youth in both indoor and outdoor settings. Follow lesson plans to teach and assist staff with curriculum-based environmental education programs. On-site training will be provided. Experience in education and working with children is a plus. Maintenance - Work with refuge and visitor center staff to maintain grounds and facilities. Landscaping will involve mowing, weeding, and trimming. Other duties include vehicle maintenance, boat and trailer maintenance, paint and construction projects. Carpentry and mechanical skills a plus as is the ability to use hand tools, trimmers, push and riding mowers. Must be willing to participate in training for riding mowers. Interpretation - Volunteer leads interpretive nature walks for all ages. Experience and education in natural history is recommended. Training will be provided. Housing Availability: Available • Housing Type: RV Pads • Housing Description: 2 RV sites with water, sewer, electric (50 amp, 220 v) and picnic tables. Note: Water at site is non-potable; water cannot be used for drinking or cooking. Refuge supplies 5 gal water container. Note: No cement pads. Grass surface area
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Opportunity Description: The Sewee Center, located 20 miles north of Charleston, is the gateway to the Cape Romain NWR and Francis Marion NF. With over 325,000 acres of public lands, the Refuge and Forest are rich in natural and cultural history. Volunteer sevice supports the promotion of wildlife conservation and wild-life dependent public use programs. Volunteer must be outgoing and willing to work with the public. A willingness to become knowledgeable about the ecosystems of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and Francis Marion National Forest is a must! Volunteer will work the information desk to welcome visitors, orient them to the forest and refuge, inform them of educational and recreational activities available, and answer questions. Volunteer will assist with daily operations of the Center to include opening and closing the building; operate the phone system and audio-visual equipment; operate the store cash register and credit card machine; stock store merchandise; inventory and stock brochures and other materials; operate copy, fax and lamination machines; and assist staff with the preparation of education materials. Volunteer may be requested to assist staff with offsite events. The Center is a 9000 sq. foot facility and the volunteer must have the physical mobility to access all areas. The availability of the volunteer will determine how the volunteer can contribute. The Center is open Tuesday - Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Opportunity Description: Volunteer should have a willingness to become knowledgeable about the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and Francis Marion National Forest. Volunteer must have the ability to do physically demanding work for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, and weeding Center grounds; weeding, mulching and planting in butterfly garden; maintaining outside facility to include porches, benches, bins and picnic shelter; trail maintenance; vehicle maintenance; carpentry projects; and litter patrol. Volunteer will maintain the wolf enclosure to include mowing, trimming and clearing brush both inside and outside the enclosure and, maintaining the public viewing platform. Work will involve stooping, bending and lifting. Volunteer must have the ability to use hand tools, push and riding mowers and trimmers and must be willing to participate in on-the-job training for riding mowers. The availability of the volunteer will detemine how the volunteer contribute. The Center is open Tuesday - Saturday from 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
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Opportunity Description: The Sewee Center, located 20 miles north of Charlston, is the gateway to the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and Francis Marion National Forest. With over 325,000 acres of public lands, the Refuge and Forest are rich in natural and cultural history. Volunteer service supports the promotion of wildlife conservation and wildlife dependent public use programs. Volunteer must have a willingness to become knowledgeable about the Cape Romain NWR and Francis Marion NF ecosystems and to become familiar with the refuge and forest management programs. Volunteer must be outgoing and have a desire to work with youth of all ages in both indoor and outdoor settings; be willing and have the ability to undego training and follow lesson plans to teach and assist with curriculum-based programs, both on and off-site; assist educator with program preparation to include teacher packets, program handouts and evaluation forms; have the ability to use digital camera, copier and fax machines; and have skills in computer word processing. Volunteer must be physically able to walk, stand and stoop for extended periods of time. When conducting outdoor programs, conditions may be hot and humid during the summer and the voluntee may encounter biting insects and poison ivy. The availability of the volunteer will determine how the volunteer can contribute. The Center is open Tuesday - Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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