To Apply for a
Volunteer Position

Send a cover letter and application to the National Elk Refuge.

Include in the cover letter:

We usually have a waiting list for summer volunteers requiring RV spaces or other housing.

Send application materials to:

Volunteer Inquiries
National Elk Refuge
PO Box 510
Jackson, WY 83001

 

Twelve full-time employess comprise the staff at the National Elk Refuge including: managers, adminstrative staff, public use, biology, maintenance and law enforcements. Seasonally our staff swells with sleigh ride interpreters, irrigators, volunteer public use and maintenance staff.

We are now accepting applications for Summer 2009
Residential Volunteer Positions

Maintenance Position (32 hours per week for RV Slot)

Jobs
For current job listings on the National Elk Refuge, visit USAJobs www.opm.gov.

Volunteer Program
The National Elk Refuge recieves over 11,000 volunteer hours each year. From local boy scouts to summer retired RV volunteers volunteers collect antlers, teach education programs, staff the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center, complete adminstrative work and maintain facilities and habitat.

Summer Residential/ RV Volunteer Program
The National Elk Refuge maintains 11 RV sites for seasonal volunteers. RV volunteers from all over the country and all walks of life visit and volunteer. In exchange for 32 hours of work each week volunteers enjoy Teton views and some of the most rewarding wildlife work in the country. Read through our Volunteer Policies and Community Resources to learn more about our program. See the right panel for application materials.

Local Volunteers/Groups
A wide array of volunteer activities are available for individuals and groups. Individual volunteers provide visitor services at our multi-agency visitor center, groups help in the collection of antlers, individuals also help with biological and maintenance activites. If you would like to volunteer for the National Elk Refuge. Please contact Kristen Gilbert (307)739-9322, or kristen_gilbert@fws.gov.

Volunteer Positions
Maintenance Position Description
Summer Visitor Services Position Description

If you have questions please email. You will be routed to the appropriate staff who are looking for volunteers.  In your initial contact, please indicate your areas of interest, your work history related to your interests, and the time of your availability.