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Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is located south of Sacramento, outside the city of Elk Grove. This urban refuge provides important riparian, wetland, and grassland habitat for many local resident species, as well as migrant birds along the Pacific Flyway. Public access is limited and the refuge staff is small, so the refuge depends on dedicated volunteers to help with environmental education, bird banding, habitat restoration, and special events.

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Volunteer opportunities for leading school and public group tours, habitat restoration, bird banding, office work, maintenance, special events, and additional special projects. Volunteers are required to go through one of the two annual volunteer training sessions in Spring or Fall.

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Location Description: The Mingo National Wildlife Refuge is located in southeast Missouri bordering the Missouri Ozarks with spectacular autumn and spring scenery. The Refuge is 21,592 acres comprised of Ozark uplands, bottomland marshes with cypress and hardwood forest, and 7,760 acres of wilderness. Nearly 40 miles of ditches and isolated marshes provide valuable nesting habitat for wood ducks and migrating waterfowl while being home to deer, turkey, otter, fox, swamp rabbits, as well as many different species of fish, birds, reptile, and other mammals. Position Description: Volunteer positions include Visitor Center Interpreter, Maintenance Worker, Education Specialist for adults and school groups, Equipment Operator, Field Biologist, Wilderness Specialist, and other outdoor jobs. The refuge provides rv pads with electricity and water (septic facilities are being developed). Volunteers are expected to work a minimum of 32 hours a week with a 3 month commitment. Education Specialist prepare and present programs, coordinate with local schools, assist with teacher workshops, guide interpretative and educational tours, and assit staff with the overall educational program management.

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Location Description: Mingo National Wildlife Refuge is located in southeast Missouri bordering the Missouri Ozarks with spectacular autumn and spring scenery. The Refuge is 21,592 acres comprised of Ozark uplands, bottomland marshes with cypress and hardwood forest, and 7,760 acres of wilderness. Nearly 40 miles of ditches and isolated marshes provide valuable nesting habitat for wood ducks and migrating waterfowl while being home to deer, turkey, otter, fox, swamp rabbits, as well as many different species of fish, birds, reptile, and other mammals. Position Description: Volunteer positions include Visitor Center Interpreter, Maintenance Worker, Natural Resource Interpreter for adults and school groups, Equipment Operator, Field Biologist, Wilderness Specialist, and other outdoor jobs. The refuge provides rv pads with electricity and water (septic facilities are being developed). Volunteers are expected to work a minimum of 32 hours a week with a 3 month commitment. The Visitor Center Interpreter greets the public and assists visitors with refuge activities such as general questions and orientation, interpretative programs, school tours, educational programs, special events, etc. The interpreter also assists with the operation of a small bookstore, stocks brochures, helps maintain exhibits, and assists with day-to-day operations of the visitor center which attracts several thousand visitors annually.

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Location Description: The Mingo National Wildlife Refuge is located in southeast Missouri bordering the Missouri Ozarks with spectacular autumn and spring scenery. The Refuge is 21,592 acres comprised of Ozark uplands, bottomland marshes with cypress and hardwood forest, and 7,760 acres of wilderness. Nearly 40 miles of ditches and isolated marshes provide valuable nesting habitat for wood ducks and migrating waterfowl while being home to deer, turkey, otter, fox, swamp rabbits, as well as many different species of fish, birds, reptile, and other mammals. Position Description: Volunteer positions include Visitor Center Interpreter, Maintenance Worker, Education Specialist for adults and school groups, Equipment Operator, Field Biologist, Wilderness Specialist, and other outdoor jobs. The refuge provides rv pads with electricity and water (septic facilities are being developed). Volunteers are expected to work a minimum of 32 hours a week with a 3 month commitment. Maintenance Workers typically assist with trail construction and upkeep, stocking brochures, mowing, trimming, trash removal, and repair and maintenance at the visitor center.

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Laboratory technician to assist fishery biologists in identifying and measuring small fish species collected from Missouri River. Technician will also assist with identfiying the age of certain fish species from scales and fin rays and data entry of field data. FWS will provide all necessary equipment and training in fish identification.

Housing is not provided. Volunteer opportunities will occur 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday.

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Serve as the eyes and ears for the Park while recreating on or around the river. Document and report any hazmat spills or other problems that may affect the water quality of the Delaware River. Conduct trash and litter cleanup. Report any potential safety hazards. Observe and report evidence of resource damage caused by inappropriate use. Volunteers with appropriate background and training may be asked to assist with monitoring the presence and spread of exotic or invasive plant species. Provide a written trip briefing. (Park will provide training) Must be familiar with river corridor landmarks and be capable of recognizing and describing reportable conditions sufficient to prepare accurate reports. Must have experience with operating a canoe or kayak, including associated operator safety principles.

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Positions are available year-round.Duties: A variety of cultural and natural resource management volunteer opportunities are available. Cultural resource projects involve working closely with the park archeologists to perform site surveys, document sites and artifacts, prepare cultural resources papers and reports, and other projects as assigned. Natural resources needs include invasive weed and tamarisk identification and removal, installation and care of wildlife cameras, identification and data entry of wildlife seen on camera film, spring surveys, installation of wilderness boundary markers throughout the park, site survey and data entry for backcountry campsites across the park, litter removal and site cleanups, and other projects as assigned. The natural resources work is usually preformed independently. A two month commitment is required, with three months preferred; with 1.6 million acres in the preserve, it takes a while to learn about our resources to safely and competently perform various duties. The projects underway at particular times of the year will vary. Skills desired: Ability to follow directions and work well with others, including visitors and co-workers with diverse interests and views. Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, adapt well to frequent change, and maintain a positive attitude. Desire to find personal fulfillment through meaningful and sometimes challenging work. Ability to live happily in a remote area (Hole in the Wall - HITW or Kelso) or tiny community (Baker) with few to no amenities. Ability to hike up to five miles per day in remote, rocky desert terrain, often following no trail, using map, compass, and/or GPS. Good physical condition and health required. Knowledge of desert hiking techniques and procedures a plus. Previous knowledge of natural or cultural resources and ability to operate 4x4 vehicle in remote, sandy, rocky areas also a plus. Safe driving record, valid driver's license, and dependable personal transportation required.Compensation: FOR KELSO/BAKER POSITIONS: Free full hook-up RV sites are located in Baker and Kelso, CA. No internet, TV, telephone, or propane is provided. Free laundry facilities are available in Baker but not Kelso. Baker also offers limited amenities of convenience stores, gas stations, and restaurants. Limited free co-ed dormitory style housing, with private bedrooms, in a Baker mobile home may be available, depending on space; dorms can't accommodate couples or pets. Government vehicle provided for official duty use, but personal transportation required for grocery shopping and personal exploration of the area. FOR HITW POSITION - Free dry RV site in campground; no hookups at campground, but dump station is available. Limited free co-ed dormitory style housing in HITW, with private bedrooms, may also be available, depending on space; dorms can't accommodate couples or pets. Government transportation provided for work use, but personal vehicle required for grocery shopping and weekend use.ALL - VIPs must serve a minimum of 32 hours (four days) per week to qualify for free RV site or lodging. $3 per work day out-of-pocket expenses reimbursement possible for up to three months, funding permitting. Uniform shirts, hat, and coats provided. Incentive award program based on VIP hours donated. A minimum two to three month time commitment is required.Area: Mojave National Preserve is one of the largest national parks in the contiguous US. Established in 1994, we are a young and growing site. National preserves allow hunting, which primarily occurs in the Fall. Our park has the world's largest concentration of Joshua trees, some of the tallest sand dunes in North America, wonderful night sky and natural sound opportunities, designated wilderness covering nearly half the preserve, and critical habitat for the threatened desert tortoise.Baker, CA, is a tiny community of about 800 people, just outside the preserve. Located along Interstate 15 between Barstow and Las Vegas, Baker serves as a gateway to Death Valley National Park and Mojave National Preserve. Minimal shopping and amenities are available in Baker. Full shopping and medical services are available in Barstow, CA, about one hour away, or Las Vegas, NV, about 1 1/2 hours away. However, Baker is within a four hour drive of Los Angeles and several other national park sites. Kelso, CA, is located 35 miles south of Baker, and has no amenities.The HITW area is located in the heart of the park. Considered remote, HITW is located 63 miles from the small town (4500 people) of Needles, CA. Basic shopping and medical services are available in Needles. Thirty miles further in Bullhead City, AZ, or Laughlin, NV, major shopping, services, and medical facilities are available.

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THIS POSITION IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND TO THOSE TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY RESIDING WITHIN COMMUTING DISTANCE OF PARK HEADQUARTERS IN BARSTOW, CA. NO VOLUNTEER HOUSING OR RV SITES ARE AVAILABLE IN THIS AREA. A MINIMUM COMMITMENT OF ONE DAY PER WEEK IS REQUIRED, WITH TWO OR MORE DAYS PREFERRED, FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO MONTHS.

Duties: Dependent on volunteer interests, skills, and experience, and staff needs. Present needs include: office and clerical support, quality digital and 35mm photography images, staffing andoperations assistance at the interagency Desert Discovery Center, curriculum development and presentation of curriculum-based educational programs to area schools, webpage development and upkeep, interpretive writing such as brochures and other materials, researching and writing grants for projects, resource management inventories/monitoring needs, and resource management/other data entry. Additional needs may arise over time. If needed, a government vehicle would be provided for official business. Volunteer is responsible for personal travel to and from Barstow HQ.

Skills desired: Ability to work well with others, including visitors and co-workers with diverse interests and views. Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, adapt readily to change, follow through on the volunteer commitment, and maintain a positive attitude. Good organizational skills and ability to handle frequent changes in projects and priorities. Skill or experience operating common office equipment including computers. Data entry skills and ability to operate 4x4 vehicle in remote, sandy, rocky areas a plus. Teaching, writing, or public presentation experience also a plus. Safe driving record and valid state driver's license required.

Compensation: NO VOLUNTEER HOUSING OR RV SITE AVAILABLE IN THE BARSTOW AREA. $3 per six hour or more work day out-of-pocket expenses reimbursement possible for up to three months, funding permitting. Uniform shirts, hat, and coats provided. Incentive award program based on VIP hours donated.

Area: Mojave National Preserve is one of the largest national parks in the contiguous US. Established in 1994, we are a young and growing site. National preserves allow hunting, which primarily occurs in Fall. Our park has the world's largest concentration of Joshua trees, some of the tallest sand dunes in North America, wonderful night sky and natural sound opportunities, designated wilderness covering nearly half the preserve, and critical habitat for the threatened desert tortoise.

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Project Name: Irrigation Ditch Plant and Material Removal Purpose: Plants are to be removed from the irrigation ditch carefully not disrupting the plastic liner to improve stream flow. The stream bank is disrupted as little as possible to allow for free flowing water and little accumulation of sediment. Description: A gentle pulling motion with roots attached completes the task of plant removal. Only identified plants will be removed. Plant removal does not take place during the nesting season for birds. A rake may be used to gently pull grasses and other broadleaf plants from the water. Location: The site is Doan Creek starting at the entry to the Whitman Mission National Historic Site to the exit point of the creek. Materials: Rakes and shovels will be provided by Whitman Mission National Historic Site for plant and debris removal. Gloves and safe boots are to be worn by the volunteer participants.

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Project Name: Stream Restoration Project Purpose: A stream will be restored to an area which has not seen water flow in many years. Description: A stream restoration plan is in effect. Plants, soil, rocks and other materials will be added to the location. A diversion gate from another stream will provide the new stream water. Location: The project is located on the grounds at Whitman Mission National Historic Site. Materials: Materials are provided on a seasonal basis and as required by a project time line.

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Project Name: Resource Monitoring Program Purpose: The National Park Service monitors resources within national park sites. This project monitoring will help support the goal of realizing the qualified and quantified characteristics of the resources. Description: Monitoring will include chemical analysis and macro-invertebrates which are present in the ecosystem. Location: The monitoring will occur at Whitman Mission National Historic Site and at specific locations and in project areas. Materials: Volunteers will wear clothes which are protective from the elements. Analytical tests are to be completed with Whitman Mission equipment except as indicated and supplied by an instructor. Results of the analytical tests are to be provided to Whitman Mission National Historic Site by e-mail.

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Project Name: Volunteers Girl Scouts USA Purpose: The purpose of Girl Scouts is inspiring girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service so they may become resourceful citizens. The mission of the National Park Service is to preserve and protect our nation’s natural and cultural resources. Description: Girl Scouts USA offers an informal educational and recreational program designed to help each girl develop values and sense of worth as an individual. It provides opportunities for girls to experience, to discover, and to share planned activities of interests. National Park Service and Girl Scouts USA, working together at appropriate local and regional levels, will foster communications with respect to their programs and activities relating to the conservation, management, protection and development of the national parks’ natural and cultural resources. Also, work will be done cooperatively on the Take Pride in America initiative, as well as other NPS programs. Location: Whitman Mission National Historic Site Materials: Clothing, footwear and gloves which match the character of the work performed.

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Project Name: Volunteers Great America CleanupPurpose: We invite you to join us in Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup, the nation's largest community improvement program! Description: The Great American Cleanup takes place from March 1 through May 31.Location: Whitman Mission National Historic SiteMaterials: Clothing, footwear and gloves which match the character of the work performed.

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Project Name: Volunteers National Public Lands DayPurpose: National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands American’s enjoy. Description: In 2006, about 100,000 volunteers built trails and bridges, planted trees and plants, and removed trash and invasive plants. Join us Saturday, September 29, 2007 for the 14th annual National Public Lands Day and help us care for our land. We invite everybody from federal land management agencies to state parks and playgrounds in local neighborhoods to participate.Location: Whitman Mission National Historic SiteMaterials: Clothing, footwear and gloves which match the character of the work performed.

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St. Vincent NWR has a diverse biological program. The program emphasizes the management and monitoring of endangered species such as red wolves, sea turtles and bald eagles. Habitat monitoring and fire management are also important refuge programs. Interns could expect to be involved in routine monitoring and management of red wolves both in the wild and in captivity, sea turtle surveys during summer months, bald eagle nest monitoring in winter months, wetland monitoring and various avian monitoring programs such as shorebird, waterbird, and neotropical bird surveys.Thom LewisWildlife BiologistSt. Vincent NWR

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Vol. assists in completing biological activities to enhance the Refuge's efforts in habitat and wildlife management. Activities may include monitoring wildlife populations, analyzing biological data, monitoring vegetation communities, and helping to control invasive plants.

Work is done in an office setting, and in the field.

Volunteer must be able to follow protocols, carry up to 10 pounds, walk on uneven terrain, work independently, and must have a driver's license. Knowledge of birds and/or plants is helpful. Experience with computer databases, GIS, mapping, is helpful.

Regular 4-8 hour work shifts during the Mon-Fri work week; hours between 8:30am - 6:00pm.

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Volunteer will provide the public with information about the refuge and refuge programs. Tasks include distributing brochures, developing information flyers and brochures, creating educational activities, writing press releases, assisting with preparations for special events, leading activities for special events, enlisting speakers and presenters for special programs, and promoting refuge resoruces with the education community.

Regular 4-8 hours shifts are preferred (during Mon-Fr, 8:30am - 4:30pm), but a less regular schedule may be possible with good coordination.

Volunteers must be able to follow directions, work indepently, have excellent writing skills, use creativity indeveloping materials and activities, and have a valid driver's license. Skill in using a computer is a plus, but is not required.

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Volunteer provides reception, clerical and administrative, and housekeeping tasks which helps the Refuge to present a "good face" to the public. Tasks may include telephone and visitor reception, clerical work, mail processing, and minor custodial work. Depending upon the volunteers experience with computers, other word processing and database management jobs may be negotiated.

Volunteers must be skilled in using typical office machines, able to follow directions, and able to assists visitors in person and on the telephone in a welcoming and professional manner. Skill in using a computer is a plus, but is not required.

Regular 4-8 hour shifts during the Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30 work day.

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Volunteer completes minor maintenance tasks, freeing up staff time to do large projects or habitat management work. Tasks may include mowing, vehicle cleaning, trail maintenance, beaver debris removal, and litter pick up. Depending upon the skills and experience of the volunteer, other duties which may be negotiated include minor painting, carpentry, plumbing, vehicle maintenance, equipment maintenance, and/or electrical work.

Volunteer must possess a driver's license, be skilled with hand tools, be able to follow directions, and work independently. Skills in technical areas are a plus and will generate more diverse tasks.

Regular 4-8 hour shifts during the work week, Mon-Fri from 7:00am - 4:30pm.

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Contributing to the monitoring and protection of the Piping Plover, volunteers record plover activity within the breading sites. Educating the public, conducting predator patrols and setting and removing fence on the beach are other other opportunities available. Monitoring is done on sandy or pebble beaches on a regular basis from April to July. Assistance in the spring and fall is needed on a short term basis to prepare beaches for breading seasons.

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Help make a difference! Volunteers play a vital role in helping the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service fulfill its mission of conserving, protecting and enhancing America's fish and wildlife populations and their habitats.

Volunteers at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge have always been an integral part of the staff. They have assisted with numerous projects ranging from wildlife inventories to presenting interpretive programs, and their help has been instrumental in the accomplishment of a number of refuge projects and activities.

The St. Marks NWR Volunteer Program seeks to combine the interests of the volunteer with the work needed to be accomplished in order to achieve a productive partnership, one which will ensure the preservation of resources within the refuge.

The program is actually made up of three smaller programs, each adding its own uniqueness to the overall operations of the refuge. The programs are made up of the following: General Volunteers, Resident Volunteers, and Internships. Each program offers hands-on, working experience in the day-to-day activities of the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.

General Volunteer Program: This program represents our most critical area of operations. Volunteers perform duties in three areas of refuge operations: Visitor Services Environmental Education Resource Management Visitor Services is a mile-stone in refuge operations.

Volunteers perform many duties such as both formal and informal interpretation, staff the refuge visitor center, provide information to the general public, issue passes and facilitate our general hunt program.

Environmental Education is focused more in its interpretation. Volunteers are trained to lead school groups in activities that are designed to educate the students about the world around them.

Education Volunteers form the back-bone of the refuge's volunteer outreach activities, and as such they must undergo more specialized training than those who only work in visitor services.

"Resource Management is a broad term that encompasses many different jobs. Volunteers performing resource management duties do a lot of different things. They assist our forestry staff in cruising timber, they assist our wildlife biology staff with wildlife monitoring activities, and they assist our maintenance staff with trail improvements and minor construction projects.

The St. Marks General Volunteer Program has something to offer everybody. Volunteers can choose those activities that they feel will meet their needs even if some of the activities encompass more than just one area of refuge operations. Applications for the general volunteer program are accepted year-round.

Resident Volunteer Program: This program offers a unique opportunity for recreational vehicle and/or trailer volunteers to live and work at the refuge. It is only open to those volunteer candidates who own their own trailer and/or RV. Volunteers commit to work at the refuge 32 hours a week, for a minimum of thirty days. In exchange for their services, the refuge provides a full hook-up trailer pad plus access to garbage and laundry facilities. Volunteers perform work in the same area of operations as do our general volunteer staff, i.e. visitor services, environmental education and resource management.

Resident Volunteer positions usually begin by late September and run through the first of May. Applications are accepted year-round.

The Internship Program: This unique opportunity provides an excellent introductory experience into the operations of a national wildlife refuge. Candidates perform a variety of natural resource management activities and visitor services, and they are introduced to many different facets of managing a wildlife. refuge. This opportunity is available as a full-time position only.

Full-time internships are 40 hours a week, The internships usually run in twelve week increments for a total of three working months; however, this schedule can be amended depending on the needs of the applicant and/or site management. Dorm-style housing is available on a limited basis.

Internship Qualifications: Must be willing to work as a team Good written and verbal communication skills Must be willing to engage in some strenuous activities Willingness to speak in front of groups Willingness to do some routine administrative tasks (data entry, filling, etc.) Basic computer skills, foreign language skills and/or prior forestry experience a plus.

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Position includes answering visitor questions about Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge and the Refuge System, selling federal duck stamps and entrance passes, and selling items from the Friends of Bombay Hook Refuge Store.Volunteers needed March-May and September-December. Time slots available in approximately four-hour blocks all days of the week.

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Environmental Educators lead wildlife management tours of the refuge and conduct interpretive trail walks focusing on importance of wetlands, forests, and wildlife that live there. They also conduct outdoor classroom activities that include forest studies and wetland studies in freshwater, brackish, and salt-water marshes and meadows. Field guides, dip nets, trowels, jars and pans are provided for the group to use. Tours are provided for school groups, scout groups, and senior groups.Positions are ongoing, volunteers are called when a group is scheduled to see if they are available. Most programs are March-May and September-November.

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Staffs information desk in visitor center, orients visitors to the park and provides directions and answers phones as needed.