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Public Involvement

Volunteers

The refuge supports and encourages an active volunteer program. Depending on their skills, interests, and available time, volunteers can assist with the biological, outreach, maintenance, public use, educational or administrative tasks on the refuge. If you have the time and the willingness to make a commitment, we'd love to talk to you about your interests in volunteering on the refuge; please call the refuge headquarters.

Biological Programs Assistant (61 KB Adobe pdf file)
Maintenance Helper (60 KB Adobe pdf file)
Office Assistant (59 KB Adobe pdf file)
Outreach and Education Assistant (59 KB Adobe pdf file)

We have two concrete slabs available for RVs with full hook-ups. There are also laundry and shower facilities. In order to qualify for the RV spots, individuals must sign an agreement to perform a certain number of volunteer hours per week on the refuge.

Internships

The refuge offers internships in the fields of Outreach and Interpretation, Wildlife and Habitat Management. Please follow this link for Internship Information. (60 KB Adobe pdf file)

Friends of Erie National Wildlife Refuge

A non-profit group, the Friends of Erie National Wildlife Refuge, has been established to support the refuge and refuge programs. This diverse group of citizens is interested in supporting the refuge through volunteerism, fund-raising, outreach and advocacy. Members pay annual dues to the organization and are welcome to attend monthly meetings and participate in a variety of educational, as well as refuge management activities Call or write to the Friends at the Refuge headquarters for more information, or visit the Friends of the Erie National Wildlife Refuge Web site.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service