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IMAGINE banding birds at a national wildlife refuge, raising fish at a national fish hatchery, conducting wildlife surveys, leading a tour, or restoring fragile habitat.
With close to 38,000 volunteers contributing in excess of 1.4 million hours, our volunteers perform a wide variety of tasks. Some work full-time, some just a few hours a week or month, or during a particular season or special event.
WHO ARE OUR VOLUNTEERS?
Our volunteers are individuals who want to give back to their communities, parents who want to be good stewards of the land and set examples for their children, retired people willing to share their wealth of knowledge, concerned citizens of all ages who want to learn more about conservation, and passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to spread the word about America's greatest natural treasures.
WHAT DO OUR VOLUNTEERS DO?
Volunteer opportunities include:
- conducting fish and wildlife population surveys
- leading tours and providing information to school groups and other visitors
- assisting with laboratory research, improving habitat such as re-establishing native plants along a riverbank
- helping with special projects such as banding ducks
- performing clerical and administrative duties
- working with computers and other technical equipment, or
- photographing a variety of natural and cultural resources
Generally, no special skills are required to be a volunteer. Any on-the-job training is provided if needed. Individual talents and skills are matched with volunteer interests and work opportunities.
The
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service encourages volunteerism and supports the Take Pride in America
program, which recognizes outstanding volunteers.
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Last updated:
May 6, 2008