Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Pacific Southwest Region

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities - Job Opportunities

We're expanding our visitor services volunteer staff and we need your help! (pdf, 773 KB)

The Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge welcomes volunteers in a variety of areas. Opportunities include the following:

  • Lead a tour on our trails or auto route
  • Greet visitors and provide information
  • Assist naturalists with presentations
  • Take part in education programs and special events
  • Maintain trails and plant trees
  • Assist with bird banding, plant studies, and airboat surveys
  • Work with computers and other technical equipment
  • Help with numerous other Refuge activities

Help to protect wetlands and wildlife right in your own backyard!

Volunteer Ann 2006, photo: USFWSBenefits of volunteering include:

  • Orientation and training by Refuge staff
  • Flexible schedule
  • Educating people of all ages
  • Knowing that you are valuable to the management of our Nation's fish and wildlife resources
  • Being part of a great team and having lots of fun


To apply to become a volunteer, please fill out the volunteer application (pdf, 560 KB) and fax it to (530) 934-7814 or mail it to 752 County Rd. 99 W, Willows, CA 95988. Contact Jennifer Stockton for more information at (530) 934-2801.

Sacramento NWR Complex
752 County Rd. 99W, Willows, CA 95988
Phone: (530) 934-2801; Fax: (530) 934-7814
24-hour Information: (530) 934-7774
TTY: (530) 934-7135

Last updated: February 14, 2009