Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge, Resident Volunteers

Location

Address

85 Mattamuskeet Road
Swan Quarter, NC 27885
United States

Date Range
-

Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
-
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Days
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
No
Suitability
Adults, Seniors
Difficulty level
Average

About This Position

Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula in Hyde County, North Carolina. Established in 1934, the 50,180-acre Refuge consists of open water, marsh, forest and croplands. The centerpiece of the Refuge is the shallow Lake Mattamuskeet. At 40,100 acres, it is North Carolina鈥檚 largest natural lake.锘

(RVs) live in their own recreational vehicle on pads provided by the refuge. Water, electric,(30/50amp) , sewage hook-up and laundry facilities are provided in exchange for volunteer service. 聽A couple must commit to 24 hours of service per week. A single person must commit to 32 hours of service per week.聽. A three month minimum commitment is preferred, but a shorter time is negotiable and we聽will accept longer if available and the need exists.

Duties/Activities

Computers
Construction/Maintenance
Fish/Wildlife
General Assistance
Trail/Campground Maintenance
Visitor Information
Weed/Invasive Species Control

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