Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, Resident Volunteers

Facility

A flock of black-and-white shorebirds with upturned beaks rest in perfectly still water
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1938 to provide nesting, resting, and wintering habitat for migratory birds, including the greater snow geese and other migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds, raptors, and neotropical migrants; to provide habitat and protection for...

Location

Address

NC 12 south for shipping: 708 N Hwy 64, Manteo, NC 27954;
Rodanthe, NC 27968
United States

Date Range
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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
Yes
Virtual
No
Suitability
Groups, Families, 55+

About This Position

Pea Island. Pea Island聽National Wildlife Refuge hosts resident volunteers year round. Our RV site is located on Bodie Island, about 20 miles north of our visitor center on Pea Island . Each site has electric (30/50amp), water and sewer hook-up, and a laundry facility in a nearby bunkhouse. There is cell coverage with fair strength depending on the service carrier but no internet service. Most RV鈥檚 use their 鈥渉otspot鈥 or the nearby bunkhouse.聽This position is primarily for Visitor Center assistance, but light maintenance and program assistance may also be needed. Alligator River and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuges have diverse programs which utilize volunteers of all ages and abilities. There are many areas in which workcampers can be of great use to the refuges. In addition to the visitor center staffing, Resident Volunteers can provide, general maintenance; assist with Interpretation, education and outreach, and assist in the Pea Island and 鈥淕ateway鈥 Visitor Centers and gift shops聽which are usually open seven days a week. In return for above listed service, a聽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, and we聽will accept longer if available and the need exists.

Duties/Activities

Conservation Education
Fish/Wildlife
General Assistance
Tour Guide/Interpretation
Trail/Campground Maintenance
Visitor Information
Weed/Invasive Species Control

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