Visitor Center Volunteer

Facility

Canopy bridge surrounded by a canopy of trees at Santa Ana NWR.
Established in 1943 for the protection of migratory birds, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge is positioned along an east-west and north-south juncture of two major migratory routes for many species of birds. It is also at the northern-most point for many species whose range extends south into...

Location

Address

3325 Green Jay Road
Alamo, TX 78516
United States

Date Range
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Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
-
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
Yes
Virtual
Yes
Suitability
55+

About This Position

Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge is seeking volunteers to serve as front desk receptionists. The role involves interacting with visitors, collecting entrance fees, providing maps and trail information, answering phone calls, checking out binoculars and an electric scooter when needed, playing refuge videos upon request, stocking brochures, performing clerical tasks, and light cleaning.

Volunteers are required to commit to three days a week for a total of 24 hours (for couples) or four days a week for 32 hours (for individuals). Volunteers will receive an RV spot with full hookups in exchange for their services.

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