Campground Host

Facility

Pahranagat Joshua Trees
A paradise for many species of wildlife and plants, Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge serves as an essential stopover location for waterfowl and songbirds as they migrate south in the fall and back north in the early spring along the Pacific Flyway. Located in a region of Southern Nevada that...

Location

Address

Milepost 32, Hwy 93
Alamo, NV 89001
United States

Date Range
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Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
-
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Days
Sunday, Monday, Friday, Saturday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
No
Suitability
55+

About This Position

Volunteers needed for the following 1-month commitments:

  •  September 2025
  •  September 2026


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Duties:

  • Greet visitors and provide information about the refuge. Restock brochures throughout the refuge.
  • Assist in light, daily cleaning of displays and restrooms. This includes cleaning pit toilets, fire pits, grills, picking up litter, light maintenance, and light grounds keeping.
  • Inform visitors of regulations.
  • Record visitation.
  • Be available to assist with special events and interpretive programs.
  • Occasionally fill in at visitor center when other staff are not available.
  • Drive a refuge vehicle.
  • Wear U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service volunteer’s uniform.
  • If desired, volunteers may assist with other refuge duties such as removing invasive weeds, migratory bird banding and participating in special events.

Requirements: The Campground Host position requires a commitment of 24 hours per volunteer per week.


When applying, please provide contact information for three references. Two references should be professional. If applying as couple, please provide both applicant names.

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