LRGV (Maintenance Volunteers)

Facility

Canopy bridge surrounded by a canopy of trees at Santa Ana NWR.
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
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...
National Wildlife Refuge
Alamo,TX

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
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
Yes
Virtual
No
Suitability
55+

About This Position

The Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge is looking for hardworking volunteers to help maintain the many USFWS properties in southern Texas. Volunteers are needed from November through March, three days a week for 24 hours (couples) or four days a week for 32 hours (for non-couples) in exchange for an RV spot. Full hook-ups are provided in exchange for services. Volunteers must work outdoors most of the day using hand tools during maintenance. It is helpful, but not required, to have some knowledge of GPS, and also beneficial to have carpentry skills.

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