Maintenance and Visitor Services

Facility

Loggerhead sea turtle hatchling in shallow surf heading to the ocean at Cape Romain NWR
Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, extending 22 miles along the South Carolina Coast, is a rich mosaic of barrier islands with forest and ponds, vast salt marshes and intricate waterways. This diverse and dynamic system supports over 293 bird species and a myriad of other wildlife. Over fifty...

Location

Address

5801 Highway 17 North
Awendaw, SC 29429
United States

Date Range
-

Volunteer Position Overview

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

About This Position

RV volunteer will assist with maintenance and visitor services needs on refuge islands and mainland areas as projects and tasks are scheduled during the week. Volunteer must be able to lift 20 pounds and walk one-half mile. Water, sewage and electricity are available at site. Site is grass. There is no cement pad or gravel at site.

Stories About Volunteering

A woman in a blue shirt stands next to a red sign reading "Winthrop Kids Fishing Day"
Our People
Five Summers of Service 鈥� A Volunteer鈥檚 Commitment to Community at Winthrop National Fish Hatchery
We鈥檝e been fortunate to have some amazing hosts, many of them returning for multiple years. Among them is Stacy Turner, a remarkable individual who has left an indelible mark at Winthrop National Fish Hatchery in Winthrop, Washington.
Fireworks in the night sky
Recreation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Volunteers Shine in Local Parade
Every year in Bandon, Oregon, the community holds a parade that celebrates America鈥檚 independence and all the community they hold dear. For a group of Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge volunteers, participating in this parade has been the highlight of 2025. Hundreds of thousands of people...
Man and gray cat take picture together.
Our People
Volunteers of the Northeast
Across the nation, it鈥檚 not just employees, contractors and interns who advance the mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Meet seven volunteers making meaningful contributions to national wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries around the Northeast region.
A group of six stands by the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery entrance sign
Our People
Volunteers Making Waves
At Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, the commitment of our volunteers is crucial in enhancing fish conservation, supporting educational programs, and improving public access to nature. From trail projects to educational initiatives, these passionate individuals help ensure a sustainable future...
Family poses for tree planting at Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Get Involved
Volunteers, an Earth Day Celebration, and a Little Snow
37 hardy volunteers braved an unexpected snowstorm to celebrate Earth Day and plant over 75 trees and shrubs at the Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
Trash Cleanup Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Get Involved
Volunteers Spruce up the Swamp
The day-to-day volunteer program at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is nearly 200 volunteers strong. Those volunteers enhance the visitor experience through daily tasks and at special programs and events. In celebration of Earth Day and National Volunteer Week, volunteers spent two days...

Other Ways to Work with Us

Are you looking for something different than a volunteer opportunity? The Fish and Wildlife Service employs around 9,000 people nationwide and offers great internship opportunities every year.