RV Caretaker

Facility

Aerial view of Trustom Pond
The refuge includes 787 acres of various wildlife habitats including fields, shrublands, woodlands, fresh and saltwater ponds and sandy beaches and dunes.

Location

Address

1040 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road
South Kingstown, RI 02879
United States

Date Range
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Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
-
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
Yes
Virtual
No

About This Position

This position is seasonal in nature, beginning in April/May 2025 extending until September/October 2025. Start and end dates are flexible. This position is for volunteers living in an RV who would live on the refuge at no cost in exchange for their time spent maintaining/supporting the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The position can be filled by 1-2 volunteers in an RV. Volunteers will be expected to work most weekends and some holidays.


Duties may include:

  • Assisting with grounds and trail upkeep for facilities;
  • Serving as trail monitor for safety concerns and to be a presence on the refuge;
  • Assisting in staffing of refuge visitor centers/contact stations, especially on weekend shifts.
  • Maintaining outside restrooms, check for supplies.
  • Supporting public outreach programs and special events, like Take Me Fishing Day.
  • Conducting outreach for shorebird conservation.

While at the Refuge, volunteers must comply with Refuge regulations, which means that dogs are not allowed.


To apply: Please populate the volunteer.gov application form below, or email [email protected], with the following information:

  1. Your name, email, phone number, and home address
  2. A description of your qualifications (trail maintenance, general maintenance, visitor services, working with people, conservation education, etc.) including previous experiences. Include certifications and maintenance equipment operating experience if you have any.
  3. Your availability (months, days, hours per week)

Must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

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