Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and Grounds Maintenance

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Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
Encompassing over 51,000 acres of forests, farmland and grasslands, Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1945 to provide feeding, resting, and nesting habitat for migratory birds.
National Wildlife Refuge
Springville,TN

Location

Address

1371 Wildlife Drive
Springville, TN 38356
United States

Date Range
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Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
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Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
No

About This Position

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge is over 51,000 acres with management objectives to provide habitat for wintering waterfowl. The refuge is seeking a volunteer to perform facilities and grounds maintenance, including: mowing, weed eating,聽 power washing, applying herbicides, small engine maintenance, boat dock maintenance,聽 trash pickup and depending on skills and knowledge some work may include light carpentry, electrical and plumbing.聽 A minimum of 24hours of work is required per volunteer per week.聽 聽In exchange for work performed, the refuge will provide a covered full hookup, RV pad, laundry,聽 work vehicle and tools.聽The refuge is seeking volunteer to commit to 3 months minimum of work.聽 Longer time period is also desired.

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