Environmental Education Spring 2021 RV Volunteers

Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for both wildlife and people in the Texas Hill Country. With over 27,000 acres of prairies and woodlands, this sanctuary is managed for two endangered songbirds, the black-capped vireo and the golden-cheeked warbler, but is also home to an abundance of other birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.

Volunteers play a vital role in the visitor services program at the refuge. Volunteers directly affect the quality and success of refuge operations; visitors’ safety, comfort, and enjoyment; and the public’s understanding and image of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Opportunity for an RV Volunteer Couple (2 People) to work in Environmental Education/Visitor Services for March, April and May 2021

Environmental Education/Visitor Services Volunteer:  Duties include staffing the visitor center, conducting tours and educational programs for adults and school children, providing interpretive services such as working special events, roving interpretation, restocking brochures, cleaning the interior and exterior of public areas including restroom facilities, and some office work. Additional duties may vary depending on individual interest, skills, and talents.

Training is provided to teach volunteers refuge rules and regulations and how safely perform duties. Environmental Education training is conducted to give volunteers the hands on skills needed for field trips. Volunteers who are flexible and have positive attitudes typically have excellent experiences working in visitor services. Volunteers must have the ability to work effectively with people of various perspectives and have patience and tact with visitors.

Housing: An RV pad with electrical, water, and sewer is provided in exchange for 24 hours/week of service. Laundry facilities provided on site. WiFi is not available at the RV sites, but previous RV volunteers have been successful using their own WiFi hotspots.

Local Information: Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge headquarters is located 5 miles west of Lago Vista, Texas situated near several Hill Country communities where local restaurants, shopping, and fun are only a 30 minute drive from your RV site. We are located 45 minutes northwest from Austin, the live music capital of the world.

Flexible on start and end dates. Apply today!