Facility
Location
Address
8588 Route 148
Marion, IL 62959
United States
Date Range
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Volunteer Position Overview
Volunteers Needed
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Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
Yes
Virtual
No
About This Position
Indoor cleaning and outdoor routine maintenance and groundskeeping at our new Headquarters/Visitor Center Complex. Possible other tasks on the refuge such as trail maintenance, assisting with special events, Visitor Center coverage, and much more!
Stories About Volunteering
Our People
We’ve 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.
Recreation
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Our People
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Our People
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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.
