Opportunities From: Volunteer Wisconsin

We are looking for a few outgoing volunteers who'd be interested in helping staff our Visitor Center front desk either 2 times per month or once per week for a three hour shift (9am - noon or noon - 3pm) on a recurring basis. *This opportunity requires multiple days of commitment.*

We are looking for help:

Weekly or 2x per month on: Saturday afternoons, noon - 3pmSubstitute volunteers: Tuesday  - Saturday, morning or afternoon shifts. 

We understand folks have vacations/other activities that come up and it's okay if you can't make every shift every month.

Key responsibilities:

Welcome visitors of all ages and backgroundsDirect phone calls to refuge staffShare info about indoor and outdoor activities for children and adults, help share fun wildlife observationsOrient visitors to where they are on the refugeIf interested in also helping the Friends of the Refuge - Mississippi River Pools 7 & 8 make sales in their nature store in the Visitor Center, we can work with the Friends to get you trained!

Qualifications: 

A professional and courteous demeanorWillingness to sign Volunteer Service Agreement and abide by US Fish and Wildlife Service volunteer policy, wear volunteer uniform when on shift (provided)Must attend training and orientation with refuge staff Patience - we get some repetitive questionsSome knowledge of the local area and local wildlife is helpful but not necessaryAbility to be self-driven; on days when visitation is slow, we invite volunteers to bring a book to read or other items to keep busy with

Why volunteer? 

Your help means so much! The friendly faces of our volunteers are often visitors' first impressions of the refuge! Share your own knowledge, passion and experience! Learn more about local wildlife, the refuge and the National Wildlife Refuge System! Gain experience working with the public in a customer service role. Experience what it's like to work at a Visitor Center!