| Current
and Upcoming Opportunities |
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Please note that volunteer
projects may be cancelled on short notice due
to weather or fire conditions. We will try to
let you know of any road closures that may affect
volunteer projects, and any cancellations due
to weather or fire. However, cancellations and
road closures may occur on short notice and we
may not be able to inform you. Please keep this
in mind when planning to attend a volunteer project.
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here for information about project cancellations
and road closures.
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| WILDLIFE HABITAT VOLUNTEER WORK PROJECT (BURRO CREEK ALLOTMENT WORK) |
| When:
June 8-9, 2013 |
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| Where:
Camp site north side of Rudd Knoll 6 miles NE of the junction of Highway 273 and 261. Please see attachment for details and directions. Attachment: Rudd Knoll Map w coordinates |
| Description:
Removing uneeded old barbed wire fencing, repairing and reconstructing fencing around riparian areas and spring restoration work in coooperation with the USFS and the 26 Bar Ranch. Please see attachment for more details or contact information below. Attachment: Burro Creek New Style Flyer_edited-1 |
| Contact:
tomschorr@arizonaelksociety.org or stevec@arizonaelksociety.org |
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| RMEF Red Mountain Chapter 2013 Work Project |
| When:
May 18, 2013 (Please see attachment for details and map) |
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| Where:
Vincent Ranch located on Forest Road 78 |
| Description:
This is our annual Adopt-A-Ranch prject where we work closely with the AZ Game and Fish Department. We will be repairing damaged fence and installing elk jumps. Please bring leather gloves, long-sleeve shirts, fence pliers, and plenty of water. Open following attachment for details; RMEF Red Mountain Chapter 2013 Work Project ANNOUNCEMENT |
| Contact:
Please contact Randy Stalcup at 602-595-1964. |
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| Powers Butte Wildlife Area Host |
| When:
On going |
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| Where:
Powers Butte Wildlife Area, Southwest of Buckeye, Arizona along the the Gila River. |
Description:
Wildlife area host are volunteers who live on site, assist with facility maintenance and interact with visitors. Host should have good communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy talking with different types of people,
be able to provide excellent customer service, accept and follow supervision/instruction from Wildlife Area Manager.
Host duties include interacting with visitors, picking up litter, cleaning and restocking material in information kiosks, identify and report any cleaning and maintenance needs to Wildlife Area Manager, other duties as needed.
Hosts duty hours change seasonally, expect 30 to 40 hours weekly.
Must have own Travel Trailer or Motor Home.
Water, Electricity, Sewer provided. May hook up Satellite TV at own cost. Great opportunity to see wildlife, especially birds.
Applicants will be expected to provide references.
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| Contact:
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| BLACK-FOOTED FERRET PROJECT |
| When:
March 28-30 and April 25-27 (3 night events from 8:00PM-6:00AM) Please click on "volunteer"below for further details and printout of event. |
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| Where:
Aubrey Valley |
| Description:
volunteer website_call_for_vol_Mar_Apr_2013email |
| Contact:
Please e-mail azferret@azgfd.gov. Please title your email, "Spring Spotlighting" and indicate what month you would like to spotlight. You may sign up for both. |
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| Description:
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| Area Host at Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area |
| When:
On going |
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| Where:
Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area located on the south end of Coffman rd. 2 ½ miles south of Davis rd. and 1 ½ miles west of Central Hwy. approximately 21 miles north of Douglas and or Bisbee. |
Description:
Wildlife area hosts are volunteers who assist manager with a variety of duties, interact with visitors, and maintain the facility.
Example of Duties: Host duties include interacting with visitors, picking up litter, cleaning visitor restrooms, cleaning bunkhouse, yard maintenance, light farm work, replacing full sign in sheets with blank ones, maintaining and updating information on kiosk and
information boxes such as history of area, wildlife species likely to be encountered and Department brochures. Other duties as needed – this may include assisting the manager with some shoveling, also lifting and moving 8 inch diameter PVC plastic irrigation pipe. Hosts are on duty from 7am – 4pm on weekends and holidays, and on weekdays when there are large groups of visitors.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Host should have good communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy talking with different types of
people, be able to provide excellent customer service, and accept and follow supervision/instruction from manager. Hosts should be able to perform basic cleaning and maintenance duties. Knowledge of birding, Arizona wildlife, and tractor operation is a plus. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs is also a plus but not necessary.
Training: Volunteer hosts will receive training in the following areas: interacting with visitors, answering visitor questions, and safety training.
Other Notes: A Two-recreational vehicle hook up site is provided. Applicants will need to provide references and will be interviewed via a phone interview with manager.
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Contact:
Jim Garrett,
Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area Manager
(520)642-3763 or
whitewater@hughes.net |
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| Boating Safety Education Program Volunteer instructor |
| When:
Ongoing.
This program operates with volunteers and they are vital to its ongoing success.
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| Where:
Volunteer decides where they want to teach (Phoenix Game and Fish department Headquarters is always a venue) |
Description:
35 to 40 applicants are needed for the position of volunteer boating education instructor. They should be at least 18 years of age and need to complete a volunteer instructor application. They should have already completed either the classroom or online Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Boat Arizona course. The applicants will then be scheduled to attend the 16-hour instructor-training program September 13 – 14. Upon successful completion of the training, a background investigation will be conducted prior to any candidate receiving an appointment as a certified volunteer boating safety education instructor
It is highly suggested that applicants have a solid boating background and experience, a basic knowledge of Arizona’s waterways, boats, motors, trailering and safety equipment requirements as well as state and federal rules and regulations. Some teaching and/or public speaking experience will help as well. Certified instructors will be expected to teach, assist in teaching, or proctor at least two classes annually as well as complete any necessary or required in-service training once a year. Valid Arizona Driver's License required.
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| Contact:
Kim Jackson,
Conservation Education Program Manager:
kjackson@azgfd.gov or
(623)236-7237
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| AZGFD Region 1 Office General Clean up and Maintenance |
| When:
On-going M-F only 8am to 5pm |
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Where:
Region 1 - Pinetop Office: 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd. Pinetop, Arizona 85935
Located in beautiful Pinetop Arizona, elevation is approx 7600 ft. surrounded by gorgeous forest, water ponds, and wildlife, work conditions couldn't be better. Call Sue for details and directions to Arizona Game and Fish Departments region 1 office.
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Description:
Volunteers will be asked to participate in general landscape maintenance duties. Bush trimming, weed whack, sweeping, racking, are among the duties for this opportunity. Also retrieving office supplies form warehouse such as copy paper, and drop boxes.
Long pants, Eye protection, sturdy shoes, and work gloves are required. Schedule can be flexible.
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| Contact:
Please contact Sue Wood, Region 1 Business Manager for details: (928)367-4281 or
swood@azgfd.gov |
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| Range
Safety Officers at Ben Avery Shooting
Facility |
| When:
Year
round |
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| Where:
Ben
Avery Shooting Facility, located
in north Phoenix, just west of
I-17 (Exit 223) on the Carefree
Highway |
Description:
Range Safety Officer (RSO) responsibilities
include checking the safe condition
of customer firearms, observing participants
while they are shooting on the range,
maintaining safe operation of the shooting
line, and providing superior customer
service by answering customer questions
about firearms.
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| Contact:
CDean@azgfd.gov, Christopher Dean or 623 236-7075 |
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| Page
Springs Wildlife Area Trail Maintenance |
| When:
Work days can be arranged with the project
leader, but usually occur on Saturdays,
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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| Where:
Page
Springs Wildlife Area, 10 miles south
of Sedona |
Description:
Volunteers assist with trail maintenance,
using hand tools such as rakes, shovels
and clippers. This is a cooperative
project with the Northern Audubon Society.
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| Contact:
Wade Zarlingo: WZarlingo@azgfd.gov or
(928)634-4805
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| Volunteer Shotgun Instructor or Range Officer for Women's Shooting Program |
| When:
First and third Thursday of every month, 7pm-10pm |
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| Where:
Ben Avery Shooting Facility, located
in north Phoenix, just west of
I-17 (Exit 223) on the Carefree
Highway |
Description:
Volunteers will instruct women of all ages in the shotgun shooting sports as prescribed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Coaches will assist beginners in shotgun shooting form and skill. Range Safety Officers will watch over range and ensure safety among all participants. Instructors will teach, and assist in teaching, or proctor the hour-long introductory class. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and participate in a free-of-charge
Shotgun Instructor Certification process
(2-day class). It is desirable, but not necessary, that instructors have shooting experience, basic knowledge of firearms and firearms safety, and some teaching/public speaking experience. Benefits to volunteers include free shooting at the main range and discounts at local sporting goods locations.
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| Contact:
Frederick Jeffers (623)262-4623 |
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