Office |
Location |
Description |
More Information |
Contact |
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Anchorage |
Help in lab work with archaeological artifacts; Internships,
research projects available. |
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Debbie Corbett
(907) 786-3399 debbie_corbett@fws.gov |
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Anchorage |
Develop educational materials and products |
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Kevin Painter
(907) 786-3389 kevin_painter@fws.gov |
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Anchorage |
Work with construction project inspector. |
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Jan Lehrman
(907) 786-3442 jan_lehrman@fws.gov |
|
Anchorage |
Duties may include some or all of the following: help with sea otter necropsies, the stranding network, update databases, sample inventory and shipping and general office tasks. In some cases college credit can be offered if you are a student at the University of Alaska.
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Verena Gill
(907) 786-3584 Verena_Gill@fws.gov |
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South Central AK |
Alaska Loon Watch - volunteers who spend time on lakes in south central AK report their observations of loon behavior and nesting. (May-Oct; but may participate for as little as a few days or as long as 6 months) |
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Tamara Mills
(907) 786-3517 tamara_mills@fws.gov |
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Remote (Barrow) |
Shorebird Research Assistantships June 1 to August 1, 2008 in Barrow. Deadline March 1. |
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Richard Lanctot
(907) 786-3609 richard_lanctot@fws.gov
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Anchorage |
Compile safety inspection information and enter into a database; filing and records management; (hours flexible.) |
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Charity Haring
(907) 786-
3588 charity_haring@fws.gov |
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Homer |
-Visitor Center assistance
(year round)
-Environmental Educators
(16 weeks)
-Host couples with RVs needed to help with Visitor Center work
(April-July, June-Sept 2008).
-Multiple Volunteers to assist with Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival, May 8-11, 2008. Positions needed: experienced birders to lead walks; event ushers and ticket takers; set up and clean up for events. |
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Marianne Aplin
(907) 226-4619
marianne_aplin@fws.gov
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Remote * |
One Seabird Research Assistant, May to August, must be available for complete time Collect seabird data on a remote Buldir Island for a long-term research project. Skills preferred in data collection, ornithology, boat handling, and remote camping. Must be in good physical condition and not mind rainy cold weather. |
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Jeff Williams
(907)226-4612
jeff_williams@fws.gov |
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Remote * (Southeast AK) |
Seabird Research Assistants, May 23 to Sept 15 (dates may be flexible.) Collect data on nesting shorebirds on a remote southeast Alaska island. Skills preferred in boat handling, data collection, and remote camping. Must be in good physical condition. |
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Leslie Slater
(907) 226-4607
leslie_slater@fws.gov |
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Remote* |
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Interns for Biological Surveys, May 4 to mid to late August 2008. Interns will assist in surveys, data management and field camp logistics. Must be at least a junior in college in a biological program. Skills preferred: bird id and an interest in plants and must be in excellent physical condition. Apply by March 7.
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Intern (pdf)
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Susan Savage
(907) 246-1205
susan_ savage@fws.gov |
Fisheries Offices in Alaska |
Various Locations Some Remote |
Description: Fisheries Interns for various sites, 10 - 12 week positions, starting in May or June and lasting until August. Interns will study monitor individual fish and populations, document fish movement, sample water quality, and inventory habitat. Skills needed: Remote camping and a sense of adventure! |
Fisheries Intern (pdf) |
See Fisheries Intern - Contact the office you are interested in |
| Innoko NWR |
McGrath and Remote |
2 Volunteers are needed from June through August to conduct Maintenance Duties for Innoko Refuge. Duties will include building up keep, painting, small construction projects, plumbing projects, and minor vehicle maintenance. Volunteers may also assist with fisheries, fire monitoring and a teen environmental camp. Refuge will provide training equipment and lodging. |
Maintenance Volunteer |
Greg Birkenfeld 1-888-601-7970 |
| Kanuti NWR |
Remote |
Experienced birder needed for 4-6 weeks, beginning mid-April, to conduct bird surveys and take care of remote cabin on Kanuti Refuge. Skills needed: Ability to hike in fairly challenging terrain; independent and comfortable with staying in remote areas; knowledge and experience in use of canoes, boats, two-way radios, first aid, and firearms is preferable. Travel provided from Fairbanks, food and lodging provided.
More Information |
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Chris Harwood
(907)-455-1836 christopher_harwood@fws.gov |
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Soldotna and Remote* |
- Interns needed for biological, educational, and maintenance projects. Times and lengths of volunteer positions flexible. Participate in a wildlife study, lead an interpretive walk, or maintain trails and cabins in the rugged back country.
- RV Campground hosts needed for summer. Answer visitor questions and help keep clean and safe campgrounds.
- Student Conservation Association interns needed to provide public information and assist in educational programs. Apply through SCA. |
Kenai Volunteer Brochure
(pdf)
Student
Conservation Association
Kenai RV Campground
(pdf) |
Interpretation and Environmental Education
Candace Ward
(907) 260-2807 candace_ward@fws.gov
Gen. Volunteer Positions
Scott Slavik
(907) 260-6163
scott_slavik@fws.gov
RV Hosts
Jetta Fonkert
(907) 262-2811
jetta_minerva@fws.gov |
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Kodiak |
2 Visitor Center docents
1-2 maintenance volunteers need at any time.
1 volunteer needed to assist in children's activities year round
(1 Visitor Center Assistant Student Conservation Association (SCA) intern (6 months)
3 Environmental Educators (14 weeks) SCA interns needed to serve as counselors for annual children's Salmon Camp. May to September. Apply through SCA ) |
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Tina Shaw
(907) 487-0282 tina_shaw@fws.gov |
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Remote |
Collect information from sport fishermen while camping along the wild rivers of Kodiak Refuge. Early June to mid July, time commitment is flexible. Skills preferred: strong communication skills, experience working with the public, basic knowledge of fishing, remote camping skills. Volunteers must be prepared for inclement weather, biting insects, and proper bear safety behavior. Camping equipment, food, and safety gear are provided. Great fishing available on your off time! |
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Brian Glaspell
(907) 487-0248
brian_glaspell@fws.gov |
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RV Hosts |
RV Hosts: Friendly and energetic volunteer couples needed to help at Visitor Center, campgrounds, and Refuge Headquarters for a six week period June 9-July 18 or July 16-August 27. Applicants should have experience in communicating with public and basic maintenance skills; current CPR and first aid certifications and a driver's license; and be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. Call for availability. |
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Heather Johnson
(907) 883-9417
heather_johnson@fws.gov |
| Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges |
Some remote
Some urban |
Become a member of the Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges and help participate in a variety of projects to help Alaska's wildlife. Projects in 2008 will focus on environmental education in rural areas of Alaska, outreach events around the State, and invasive plant control |
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Betty Siegel
(907) 235-1598
betty.siegle@alaska.net |
* NWR - National Wildlife Refuge
*Remote - The majority of the position will take place from a
remote field camp. |
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