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Volunteer Program

Do you enjoy helping people, sharing your skills and contributing to wildlife conservation? Through the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Program, you can make a difference by participating in any of the following programs.

Community Volunteers assist with short term refuge projects. Volunteers help to operate the visitor's center, assist with environmental education programs, and participate in biology projects. Scouts, youth clubs, and community organizations help with projects requiring large group assistance, including litter pick-up, campground cleanup and trail maintenance.

Student Conservation Association Resource Assistants help in visitor service, backcountry, and biology programs. They commit to full-time, 12-16 week positions. Each resource assistant receives a round trip travel grant to the refuge, a weekly subsistence allowance and free housing.

Campground Hosts welcome campers and provide information about refuge activities and facilities. They help with fee collection and light maintenance work. In return, a host receives free camping and a monthly subsistence allowance. Hosts are needed for a minimum of 16 weeks in the summer and provide their own RV and camping equipment.

Volunteers receive valuable training and experience working for the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Through their service, they develop new skills and feel a sense of accomplishment for their contributions.Volunteers receive recognition for their contributions through awards and special events.

If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities at the Kenai Refuge please contact Scott Slavik, Visitor Services Specialist at 907-260-6163 or by email.

Last updated: September 26, 2008