AK: Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge: Volunteers Receive Meal & Travel AllowanceAt Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, you can make a difference by work camping in the volunteer program. Experience the wildlife, habitats, and Native culture of Interior Alaska.
Deadman Lake Campground RV Host - Mile 1249 Alaska Highway - is one of two campgrounds on our Refuge. Campground volunteers conduct visitor contacts, help with campground maintenance at both campgrounds, help to maintain interpretive pull-outs along the Alaska Highway, and give evening interpretive programs. Tetlin Visitor Center – Milepost 1229 (8 miles from US/ Canada border, 90 miles from Tok) is a beautiful log cabin center which offers a spectacular view of the Refuge from its large viewing deck. Inside are new exhibits along with Native arts demonstrations. Seaton Recreation Area - Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge in AK, has developed a new recreation area that includes primitive tent camping sites and multiple trails with observation decks. At the site of a former Seaton Roadhouse about five miles from the Tetlin Refuge visitor center, age old ridges of windblown glacial silt surround a small pond. Streams meander through the area providing habitat for beaver, songbirds, small mammals, moose, wolf, and bear. The Refuge has designed a series of trails (complete with observation decks and benches) for people to explore this forested wetland. Visitor Center volunteers help to extend evening hours, provide light maintenance, and lead short trail hikes. Volunteers will also make evening visits to Seaton Recreation Area (approximately 5 miles from the Visitor Center). We’re looking for friendly, energetic couples to help fill 8-week positions for the summer of 2012. These opportunities are for couples traveling with their RV trained in visitor services and maintenance. Each location has an RV site with varying accommodations for water, power, and sewer. Volunteers work four days/week for a total 32 hours and are provided with a meals/ incidentals allowance (approximately $31.50 per day, per person) while working on site along with a one time travel allowance of up to $300.00 per couple. Applicants should have prior experience in communicating with the public (greeting visitors from literally all over the world), possess basic maintenance skills, be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs., possess current CPR and first aid certifications, and have valid driver’s licenses. Volunteers will need to work independently & with guidance from staff. Positions are competitive and fill early, so if you're interested in volunteering for the summer of 2012, please get your applications in early. We are accepting applications for the summer of 2012 now. Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Program Visitor Center For more information, please contact: Kay Lynn Odle-Moore Interpretive Park Ranger / Volunteer CoordinatorTetlin National Wildlife Refuge P.O. Box 779 Mile 1.3 Borealis Ave. Tok, AK 99780 Phone: 907-883-9404 Fax: 907-883-5747 Email: kay_odle-moore@fws.gov
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