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Position Visitor Center Assistant Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge Partner Opportunity Site Link Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links New Mexico Home Page New Mexico Tourism Site New Mexico State Parks Volunteers Address POB 1248 Socorro, NM 87801 Contact Jeannine Kimble Jeannine_Kimble@fws.gov 505-864-4021 Dates 5/16/2013--4/1/2015 Activities • Conservation Education • Office/Clerical • Other • Visitor Information • General Assistance Record Date 5/16/2013 Suitable For Adults,Seniors Difficulty Level Not Difficult

Opportunity Description: 

Volunteers needed to staff the Refuge Visitor Center/gift shop, assist with interpertation prgrams. This is a four-day per week position. Sevilleta NWR has a Visitor Center that is open Monday – Friday from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, as well as several miles of hiking trails. Information about the local community, recreational opportunities and weather: Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge is located 50 miles south of Albuquerque, NM and 25 miles north of Socorro, NM. Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge is 230,000 acers and home to diverse plant communities and wildife.The surrounding area are located in the arid zone of New Mexico and is generally quite dry. Sevilleta NWR has mountain ranges to the west (Ladrones) and east (Los Pinos). A wide variety of ecosystems con be found at Sevilleta NWR: Chihuahua desert, pinion junipr woodlands, short grass prairie and Colorado Shurb steppe. The state’s largest river, the Rio Grande, bisects the states largest Refuge. The area has moderate climate throughout the year. Approximately 8" of precipitation occur throughout the year. There are numerous opportunities to hike, bike, and explore native-American historic sites as well as enjoying the beautiful wide-open spaces of sunny New Mexico! Our RV community is a graveled area consisting of 3 pads with water, sewer, and electric hook ups. The laundry room and Visitor Center are just steps away. A small stipend is also provided.
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