Volunteer: Visitor Center DocentThe goal of interpretation is to help visitors extract understanding and appreciation from their Visitor Center and Keālia Pond NWR experience. Visitor Center docents assist staff in working toward this goal by increasing public awareness and understanding of the native Hawaiian animal, bird, plant and wetland resources at Keālia Pond NWR. The Visitor Center docent's primary role is to perform duties in and around the Visitor Center. They may: operate the Visitor Center greet visitors interpret exhibits explain the Refuge purpose, history, management and information on wildlife inform visitors of other Refuge interpretive and educational opportunities operate the Friends of Keālia NWR Pond Nature StoreWe are looking for an individual who can commit to at least one 3-hr shift per week. Individual must enjoy working with diverse audiences. No previous interpretation skills required. Agency: Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge The goal of interpretation is to help visitors extract understanding and appreciation from their Visitor Center and Keālia Pond NWR experience. Visitor Center docents assist staff in working toward this goal by increasing public awareness and understanding of the native Hawaiian animal, bird, plant and wetland resources at Keālia Pond NWR. The Visitor Center docent's primary role is to perform duties in and around the Visitor Center. They may: operate the Visitor Center greet visitors interpret exhibits explain the Refuge purpose, history, management and information on wildlife inform visitors of other Refuge interpretive and educational opportunities operate the Friends of Keālia NWR Pond Nature StoreWe are looking for an individual who can commit to at least one 3-hr shift per week. Individual must enjoy working with diverse audiences. No previous interpretation skills required. Agency: Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 96753 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Outplanting Native Hawaiian Dry Land Forest Ecosystem PlantsKeālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge is known for its native Hawaiian Stilt and Coot nesting habitat. But there are areas of the refuge unseen by the public eye that are being restored to a Hawaiian dryland forest ecosystem, one of the most rare systems in the world. Our objective is to plant species that were once found in this area and to replace the previously establish, and invasive, Kiawe forests. The area was previously burned in 2019 by a brush fire that tore across the valley towards Kihei, narrowly missing our visitor center. The fire was a blessing in disguise as it gave us the opportunity to remove the Kiawe, replant native species, and reintroduce an almost extinct ecosystem. Working conditions are in hot and buggy areas of the Refuge with minimal shade. Come join us in this unique opportunity! Important Gear: close toed shoes long pants hat sunscreen (if you have a personal preference, but it is provided otherwise) water bottleThe area is slightly rugged as we are required to walk over mulched Kiawe. The fields of this mulch often times still have the long thorns of the Kiawe tree still in them and can cause harm if not properly equipped. Agency: Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge is known for its native Hawaiian Stilt and Coot nesting habitat. But there are areas of the refuge unseen by the public eye that are being restored to a Hawaiian dryland forest ecosystem, one of the most rare systems in the world. Our objective is to plant species that were once found in this area and to replace the previously establish, and invasive, Kiawe forests. The area was previously burned in 2019 by a brush fire that tore across the valley towards Kihei, narrowly missing our visitor center. The fire was a blessing in disguise as it gave us the opportunity to remove the Kiawe, replant native species, and reintroduce an almost extinct ecosystem. Working conditions are in hot and buggy areas of the Refuge with minimal shade. Come join us in this unique opportunity! Important Gear: close toed shoes long pants hat sunscreen (if you have a personal preference, but it is provided otherwise) water bottleThe area is slightly rugged as we are required to walk over mulched Kiawe. The fields of this mulch often times still have the long thorns of the Kiawe tree still in them and can cause harm if not properly equipped. Agency: Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 96753 Allow Groups: No |