The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge needs - your talents, your enthusiasm and some of your time! If you enjoy working with people and are concerned for our nation's resources, our volunteer program may interest you.

WHAT DO VOLUNTEERS DO?

Various opportunities exist at the Refuge for volunteers to gain valuable and rewarding experience. Volunteers assist Refuge employees by working in such fields as:

Interpretation:
Through such activities as nature walks, talks, slide programs and visitor center information duty, volunteers help visitors understand and appreciate both the natural and human history of the Refuge as well as provide information on the recreational and educational opportunities available. Volunteers also rove Refuge trails to talk to visitors, report vandalism, note maintenance needs and pick up the litter.

Environmental Education:
Assisting Environmental Education Specialists with teacher orientation workshops, open house events, day camp, field trips and special projects are but a few of the volunteer duties at the Environmental Education Center in Alviso or the Visitor Center in Fremont