Our mission begins with the words, "Working with others." We invite you to join us in conserving wildlife and wild places for today and for generations to come.

You can get involved by volunteering, partnering, sampling learning opportunities, taking part in education programs, and attending events. You can also comment on proposed rules and notices. Here’s how.

Volunteering

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To search for volunteer jobs, type a position, location or other term.

Common Volunteer Opportunities

Resident Volunteer: Property Caretaker
BackgroundRio Mora National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area, established in 2012 through a land donation, is located in the transition zone between the Great Plains and the Southern Rocky Mountains. The refuge contains 4,224 acres of shortgrass prairie, riparian wetlands, piñon/juniper, oak,...
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Visitor Center Volunteer (Sept-March) - RV Pad available
*BIRD WATCHING SEASON* and *WATERFOWL HUNTING SEASON*:Seeking a friendly person to greet visitors, answer questions, assist with purchasing the entrance pass online, raise and lower flags on a flagpole, restock brochures, and keep a small visitor center organized and stocked during the fall and...
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Visitor Services & Maintenance
The Reelfoot NWR offers 4 concrete pads, 2 which are covered, 2 not covered. Full hookup, both 30 or 50 amp, water and septic. Free wifi, propane, laundry facility, storage space for each campsite, storm shelter, extra freezer space, and more. Located next to 2 refuges ponds, and within walking...
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Volunteer Opportunities

Careers and Internships

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Are you passionate about conservation, science, nature, plants and wildlife? A career with us might be just what you’re looking for. It might also be the ticket if you’re into law enforcement, information technology, maintenance, real estate, engineering, communication, cartography, finance, budgeting and more. 

Join us in advancing our mission of working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance, fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. 

Careers & Internships

Partnering With FWS

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Partners are valuable allies to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and play a vital role in meeting the Service's conservation goals.

Featured Partners

Here are just a few of our nationals partners. You can view the full list of FWS partners, along with the regions and areas of focus our work together entails.

Our Partners

Learning Opportunities

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We offer many types of learning opportunities including formal and informal training. Some of the education we offer includes job training, career enhancement training, and education for environmental or technical professionals and students.

Learning Opportunities

Education Programs

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The Fish and Wildlife Service offers many great education programs.

Fish and Wildlife staff conducting the Young Explorer's Club program for a group of children.
Young Explorer’s Club
Join us the 1st Tuesday of every month for the Young Explorer's Club, an environmental education program specifically developed for 3 & 4 year-olds.
Education Program
Dissecting trout in the animal science class/Mountain Home
R4-Norfork NFH-Animal Science Class
For the past 10 years Thomas Anderson (Trey) has been a guest speaker in the Animal Science Class at the Mountain Home High School. This includes kids in 10th-12th grades. Each time, he speaks to two classes with 15-20 kids per class. They discuss careers that involve the resources that are...
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Proposed Rules and Notices Open for Comment

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Rulemaking is the policy-making process for agencies of the federal government. Each rule goes through a structured reviewing timeline, including a period for public comments. View policy open for public comment on regulations.gov.

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Events

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The Fish and Wildlife Service hosts many public events at sites across the country.

Alligator River Canoe Tour
$35 per person; $20 for children 12 and under. Reservation required. Call 252-216-9464 to reserve and pay. Paddle shady blackwater canals into the heart of the refuge and learn about the history of the area while looking for birds, turtles, and alligators. Children must be accompanied by an adult....
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Buffalo City Canoe/Kayak Access
Outdoor Activity
First Thursday Hikes

Join Ranger Todd on a hike through Humbug Marsh!

Each hike will be on the Orange Trail at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. The trail surface is crushed gravel. The hikes will not take place in the rain.

Hope to see you there!

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
Cancelled - Fish250 Free Fishing Night

Fishing events are cancelled due to ongoing construction. There are unfortunately no area large enough to accommodate group fishing events near the Visitor Center. Individuals are still allowed to fish at designated fishing areas on Darby Creek. We recommend entering from the Rt. 420 parking lot...

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

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Get Involved Stories

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Friends of Deer Flat Open Muralist Call 2026
Seeking artists to create visitor center murals!
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City Nature Challenge 2026: Canyon County
Join the City Nature Challenge! From April 24-27, 2026, take action as a community scientist and uncover the amazing wildlife in Canyon County!
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The Path to Shooting Sport Participation Starts Close to Home
For many Americans watching, this biathlon can feel a world away. A snow-packed European venue. Pricey carbon-fiber skis. Precision rifles built for elite competition. Yet the discipline, marksmanship, and participation in shooting sports are anything but foreign. They are deeply rooted here at...
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How plant choices shape deer and pollinator lives
Are you looking to attract more deer to your hunting grounds while also supporting vital pollinator populations? Learn how strategic planting of broadleaf forbs can enhance your hunting success and contribute to a thriving ecosystem. Discover the key plants that not only nourish deer but also...
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In the Field, Hunting Dogs Drive Partnership, Success, and Spending
Hunting dogs can enhance the outdoor experience, sustain participation in outdoor pursuits, and help ensure that traditions rooted in stewardship continue. The thousands of hunting dogs, the millions spent annually, and the shared bond between hunters and canines show that dogs can be an integral...
Future of Conservation Podcast
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From Fish Cars to Freezers: The Future of Fisheries
From milk cans packed with ice to freezers preserving fish genetics, fisheries conservation has always been about innovation. In our latest episode of The Future of Conservation Podcast, we explore how U.S. Fish...

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