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Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge is a conservation area and visitor facility near Swan Quarter, North Carolina. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uses resident refuge host, visitor-service volunteer here. When we rechecked on 2026-10-10, the notice was taking applications.
Hiring nowTaking applications
A current notice names this place and says how to apply.
What we found: The winter notice has explicit placement and recruitment dates and supports visitor services, education, light maintenance and seasonal refuge operations. Couples each contribute 24 hours weekly; a solo contributes 32. The couple commitment is not shared. Three months is preferred, with shorter terms negotiable. Volunteers bring their RV or camper van and receive a full-hookup pad and laundry access. A work vehicle is supplied for duties; a personal vehicle is recommended for errands.
Staffing evidence: A current notice names this place. Checked October 10, 2026.
This is a short guide built from the hiring evidence. Details about the area, nature, weather and daily life will be added as they are researched.
Overview
At a glance
- Location
- Swan Quarter, Hyde County
- Property type
- Conservation area, Visitor facility
- Operator or employer
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Roles
- Resident refuge host, Visitor-service volunteer
- Hiring status
- Current notice found
- Visitor camping
- Not confirmed
- Staff accommodation
- Own RV or camper van on refuge-provided RV site with 30/50 amp electric, water and sewer hookups and laundry access. Site fees and pets not stated.
- Last checked
- 2026-10-10
Work
Working there
The winter notice has explicit placement and recruitment dates and supports visitor services, education, light maintenance and seasonal refuge operations. Couples each contribute 24 hours weekly; a solo contributes 32. The couple commitment is not shared. Three months is preferred, with shorter terms negotiable. Volunteers bring their RV or camper van and receive a full-hookup pad and laundry access. A work vehicle is supplied for duties; a personal vehicle is recommended for errands. 1
Who owns, runs and hires
- Hirer: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1
Roles with evidence
Current openings
Resident Volunteer (RV), Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
- Arrangement
- Volunteer
- Employer
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
- Status
- Taking applications
- Season
- 2026-12 to 2027-02
- Apply by
- November 30, 2026
- Pay
- Not stated in checked sources
- Hours
- Couples 24 hours/week each; singles 32 hours/week
Living here
Staff accommodation terms by role
| Applies to | Accommodation | Own RV needed | Terms and utilities | Pets and family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Volunteer (RV), Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge, 2026-12 to 2027-02 | Own RV or camper van on refuge-provided RV site with 30/50 amp electric, water and sewer hookups and laundry access. Site fees and pets not stated. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed 1 |
Staff terms come from the employer's own notices. Visitor facilities are not staff benefits.
Sources
Still to confirm
- Exact location and entrance
- Local nature, water, weather and services: guide not yet written in full
- Mattamuskeet winter RV volunteers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Checked October 9, 2026.
Guide reviewed October 10, 2026. Written by CampHostJobs from the sources above. Facts change: confirm pay, housing, dates and access with the employer before you travel. See something wrong, or run this place? Send a correction.