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Southwest Arizona National Wildlife Refuge Complex Visitor Center is a visitor facility near Yuma, Arizona. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uses visitor center host, refuge information, public contact here. When we rechecked on 2026-10-10, the notice was taking applications.
Established workplaceCurrent opening not confirmed
A standing programme or a past notice shows this place uses these workers. No current opening is confirmed.
What we found: The refuge complex advertises a Yuma visitor-center assignment for October 1, 2026–March 31, 2027, with recruitment ending October 30, 2026. It seeks one volunteer team, preferably a couple but without excluding individuals, for public information and visitor assistance. Critically, the current posting says lodging is not available. This role must not inherit an RV benefit from older Imperial Refuge resident advertisements or from another complex facility. A remaining opening and an adjusted start date should be checked, since the advertised service period has already begun.
Staffing evidence: A past 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
- Yuma, Yuma; visitor information for Cibola, Imperial and Kofa refuges
- Property type
- Visitor facility
- Operator or employer
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Roles
- Visitor center host, Refuge information, Public contact
- Hiring status
- Current notice found
- Visitor camping
- Not confirmed
- Staff accommodation
- Lodging is not available for the duration of the volunteer term.
- Last checked
- 2026-10-10
Work
Working there
The refuge complex advertises a Yuma visitor-center assignment for October 1, 2026–March 31, 2027, with recruitment ending October 30, 2026. It seeks one volunteer team, preferably a couple but without excluding individuals, for public information and visitor assistance. Critically, the current posting says lodging is not available. This role must not inherit an RV benefit from older Imperial Refuge resident advertisements or from another complex facility. A remaining opening and an adjusted start date should be checked, since the advertised service period has already begun. 1
Who owns, runs and hires
- Hirer: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1
Roles with evidence
- Visitor center host (advertised as "Southwest Arizona Refuge Complex visitor-center volunteer"): A current notice names this place 1
- Refuge information (advertised as "Southwest Arizona Refuge Complex visitor-center volunteer"): A current notice names this place 1
- Public contact (advertised as "Southwest Arizona Refuge Complex visitor-center volunteer"): A current notice names this place 1
Past notices
Visitor Center Volunteer, Southwest Arizona National Wildlife Refuge Complex No current opening
- Arrangement
- Volunteer
- Employer
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southwest Arizona National Wildlife Refuge Complex
- Status
- No current opening
- Season
- 2026-10 to 2027-03
- Apply by
- October 30, 2026
- Pay
- Not stated
- Hours
- 24-30 hours per volunteer per week, Monday-Friday
Kept as a record of past hiring. 1
Living here
Staff accommodation terms by role
| Applies to | Accommodation | Own RV needed | Terms and utilities | Pets and family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor Center Volunteer, Southwest Arizona National Wildlife Refuge Complex, 2026-10 to 2027-03 | Lodging is not available for the duration of the volunteer term. | 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
- Pay for the current or next season
- Exact location and entrance
- Local nature, water, weather and services: guide not yet written in full
- Southwest Arizona National Wildlife Refuge Complex Volunteer 2026, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (about the Recruitment September 28–October 30, 2026; service October 1, 2026–March 31, 2027. Yuma visitor center explicitly has no lodging.). 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.