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Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge is a conservation area near South Kingstown, Rhode Island. US Fish and Wildlife Service uses rv caretaker, grounds and trail maintenance, visitor services 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 official FWS notice recruits one or two RV volunteers for Trustom Pond in 2027. Work centres on mowing, trimming and grounds upkeep, with restroom cleaning, trail safety, visitor service and occasional wildlife assistance. This is the clearest documented resident work-camping route found in Rhode Island. The notice supplies a recruitment window ending May 1, 2027 and a seasonal assignment; it also places material restrictions on participation. A campsite is specified, but utility hookups are not described and must not be assumed.
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
- South Kingstown, South Kingstown / South County
- Property type
- Conservation area
- Operator or employer
- US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Roles
- RV caretaker, Grounds and trail maintenance, Visitor services
- Hiring status
- Current notice found
- Visitor camping
- Not confirmed
- Staff accommodation
- Volunteers live on the refuge at no cost in exchange for their time; one or two volunteers may share an RV; dogs not allowed. Hookups not stated.
- Last checked
- 2026-10-10
Work
Working there
The official FWS notice recruits one or two RV volunteers for Trustom Pond in 2027. Work centres on mowing, trimming and grounds upkeep, with restroom cleaning, trail safety, visitor service and occasional wildlife assistance. This is the clearest documented resident work-camping route found in Rhode Island. The notice supplies a recruitment window ending May 1, 2027 and a seasonal assignment; it also places material restrictions on participation. A campsite is specified, but utility hookups are not described and must not be assumed. 1
Who owns, runs and hires
- Hirer: US Fish and Wildlife Service 1
Roles with evidence
- RV caretaker (advertised as "2027 RV caretaker at Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge"): A current notice names this place 1
- Grounds and trail maintenance (advertised as "2027 RV caretaker at Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge"): A current notice names this place 1
- Visitor services (advertised as "2027 RV caretaker at Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge"): A current notice names this place 1
Current openings
RV Caretaker, Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge
- Arrangement
- Volunteer
- Employer
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex
- Status
- Taking applications
- Season
- 2027-05 to 2027-10
- Apply by
- May 1, 2027
- Pay
- Unpaid volunteer service; no-cost RV site.
- Hours
- Minimum 32 hours (4 days)/week per volunteer, incl. some weekends/holidays
Living here
Staff accommodation terms by role
| Applies to | Accommodation | Own RV needed | Terms and utilities | Pets and family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RV Caretaker, Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge, 2027-05 to 2027-10 | Volunteers live on the refuge at no cost in exchange for their time; one or two volunteers may share an RV; dogs not allowed. Hookups 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
- RV Caretaker — Trustom Pond, US Fish and Wildlife Service (about the Recruitment July 24, 2026–May 1, 2027; assignment May–October 2027.). 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.