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You may encounter periodic trail closures due to the impact of the Southern Pine Beetle at the Refuge.

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Spring 2026 ~ Animal Care & Nature Center Intern

Spring Internship Animal Care Internship 2026 Download

Please check back soon for more job & internship opportunities.

Community Service & Volunteer Inquries

Fill out this form to inquire about Court Ordered/School Community Service and for Volunteer Opportunities. PLEASE NOTE: Filling out this form does NOT guarantee hours or positions. This is an inquiry form ONLY. You will be contacted by Volunteer Coordinator Jake Kommer if opportunities are available for you.

Name

First Last

Age

Email

Phone

Are you seeking community service hours or a volunteer position?

Community Service

Volunteer Position

Are your Community Service Hours Court or School Related?

Court Ordered Community Service

Community Service for School

Please list any skills or areas of experience you’d like to share:

Please Choose Preferred Volunteer Opportunities:

Nature Center Attendant – Spend a weekend day meeting and greeting visitors inside of the beautiful Nature Center. Answer questions about the animals, inform visitors of upcoming programs, membership and Adopt an Animal opportunities. Assist visitors with borrowing cross country skis in winter months, program registration, answering phones, gift shop transactions. 2 days a month commitment needed (with some flexibility). Saturdays and/or Sundays from 11am-4pm.

Weekend Outdoor Greeter – Saturdays/Sundays for a minimum of 2 or 4 hour block of time. Welcome visitors as they arrive, and assist them with questions (re where the Nature Center/Restrooms/Animal Enclosures are), and be able to inform visitors as needed of Refuge rules (dogs and smoking not permitted on the Refuge grounds etc).

Trail Maintenance/Outdoor Volunteer– Assist with trail-trimming and help to maintain the seven miles of trails at the refuge. 1- 2X/week for 2-3 hours on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Hours flexible between 9:30 am- 4pm.

Volunteer Onsite Guide/Educator – This is an opportunity to be trained to teach groups about native flora and fauna and history of the Refuge. Lead school groups for tours of the Refuge, assist with onsite programs, lead scout groups for badge work. Hours are based on the programs scheduled which varies week to week. Weekends and weekday programs. Training includes shadowing 10 onsite programs.

Offsite Program Assistant – Join one of our Educators on offsite programming to help with transport, set up and assist during the program as needed. QWR travels to schools, libraries, and private events. Hours are based on the programs scheduled which varies week to week. Weekends and weekday programs.

Fairs and Events Volunteer – Represent QWR at offsite Fairs and events. It is a fun way to introduce the public to Quogue Wildlife Refuge, and what the Refuge offers. Bring interesting animal artifacts with you, and occasionally a resident animal.

Garden & Greenhouse Volunteer – Spend 2 hours a week helping to keep this beautiful area neat and presentable. Responsibilities may include sweeping walkway, filling bird bath and hummingbird feeders, trimming and or planting, caring for plants in the greenhouse, assisting with cleanliness of greenhouse/tortoise enclosure.

Office Assistant Volunteer – Assist with office work which may include filing, data entry, craft preparation, photocopying, answering phones etc. Tuesdays or Thursdays 1:30pm-3:30pm.

Special Events Volunteer – If you are not interested in volunteering weekly but would like to volunteer during events/programs/mailings such as Mailings, Earth Day, Light the Night Winter Trail Walks, Enchanted Forest, Benefit Gala, Annual BBQ then this is the position for you.

General Volunteer – Are you willing to help out with a variety of things? Vacuuming, organizational projects, do you have a special skill you’d like to share with QWR? We can arrange a special schedule that is compatible on both ends based on your interests.

How Many Hours Are Needed?

When Are Your Community Service Hours Due By?

Contact

3 Old Country Road
P.O. Box 492
Quogue, NY 11959
631-653-4771
info@quoguewildliferefuge.org

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The Refuge trails and Outdoor Wildlife Complex are open every day from sunrise to sunset free of charge. Dogs and bicycles are not permitted on the Refuge grounds.

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