Volunteer opportunities with AGFD

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Volunteer opportunities for hunters

By Sandy Reith, volunteer coordinator, Arizona Game and Fish Department

 

The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s volunteer program provides opportunities for volunteers to participate firsthand in managing Arizona’s wildlife resources. Our goal is to provide you with a congenial and cooperative atmosphere where you can build relationships with staff and other volunteers, and gain knowledge about Arizona wildlife and wildlife management. We recognize that your time is important and strive to provide rewarding and educational volunteer experiences.

 

We’ve listed some opportunities below that we think you might find interesting. To learn about other opportunities or to submit information about a project that would benefit from our volunteers, check our volunteer page at http://www.azgfd.gov/inside_azgfd/volunteer.shtml

 

 

Adopt-a-ranch project at Horseshoe Ranch, Dec. 2

 

The Arizona Antelope Foundation, ASU Conservation Biology class, and Arizona Game and Fish Department will be modifying fencing at the Horseshoe Ranch, southeast of Cordes Junction. This project will require a lot of hiking and lifting and will run from 7:30 a.m. until late afternoon. Gloves and tools will be provided, and training will be provided on site. Volunteers may camp on Friday and/or Saturday nights. The Arizona Antelope Foundation will provide dinner, so please R.S.V.P. if you plan to attend to (602) 789-3492 or visit azantelope.org, or contact Arizona Game and Fish Department Volunteer Coordinator Sandy Reith at (602) 789-3680.

 

Range safety officers needed at Ben Avery Shooting Facility

Responsibilities include checking the safe condition of customer firearms, observing participants while they are shooting on the range, maintaining safe operation of the shooting line, and providing superior customer service by answering customer questions about firearms. Volunteers shoot for free at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility. Contact Arizona Game and Fish Department Volunteer Coordinator Sandy Reith at (602) 789-3680.