Local wildlife advocates and nature enthusiasts are encouraged to consider becoming a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service volunteer at the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge.

The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is seeking volunteers to assist visitors and staff. Primary duties include greeting visitors and providing information about the refuge’s trails and wildlife. Additional opportunities include invasive species mitigation, habitat restoration, maintenance, beach clean-up and administration.

The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge hosts its annual New Volunteer Training from 8 a.m.-noon Friday, April 12 (lunch provided 12:15-1 p.m.) at the Sequim Prairie Grange, 290 Macleay Road.

In addition, the refuge hosts its annual refresher for current volunteers from 1-3:30 p.m.

New volunteer training is offered only once each year and is a requirement for volunteering at the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge.

For more information and to reserve a space at the training, call the refuge office at 360-457-8451 or email to davidfalzetti@fws.gov. Direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning or other accommodations to Dave Falzetti at 360-457-8451 or email to david_falzetti@fws.gov, TTY 800-877-8339 with a request at least two weeks prior.