Monthly RV Volunteers 2026-2027

Help us expand public access and activities at YOUR national wildlife refuge! We typically have opportunities open annually from March through November. We prefer volunteers stay at least 3 months, but please reach out to discuss 1-2 month opportunities. Individuals are expected to work 32 hrs/week whereas couples work 24 hours/week (each, can be same days). Work is usually M-F but can include weekends. Days of the week are negotiable and can change with prior coordination.

Rappahannock River Valley NWR comprises over 9,500 acres in five Counties on Virginia’s “Northern Neck” and “Middle Peninsula”. This is a place where wildlife comes first, and people are visitors.  

Plentiful quiet creeks and forest landscapes similar to those first viewed by Capt. John Smith in 1608 still abound. Bald eagles, white-tailed deer, turkeys, quail, fox are commonly seen year-round at the Refuge with an occasional bobcat and otter.  

Reconnect with the nature and history at one of the best kept secrets along the eastern seaboard. Virginia’s Northern Neck Peninsula is the “birthplace of our nation” with three of the first five American presidents being born here, along with other prominent families that helped form our nation and its Declaration of Independence. It is a land where generations of Watermen still continue to harvest Rockfish, Blue Crabs and the ever famous Virginia Oyster and, family farms still flourish to this day. A short drive from most of the big Mid-Atlantic cities, one can truly step back in time and experience the road less traveled. You’ll find plenty to see, do and experience in this unique historical region of Virginia known as the Northern Neck.

With a small permanent staff, you’ll see your impact on the mission quite quickly. Our Refuge is very fortunate to have a large number of local volunteers and a wonderful Friend’s group. Our RV Volunteer program began in 2015 and we’ve rarely been without at least one of these dedicated lovers of Public lands ever since.  

Questions about this opportunity, and volunteering in general, should be directed to Bill Crouch, Deputy Refuge Manager, 804-313-7574 or william_crouch@fws.gov, or Marcie Kapsch, Refuge Manager, at marcie_kapsch@fws.gov.