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FAVOR Florida Keys
P.O. Box 431840
Big Pine Key, FL 33043-1840

Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges
Volunteer Interest Form

Name:_____________________________________________________________________________
                             First         Middle Initial                                          Last                         Suffix

Spouse or Partner Living at Same Address:_________________________________________

Mailing Address:__________________________________________________________________

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Home Phone:______________________________________________________________________

Email Address:_____________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact:________________________________________________________________

Emergency Phone:_________________________________________________________________

What is your residency status?         [ ]Year Round          [ ]Seasonal  [ ]Visitor

Areas where you will volunteer:        [ ]Upper Keys        [ ]Middle Keys       [ ]Lower Keys

Are you employed/self-employed:    [ ]Full-Time [ ]Part-Time          [ ]Retired

Administrative Support

Computer Skills: [ ]Yes  No [ ]

Office Work:

[ ]Distributing Flyers [ ]Writing/Editing [ ]Visitors Center Desk

[ ]Answering Phones  [ ]Telephoning Volunteers 

Natural Area Management

Maintenance:

[ ]Native Plant Restoration  [ ]Trail Maintenance  [ ]Mooring Buoys 
[ ]Trash Cleanups [ ]Construction [ ]Exotic Vegetation Removal   

Natural Resources:
[ ]Prescribed Burn Assistance  [ ]Scuba Diving [ ]Taking Water Quality Samples 
[ ]Wildlife Work [ ]Marine Resources  [ ]Photography  [ ]Watering Vegetation  
[ ]Snorkeling   

Public Outreach

Public Speaking:

[ ]Guided Walks    [ ]Blue Hole Staffing  [ ]Audio-Visual Presentations 

[ ]Bike Tours    [ ]Assisting at Special Event Booths  [ ]Children Programs

Advocacy:

[ ]Grant Writing    [ ]Fundraising  [ ]Legislative affairs    [ ]Public Relations

Event Planning/Hosting Activities:

[ ]Planning field trips and outing for volunteers  

[ ]Providing homemade goodies for events

Please check if you can assist with:

Providing free or discounted recreational activities for long-term 
out-of-town volunteers on assignment:
            

[ ]Fishing     [ ]Snorkeling    [ ]Scuba Diving     [ ]Kayaking/Canoeing   

[ ]Backcountry Trips  [ ]Swimming Parties  [ ]Cookouts/Refreshments

Boat Owners and operators familiar with local waters are needed to provide 
transportation and crew support for scientists and volunteers
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[ ]I will volunteer my boat (fuel reimbursement available)

[ ]I do not have a boat to offer, but am experienced in Florida Keys waters and 
qualified to operate boats.

 Specify your lodging requirements:

[ ]I will require assistance in finding lodging.

[ ]I will furnish my own lodging (such as tent, camper, trailer, own, relative’s 
or friend’s place.)

 Have you volunteered before?  [ ]Yes [ ]No

If yes, please briefly describe your volunteer experience.___________________________
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 Notice to Volunteer

Volunteers are not considered to be Federal employees for any purposes other than 
tort claims and injury compensation.  Volunteer services are not creditable for leave 
accrual or any other benefit.  However, volunteer service is creditable work experience.

Privacy Act Statement

Following information is provided to comply with the Privacy Act (PL 93-579). 5 
U.S.C. 301 and 7 CFR 260 authorize acceptance of the information requested on 
this form.  The data will be used to contact applicants and to interview, screen, and 
select them for volunteer assignments.  Furnishing this data is voluntary.

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 Last modified: October 13, 2006