We have many opportunities for you to help.  Here are some of our projects and positions within FOAR. 

Friends of Anahuac Refuge

Volunteer Opportunities

Committee                              Scope

Human Resources                   Membership, Recruitment, Outreach, Public Relations

Nature Store                            Operate Gift Shop in the Visitor Information Station on the Refuge Located off of Hwy 1985 about 17 miles southeast of Anahuac and in the Visitor Center located in the Chenier Plains NWR Complex Building on Hwy 563 near I-10

Publications                             Maintain Website, Develop and Distribute Newsletter

Treasurer                                 Help with bookkeeping

Project                                    Scope

Institutional Memory              Maintain History of Organization

Volunteer For A Day              Work Half Day on Various Refuge Projects Such as Invasive Exotic Species Eradication, Native Habitat and Prairie Restoration, Building Projects, Butterfly Garden Maintenance, Carpentry and Other Tasks for Building Projects, and Others as the Needs are Identified

Environment Education          Arrange for and teach Environmental Education

Programs, Help Refuge Staff with Student Field Trips and Tours

Event                                      Scope

Annual Meeting                      All Members Invited to Attend and Vote for New Officers; Refuge Management Gives Project Overviews       

Fishing Day                             Teach Kids to Fish and other Activities, Games or Solicit Donations for Prizes

Gator Fest                               Work Booth in Education Tent in Anahuac              

Rice Festival                           Work Booth in Winnie

Feather Fest                            Work Booth in Galveston

Wildlife Expo!                        Help with Hands-on, Educational Activities and Games Focusing on Our Native Wildlife and Habitats.Solicit Donations for Prizes and Sponsorship

Hunter Chili Day                    Help Prepare and Serve Chili to Hunters       

Christmas Bird Count             Help Identify and Count Bird Species          

Rail Walks                               Help the Bird Guide conduct tours

Butterfly Counts                     Help Identify and Count Butterfly Species

Marsh Mania                           Help with varied environmental subjects       

Christmas Parade                    Help Decorate Float