Sponsoring Program: Texas Outdoor Family
The Texas Outdoor Family program helps introduce families to a great camping experience in Central Texas Area State Parks. Workshop volunteers help in many capacities including assisting with nature hikes, kayaking, fishing, camping gear distribution, geocaching, taking photos, safety management, and more. The TOF program reached over 1100 families over the course of workshops in FY 2017. It can't be done without great volunteer assistance!
Website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/outdoor-learning/texas-outdoor-family/
05/10/2024
McKinney Falls State Park: 2- Night Private Workshop Assistant
Facility: McKinney Falls State Park
Notes: Volunteers will work directly with TOF staff to assist in providing an overnight camping workshop tailored to the needs and goals of the private partner and their participants. Duties may include, but are not limited to: gear management, base camp setup, hiking, fishing, kayaking, outdoor cooking, teambuilding, photography, and safety management. You may arrive anytime after 3 pm on Friday or after 8 am on Saturday. You will be sent a logistics email with more details on the Wednesday or Thursday the week of the workshop.
Available Positions: 3
Sign up for: 3:00 pm - 12:00 pm
05/17/2024
Blanco State Park: 2- Night Community Partner Workshop Assistant
Facility: Blanco State Park
Notes: Volunteers will work directly with community partner leaders and TOF staff to assist in providing an overnight camping workshop tailored to the needs and goals of the partner and their participants. Duties may include, but are not limited to: gear management, base camp setup, hiking, fishing, kayaking, outdoor cooking, teambuilding, photography, and safety management. You may arrive anytime after 3 pm on Friday or after 8 am on Saturday. You will be sent a logistics email with more details on the Wednesday or Thursday the week of the workshop.
Available Positions: 1
05/31/2024
Blanco State Park: 2- Night Public Workshop Assistant
Notes: Volunteers will work directly with Texas Outdoor Family staff to assist in providing an overnight camping workshop for the public and their families/friends. Duties may include, but are not limited to: gear management, base camp setup, hiking, fishing, kayaking, outdoor cooking, teambuilding, photography, and safety management. You may arrive anytime after 3 pm on Friday or after 8 am on Saturday. You will be sent a logistics email with more details on the Wednesday or Thursday the week of the workshop.
Available Positions: 2
06/21/2024
Bastrop State Park: 1- Night Public Workshop Assistant
Facility: Bastrop State Park
06/28/2024
Lake Somerville State Park: Outdoor Leadership Training
Facility: Lake Somerville State Park
Notes: Outdoor Leader Training overnight camping session at Lake Somerville State Park. Volunteers must complete an online application for the course and receive approval prior to signing up for this opportunity. Application will be located on the TPWD calendar under Texas Outdoor Family events . This overnight session does not count toward the 30 hours of required volunteer service. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation and food. Please bring your own camping gear if you can. Contact Alexa Brown if you need to borrow equipment or have any questions.
Available Positions: 13
Sign up for: 6:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Region: South Texas Plains, Hill Country
, TX
The Texas Outdoor Family-Central Texas program operates out of the following state parks:McKinney Falls SPBastrop SPBuescher SPLockhart SPPalmetto SPPedernales Falls SPInks Lake SPBlanco SPGuadalupe River SPGarner SP
Minimum Age: 18
Texas Outdoor Family
Alexa Brown
(512) 423-7335
alexa.brown@tpwd.texas.gov
If you hope to camp overnight with the program it is preferrable, but not mandatory, to have your own tent and bedding. A campsite will be provided to you if you volunteer for 4+ hours during the event. If you do not have the necessary equipment, please coordinate with your point of contact before the event so they can bring additional supplies.
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