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Sponsoring Program: Texas Outdoor Family
The Texas Outdoor Family (TOF) program helps introduce public families and community partner groups to great camping experiences in DFW Area State Parks. Workshop volunteers help in many capacities including: nature hikes, kayaking, fishing, camping gear distribution, geocaching, outdoor cooking, photography, safety management, and more. The TOF program reaches hundreds of participants every year! We could not do it without the assistance of our amazing volunteers.
Website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/outdoor-learning/texas-outdoor-family/
09/06/2019
September 6th - September 8th:Community Partner Workshop Assistant
Facility: Cedar Hill State Park
Notes: Volunteers will work directly with community partner leaders 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. Workshop logistics will be emailed to volunteers the Wednesday prior to the event.
Available Positions: 5
Sign up for: 5:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Facility: Lake Mineral Wells State Park
September 6th - September 8th:Public Workshop Assistant
Facility: Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit
Notes: Volunteers will work directly with Texas Outdoor Family staff to assist in providing an overnight camping workshop for the general 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. Workshop logistics will be emailed to volunteers the Wednesday prior to the event.
Available Positions: 4
09/13/2019
September 13th - September 15th:Community Partner Workshop Assistant
09/20/2019
September 20th - September 22nd:Community Partner Workshop Assistant
Facility: Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch
Facility: Tyler State Park
September 20th - September 22nd:Public Workshop Assistant
09/27/2019
September 27th - September 29th: Community Partner Workshop Assistant
Facility: Bonham State Park
Sign up for: 5:00 am - 12:00 pm
10/04/2019
October 4th - October 6th: Public Workshop Assistant
Facility: Cleburne State Park
Available Positions: 3
October 4th - October 6th:Community Partner Workshop Assistant
10/18/2019
October 18th - October 20th:Community Partner Workshop Assistant
Facility: Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Facility: Purtis Creek State Park
10/25/2019
October 25th - October 27th: Community Partner Workshop Assistant
Facility: Dinosaur Valley State Park
October 25th - October 27th:Community Partner Workshop Assistant
11/01/2019
November 1st - November 3rd: Community Partner Workshop Assistant
November 1st - November 3rd:Community Partner Workshop Assistant
11/15/2019
November 15th - November 17th: Community Partner Workshop Assistant
November 15th - November 17th:Community Partner Workshop Assistant
November 15th - November 17th:Public Workshop Assistant
11/22/2019
November 22nd - November 24th: Community Partner Workshop Assistant
November 22nd - November 24th:Community Partner Workshop Assistant
November 22nd November 24th:Outdoor Leadership Training
Notes: Master Outdoor Leader Training overnight camping session at Cleburne 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 later this fall. 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 Lisa Henderson if you need to borrow equipment or have any questions.
Available Positions: 25
Sign up for: 6:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Region: Panhandle Plains, Prairies and Lakes, Pineywoods
Dallas Fort Worth Area Parks, TX
09/06/19 - 09/08/19: Ray Roberts IDB09/06/19 - 09/08/19: Cedar Hill State Park09/06/19 - 09/08/19: Lake Mineral Wells SP09/13/19 - 09/15/19: Ray Roberts IDB 09/13/19 - 09/15/19: Cedar Hill State Park09/13/19 - 09/15/19: Lake Mineral Wells SP09/20/19 - 09/22/19: Ray Roberts JB09/20/19 - 09/22/19: Tyler State Park09/20/19 - 09/22/19: Lake Mineral Wells SP09/27/19 - 09/29/19: Bonham State Park09/27/19 - 09/29/19: Tyler State Park09/27/19 - 09/29/19: Lake Mineral Wells SP10/04/19 - 10/06/19: Bonham State Park10/04/19 - 10/06/19: Tyler State Park10/04/19 - 10/06/19: Cleburne State Park10/18/19 - 10/20/19: Cooper Lake South Sulphur10/18/19 - 10/20/19: Purtis Creek State Park10/18/19 - 10/20/19: Cleburne State Park10/25/19 - 10/27/19: Cooper Lake South Sulphur10/25/19 - 10/27/19: Purtis Creek State Park10/25/19 - 10/27/19: Dinosaur Valley State Park11/01/19 - 11/03/19: Cooper Lake South Sulphur11/01/19 - 11/03/19: Purtis Creek State Park11/01/19 - 11/03/19: Dinosaur Valley State Park11/15/19 - 11/17/19: Ray Roberts JB11/15/19 - 11/17/19: Cedar Hill State Park11/15/19 - 11/17/19: Dinosaur Valley State Park11/22/19 - 11/24/19: Ray Roberts IDB11/22/19 - 11/24/19: Cedar Hill State Park11/22/19 - 11/24/19: Outdoor Leadership Training - Cleburne
Texas Outdoor Family
Lisa Henderson
(512) 354-9124
lisa.henderson@tpwd.texas.gov
If you are camping overnight with the program it is preferrable, but not mandatory, to come equipped with your own tent and sleeping pad/mattress. A shared campsite will be provided to you if you volunteer for 8+ hours during the workshop. If you would like to volunteer and/or need to borrow camping gear, please coordinate with Lisa Henderson prior to the event. Fall 2019 Schedule (subject to change): 09/06/19 - 09/08/19: Ray Roberts Lake SP IDB 09/06/19 - 09/08/19: Cedar Hill State Park 09/06/19 - 09/08/19: Lake Mineral Wells State Park 09/13/19 - 09/15/19: Ray Roberts Lake SP IDB 09/13/19 - 09/15/19: Cedar Hill State Park 09/13/19 - 09/15/19: Lake Mineral Wells State Park 09/20/19 - 09/22/19: Ray Roberts Lake SP JB 09/20/19 - 09/22/19: Tyler State Park 09/20/19 - 09/22/19: Lake Mineral Wells State Park 09/27/19 - 09/29/19: Bonham State Park 09/27/19 - 09/29/19: Tyler State Park 09/27/19 - 09/29/19: Lake Mineral Wells State Park 10/04/19 - 10/06/19: Bonham State Park 10/04/19 - 10/06/19: Tyler State Park 10/04/19 - 10/06/19: Cleburne State Park 10/18/19 - 10/20/19: Cooper Lake SP South Sulphur 10/18/19 - 10/20/19: Purtis Creek State Park 10/18/19 - 10/20/19: Cleburne State Park 10/25/19 - 10/27/19: Cooper Lake SP South Sulphur 10/25/19 - 10/27/19: Purtis Creek State Park 10/25/19 - 10/27/19: Dinosaur Valley State Park 11/01/19 - 11/03/19: Cooper Lake SP South Sulphur 11/01/19 - 11/03/19: Purtis Creek State Park 11/01/19 - 11/03/19: Dinosaur Valley State Park 11/15/19 - 11/17/19: Ray Roberts Lake SP JB 11/15/19 - 11/17/19: Cedar Hill State Park 11/15/19 - 11/17/19: Dinosaur Valley State Park 11/22/19 - 11/24/19: Ray Roberts Lake SP IDB 11/22/19 - 11/24/19: Cedar Hill State Park 11/22/19 - 11/24/19: Outdoor Leadership Training - Cleburne
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