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Assist TPWD staff conduct fun, hands-on fishing activities. All volunteers receive a t-shirt, parking pass and grounds pass.
Program: Angler Education
Contact Person: Keira Quam
Contact Phone: (469) 644-2705
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Welcome! A TPWD Volunteer profile is required for certification and CPE credit - see instructions below. Click the blue "Sign Up" buttonFor new TPWD volunteers: Click on the blue "New Volunteer" link on the left and follow the prompts to create a volunteer profile.Please remember to authorize and complete the Criminal Background Check section. All fields must be completed including your date of birth and Driver's License number. No need to include references or work history. For Current TPWD or TMN Volunteers: click on the "Login" link enter your TPWD password User ID and Password.
Contact Person: Don Carter - TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor Trainer
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The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is seeking people versed in computers with an interest in historic fish records. Volunteers will be responsible for scanning and saving historic Angler Recognition Program records into the computer and online, seperating scanned record from non-scanned, and shredding most scanned copies.Volunteers will be required to work a minimum of 2 hours a week during the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday. Volunteers will need to commit to the position for at least 2 months. A criminal background check (at no cost to you) and knowledge of computers are required.This is a great opportunity for those who are seeking employment with Inland Fisheries, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, or would just enjoy seeing historic record catches from our great state.If you have any questions, please contact Grace Simms at 903-670-2275 or anglers@tpwd.texas.gov.
Program: Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Contact Person: Grace Simms
Contact Phone: (903) 670-2275
Come help a kid catch a smile at this fun, free community event!What to expect: Volunteers will be asked to help teach fishing basics, including casting, tackle, ethics and more, as well as asstist with waterside fishing.Volunteers are requested from 7:30am-1:30pm.
Contact Person: Oscar Castillo, TPWD Certified Angler Education Volunteer Instructor
Contact Phone: (210) 643-3396
Looking for a way to get more involved in your State Park? Join our Friends group to help make a positive difference at Bastrop and Buescher State Parks!Friends of the Lost Pines State Parks is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer group that helps support the park in multiple ways. The purpose of Friends is to assist park staff in the management and conservation of the natural and cultural resources of Bastrop and Buescher State Parks, for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.Friends' support the parks by providing information about the Parks and their resources to the public; assisting and educating visitors to the Parks; fund-raising to support special projects or general operations for the Parks; and, other activities which contribute to the care and conservation of the Parks.All the money that is raised by the Friends' goes directly back into supporting the parks. Friends' fundraise money through firewood sales in both parks, canoe rentals at Buescher, Friends' membership dues and through donations. Volunteer opportunities: *Become a Board Member to help support the parks and organize volunteer events. *Take pictures of the parks and help with Friends' social media posts.*Help or conduct educational programs to the public*Canoe/paddle/life vest cleaning and upkeep. * Table at outreach events in the community*Help with special events in the park*Take free trainings offered by TPWD like Angler Education or Canoe/Kayaking certification to help with educational programs like Fishing or Canoeing 101. *Help with natural resource work like trail maintenance *Become a docent of the new nature center at Bastrop SP when it opens*Help with fundraising opportunities like firewood sales and canoe rentals*Attend meetings*Help plan and organize membership events like Picnic In the Park at Buescher in October, Souper Supper at Bastrop in February, and Summer Splash Party in July or August at Bastrop Pool.2025 Meeting Schedule: February 20- Souper Supper PotluckApril 17- Board Elections & General MeetingMay 15- General meetingJune 19 - Board MeetingAugust TBD- Summer Splash Party for Members at Bastrop SP PoolSept. 18 - Plan the Picnic event Oct. 16-Picnic In the Park Membership Drive Event at BuescherNov. 20 - General meetingJan 15, 2026 - Plan the Souper Supper EventBecome a member: 1)Sign up on this site and make a volunteer profile. 2) A Friends Board Member will email you more information with in a week of your sign up. Annual Membership Dues:Student/Senior-$10 Individual-$15Family-$25 Business-$50Thank you for being our Friend! We''re excited to have your support!
Program: Buescher State Park
Contact Person: Madalyn Miller
Contact Phone: (512) 718-0211
Copper Breaks State Park is seeking for helpful and motivated Park Hosts to assist in daily operations. Previous Park Host experience is not required, but preferred.Responsibilities:Work with staff to assist in day to day functions of the park as assigned. Tasks may include but are not limited to:-Independently answering visitor questions and providing excellent customer service.-Campsite checks.-Collection of entrance fees.-Litter clean-up.-Restroom and facility cleaning and maintenance.-Campsite maintenance to include cleaning fire rings and grills.-Trail Maintenance.-Assistance with interpretive programming.-Assistance with outreach programming.-Assistance with field trip programming.-Small projects as needed.-Other duties based on interests, skills, and park needs.Requirements: -Must support the TPWD and State Park mission by complying with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.-Work a minimum of 24 volunteer hours per week for an individual or 30 volunteer hours per week split between a couple.-Must follow agency procedures, dress and grooming standards.-Pass a background check. -Minimum Age: 18Benefits: As a Park Host, you will have the opportunity to meet new people and help park visitors to have a memorable experience. In exchange for your time, you will be authorized to stay in the park for a FREE full hookup camp host site! For the duration of your volunteer service, you are provided with a full hook-up site (water, 30/50/110 electric, and sewer) for free. Verizon service works well throughout the park, AT&T and Sprint services are not dependable.Preferred Length of Service: 3 months
Program: Copper Breaks State Park
Contact Person: Tyler Jamerson
Contact Phone: (940) 839-4331 x2
We have a critical need for certified divers to assist with our exhibits and education programs. We especially need a Tender as safety diver while our staff diver conducts daily show for visitors.
Contact Person: Craig Brooks
Contact Phone: (903) 670-2222
Assists the Aquatic Exhibits Curator with behind-the-scenes daily operations, maintenance, special projects, preparing diet and feeding various fish. Certified Scuba divers may assist in underwater operations or maintenance.
Help Fin Addict Angler Foundation teach basic fishing skills such as safe practices, stewardship, knot tying, and Backyard Bass casting to kids and families.When: Saturday, October 18th, 2025,Volunteers are requested from 10:30am - 4:30pm. Please select one or more shifts below.
Help Fin Addict Angler Foundation teach basic fishing skills such as safe practices, stewardship, knot tying, and casting to kids and families. Backyard Bass, and waterside fishing will also take place. When: Saturday, November 22, 20259am - 1pmVolunteers are requested from 7:30am-1:30pm
Assists TPWD - Coastal Fisheries Biologists with the collection of fisheries related data. Handling of fish, boating on skiffs and research vessels required.
Program: Lower Laguna Madre Ecosystem
Contact Person: Jason Ferguson
Contact Phone: (956) 350-4490
Program: Upper Laguna Madre Ecosystem
Contact Person: Ethan Getz
Contact Phone: (361) 431-6003 x825
Assists TPWD - Coastal Fisheries Biologists and Wildflife Technicians with the collecting, processing and reporting data from marine activities in the ecosystem. Specific methodology may include use of sampling gears (bag seines, gill nets, trawls and oyster dredges.) Interaction with the public- Outreach/educational youth events. Normal workweek is 8-5 Monday through Friday, with frequent hours to include early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
Program: Galveston Bay Ecosystem
Contact Person: Grant Maresh
Contact Phone: (281) 534-0135
Assist field technicians with sample collection, species identification, & gear maintenance.
Program: Sabine Lake Ecosystem
Contact Person: Joshua Leleux
Contact Phone: (409) 983-1104 x222
Volunteers are needed to help TPWD staff conduct a tabling and Backyard Bass activity at Fiesta De Palmas in McAllen. Event Dates: October 17-19Event Time frames: Friday - 5pm - 10pmSat - 12pm - 8pmSun - 12pm - 8pmVolunteer Time Frames: Friday - 4pm - 10pmSat - 12pm - 8:30pmSun - 12pm - 9pmTraining provided onsite. All volunteers receive a t-shirt, parking pass and grounds pass.
Contact Person: Natalia Gonzalez, TPWD Angler Ed Training Specialist
Contact Phone: (512) 201-5790
Assists the general public and organized groups that come to our center to enjoy a day of fishing. Examples of some duties performed include: greeting the public, delivering safety and fishing orientations, preparing bait, repairing rods and reels, removing fish hooks, and recording attendace data. Criminal background check required.
Current Openings: Summer 2025-Winter 2025Do you have a passion for fishing? Do you love teaching others and sharing your passion? Join Galveston Island State Park as an Angler Education Park Host!Openings: July-October(2025), March-May(2026), June-November (2026)Volunteer responsibilities in this position could include (but are not limited to) the following:-Cleaning litter and equipment/lines from known fishing areas.-Lead 2-3 fishing programs per week.-Generate a monthly fishing report for the park.-Maintain and care for park fishing equipment.-Talk to visitors about fishing and offer assistance and insight.-Clean restrooms.This is not an exhaustive list of possible responsibilities, and other fishing ideas are welcome! Previous Park Host experience preferred, but not required. Galveston Island State Park is open to the visiting public year round. Park Hosts should expect to work weekends and holidays.While anything can be learned, volunteers best suited for this opportunity have extensive knowledge of fishing in Texas and our area and have experience leading groups of people. TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor Course completion required.This position must complete at least 25 hours of volunteer service each week and will report to the Park Interpreter. Park Hosts stay in a campsite during their time at the park. Two host sites are on the beachside in campgrounds and two sites are secluded on the bayside not in the campgrounds, all with full hookups. Laundry facilities available. Park prefers mail to be collected offsite.If you have any questions before applying, please reach out to the Park Interpreter at regina.lillibridge@tpwd.texas.gov or at (409) 737-1222.Minimum age: 18
Program: Galveston Island State Park
Contact Person: Regina Lillibridge
Contact Phone: (409) 737-1222
Program: Habitat Assessment Team
Contact Person: Savannah Horton
Contact Phone: (281) 534-0111
This weekday opportunity is designed for those who have an interest in pursuing a career in the wildlife management field. Farm type work like pond sweeping, water quality testing and general assistance to hatchery technicians are some of the experiences with this volunteer position. Contact us to find out more.Current wildlife management students, exceptional high school students and others with an interest in developing their skills in this field are encouraged to apply.
Assist hatchery staff with maintenance, pond management and fish culture. Volunteer can select shifts during normal hatchery hours: 8am - 4pm, M-F. The hatchery is located in North Texas, approximately 23 miles west of Wichita Falls below Lake Diversion.
Program: Dundee Fish Hatchery
Contact Person: John Paret
Contact Phone: (940) 586-1203
