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Come teach fishing for 4-H youth! Volunteers are need to help teach basic fishing skills to youth using the Angle Education curriculum. Volunteers are needed from 08:30-12:30Friday, July 25, 2025.
Program: Angler Education
Contact Person: Terry Smith; TPWD Angler Education Instructor
Contact Phone: (713) 859-5756
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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
Volunteers are need to help teach basic angler to a group of 4th-5th graders. Skills that will be taught include knot tying, casting, fish ID and fish habitat with an emphasis on water bugs. Activity time frame: 9am-12pm Volunteer time frame: 8:30am-12:30pmLocation: 10417 Crumley Ranch Rd. Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Contact Person: Natalia Gonzalez, TPWD Aquatic Ed Training Specialist
Contact Phone: (512) 201-5790
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
Join the CAST for Kids team in teaching fishing to special needs children and their families. Volunteers are needed for on-shore activities, teaching fishing skills, and registration, as well as boat fishing.Volunteer swith boast are also welcome and appreciated! Volunteers are needed from 7am-1pm. Please sign up here, and then follow this link to register with CAST. https://castforkids.org/event/rockportbeach/
Contact Person: Jim Rodgers; TPWD Certified Angler Education Volunteer Instructor
Contact Phone:
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.
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- Corpus Christi
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
Assist hatchery staff with pond management, fish culture, and hatchery maintenance. Volunteer can select shifts during normal hatchery hours: 8am - 4pm, M-F. The hatchery is located in North Texas about 90 miles west of Ft. Worth.
Program: Possum Kingdom Fish Hatchery
Contact Person: Ryan Rogers
Contact Phone: (940) 779-2301
Assist TPWD Inland Fisheries biologist with field work and outreach events.
Program: Corpus Christi Fisheries Management District
Contact Person: Dusty McDonald
Contact Phone: (361) 547-9712
Volunteer Instructors are needed to help teach this Basic Angler class for youth and adults.Dates: Saturday, 9/27/2025Saturday, 10/18/2025Saturday, 11/1/2025Times: 8am-3pmThis volunteer opportunity is for a Basic Angler Education Course. It is reccomended but not required to become a certified angler instructor before attending this event. All volunteers must be at least 18 years old. We will begin the day at the Gary Halter Nature Center in Lick Creek Park. The class will begin at 9 am, but we ask that volunteers arrive around 8am to help setup and prepare for the day.Approximately half of the class time will be held in a covered outdoor area, so please dress appropriately. The instructional portion of the event will end around noon. We will then clean up and weather permitting move to the fishing portion of the event at Stephen C. Bechy Central Park. Fishing is scheduled to begin around 12:45 so it is best to bring a lunch that can be eaten quickly after cleanup or on the way to the next location. Fishing will conclude at 2pm afterwhich we will have a quick cleanup and debrief session.Please contact the organizer, Brandon Roberts after selecting your shift: brangleredu@gmail.comPlease bring water, snacks and a lunch to eat on site. Expect to be outside about half the time and dress accordingly.
Contact Person: Brandon Roberts - TPWD Angler Education Volunteer Instructor
There are opportunities for college students to assist staff with hatchery operations (e.g., fish culture, maintenance, outreach, and research).
Program: CCA Marine Development Center
Contact Person: Delbert Gatlin
Contact Phone: (361) 939-7784
Volunteers are needed to support the angler ed team at Meadow lake to teach families how to cast at our backyard bass station from 9am-11am.
This free event is for the community with the goal to bring outdoor activities to them through smaller neighborhood parks. This park has a recently installed fishing dock on Meadow Lake. There will be "Fishing with a PARD Park Ranger" as well as other activities! This Pop Up Play Day will have an environmental initiative that includes: the City of Round Rock Brush Recycling, household recycling, Police Community Affairs, Fire, CORR Public Library along with bird house building & butterfly garden activities, and the potential for other local businesses to partner with for more environmental activities.
Contact Person: Natalia Gonzalez, Aquatic Education Training Specialist
Assist field technicians with sample collection, species identification, & gear maintenance.
Program: Sabine Lake Ecosystem
Contact Person: Joshua Leleux
Contact Phone: (409) 983-1104 x222
Help a kid catch a smile! Volunteers are needed to help teach basic fishing skills at the Scouting America Alamo Expo.The fishing committee will be hostingtwo tables and backyard bass. One table will host a fly-tying demonstration.The second table will provide information,knot tying and memory games. Backyard Bass will be hosted by older children. The event coordinator is seeking two fly-tyers with their own equipment, and three additionalvolunteers to support backyard bass and education.Volunteers are requested from 4pm - 9pm.
Contact Person: Joseph Skop - TPWD Angler Education Volunteer Instructor
Contact Phone: (830) 237-8453
