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No experience necessary---assist with Set-up from Noon to 6 pm on March 24th and/or assist with the Tournament on March 25th and/or March 26th. Multiple shift options available---1/2 day or full day. Volunteers to assist with any aspect of the tournament---Lane Officials/Line Judge, registration check-in, set-up and take-down and more. Approximately 5000 students will participate and shoot throughout the 2 days.
Program: National Archery in the Schools
Contact Person: Travis Glick
Contact Phone: (214) 532-1613
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This opportunity is for Ambassador Alumni to log all volunteer hours after the successful completion of their Ambassadorship.
Program: Ambassador Program
Contact Person: Dorothy Martinez
Contact Phone: (512) 298-9090
*This opportunity is only for approved and selected 2024 South and Southeast Texas Ambassadors.*The Ambassador Program supports our public lands by connecting conservation-minded young adults with recreational and volunteer opportunities in order to foster the next generation of State Park stewards. To learn more about upcoming application seasons, visit: www.TexasStateParks.org/ambassadors or follow us on: Instagram @txstateparkambassadors, Facebook /texasstateparkambassadors
We are looking for friendly Park Hosts to join us January through April of 2025, to assist with daily operations at Bonham State Park.Duties may include, but are not limited to:- Campground checks- Restroom cleaning- Group facility cleanup- Grounds maintenance- Trail maintenance- Customer service- Fee collectionDuties offered to Park Hosts are dependent on Park needs and skills of the volunteer.Required Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older. A Criminal background check is required.Preferred Qualifications: Experience with customer service and ability to effectively communicate with the public, other volunteers, and staff. Experience with basic maintenance and custodial tasks in state parks or other camping facilities. A commitment to protecting the Park's natural and cultural resources and educating visitors on their part in conservation of those resources.Time Commitment and Benefits: Park Hosts must commit to a minimum stay of 3 months and a minimum of 24 hours service per week for an individual or 32 hours service per week for 2 people. Hosts will need to provide their own camper or RV. In exchange for your time and volunteer service, Park Hosts will have full RV hookups at their site (water, electric, and sewer) and have 30-amp and 50-amp connections available for your stay. There is onsite access to a washer and dryer. Be aware that cell phone coverage is not strong in our area; AT&T has the best service in the Park.Please contact Bonham State Park for more information.
Program: Bonham State Park
Contact Person: Jason Schooley
Contact Phone: (903) 583-5022
The Buffalo Soldier Heritage and Outreach program is looking for you. The Texas Buffalo Soldiers program provides educational experiences that connect underrepresented populations with the outdoors through interpretive story telling of the Buffalo Soldiers, the country's first professional African American soldiers. The Texas Buffalo Solders program brings history to life with stories, costumes and tools. At one of our programs, you can learn how to track an animal, and fish with a cane pole. The Buffalo Soldiers program is looking for volunteers of all skills and abilities, including:- Photographers and videographers- General program assistance- Outdoor skill facilitators- Costumed interpreters.If no shifts available, please contact Coy Poitier for more information about volunteering.For Volunteers 15 and under, parental or guardian supervision is required.
Program: Buffalo Soldiers Heritage & Outreach Program
Contact Person: Coy Poitier
Contact Phone: (512) 287-5137
Volunteers will help staff with clean-up projects, educational events, holiday activities, and outdoor programs. Duties will vary by event and safety but may include crowd control, set-up and clean-up, overseeing activities, trash pickup, etc...
Program: Caprock Canyons State Park
Contact Person: Le'Ann Pigg
Contact Phone: (806) 455-1492
Individuals that would like to volunteer once or on a regular basis to help Cedar Hill State Park. Individuals will do a variety of jobs ex: Litter pick up, assist office staff, Give direction and information, and more.Volunteers would be allowed to hang out in the park, the day of their service, for free in exchange for their service.
Program: Cedar Hill State Park
Contact Person: Susana Cruz
Contact Phone: (972) 291-3900 x244
Duties and Events may include:- Volunteering at our Nature Center on Friday/Saturday- Volunteering for cleanup events, such as the Girl Scout Earth Day cleanup event- Volunteering during a large group event, such as a State Park sponsored Kid Fishing Tournament- Any other events that fall under a generalized daytime service opportunity.
Program: Choke Canyon State Park
Contact Person: Hannah Schulze
Contact Phone: (361) 436-2613
This opportunity is specifically for members of the Friends of Cleburne State Park to record their volunteer hours for park-related projects and programs.
Program: Cleburne State Park
Contact Person: Jaycee Fernandez
Contact Phone: (817) 645-4215
"Sign Up" and record the hours you spend providing archery access, opportunities and education. This includes Explore Archery, Explore Bowhunting/Bowfishing, USA Archery classes and events (excluding NASP). Report ALL NASP archery activity at "NASP Archery Education Classes and Events.".Community Archery Instructors and Volunteers play a vital role in promoting TPWD''s Community Archery Program. The hours you contribute to a given activity and the number of people you reach are key ingredients to achieving our community archery objectives. Therefore, reporting your archery activity is imperative so that we can collect the data needed. Thank you for your continued effort in expanding the sport of archery.
Program: Community Archery Houston and Coastal
Contact Person: Joel Janssen
Contact Phone: (512) 517-5527
Program: Community Archery North & West TX
Contact Person: Adam Lewis
Contact Phone: (512) 902-2890
Do you have knowledge of and passion for Texas'' natural and cultural resources? Do you love sharing your knowledge and want to continue learning more? Then Cooper Lake State Park Doctors Creek Interpretive Volunteer position is the perfect fit for you!Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek is looking for individuals with public speaking, teaching, and/or docent experience, stellar customer service skills, and a love for state parks to:· Support the interpretive team with educational programs and material assembly,· Lead guided hikes for visitors, including large school groups, and provide information and assistance to visitors.Volunteers will receive training in interpretation and access to resources and tools to continue to learn about the dynamic natural and cultural resources of the park. Positions are available throughout the week. A criminal background check is required.
Program: Cooper Lake State Park/Doctors Creek Unit
Contact Person: Alicia O'Connor
Contact Phone: (903) 945-5256
This position will serve as a volunteer for Cooper Lake State Park Doctors Creek unit. This position will work with park staff to assist in maintenance, janitorial, clerical, trail work and/or customer service duties.
Contact Person: Andrew Savage
Contact Phone: (903) 395-3100
Do you have knowledge of and passion for Texas'' natural and cultural resources? Do you love sharing your knowledge and want to continue learning more? Then Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Interpretive Volunteer position is the perfect fit for you!Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur is looking for individuals with public speaking, teaching, and/or docent experience, stellar customer service skills, and a love for state parks to:· Support the interpretive team with educational programs and material assembly,· Lead guided hikes for visitors, including large school groups, and provide information and assistance to visitors.Volunteers will receive training in interpretation and access to resources and tools to continue to learn about the dynamic natural and cultural resources of the park. Positions are available throughout the week. A criminal background check is required.
Program: Cooper Lake State Park/South Sulphur Unit
This position will serve as a volunteer for Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur unit. This position will work with park staff to assist in maintenance, janitorial, clerical, trail work, and/or customer service duties.
Volunteers at Daingerfield State Park help us preserve the rich cultural and natural heritage of Texas. Daingerfield State Park is one of Texas'' oldest state parks. Even though this Civilian Conservation Corps built park is almost 80 year old, it had a multi-million dollar facelift in 2010 which is evident with the new bathhouses, restored historic Pavilion, and the multiple full hook-up campsites. Visitor activities are focused in and around the park's 80 acre lake with swimming, boating and fishing activities. Hiking around the lake on the Rustling Leaves Trail or reaching the summit on the Mountain View Trail are also important visitor activities.We are looking for volunteers who can help us with a multitude of projects. Some examples include:- Trail Clean up- Assisting with or leading interpretive programs or activities- Helping decorate, working during, or cleaning up after special events (Valentine's Day Dance, Christmas in the Park, Halloween Event, and others)- Painting - Splitting wood- Service Projects- Your Passion!
Groups or volunteers can contact the park to set up a time to volunteer or attend scheduled public volunteer days and special events. If you would like to be put on the park's volunteer mailing list apply online or contact the Park at (903-645-2921).
Program: Daingerfield State Park
Contact Person: Katherine Wolf
Contact Phone: (903) 645-2921
Service projects needing graduation hours for community serive.Cleaning areas for birding and camping sites, other projects include monarch butterflies, bird count, aquatic science project .Will instructed on hand tool safety and the how to use shovels, rakes, loopers,etc.
Program: Devils River State Natural Area- Hughes Unit
Contact Person: Nora Padilla
Contact Phone: (830) 395-2133
This position will provide the opportunity to become familiar with multiple aspects of the Texas Parks and Wildlife operations through hands on participation.Volunteer Intern will receive an orientation from the perspective of several different staff positions, including the superintendent, office manager, maintenance staff, park interpreter and law enforcement. The intern may rotate duties with different staff, however all duties will come with clear instruction from park superintendent. The majority of the duties will consist of designing, assisting and leading outreach programs to a variety of audiences such as park guests. Will work as a Customer Service Clerk at our Park HQ and provide park orientaiton for incoming visitors.
Program: Devils River State Natural Area-Del Norte Unit
Contact Phone: (830) 395-2256
Get to know Devils River SNA- by becoming a trail building volunteer!Under the supervision of Park Staff, assist with the devolpment of new trail system.Trail Maintenance Requirements:Attend Safety Orienation and pass a background check.Commitment of 6 hours of trail building.Minimum age: 16 Duties: Trimming of vegetationMoving heavy objectsAbility to hike moderate to long distance.Ability to work under adverse conditions(heat/cold).Able to use of loopers, rakes, weedeaters, and other hand tools.Recommended Items:Close shoes (required)Breathable long sleeve shirtsPantsSun hat/neck protectionHand glovesSunscreenBug sprayWater and reusable water bottles for refillsBring snacks and sack lunchesCome and join the trail building volunteer team at Devils River SNA -Dan Allen Hughes.
