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Program: Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area
Contact Person: Howell Pugh
Contact Phone: (830) 328-2528
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*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
Program: Ambassador Program
Contact Person: Dorothy Martinez
Contact Phone: (512) 298-9090
New Volunteers must sign up for the Tree Inventory Training Event on October 12. You cannot sign up for Tree Inventory shifts until you go to the Tree Inventory Training Event. Participants will learn how to collect data for our Forest Inventory as part of our Forest Management plan. There will be a classroom portion with background, instructions, tree ID, and how the information is used. Then we will go into the field and do a few plots to familiarize everyone with the process. Volunteer Tree Inventory events will consist of a crew of 3 to 4 volunteers at a time for 4 hours shifts.Training Day - What to Expect: 8am to 12pm: Power point instruction/lecture inside the Meeting Room at Bastrop State Park.12pm to 2:30pm: Field training. Be prepared to be outdoors hiking through areas of the forest that have thick vegetation with no trails. At the training volunteers will learn the history of forest management in the park and the Lost Pines. They'll learn what tree inventory is, why it's important, what we learn from the data and exactly how to do the inventory and gather that data. We will go out in the field, learn to navigate to inventory areas with GPS and conduct an hour or two of tree inventories so that everyone gets good hands on training. After this training volunteers should be able to conduct Tree Inventories with out a staff member present. After the training volunteers are expected to sign up for 2 or more inventory events a month.Bring: Sack lunch, snacks, bottled water, note pad and writing utensil, sun and bug protection. Wear weather appropriate clothing, close toed shoes, pants, long sleeve recommended. *Recommended for able bodied persons as inventory takes place in thick vegetation, off trails, and can require miles of hiking through very uneven terrain with lots of tripping hazards.Field Duties Include: Conditions during field training and during all other tree inventory volunteer events: Outdoors, off trail, through forest vegetation/thick vegetation, uneven terrain, hazardous plants in some areas. Volunteers need to be able to hike 4 to 5 miles off trail, hiking over downed tree logs, through thick brush, up hills, possibly down ravines, watching for stump holes/vines/hazardous vegetation and other hazards.Required Qualifications: Must have gone to the in person Tree Inventory Training on Saturday, 1/27/24, 4/13/24 or go to the Tree Inventory Training on October 12 before signing up for shifts.Time Comitment: Minimum of signing up for two shifts a month. One shift is 4 hours long. These tree inventories will be going on all year. Time slots every Saturday and Sunday morning/afternoons. Shifts will be 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the afternoon. If we have enough interest for weekday inventory then we will open up time slots then as well.
Program: Bastrop State Park
Contact Person: Madalyn Miller
Contact Phone: (512) 718-0211
Major Duties:Represent TPWD State Parks in a positive manner and supplement the work of park staff.- Support interpretive ranger during their interpretive events and with assembling materials for interpretive programs.Provide structured and roving interpretation, including:- Lead/assist with guided hikes for the visiting public, including school field trip groups. Hikes will include information about the park''s flora and fauna and about the history of its development and cultural resources.- Provide general information and assistance to park visitors.- Assist in running the Nature Center and Gym complex to give the public educational opportunities. This may include minimal custodial upkeep of these areas.Requirements:- Passion for Texas State Parks.- Knowledge and interest in park''s natural and cultural resources and willingness to continue learning.- Experience working in a classroom setting or working with young people strongly preferred.- Experience with public speaking and ability to effectively communicate with public, other volunteers, and staff.- Essential opportunity functions require walking or standing for extended periods of time.- Criminal background check clearance.Time Commitment: - 24 hour work week (flexible)- A minimum of a three month stay, maximum of 12 months.Benefits:- Free stay in a water/electric campsite- 24 hour work week- Knowledge that you are stewarding and protecting Texas State Parks for use today and by future generations.- Training in interpretation and access to resources and tools to continue to learn about the dynamic natural and cultural resources of the park.
Program: Choke Canyon State Park
Contact Person: Hannah Schulze
Contact Phone: (361) 436-2613
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: Coastal Fisheries Region 1
Contact Person: Derek York
Contact Phone: (281) 534-0115
Assist park staff with resource management projects. Duties may include: - Trail Maintenance and Projects- Spotlight Deer Surveys - Bat Counts - Weed Management
Program: Colorado Bend State Park
Contact Person: Frank Barrientez
Contact Phone: (325) 628-3240
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.
Program: Cooper Lake State Park/Doctors Creek Unit
Contact Person: Andrew Savage
Contact Phone: (903) 395-3100
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.
Program: Cooper Lake State Park/South Sulphur Unit
Contact Phone: (903) 945-5256
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
Do you have a passion for nature and the outdoors? If you enjoy talking and learing about nature and being outside in the beautiful San Felipe Creek this opporunity is for you! Park Ranger will be providing instructional training before outreach programsAs an Outreach Volunteer you will be able to share your passion by assisting with:Leave No Trace, Fishing 101, Aquatic Science, Aquatic Wild, Native Plant and Wildlife Identification.We are hoping to have several events in Del Rio, Texas. We will have about 50 students at each event, will divide the lesson/talks/ presentation to about 10-12 students per presenation and rotate them from one presenter to another.
Program: Devils River State Natural Area-Del Norte Unit
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Do you have a passion for nature & the outdoors? Do you want to share the joy of the natural world with others? Do you want to help us protect the wonder of Enchanted Rock? Do we have an opportunity for you!Enchanted Rock Interpretation/Education Volunteers are on the front line of helping visitors enjoy the state natural area while also teaching them ways that they can help protect this place for future visitors and future generations!Duties may include:- Independently presenting educational and interpretive talks and hikes.- Assisting park staff with guided hikes, school group programs & evening programs.- Leading experiential based programs such as Nature Journaling or Art in the Park.- Performing informal roving interpretation including table demonstrations, such as Skins & Skulls.- Teach skills based programs, such as Birdwatching, Stargazing, or Nature Journaling.A criminal background check is required.
Program: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Contact Person: Philip Gray
Contact Phone: (737) 273-6520
Do you enjoy working with the public? Love to share your knowledge of birds? Astronomy? Edible mushrooms? Fort Parker State Park is looking for volunteers to assist with educational programming. This position does not require any prior training or education. We have volunteer opportunities for every level. Assist park staff in leading kayaking, hiking, arts'n'crafts, and other nature-themed activities OR lead your own preapproved program to share your passion for nature. Dates and times are flexible.
Program: Fort Parker State Park
Contact Person: Leah Turner
Contact Phone: (254) 562-5751
Come be a volunteer at Goliad State Park where you can assist the park with various opportunities depending on your interest and experience. Special skills are highly desired. Program opportunities include: - Assisting with and conducting interpretive programs including bird walks, wildflower walks, history tours, etc.- Maintaining the Wildlife Viewing Blind and Bird Feeding Program- Greeting people at Mission Espiritu Santo and Zaragoza Birthplace- Maintaining interpretive exhibits and materials- Assisting with special events- Maintaining park flower beds- Demonstrating Spanish Colonial lifeways, such as spinning, weaving, and blacksmithing Criminal background check required. Must be 17 years old or accompanied by an adult and be able to volunteer five hours each month.Does not include Park Hosting opportunities. See Park Host (Maintenance) or Park Host (Interpretation/Education).
Program: Goliad State Park
Contact Person: Skye Evans
Contact Phone: (361) 645-3405
Work with park staff to perform service projects on specified days that the VFW will be coming out to the park.*Only VFW members should apply and be placed with this opportunity.*
Program: Guadalupe River State Park
Contact Person: Jessica Bergner
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
We're looking for volunteers who are looking to gain experience, or who already have experience, in natural resource field work!Duties may include:-Assisting with wildlife surveys (such as golden-cheeked warblers or white-tailed deer)-Deploying trail cameras and recording data-Maintaining hunting blinds-Trail maintenance and preservation
Program: Hill Country State Natural Area
Contact Person: Augie Medellin
Contact Phone: (830) 796-4413
Giving educational 'Bat Chats', collecting bat roost data, attend regular meetings and training
Program: Houston Urban Wildlife Program
Contact Person: Addison Gaines
Contact Phone: (281) 456-7029 x21
Do you enjoy the outdoors and observing birds? If so, this is the opportunity for you! As a birding tour guide volunteer, you'll be taking out visitors of various birding experiences on assigned tours throughout the park.You may be asked to:-utilize interpretive methods during your tour-assist in visual and auditory identification of birds-teach visitors' how to use and adjust binocularsA 2-day training course is required; spots in course are limited. Knowledge of Southwest birds and use of binoculars is beneficial. Call park for more information.
Program: Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site
Contact Person: Nicole Roque
Contact Phone: (915) 857-1135
Join the Hueco Tanks team as an Interpretive Volunteer and play a vital role in connecting our community with the wonders of nature, history, and culture. As an Interpretive Volunteer, you will have the unique opportunity to engage visitors both on-site during events and projects, as well as off-site through outreach events and remote projects.1. On-Site Events and Projects:- Assist staff in organizing and implementing on-site interpretive programs, events, and projects.- Engage visitors through interactive activities and demonstrations.- Contribute to the development of interpretive materials and displays.2. Off-Site Outreach Events:- Represent Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site at community events, fairs, and festivals.- Conduct outreach activities to promote awareness and participation.- Deliver engaging presentations and demonstrations to diverse groups.- Provide information and resources to encourage visitation.3. Remote Projects:- Contribute to the development of virtual interpretive content, such as videos, photos, and online resources.- Collaborate with the outreach team to create engaging remote experiences.Qualifications:- Enthusiasm for the mission of Hueco Tanks and a passion for interpretation and education.- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.- Ability to adapt to different environments and engage diverse audiences.- Comfortable with on-site or remote/virtual platforms.- Willingness to undergo training on interpretive techniques and subject matter.Time Commitment:Flexible hours based on events and projects.
Do you have a passion for nature and the outdoors? Do you love sharing your knowledge with others? If you enjoy talking and learning about nature and being outside in the beautiful South Texas Thornscrub, this is the opportunity for you!Work with the Park Interpreter to present interpretive programs and create materials for our park visitors that will engage them in learning and caring for nature. Lake Corpus Christi State Park needs you and your skills and enthusiasm.As an Education/Interpretive Volunteer you could share your passion by assisting with:-programs for school groups, scouts, and other groups-guided hikes and nature programs-special events-roving interpretation-social media posts-virtual programs and education-maintaining interpretive elements such as gardens and trailheadsPlease note that this is NOT a Park Host position, but a general volunteer position. While anything can be learned, volunteers best suited for this position would have knowledge of the flora and fauna of the South Texas Thornscrub and/or man-made reservoir lake ecosystems, experience presenting to groups, and an ability to hike an easy/intermediate trail for 1-2 hours. There is the ability to make your own schedule and even create your own programs if desired. If you have any questions about this position, please email Josie.Gunter@tpwd.texas.gov.
Program: Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Contact Person: Josie Gunter
Contact Phone: (361) 547-2635
