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Join the City of Kyle Parks and Recreation at Adaptive Field Day, an evening of inclusion, movement, and fun! This free event is thoughtfully designed for individuals with varying physical and cognitive disabilities. Participants of all abilities will have the opportunity to explore, play, and connect in a welcoming environment filled with encouragement, joy, and community support.Volunteers needed to help with Backyard Bass for 50 youth with varying abilities. Date: Wednesday, April 15thVolunteer Time: 5:30p - 8:30p
Program: Angler Education
Contact Person: Chuck Koenen, TPWD Angler Education Instructor Trainer
Contact Phone: (254) 498-0324
Click here for details or to sign up
Texas Wildlife Association's Adult Learn to Hunt Program focuses on introducing novice hunters interested in forging a connection between conservation, hunting and sustainable eating. Participants will also learn valuable skills related to skinning, butchering and cooking techniques associated with wild game. Upon applying to the program, applications will be reviewed, and hunters will be contacted once chosen to participate.
Program: Adult Learn to Hunt Program
Contact Person: Matt Hughes
Contact Phone: (210) 288-0688
NOTE: ABKSNA does not have Park Host opportunities at this time.Position: Volunteer Site AssistantsResponsibilities: Various plant and animal surveys, fence repair, brush clearing, site cleanup, program development, outreach events, grounds maintenance, preparations for future public opening of site.Requirements: Attend required orientation training and safety training, and pass criminal background check.Desired Qualifications: Commitment to conserving and managing natural/cultural resources, use of various tools and equipment, comfortable speaking with public, natural/cultural history knowledge, support for TPWD's mission.Time Required: Open
Program: Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area
Contact Person: Amanda Zumwalt
Contact Phone: (830) 398-2354
Only certified TPWD NASP or USA Archery instructor volunteers may sign up for this opportunity. If you regularly work with audiences, are not currently certified and want to be, please contact ArcheryEdu@tpwd.texas.gov. Please note, this certification is not intended for those with an archery hobby, but instead those that instruct or have access to audiences.
Program: National Archery in the Schools
Contact Person: Joel Janssen
Contact Phone: (512) 517-5527
After being instructed to do so by the leadership at the Balcones Canyonlands chapter, register with TPWD to take the TMN volunteer certification training with the Balcones Canyonlands Master Naturalists - in the eastern Hill Country area, generally north and west of Austin, TX.Find more information at our website, bctxmn.orgView our website
Program: Balcones Canyonlands Master Naturalists
Contact Person: Balcones Canyonlands
Contact Phone: (512) 965-7355
Looking for regular volunteer opportunities at Bastrop and Buescher State Parks? Want to be a part of something meaningful and become a steward of some of the most beautiful land Texas has to offer? Join the Lost Pines Liaisons!As part of the Lost Pines Liaisons (LPL), you'll have access to an abundance of volunteer opportunities, such as interpretive education programs, visitor center staffing, trail maintenance, natural resource projects and much more. We'll also hold uniform graduations, distribute service pins, and host volunteer appreciation parties.Perfect for high school and college students looking for experience and volunteering hours, adults looking for opportunities to get outside, or anyone with a passion for Texas State Parks and a desire to give back. The Lost Pines Liaisons requires a commitment of 48 hours of volunteer service annually.LPL orientation will take place on Saturday February 21st (mandatory) with specialized interpretive and natural resource trainings taking place the following weekends. Orientation and trainings count toward volunteer hours. This is a brand-new club; become a founding member and be a part of something great!
Program: Bastrop State Park
Contact Person: Jacob Wallace
Contact Phone: (737) 352-7839
Looking for regular volunteer opportunities at Bastrop and Buescher State Parks? Want to be a part of something meaningful and become a steward some of the most beautiful land Texas has to offer? Join the Lost Pines Liaisons!As part of the Lost Pines Liaisons (LPL), you'll have access to volunteer opportunities not available to the general public, such as interpretive education programs, visitor center staffing, trail maintenance, natural resource projects and much more. We'll also hold uniform graduations, distribute exclusive service pins, have LPL appreciation parties and other perks.Perfect for high school and college students looking for experience and volunteering hours, adults looking for opportunities to get outside, or anyone with a passion for Texas State Parks and desire to give back.The Lost Pines Liaisons is a membership-based volunteer club; the only thing we ask for you to maintain membership is for you to serve 48 hours annually.LPL orientation will take place on Saturday February 21st (mandatory) with specialized interpretive and natural resource trainings taking place the following weekends. Orientation and trainings count toward volunteer hours.This is a brand-new club; become a founding member and be a part of something great!
Program: Buescher State Park
2025/2026 - Openings for months of October 2025 through December 2026. (minimum 3, maximum 6 month stay).
Come join our team and experience life beneath the pines at Bastrop State Park! Spend a season in the scenic Lost Pines of Bastrop and help contribute to your Texas State Parks. Willing and eager with a can-do attitude? Then we want you! Bastrop State Park is looking for motivated couples or individuals to come enjoy the wonderful smell of loblolly pines while helping our superior park staff with daily park needs. Park Hosts assist in many aspects of park operations from maintenance, cleaning, visitor assistance, and interpretive programming.Ideal team members will have a positive and friendly attitude, a willingness to interact with visitors, good communication skills, and be capable of being flexible. The host position is for 3 to 6 months and requires at least 25 hours of volunteer work per week. In exchange for those hours we will provide you with a full hookup site (50 amp) at no charge! We also provide access to a washer and dryer facility. Also enjoy wonderful shopping and dining experiences in historic downtown Bastrop, which is only a five minute drive away from the park. Nearby cities of Austin, Houston and San Antonio provide additional day off opportunities! Duties of the Park Host Required:
- Clean and maintain bathrooms - Oversee and maintain assigned campground loop, including but not limited to, trash pick-up of entire loop, clean out fire rings, mow/weed-eat entire camping loop, remove weeds from tent pads - Assist with historic CCC cabin cleaning - Assist visitorsOther duties include but are not limited to:- Assist with park grounds maintenance - Assist with Interpretive tours/hikes and programs- Assist with miscellaneous tasks, projects and programs.Minimum 25 hours a week with days off mainly on days other than weekends as assigned by park management needs. Must be willing and capable of cleaning bathrooms and occasionally helping with cabins. Applicants need to be available at least 3 consecutive months and will have the option to stay up to 6 months.Must be at least 18 years old and must pass a criminal background check
Overview: Blanco State Park is looking for friendly, motivated, and energetic park hosts.Park hosts at Blanco State Park will volunteer for a minimum of 25 hours per week while living in a beautiful Texas Hill Country campground. As a park host, you will support TPWD's mission by assisting with the park's day-to-day functions and providing outstanding service to park visitors at the visitor center.Volunteer duties will include Representing TPWD State Parks in a positive and professional manner, checking visitors in to the park, selling store merchandise, providing excellent customer service to park visitors, including providing general information and assistance to park visitors, and maintaining the cleanliness of the assigned host site.Requirements: Preferred experience with customer service and ability to effectively communicate with public, other volunteers, and staff. Benefits: Park hosts are provided with a 50 amp full hook-up. The Blanco River runs through the park and offers easy water access on hot summer days. Hosts play a critical role in conserving and stewarding the natural and cultural resources of the beautiful Blanco River and its wildlife.
Program: Blanco State Park
Contact Person: Adam Long
Contact Phone: (830) 833-4333
Would you enjoy being more involved in your local Blanco State Park? We have opportunities for weekday and weekend volunteers. This is NOT a Park Host position. Responsiblities will vary depending on your interest and skill set. Example of potential duties include assisting with fishing and kayaking programs, trail clean up and maintence, and assisting with special events.
Help teach the basics of fishing to families at various stations and assist families during the fishing derby around the pond. Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026Volunteer Time: 8am - 1pmReach out to the event lead listed below with any questions.
Contact Person: Vincent Lecca, TPWD Angler Education Instructor Trainer
Contact Phone: (512) 210-9142
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!
Join our team and experience life beneath the beautiful Spanish moss at Buescher State Park! Spend your seasons tucked away in this little hidden jewel of Central Texas and help contribute to your Texas State Parks.Willing and eager with a can-do attitude? Then we want you! Buescher State Park is looking for motivated couples or individuals to come enjoy this very unique, beautiful, and peaceful area while helping our superior park staff with daily park needs.Park Hosts assist in many aspects of park operations including maintenance, cleaning, visitor assistance, and interpretive programming.Ideal team members will have a positive and friendly attitude, a willingness to interact with visitors, good communication skills, and be capable of being flexible.Park Hosts have a schedule of volunteering 5 days on two days off, then 4 days on and three days off. This repeats every two weeks. Your days on/off is determined by park management needs. The host position is for 3 to 6 months and requires at least 25 hours of volunteer work per week. In exchange for those hours we will provide you with a full hookup site (30 amp, no 50 amp sites) at no charge! We also provide access to a washer and dryer facility. Enjoy wonderful shopping and dining experiences in historic downtown Smithville, which is only a six minute drive away from the park. Historic Downtown Bastrop is only a 15 minute drive away, and nearby city of Austin provides other opportunities to enjoy on days off.Duties of the Park Host*Clean and maintain bathrooms *Oversee and maintain assigned campground loop, including but not limited to: - Trash pick up of entire loop - Clean out fire rings - Mow/weed-eat entire camping loop - Remove weeds from tent pads * Assist with Historic CCC Cabin cleaning * Assist visitors Other Duties Include but are not Limited To:- Assist with park grounds maintenance - Assist front office staff - Assist with Interpretive tours/hikes and programs- Assist with miscellaneous tasks, projects and programs *Minimum 25 hours a week, with days off mainly on days other than weekends*Must be willing and capable of cleaning bathrooms and cabins*Must be at least 18 years old *Must pass a criminal background check
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
After being instructed to do so by the leadership at the Capital Area chapter, register with TPWD to take the TMN volunteer certification training with the Capital Area Master Naturalists.The Capital Area Master Naturalists (CAMN) serves mainly Travis county with opportunities in Hays, Williamson, Bastrop, Burnet, Blanco and Caldwell Counties. Regular chapter meetings are on the last Wednesday of each month with the exception of November and December. Regular meetings are open to the public, starting with a 6:30pm meet and greet, meeting topic at 7pm. We meet at the Austin Nature and Science Center near Zilker Park. More details http://camn.org/calendarVisit our website.Facebook: Facebook:Twitter: @CapAreaMN
Program: Capital Area Master Naturalists
Contact Person: CAMN
Contact Phone: (512) 974-3888
The volunteer State Park Police Career Opportunity Program (COP) will provide an opportunity for approved individuals with a demonstrated or sincere interest in conservation law enforcement to gain career or operational knowledge of the State Park Police occupation.Minimum Requirements: COP volunteers must have a minimum of 60 completed semester credit hours from a college or university.Below are the rider rules for this program. By signing up for this opportunity, you signify that you have read the rules and agree to follow them during your time with this program.Dress Code for Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Observers1. TPWD observers are to dress neatly and conservatively. No Blue jeans of any kind.2. Cleanliness is required at all times.3. Hair and facial hair must be well groomed.4. Shorts and cut-offs are prohibited.5. Clothing bearing any sign or symbol that advertises any product, business or organization will not be permitted.6. Clothing with offensive designs, logos, letters or devices is prohibited.7. Conservative type shoes or boots may be worn; sandals and bare feet are prohibited.Prohibited Acts:1. Will not consume alcoholic beverages prior to and during tours of duty.2. Will not use profane or abusive language during the tour of duty.3. Will not engage in excessive conversation, which may distract the Officer or interfere with hearing the police radio.4. Will not make remarks or voice opinions to complainants, witnesses, victims, violators, or suspects in any manner, which would tend to provoke or degrade anyone or escalate tension.5. Will not be allowed into a private residence during the execution of a search or arrest warrant.6. Will not make known to any unauthorized person, information that may compromise a police operation, procedure or investigation that is either in progress or proposed.7. Will not make known to unauthorized persons the identity of persons arrested, persons being confined in jail, or suspects in a criminal act.8. Will not use information learned during a tour of duty for personal gain.9. Will not carry weapons of any type. Observers possessing a license to carry a weapon will NOT be allowed to carry a weapon during a tour of duty.10. Non-sworn observers do not have any powers of an Officer and have no authority except when acting at the direction of an Officer.Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Observers Will:1. At all times conduct themselves with proper decorum.2. Remain in the police unit during routine traffic stops unless otherwise instructed by the Officer.3. Remain in or near the TPWD patrol unit during disturbance calls and calls of a serious nature to summon assistance by radio if needed, unless otherwise instructed by an Officer.
Program: State Park Police
Contact Person: Lt. EJ Rivera
Contact Phone: (361) 405-9039
Volunteers and are needed to help with waterside fishing a backyard bass, and an Angler Ed info booth at McKinney Falls State Park's 50th Anniversary celebration. We are in need of LEAD VOLUNTEER for this event! Please email Natalia Gonzalez if you can Lead the Angler Ed volunteers at this event.Event Date & times:Saturday, April 11, 2026; 10am - 3pmVolunteer Time: 9am to 4pmIf you are unable to join for the entire time frame, let us know!
Contact Person: Natalia Gonzalez, Aquatic Education Training Specialist
Contact Phone: (512) 201-5790
Assist park staff with various park projects duties may include:
Program: Colorado Bend State Park
Contact Person: Allen Dees
Contact Phone: (512) 734-1514
A great opportunity to live and work in a hidden jewel of the park system! Colorado Bend is situated in the Hill Country along the Colorado River and is home to the 70-foot tall Gorman Falls. Fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking and other great opportunities abound. Park Hosts will have the opportunity to contribute towards the TPWD mission of providing visitor opportunities and conserving resources. The ideal candidate is friendly, flexible, and able to bring a positive attitude. All hosts interact with the public. If you love the outdoors and hitting a trail, you will be a good match at our remote, rugged, and primitive park.Duties may include, but are not limited to: - Greeting customers - Planning and delivering interpretive activities and events such as hikes, birding, children's programs, and whatever else interests you- Cleaning campsites, restrooms and headquarters - Trail and facility projects - Assisting in office and working front desk - Maintenance and infrastructure projects Criminal background check required. Hosts will be provided with a full hook-up (water/sewer/electric) site in exchange for a minimum 24 hrs/wk (32 hrs/week - double occupancy). These positions are typically 3-month commitments. Please contact the park to see if Colorado Bend is your next adventure!
"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 Central and South Texas
Contact Person: Travis Glick
Contact Phone: (214) 532-1613
