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Texas Wildlife Association's Adult Learn to Hunt Program focuses on introducing novice hunters interested in forging a connectin 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
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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: Sam Toback
Contact Phone: (512) 389-8572
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
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: Juliette Garza
Contact Phone: (806) 455-1492
Do you enjoy the great outdoors and want to put your skills and abilities to use for Texas State Parks? If so, you'll love the scenic canyon landscape of Caprock Canyons State Park, not to mention the Official Texas State Bison Herd grazing out on the prairie. And, best of all, you'll earn a FREE water and electric campsite with full hookup just for helping us out at only 24 hours per week. Responsibilities include helping with visitation surveys when needed, various facilities and grounds maintenance duties, interpretive programming, and other volunteer duties as assigned. We ask hosts to clean 2 bathrooms daily and help park staff with any needs! We are excited to hear of any skills you would like to share! Park hosts will be provided a 50 amp RV site with water and sewer connections. You bring your own tent or RV camper. Good communication skills and a friendly demeanor are the desired qualifications for this opportunity as the Park Host will also assist with face to face communication with visitors. A criminal background check is required.
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
Help TPWD reach more audiences with Archery Skills! Using this volunteer roster, we will announce archery certification opportunities throughout Texas and request assistance with "Explore Archery" shooting programs with public audiences.
Program: Community Archery
"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
Program: Community Archery North & West TX
Contact Person: Adam Lewis
Contact Phone: (512) 902-2890
Program: Community Archery Central and South Texas
Contact Person: Travis Glick
Contact Phone: (214) 532-1613
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
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.
Program: Devils River State Natural Area-Del Norte Unit
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.
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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 while soaking in ocean views, this is the opportunity for you!*Please note that this is NOT a Park Host position, but a general volunteer position.*Work with the Park Interpreter to present interpretive programs, spend time in the nature center, and create materials for our park visitors that will engage them in learning and caring for nature. Galveston Island State Park needs 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-helping visitors make connections in the nature center-virtual programs and education-maintaining interpretive elements such as gardens and trailheadsWhile anything can be learned, volunteers best suited for folks with experience presenting to groups and an ability to hike an easy/intermediate trails for 1-2 hours. There is the ability to make your own schedule and even create your own programs if desired.
Program: Galveston Island State Park
Contact Person: Regina Lillibridge
Contact Phone: (409) 737-1222
Assist TPWD staff and partners (Fri.-Sun., 3-5 May) working with public audiences experiencing all things in the world of conservation. Stations requesting help include Angler Education, Nature Crafts, Catfish Tank, Basic Archery Range, and Boater Education activities. Training will be provided onsite to all volunteers, so no previous experience required. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt and event pass for the day. Sign up for one or multiple shifts.www.mayfest.org/festival-guide
Program: Outreach Events
Contact Person: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Contact Phone: (346) 236-9278
Get to know Hueco Tanks by becoming a Trail Maintenance Volunteer! Under the supervision of park staff, assist with building and maintaining the trail system through general and preventative maintenance.Shifts: M F 8 am -12 pm; minimum commitment 8 hours per month Duties include:· Trimming vegetation· Flood control· Moving heavy materials· General constructionRequirements:· 18 years or older· Ability to lift 50 lbs.· Ability to hike moderate to long distances· Ability to work under occasional adverse conditions (heat/cold)
Program: Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site
Contact Person: Nicole Roque
Contact Phone: (915) 857-1135
We welcome you to partake in our efforts to conserve and protect the natural resources at Inks Lake State Park! With this position you may have the opportunity to volunteer for the day on various projects, events, and opportunities throughout the park as they come available.Groups of any kind and individuals are welcome to apply to volunteer. Upon notice the Volunteer Coordinator will reach out for more information to determine if a project can be created or is available. If you or your group has specific interests, a goal, or badge you are working towards please let us know! At minimum a 1-month notice is required to allow for ample planning, but service project availability is not guaranteed depending on other park projects or holidays that may be occurring on dates of interest.Enjoy the scenic views of the Hill Country while volunteering your time to keep our park beautiful!Details:-1 month notice of interest required-1 hour minimum required-Tools will be provided depending on type of project or taskRecommended Attire:-Closed toed shoes (required)- Breathable Clothing-Pants-Sun hat/neck protection-Sunscreen Upon receival of interest inquiry Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to group leader for more information.Remember to bring plenty of water!We can't wait to for you to join us in the great outdoors!
Program: Inks Lake State Park
Contact Person: Catie Landers
Contact Phone: (512) 793-2223
This position is for general cabin cleaning and laundry. This position includes a RV camping site in exchange for 24 hours of work per week per campsite.
Program: Lake Brownwood State Park
Contact Person: Kim Delgado
Contact Phone: (325) 784-5223
Current Availability: open availability
Lake Brownwood State Park is a 537 acre park with cabins, lodges, group facilities, campsites, picnic areas, a fishing pier, crappie dock, and a boat ramp. The lake is approximately 7,300 surface acres in size and offers opportunities to our visitors for swimming, fishing, and other types of water recreation. The park is located near the geographical center of Texas and is within a 30 mile radius of several communities. The closest towns are Brownwood, Early, Bangs, May, Coleman, and Santa Anna. The largest town is Brownwood with a population of 20,000+, and the others are much smaller, but each has its own unique attractions. Lake Brownwood was created in 1932. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) started construction of facilities in 1934. Almost all the buildings in the park were constructed in the 1930s by the CCC with the exceptions of the park restrooms and headquarters. Much of the original furniture created by the CCC is still in use in the cabins and lodges.
Park Hosts at Lake Brownwood State Park join a committed team of professionals whose goal is to provide visitors with a superior outdoor experience, interpreting the natural world and conserving the park's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to love and cherish.
Park Host sites at Lake Brownwood State Park accommodate a wide variety of RV's with full hookup sites. The park has Wi-Fi connectivity within portions of the park. A washer and dryer are available on site for you to use. Verizon does not work in this area.
We require a minimum of 24 hours per site of assigned work per week for our Park Hosts. We understand that each Park Host has different skill sets and our goal is to match you with your skills and passions. Park Host at Lake Brownwood State Park are varied but may include the following:
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
