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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

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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

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Program: Ambassador Program

Contact Person: Dorothy Martinez

Contact Phone: (512) 298-9090

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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 Potluck
April 17- Board Elections & General Meeting
May 15- General meeting
June 19 - Board Meeting
August TBD- Summer Splash Party for Members at Bastrop SP Pool
Sept. 18 - Plan the Picnic event
Oct. 16-Picnic In the Park Membership Drive Event at Buescher
Nov. 20 - General meeting
Jan 15, 2026 - Plan the Souper Supper Event

Become 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-$15
Family-$25 Business-$50

Thank 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

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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

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The State Park Volunteer will assist in the preservation and enhancement of Caprock Canyons by contributing to a variety of tasks and responsibilities aimed at maintaining the natural beauty, safety, and visitor experience of the park. Volunteers will work closely with the park staff and fellow volunteers to support the park's mission on conservation, recreation, and public education.

Key Responsibilities:

Visitor Services: Provide general information to park visitors regarding park features, rules, and safety guidelines.

Trail Maintenance: Assist in the upkeep of trails, including clearing debris not limited to maintaining road signage.

Environmental Stewardship: Participate in habitat restoration, invasive species removal, and planting native flora to maintain the park's ecosystem.

Park and Office Clean- Up: Help maintain cleanliness of the park by collecting litter, recycling, and ensuring facilities such as restrooms, picnic areas, and parking lots are clean and functional.
Help Park staff organize paperwork and clean headquarters, and visitor center needed.

Event Assistance: Support park- sponsored educational programs, workshops, and community events, including assisting with setup, registration, and cleanup.

Wildlife Monitoring: Assist in observing and reporting wildlife activity and help with any necessary data collection for research purposes.

General Park Support: Perform other tasks as needed, including helping with maintenance projects, seasonal decorations, or assisting park staff during high visitation times.

Qualifications:

18 years of age or older

Passion for nature, outdoor activities, and environmental conservation.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good communication skills and a friendly, customer- service oriented attitude.

Physical ability to perform outdoor tasks in various weather conditions.

Previous volunteer or outdoor experience is preferred but not required.

*Background check is required


Program: Caprock Canyons State Park

Contact Person: Natalie Smith

Contact Phone: (806) 455-1492

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Join our team and make a difference by volunteering at the beautiful Caprock Canyons State Park! As a youth volunteer, you will assist with various park activities, including but not limited to trail maintenance, habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring, visitor education, and special events and programs. This hands-on experience offers an opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork, and outdoor skills while helping preserve the natural beauty of the park for future generations.

Idea for individuals ages 13-17 with a passion for nature and community service. Training will be provided, and parental supervision and support is required.


Program: Caprock Canyons State Park

Contact Person: Natalie Smith

Contact Phone: (806) 455-1492

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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.


Program: Caprock Canyons State Park

Contact Person: Natalie Smith

Contact Phone: (806) 455-1492

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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

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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

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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

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"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

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"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 North & West TX

Contact Person: Adam Lewis

Contact Phone: (512) 902-2890

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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

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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

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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

Contact Person: Alicia O'Connor

Contact Phone: (903) 945-5256

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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 Person: Andrew Savage

Contact Phone: (903) 945-5256

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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

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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

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