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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

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We are looking for friendly Park Hosts to join us throughout 2024, to assist with daily operations at Bonham State Park. Duties may include, but are not limited to, campsite, restroom and group facility cleanup; grounds maintenance, including mowing and weed eating; trail maintenance; customer service; collecting fees; and special projects.

The selected host will be provided with a 30/50 amp, full hook-up campsite in exchange for a minimum 30 hours/week per couple or 24 hours/week for individual. Hosts are asked to work a minimum of three months.

Criminal background check required

Please contact Bonham State Park for more information.


Program: Bonham State Park

Contact Person: Jason Schooley

Contact Phone: (903) 583-5022

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Volunteer will assist with any available park related opportunity as defined by park staff.

Opportunities vary from cleaning up the canyon to assist with trail maintenance. Please reach out for more ideas!


Program: Caprock Canyons State Park

Contact Person: Juliette Garza

Contact Phone: (806) 455-1492

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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

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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: Juliette Garza

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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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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Aid park staff in managing the expected crowds during the April 2024 eclipse. Duties and schedule will be determined as the event gets closer.


Program: Cooper Lake State Park/South Sulphur Unit

Contact Person: Andrew Savage

Contact Phone: (903) 945-5256

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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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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: Andrew Savage

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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Assists the Region 4 Cultural Resources Coordinator with sensitive archeological site visits and conducts research at local state parks and labs. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, fieldwork, lab work or research, as needed. Must be an ethics-bound member in good standing of a Houston or surrounding area archeological society with corresponding certifications. A background check is required.


Program: Cultural Resources--State Parks

Contact Person: Jason Chambers

Contact Phone: (281) 456-8266 x236

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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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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 Person: Nora Padilla

Contact Phone: (830) 395-2256

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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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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 vegetation
Moving heavy objects
Ability 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 shirts
Pants
Sun hat/neck protection
Hand gloves
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Water and reusable water bottles for refills
Bring snacks and sack lunches

Come and join the trail building volunteer team at Devils River SNA -Dan Allen Hughes.


Program: Devils River State Natural Area-Del Norte Unit

Contact Person: Nora Padilla

Contact Phone: (830) 395-2133

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