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Overview: Abilene State Park is seeking friendly faces to assist our headquarters staff. Volunteers will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to park visitors, collecting fees, checking in campers, and selling park store merchandise. Duties also include performing light cleaning and organizational duties.

Requirements: HQ volunteers are required on the weekends and must commit to volunteering for at least 6 hours a month. A criminal background check (at no cost to you) and knowledge of computers are required. Must pass a fiscal control test before being allowed to operate a cash drawer. Volunteers must also be willing to wear a provided uniform shirt and be comfortable handling money.

Benefits: This is a great opportunity for those who are seeking employment with Texas State Parks, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, or just want to get out of the house.

Contact the park at 325-572-3204 and ask for Candyce Johnson if you have any questions or if you would like assistance applying.

Minimum age: 18


Program: Abilene State Park

Contact Person: Candyce Johnson

Contact Phone: (325) 572-3204

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Overview: Interpretive volunteers provide quality educational programs to park visitors, including families and school groups. Interpretive programs are mostly done on the weekend, except for school field trips that are held during the week. There will also be opportunities to assist with outdoor educational events such as archery, fishing, and geocaching. On-site interpretive training will be provided. Volunteers start out assisting a Park Interpreter or Master Naturalist with programs and can work their way up to designing and leading their own programs if they chose.

Requirements: A criminal background check is required (at no cost to you). You must be able to walk/hike trail for 1-2 hours at a time.

Benefits: This is a great opportunity for those seeking employment with Texas Parks and Wildlife, want to improve their public speaking skills, or wish to gain informal education experience.

Contact the park at 325-572-3204 and ask for Candyce Johnson if you have any questions or if you would like assistance applying.

Minimum age: 18


Program: Abilene State Park

Contact Person: Candyce Johnson

Contact Phone: (325) 572-3204

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Overview: Maintenance volunteers assist Park Rangers with facilities and grounds maintenance by mowing grass, performing trail maintenance, and assisting with other park projects as needed. Due to a limited number of vehicles being available, you may be required to drive your own to complete duties.

Requirements: A criminal background check is required (at no cost to you). You must be able to lift at least 40 pounds and show proficiency in operating various equipment, including weed eaters, zero-turn mowers, and leaf blowers. Position also requires standing for long periods of time, carrying, and walking.

Benefits: This is a great opportunity for those seeking employment with Texas Parks and Wildlife to gain experience. It''s also great for those who like to work with their hands and want to spend more time outside.

Minimum age: 18


Program: Abilene State Park

Contact Person: Candyce Johnson

Contact Phone: (325) 572-3204

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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

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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

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Volunteer tasks:


  • Assist with on-site programs such as guided hikes (e.g., plant walks, birding, history walks), "discovery table" stations, art in the park, and kid''s story and crafts; and/or

  • Assist with off-site events such as festival booths and table presentations.


Program: Big Spring State Park

Contact Person: Arlyne Martinez

Contact Phone: (806) 241-5741

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Volunteer tasks:


  • Assist staff with regular opening or closing of park gates;

  • Trail work activities may include improving eroded trial areas, remediating social trails, clearing overgrown vegetation, and litter pick-up; and/or

  • Other maintenance projects may include cleaning and upkeep of park signs, picnic tables, structures, and playground equipment.


Program: Big Spring State Park

Contact Person: Arlyne Martinez

Contact Phone: (806) 241-5741

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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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"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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The State Park Police Career Opportunity Program (COP) volunteer program 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.

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 Observers
1. 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.

If you would like to be notified when an opportunity is available, please sign up.


Program: State Park Police

Contact Person: Lt. EJ Rivera

Contact Phone: (361) 405-9039

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Work with park staff under the direction of the volunteer coordinator on a variety of projects including trail maintenance, lake litter control, park litter control, assisting with park interpretation (education), minor maintenance projects, and assist with special events. This role is usually 90% outdoor work in changing Texas weather conditions. We will provide training. Once you are trained you will typically work alone or in small groups. This is a year round opportunity. Whether you want to help one hour or one hundred hours there is an opportunity for you at Copper Breaks.


Program: Copper Breaks State Park

Contact Person: Marci Frost

Contact Phone: (940) 839-4331 x6

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Copper Breaks State Park is seeking energetic, friendly, and outgoing Park Hosts to assist in park office operations. Previous Park Host experience is not required, but preferred.


Responsibilities:
Work with park staff to assist day to day functions of the park office by:
-Independently collect entrance and camping fees
-Sell store merchandise
-Answering phones
-Orient visitors of the park; recommending trails and campsites
-Provide excellent customer service
-Restroom and facility cleaning duties.
-Litter control
-Other duties based on interests, skills, and park needs.

These responsibilities include the use of multi-line phone system; use of computers, printers & copiers, other office machines; handling cash; and radio communication.



Requirements:
-Must support the TPWD and State Park mission by complying with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.
-Work a minimum of 24 volunteer hours per week.
-Must pass background check.
-Minimum Age: 18

Office Clerk Park Hosts report for volunteer duty at the Park Headquarters Office during office hours and should expect to work on weekends, evenings and holidays based on park needs.



Benefits: As a Park Host Front Office Clerk, you will have the opportunity to meet new people and help park visitors to have a memorable experience. In exchange for your time, you will be authorized to stay in the park for a FREE full hookup camp host site! For the duration of your volunteer service, you are provided with a full hook-up site (water, 30/50/110 electric, and sewer) for free.

Verizon service works well throughout the park, AT&T and Sprint services are not dependable.

Months of Service: Preferred 4-6 months minimum between Jan 2024-Dec 2024


Program: Copper Breaks State Park

Contact Person: Marci Frost

Contact Phone: (940) 839-4331 x6

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Copper Breaks State Park is seeking for helpful and motivated Park Hosts to assist in maintenance operations. Previous Park Host experience is not required, but preferred.


Responsibilities:

Work with park staff to assist day to day maintenance functions of the park by:
-Independently answering visitor questions and providing excellent customer service.
-Litter clean-up.
-Restroom and facility cleaning and maintenance.
-Campsite maintenance to include cleaning fire rings and grills.
-Mow, weed-eat.
-Trail Maintenance
-Other duties based on interests, skills, and park needs.

These responsibilities include the use various hand tools; equipment; cleaning supplies; and radio communication.



Requirements:
-Must support the TPWD and State Park mission by complying with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.
-Work a minimum of 24 volunteer hours per week for an individual or 30 volunteer hours per week split between a couple.
-Must follow agency procedures, dress and grooming standards.
-Pass a background check.
-Minimum Age: 18


Maintenance Park Hosts report for volunteer duty at Park Headquarters during office hours should expect to work on weekends, evenings and holidays depending on park needs.


Benefits: As a Maintenance Park Host, you will have the opportunity to meet new people and help park visitors to have a memorable experience. In exchange for your time, you will be authorized to stay in the park for a FREE full hookup camp host site! For the duration of your volunteer service, you are provided with a full hook-up site (water, 30/50/110 electric, and sewer) for free.

Verizon service works well throughout the park, AT&T and Sprint services are not dependable.

Months of Service: Preferred 3 months minimum between Jan 2024-Dec 2024


Program: Copper Breaks State Park

Contact Person: Marci Frost

Contact Phone: (940) 839-4331 x6

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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

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Do you enjoy fishing? Hiking? Stargazing? How about free camping with amazing sunrises and sunsets? Helping others to enjoy the outdoors, too? If so, then we may have the perfect opportunity for you!

Located just outside Wichita Falls in Clay County, we are looking for an outgoing and motivated individual or couple to Camp Host for us. Duties assigned will include, but are not limited to: Cleaning restrooms, litter pick-up, and assisting park staff as needed. The time commitment will be 24 hours per week for an individual, and 32 per week for a couple. In exchange for your Camp Hosting duties, you will be provided with a full hook-up site with sewer, water, and 20/30/50 amp electricity. On onsite washer/dryer will be available for your use.

If this sounds like something you'd be excited about, please apply today!


Program: Lake Arrowhead State Park

Contact Person: Lorie Hebler

Contact Phone: (940) 528-2211

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Current Availability is open

Lake Brownwood State Park is 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, Santa Anna, and Cross Plains. 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 the 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. Verizon DOES NOT work in this area of the state. A washer and dryer are available on site for you to use.



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:




  • Campsite Maintenance

  • Cleaning Restrooms and Bathhouses

  • Grounds Maintenance

  • Assisting with Interpretive Programs

  • Assisting with Special Events

  • Superior Customer Service at Park Headquarters

  • After hours Campsite Checks

  • Carpentry

  • Facility Maintenance



Program: Lake Brownwood State Park

Contact Person: Kim Delgado

Contact Phone: (325) 784-5223

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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

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