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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
Click here for details or to sign up
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
New Volunteers must sign up for the Tree Inventory Training Event on April 13th. You cannot sign up for Tree Inventory shifts until you go to the Tree Inventory Training Event. Participants will learn how to collect data for our Forest Inventory as part of our Forest Management plan. There will be a classroom portion with background, instructions, tree ID, and how the information is used. Then we will go into the field and do a few plots to familiarize everyone with the process. Volunteer Tree Inventory events will consist of a crew of 3 to 4 volunteers at a time for 4 hours shifts.Training Day - What to Expect: 8am to 12pm: Power point instruction/lecture inside the Group Barracks at Bastrop State Park.12pm to 2:30pm: Field training. Be prepared to be outdoors hiking through areas of the forest that have thick vegetation with no trails. At the training volunteers will learn the history of forest management in the park and the Lost Pines. They'll learn what tree inventory is, why it's important, what we learn from the data and exactly how to do the inventory and gather that data. We will go out in the field, learn to navigate to inventory areas with GPS and conduct an hour or two of tree inventories so that everyone gets good hands on training. After this training volunteers should be able to conduct Tree Inventories with out a staff member present. After the training volunteers are expected to sign up for 2 or more inventory events a month.Bring: Sack lunch, snacks, bottled water, note pade and writing utensil, sun and bug protection. Wear weather appropriate clothing, close toed shoes, pants, long sleeve recommended. *Recommended for able bodied persons as inventory takes place in thick vegetation, off trails, and can require miles of hiking through very uneven terrain with lots of tripping hazards.Field Duties Include: Conditions during field training and during all other tree inventory volunteer events: Outdoors, off trail, through forest vegetation/thick vegetation, uneven terrain, hazardous plants in some areas. Volunteers need to be able to hike 4 to 5 miles off trail, hiking over downed tree logs, through thick brush, up hills, possibly down ravines, watching for stump holes/vines/hazardous vegetation and other hazards.Required Qualifications: Must have gone to the in person Tree Inventory Training on Saturday, 1/27/24 or go to the Tree Inventory Training on April 13th before signing up for shifts.Time Comitment: Minimum of signing up for two shifts a month. One shift is 4 hours long. These tree inventories will be going on all year. Time slots every Saturday and Sunday morning/afternoons. Shifts will be 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the afternoon. If we have enough interest for weekday inventory then we will open up time slots then as well.
Program: Bastrop State Park
Contact Person: Madalyn Miller
Contact Phone: (512) 718-0211
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:- Campground checks- Restroom cleaning- Group facility cleanup- Grounds maintenance- Trail maintenance- Customer service- Fee collectionDuties offered to Park Hosts are dependent on Park needs and skills of the volunteer.Required Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older. A Criminal background check is required.Preferred Qualifications: Experience with customer service and ability to effectively communicate with the public, other volunteers, and staff. Experience with basic maintenance and custodial tasks in state parks or other camping facilities. A commitment to protecting the Park's natural and cultural resources and educating visitors on their part in conservation of those resources.Time Commitment and Benefits: Park Hosts must commit to a minimum stay of 3 months and a minimum of 24 hours service per week for an individual or 30 hours service per week for more than one person. Hosts will need to provide their own camper or RV, but will have onsite access to a washer and dryer. In exchange for your time and volunteer service, Park Hosts will have full RV hookups at their site (water, electric, and sewer) and have 30-amp and 50-amp connections available for your stay. Be aware that cell phone coverage is not strong in our area; AT&T has the best service in the Park.Please contact Bonham State Park for more information.
Program: Bonham State Park
Contact Person: Jason Schooley
Contact Phone: (903) 583-5022
Volunteer to help the Bonham team keep the park looking great and offering programs to our visitors. Help is needed in every aspect of the park's operations; from maintaining the parks grounds and facilites to presenting interpretive programs on the park. Contact the park staff for details and any questions. *No Campsite Included
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
Cedar Hill State Park is looking for volunteers to commit 24 hours per week to assist with maintenance at our park in exchange for a full hookup campsite (water, electricity, and sewer).
This outdoor volunteer opportunity is responsible for helping to maintain the overall aesthetic appearance of Cedar Hill State Park. Tasks include, but are not limited to, litter pick up and checking and cleaning restrooms, fish stations, and other park facilities. Applicants must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Days vary based on volunteer. Must have at least a Class C RV, 5th wheel, or bumper-pull trailer. Three to six month commitment. Hosts must commit to a minimum of 90 days. Maximum 2 year length of stay depending on performance and business needs. The park features multiple boat ramps, fishing, geocaching, and over 15 miles of hiking and biking trails. Interested applicants (and their co-resident) must click "Sign Up" on this page to complete the online application. After applications are received, applicants will receive an emailed questionnaire requesting additional information.This position is a recurring posting. At the time of application, the park may not be actively seeking someone to fill this position.
Cedar Hill State Park is looking for volunteers to commit at least 24 hours per week to assist with maintenance at our park in exchange for a full hookup campsite (water, electricity, and sewer).
Cedar Hill State Park is looking for volunteers to commit 24 hours per week to assist with customer service at our park headquarters in exchange for a full hookup campsite (water, electricity, and sewer). Tasks will consist of: answering telephones; interacting with large numbers of guests; answering questions and disseminating park information; registering campers and collection of fees; light cleaning and maintenance to include litter pick-up; and other office duties as assigned.Volunteers considering this opportunity should have the ability to use computers. Cash-handling experience is preferred. Days vary based on volunteer availability, must be available on Saturday and/or Sunday at least every other weekend. Must have at least a Class C RV, 5th wheel, or bumper-pull trailer. Three - six month committment.The park features multiple boat ramps, fishing, geocaching, and over 15 miles of hiking and biking trails. Interested applicants (and their co-resident) must click "Sign Up" on this page to fill out the online application. After applications are received, applicants will receive an emailed questionaire requesting additional information. *This position is a recurring posting. At the time of application, the park may not be actively seeking someone to fill this position.*
Help keep Cleburne State Park's trails amazing!Duties include assisting in maintaining the trail system, picking up trash, operating equipment, and applicable maintenance projects. You must attend trail work chat with park staff before working on trails alone. If you'd like to operate/drive equipment, you'll need to take an online training. Training can be scheduled at your convenience.
Program: Cleburne State Park
Contact Person: Jaycee Fernandez
Contact Phone: (817) 645-4215
This opportunity is specifically for members of the Friends of Cleburne State Park to record their volunteer hours for park-related projects and programs.
The primary duty of the Park Host is to assist park visitors by providing information. Hosts will need to become familiar with park regulations and points of interest in and near the park. Hosts may also be asked to perform duties such as litter collection, cleaning, and light maintenance and special projects. Hosts will serve about 25 hours per week and be given days when they will not be on duty. In addition, as a representative of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Hosts should maintain their campsite in an orderly manner. Hosts will not perform law enforcement duties.
Contact Phone: (817) 645-4215 x226
"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
Come out to William Blair Jr. Park to help with a waterside fishing event for kids and families. Location: William Blair Jr. Park3131 Rochester StreetDallas, TX 75215 Volunteer time: 8:30am - 1pm Event time: 9am - NoonVolunteers will be asked to help with bait and tackle, fishing instruction, and waterside fishing.
Program: Angler Education
Contact Person: Cynthia Holt - TPWD Inland Fisheries
Contact Phone: (615) 579-6307
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
Cooper Lake State Park Doctors Creek Unit is looking for friendly, motivated and energetic park hosts to work and live in its majestic campground. As a customer service park host, you will be a representative of Texas State Parks and provide administrative assistance, information to visitors, and campground modeling for park visitors. Previous park host experience is preferred, but not required.
Volunteer duties will include: Staffing the visitor center and collecting fees and issuing camping permits; selling hunting and fishing licenses and store merchandise; answering phone calls and monitoring self-pay stations after hours; providing general information and assistance to park visitors; assisting with cleaning the Headquarters building; and other administrative duties as needed. The primary schedule for this position is Friday, Saturday, & Sunday from 8AM to 5PM.
Requirements: Experience with customer service and ability to effectively communicate with public, other volunteers, and staff; experience with computers, payment systems, and cash handling; essential job functions require sitting for long periods of time, carrying, walking, and standing; criminal background check clearance.
Contact Person: Andrew Savage
Contact Phone: (903) 395-3100
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.
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
Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit is looking for friendly, motivated and energetic park hosts to work and live in its beautiful campground. As a park host, you will support TPWD''s mission by assisting with the day to day functions of the park and providing outstanding service to park visitors, maintaining the cleanliness of park grounds and facilities, and supporting basic maintenance needs. Previous park host experience is preferred, but not required.
Volunteer duties will include: Representing TPWD State Parks in a positive manner; maintaining cleanliness of assigned areas, including keeping assigned bathrooms cleaned and stocked and collecting trash from assigned camp loops; assisting with maintenance operations as assigned; providing excellent customer service to park visitors, including providing general information and assistance to park visitors; and maintaining cleanliness of assigned host site. This position will be in a assigned a camping loop, shelter loop, or cabin loop. The duties for the Shelter and Cabin loops will be primarily cleaning those facilities. The schedule for this position will include weekends and holidays.
Requirements: Experience with customer service and ability to effectively communicate with public, other volunteers, and staff; experience with basic maintenance and equipment use; essential opportunity functions require sitting for long periods of time, carrying, walking, and standing; background check required.
Benefits: In exchange for a minimum of 24 volunteer hours per week, you are provided with a 50-amp full hook-up site. An onsite washer and dryer are available for you use. You also receive the opportunity to play a critical role in the conservation and stewardship of the natural and cultural resources of Texas!
