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Thank you for your interest in becoming a certified Angler Education Instructor. To find a free workshop in your area, check the TPWD Calendar and contact the workshop coordinator listed to register. Upon completion of the workshop, your application will be processed and you will receive confirmation via email within 30 days.

If you do not see a workshop in your region, please contact our office.

Program: Angler Education

Contact Person: Karen Marks, Aquatic Education Manager

Contact Phone: (512) 389-4732

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Apply to volunteer with the Alamo Master Naturalists - in the Bexar County area.

We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Visit our website

Program: Alamo Area Master Naturalists

Contact Person: Alamo Area MN

Contact Phone:

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Apply to train in and volunteer with the Brush Country Chapter of the The Texas Master Naturalist Program - in the Webb and Zapata Counties area.

Fall Training Class being planned

Program: Brush Country Master Naturalists

Contact Person: Brush Country

Contact Phone: (914) 775-9352

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Apply to volunteer with the South Texas Border Master Naturalists.

We serve in the Starr, Hidalgo and Cameron County areas.

Visit our website here

Program: South Texas Border Master Naturalists

Contact Person: South Tx Border

Contact Phone: (956) 358-1603

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Volunteers are needed to assist with educational program at park. Program focus on sharing the parks natrula history with vistors. (Bird walks) is the program we want to offer.

Program: Falcon State Park

Contact Person: Ricky Hernandez

Contact Phone: (956) 848-5327

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this is for USA Level 1 or 2 Archery certification classes

Program: Community Archery Houston

Contact Person: Kendrick Gray

Contact Phone: (346) 236-9278

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Only certified TPWD NASP or USA Archery instructor volunteers may sign up for this opportunity. If you are not currently certified, please contact Burnie Kessner at Burnie.Kessner@tpwd.texas.gov

Program: National Archery in the Schools

Contact Person: Burnie Kessner

Contact Phone: (281) 793-5135

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Goliad State Park and Historic Site is looking for enthusiastic, customer service-oriented volunteers to become Interpretive Park Hosts! If you enjoy talking and learning about Texas history and are comfortable sharing information with the public, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Interested applicants should enjoy engaging visitors in conversation, being outside in all types of weather, and being active in their surroundings to:

-Greet and provide historical content to visitors

-Support the interpretive team with educational programs and material assembly

-Assist with special events

-Generally maintain exhibits, facilities and grounds

-Aid park staff in completing night duty, vehicle checks, and other duties as needed

In exchange for a minimum of 25 volunteer hours a week, hosts will be provided with a full hook-up (water/electric/sewer) site and will have access to free laundry facility. We ask that our park hosts commit to a minimum of two and a maximum of three months.

Special skills such as spinning and weaving, blacksmithing, or natural resource/birding knowledge are highly desired.

Currently seeking applicants through spring of 2019.

Program: Goliad State Park

Contact Person: Emily Byrd

Contact Phone: (361) 645-3405

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Goliad State Park is looking for friendly, motivated and energetic park hosts to work and live in its beautiful campground along the San Antonio River. 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.

Interested applicants should be comfortable interacting with park guests, being outside in all types of weather, and be able to stand, walk, or carry things for long periods of time in order to aid maintenance staff in:

-cleaning restrooms

-trash pick-up

-trail/ grounds maintenance

-completing night duty

-miscellaneous general maintenance

In exchange for a minimum of 25 volunteer hours a week, hosts will be provided with a full hook-up (water/electric/sewer) site and will have access to free laundry facility. We ask that our park hosts commit to a minimum of two and a maximum of three months.

Special skills such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, vehicle and equipment repair, and equipment operations (such as mowers) are desired.

Currently seeking applicants through spring of 2019.

Program: Goliad State Park

Contact Person: Emily Byrd

Contact Phone: (361) 645-3405

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE in April 2019

Purpose: To 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.

Time Commitment: Minimum of 24 hours per week. Hosts must make a one-month commitment. After completing the first month, stay time may be extended with approval of Park Superintendent to maximum of 6 months. In exchange, you are provided with a 50/30 amp RV site (sorry, no sewer).

Program: Choke Canyon State Park

Contact Person: Cara Bierschwale

Contact Phone: (361) 786-3868

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Under the supervision and guidance of maintenance, store and Interpretive  staff this position assist with trail work, gardening, cleaning, repairing, mowing, carpentry, electrical, and other maintenance duties as needed. Position available for the months of January thru April 2019

Program: Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Contact Person: Maria Montelongo

Contact Phone: (956) 584-2858

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Resaca de la Palma is seeking friendly and outgoing park host for the season 2018. Park host have the opportunity to work in a wide range of activites including but not limited to interpretation, special events, visitor center, grounds work, and maintenance. Previous park host experence is nice, but not a requiment. Come and enjoy south Texas at Resaca de la Palma state park.

Program: Resaca de la Palma State Park

Contact Person: Kelly Cummins

Contact Phone: (956) 350-2920 x291

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Gardening, Maintenance, Nature Walks (can train).  To help with children (especially school group outdoor education) must be able to pass background check

Program: Estero Llano Grande State Park

Contact Person: Jose Uribe

Contact Phone: (956) 565-3919

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Thank you for your interest in becoming a certified Project WILD Facilitator. The WILD suite includes Project WILD, Aquatic WILD, and Growing Up WILD.  To find a workshop in your area, check the TPWD Calendar. If you don't find one in your area, contact the program coordinator.  Only Project WILD facilitators may be assigned to this opportunity

Program: Project WILD

Contact Person: Kiki Corry

Contact Phone: (512) 389-4369

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This opportunity is for the UTRGV student interns taking Dr. Fierro's Biology Class in the fall of 2018. Students have been pre-selected for this opportunity.

Program: Resaca de la Palma State Park

Contact Person: Melissa Jones

Contact Phone: (956) 350-2920

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Just like people, wildlife need water too! Help us spread the message by making a presentation or hosting a free video screening of one of TPWD's "Texas the State of Water" documentary films in your community for your friends and neighbors, civic club or church. Contact us for more information or see our web site, http://texasthestateofwater.org

Program: Community Water Education

Contact Person: Melissa Alderson

Contact Phone: (512) 389-8060

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The Take Me Fishing Trailer will be at the Rio! Rio! Event at Goliad State Park, Friday and Saturday, November 9th & 10th, 10am to 4pm.

Assist TPWD staff to teach youth and adults the basics of fishing and aquatic stewardship. Activities include exploring the "Take Me Fishing" exhibit trailer and Backyard Bass Casting, if room allows. Multiple volunteer shifts are available.

Program: Angler Education

Contact Person: Adam Comer, Aquatic Education Training Specialist

Contact Phone: (512) 389-4472

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The Texas Aquatic Science (TAS) curriculum is spreading across the state in classrooms from upper elementary to High School and in Informal learning sites (zoos, aquariums, nature centers and parks).  TAS Facilitators should volunteer for this great opportunity.  http://tpwd.texas.gov/education/resources/aquatic-science

Program: Community Water Education

Contact Person: Melissa Alderson

Contact Phone: (512) 389-8060

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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.

Program: Buffalo Soldiers Heritage & Outreach Program

Contact Person: Luis Padilla

Contact Phone: (512) 389-8569

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The Texas Outdoor Family program helps introduce families to a great camping experience in Central Texas Area State Parks. Workshop volunteers help in many capacities including assisting with nature hikes, kayaking, fishing, camping gear distribution, geocaching, taking photos, safety management, and more. The TOF program reached over 1100 families over the course of workshops in FY 2017. It couldn't be done without great volunteer assistance!

Program: Texas Outdoor Family

Contact Person: John Souva

Contact Phone: (512) 629-7607

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Assisting TPWD with maintenance of the State Parks Geocache Challenge.

Program: Geocache Challenge

Contact Person: Robert Owen

Contact Phone: (512) 389-8791

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Consists of the folowing Counties:
Atascosa
Bee
Brooks
Cameron
Dimmit
Duval
Frio
Hidalgo
Jim Hogg
Jim Wells
Kenedy
Kleberg
La Salle
Live Oak
Maverick
McMullen
Nueces
San Patricio
Starr
Webb
Willacy
Zapata
Zavala

Program: Texas Youth Hunting Program SA

Contact Person: Jerry Vazquez

Contact Phone: (956) 744-8385

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Come be a volunteer at Goliad State Park where you can assist the park with various opportunities depending on your interest and experience. Special skills are highly desired. Program opportunities include: - Assisting with and the conduction of interpretive programs including bird walks, wildflower walks, history tours, etc. - Maintenance of the Wildlife Viewing Blind and Bird Feeding Program. - Greeting people at Mission Espiritu Santo and Zaragoza Birthplace. - Maintenance of interpretive exhibits and materials. - Assisting with special events. - Maintenance of park flower beds. - Demonstrating Spanish Colonial Lifeways, such as spinning, weaving, and blacksmithing. Criminal Background Check required. Must be 17 years old or accompanied by an adult and be able to volunteer five hours each month.

*Does not include park hosting opportunities. See Park Host (Maintanence) or Park Host (Interpretation/Education).*

Program: Goliad State Park

Contact Person: Emily Byrd

Contact Phone: (361) 645-3405

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