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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 will assist in interpretive programs such as school groups, public programs, or special events that occur within the park. Sharing information of the State Park's history, plants, and wildlife while interacting with the public.


Program: Balmorhea State Park

Contact Person: Tara Fattouh

Contact Phone: (432) 375-2370

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The diving clean up will take place prior to our annual pool cleaning from April 20th-May 10th. We would need assistance with clearing out rocks and debris from the gate near the high dive. As well as collecting any items at the bottom of the pool that are not naturally there.

Required:
Applicant must be at least 18 yrs. and must be able to pass a criminal back ground check.

Must have a valid Diver Certification Card.

Thank You for your interest in volunteering for Texas State Parks!!


Program: Balmorhea State Park

Contact Person: Tara Fattou

Contact Phone: (432) 375-2370

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Pool/Spring cleaning will be on May 6th-10th. Volunteers will assist with scraping, shoveling, and power washing algae out of the pool. Will help paint areas/stain fence that need to be painted/stained, clean bath houses, trash removal, netting fish, weed eating, cutting reeds, and replace picnic tables. Will be working outdoors, even if there is inclement weather. The hours may vary.

Required:
Applicant must be at least 18 yrs. and must be able to pass a criminal back ground check.

Thank You for your interest in volunteering for Texas State Parks!!


Program: Balmorhea State Park

Contact Person: Tara Fattouh

Contact Phone: (432) 375-2370

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Do you have a passion for parks? Are you a people person? Apply to be a Park Host Front Office Clerk (Headquarters Host) at Balmorhea State Park! Park Hosts are a vital part of any park's operation. Balmorhea is seeking energetic, friendly, and outgoing Park Hosts to assist in all aspects of park office operations. Previous Park Host experience is preferred, but not required. Headquarters Park Hosts report for work at the Balmorhea State Park Headquarters Office. The Headquarters Office is open to the public from 8:00am 5:00pm. The primary schedule for this position is Friday-Sunday. These hours may vary depending on the needs of the park. Requirements: You will support TPWD's mission by assisting with the day-to-day functions of the park office. These include, but are not limited to, assisting headquarters staff by independently collecting entrance fees, checking in (registering) campers, answering phones/visitor questions, providing excellent customer service, and selling store merchandise. You must be comfortable using computers, doing simple math and handling money. You will work a minimum of 24 volunteer hours per week. Park Hosts should expect to work weekends and holidays. Background check required. Benefits: In exchange for a minimum of 24 volunteer hour per week, you are provided with a 50-amp full hook-up site (water, electric, and sewer). As a Park Host Front Office Clerk, you will have the opportunity to meet new people and help park visitors have a memorable experience.


Program: Balmorhea State Park

Contact Person: Tara Fattouh

Contact Phone: (432) 375-2370

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Big Bend Ranch State Park and Black Gap Wildlife Management Areas are certified by International Dark Sky Association as a Dark Sky Park (BBRSP) and Dark Sky Sanctuary (BGWMA).


These designations mean that the night sky over these areas has not been affected by light pollution and is dark enough to see astronomical features such as the Milky Way that can no longer be seen in many urban areas.

To monitor sky quality over time, we are looking for volunteers to gather sky quality data, observe, and/or photograph the night sky.

Camp fees and/or park entrance fees may be waived for volunteers who sign up and provide the park with observations and/or images. All data will be appropriately managed and credited if presented to the public.


Program: Barton Warnock Visitor Center

Contact Person: Layla Spurlock

Contact Phone: (432) 424-3327

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Welcome to the Other Side of Nowhere! Big Bend Ranch State Park offers outdoor recreation for the truly adventurous. This remote park features rugged mountains, steep canyons, amazing views, unparalleled night skies, and solitude in a desert setting. Help our team steward and protect this unique Texas State Park for use today and by future generations.

Hosts will assist with day-to-day operations including visitor services, maintenance, facility clean-up, special events and other duties as needed.

We have 1 park host campsite available with full hook-ups (Sites have 15,30, & 50 amp outlets.)

This position requires a minimum commitment of 4 months.

Reports directly to Sauceda Ranger Station/ Interior Superintendent.

Requirements: Must be 18 or older. Pass a Criminal Background Check, ATV/UTV online training, and complete Distracted Driving course. Must be able to work a minimum of 32 hours a week. Must adhere to all TPWD policies.

Please be aware that Big Bend Ranch State Park is in an extremely remote and rugged part of the Chihuahuan Desert. For scale, the nearest Walmart is located approximately 4.5 hours away from this location. Cell Phone Service is unreliable and at times non-existent in the park. This role is labor intensive and many park interior roads are 4 WD and unmaintained; therefore, it is imperative that the successful candidate be able to comfortably navigate and travel in a remote and rugged setting.


Program: Big Bend Ranch State Park

Contact Person: Layla Spurlock

Contact Phone: (432) 424-3327

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Under the supervision of our trails maintenance ranger, trail volunteers carry out maintenance work on some of the park''s 200-mile trail system.

Trail and project difficulty range from moderate to advanced. The successful Trails Volunteer will demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a team in remote settings carrying out trail maintenance which includes, but is not limited to: brushing; pruning; installing erosion controls; and moving soil and rock with the goal of building and repairing sustainable trails that multiple user groups can enjoy.

Camping fees and/or park entrance fees may be waived for volunteers who are approved to work on BBRSP''s trails.

Current first aid certification encouraged, but not required.

Must adhere to all TPWD policies.


Program: Barton Warnock Visitor Center

Contact Person: Layla Spurlock

Contact Phone: (432) 424-3327

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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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"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 Central and South Texas

Contact Person: Travis Glick

Contact Phone: (214) 532-1613

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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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Maintaining and improving our iconic park requires the valuable help of those from local communities in the Davis Mountains region. Whether a group project or an individual assignment, our local volunteers have done so much to make our beautiful park what it is. Be ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work in a scenic park.


Program: Davis Mountains State Park

Contact Person: Aimee Oliveri

Contact Phone: (432) 426-3337 x209

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- Mile high views
- Dark night skies
- Great hiking and birding
- Rich CCC history and the iconic Indian Lodge
- Literally the "coolest" campground in Texas

Help our team steward this special place while providing our guests with positive experiences.
We have 4 park host sites, and each includes full hook-up site- sewer, water/50 amp, and picnic table.

Minimum commitment of 2 months.

Basic duties may include: campground checks, bird blind feeding, light maintenance, customer service, supporting office staff, assisting after-hours check-ins, etc. 32 hrs/week/couple, 25 hrs/week/individual. Work days/shifts may vary but can usually be tailored to park host's schedules.

Help our team steward and protect this unique Texas State Park for use today and by future generations. You can spend time in a beautiful place while assisting the park with critical operations. Volunteers are our greatest natural resource!

To meet our business needs, we are looking for park hosts who can go beyond basic campground duties to contribute in one of the following areas:
- maintenance support and projects
- interpretation (leading engaging walks and talks and tours)

Requirements: Must be 18 or over. Pass a Criminal Background Check, ATV online training, Completion of Distracted Driving course. FYI- most of the park does not have cell service other than Verizon booster at HQ. Service is available on the top of Park Road 3A (Skyline Drive) or 4 miles away in Fort Davis. WIFI is usually available at several hotspots in the park.


Program: Davis Mountains State Park

Contact Person: Aimee Oliveri

Contact Phone: (432) 426-3337 x209

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Do you enjoy the outdoors and observing birds?
As a birding guide, you'll be taking out visitors of various birding experience on assigned tours throughout the park and surrounding areas of the community.

You may be asked to:
-utilized interpretive methods durning your tour
-assist in visual and auditory indentificaiton of birds
-teach vistor's how to use and adjust binoculars
-share knowldge of bird of the area
-entering bird list on E-birds for the park


Program: Devils River State Natural Area-Del Norte Unit

Contact Person: Nora Padilla

Contact Phone: (830) 395-2133

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Looking for helpful and self motivated campground Park Host. Host is required to complete a minimun of 32 volunteer hours per week .

Camp ground Host daily duties include:
- Provide a warm friendly greeting to park's day and overnight visitors
- Work as Customer Service Representive at Visitor Center
- Instruct visitors of after hour's regristration requirements
- Direct overnight visitors to camping area and specific sites
- Clean restroom, shower building and bunkhouse
- Litter clean up
- Clean campsite and fire rings
- Assist with mowing campsites
- Assist park ranger with light maintenance duties
- Other duties based on interests, skills, and park needs

Applicants must be 18 years of age and older.
A criminal background check is required.
Campground Park Host will be provided with electrical hook up, water, sewer, washer and dryer.

Park is open to the public from Friday at 8 am to Monday at 5pm.

Current interest list for Fall and Winter 2023-2024 please call the park 830-395-2133.


Program: Devils River State Natural Area-Del Norte Unit

Contact Person: Nora Padilla

Contact Phone: (830) 395-2133

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Work close with park staff in the maintenace of park buildings.
Clear and install fire rings, picnic talbes, and shade shelters in campsite areas.
Assist in mowing and trimming campsites and trails.
Assist park staff on setting for intepretive programs or events.

Must be 18 yrs and older with some maintenance skills.
Must pass a background test.


Program: Devils River State Natural Area-Del Norte Unit

Contact Person: Nora Padilla

Contact Phone: (183) 028-2247 x1

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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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