Volunteer: Become a Friend of a State Park, Forest, Trail, or Recreation AreaJoin others in a Friends Group and help support your favorite park, trail, forest, or recreation area for a single event or throughout the year. WHAT IS A FRIENDS GROUP?A Friends Group is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose members have an interest in Wisconsin’s natural resources and volunteer their time, services and support to enhance Wisconsin's state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. They provide direct support to individual properties. WHAT DO FRIENDS GROUPS DO?Every year Friends Groups provide thousands of volunteer hours to help support the mission and activities at Wisconsin State Park System properties. Friends Group members: Organize annual park clean-ups and regular trail work days; Plan and help with special events including candlelight nights, community campfires, festivals/concerts, educational programs and other special events; Provide and assist with concessions; Raise money to purchase playground equipment, interpretive displays, signs, shelters, kiosks, educational materials and more; Assist with the construction and maintenance of trails, shelters, accessible cabins, birdhouses and habitat; Assist in fundraising efforts, applying for grants to support the mission and activities at properties. Have fun with likeminded outdoor enthusiasts!Agency: Wisconsin DNR - State Park System Join others in a Friends Group and help support your favorite park, trail, forest, or recreation area for a single event or throughout the year. WHAT IS A FRIENDS GROUP?A Friends Group is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose members have an interest in Wisconsin’s natural resources and volunteer their time, services and support to enhance Wisconsin's state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. They provide direct support to individual properties. WHAT DO FRIENDS GROUPS DO?Every year Friends Groups provide thousands of volunteer hours to help support the mission and activities at Wisconsin State Park System properties. Friends Group members: Organize annual park clean-ups and regular trail work days; Plan and help with special events including candlelight nights, community campfires, festivals/concerts, educational programs and other special events; Provide and assist with concessions; Raise money to purchase playground equipment, interpretive displays, signs, shelters, kiosks, educational materials and more; Assist with the construction and maintenance of trails, shelters, accessible cabins, birdhouses and habitat; Assist in fundraising efforts, applying for grants to support the mission and activities at properties. Have fun with likeminded outdoor enthusiasts!Agency: Wisconsin DNR - State Park System Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: 1 years old Zip Code: 53707 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Campground or Nature Center HostCamp for an extended period to really explore a particular park and area of the state while helping others enjoy the great outdoors. Campground hosts ensure campers enjoy their stay and set an example as a model camper, practicing good housekeeping and follow all park rules. Hosts stay in the campground typically for a month or more and volunteer at least three hours a day, five days per week. A campsite is included for the duration of service. Amenities vary at each campground, inquire with the property manager. Equestrian campgrounds are especially in need of hosts, that have a horse in residence, to assist campers and monitor the campgrounds. Nature Center hosts greet and assist visitors during hours of operation and help with nature center programming, gift shop service, exhibit maintenance and upkeep. Most positions require a one-month commitment. Limited locations include a campsite for the duration of service.
Agency: Wisconsin DNR - State Park System Camp for an extended period to really explore a particular park and area of the state while helping others enjoy the great outdoors. Campground hosts ensure campers enjoy their stay and set an example as a model camper, practicing good housekeeping and follow all park rules. Hosts stay in the campground typically for a month or more and volunteer at least three hours a day, five days per week. A campsite is included for the duration of service. Amenities vary at each campground, inquire with the property manager. Equestrian campgrounds are especially in need of hosts, that have a horse in residence, to assist campers and monitor the campgrounds. Nature Center hosts greet and assist visitors during hours of operation and help with nature center programming, gift shop service, exhibit maintenance and upkeep. Most positions require a one-month commitment. Limited locations include a campsite for the duration of service.
Agency: Wisconsin DNR - State Park System Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 53707 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Get Outdoors to the State Parks, Trails, Forests, and Recreation AreasJoin other outdoor enthusiasts and volunteer at a park event or workday. Afterwards, enjoy your favorite recreational activity and discover more about the natural and cultural history found there. Agency: Wisconsin DNR - State Park System Join other outdoor enthusiasts and volunteer at a park event or workday. Afterwards, enjoy your favorite recreational activity and discover more about the natural and cultural history found there. Agency: Wisconsin DNR - State Park System Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53707 Allow Groups: No |