Volunteer: Maple Syrup - Behind the ScenesAssist with the prep, sap collection, wood carrying, fire stoking, boiling down, filtering, finishing, bottling, & more related to producing maple syrup. Learn how to produce syrup from tree to table, working behind the scenes in concert with trained staff and other volunteers. Work hours and days will vary greatly based on the forecast, sap runs, and timing related to outreach efforts. The range of timing of mid-Feb to the end of March typically is the longest possible season, but usually it's one or two 1/2 days a week for most of a 3- or 4-week season. Let's see what this year brings! Location: Hills Creek State Park Assist with the prep, sap collection, wood carrying, fire stoking, boiling down, filtering, finishing, bottling, & more related to producing maple syrup. Learn how to produce syrup from tree to table, working behind the scenes in concert with trained staff and other volunteers. Work hours and days will vary greatly based on the forecast, sap runs, and timing related to outreach efforts. The range of timing of mid-Feb to the end of March typically is the longest possible season, but usually it's one or two 1/2 days a week for most of a 3- or 4-week season. Let's see what this year brings! Location: Hills Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 16901 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Campground Host CandidateThose interested in hosting at our park should start here. While this step doesn't require clearances, you will work with park staff to either submit those or complete them if you are selected for hosting at our park. Hills Creek is a popular hosting park, so please be aware we can't accept all applicants. If there is an opening, you will be contacted and typically meet with park staff on a Teams video call or by phone to be sure this opportunity is a good fit, review your qualifications, and provide answers to any questions you might have. Location: Hills Creek State Park Those interested in hosting at our park should start here. While this step doesn't require clearances, you will work with park staff to either submit those or complete them if you are selected for hosting at our park. Hills Creek is a popular hosting park, so please be aware we can't accept all applicants. If there is an opening, you will be contacted and typically meet with park staff on a Teams video call or by phone to be sure this opportunity is a good fit, review your qualifications, and provide answers to any questions you might have. Location: Hills Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 16901 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Trail CrewHelp maintain and improve park trails. Dates and hours vary greatly depending on many factors. Volunteers must work closely with park staff throughout the year and communicate in advance of any trail work. Location: Hills Creek State Park Help maintain and improve park trails. Dates and hours vary greatly depending on many factors. Volunteers must work closely with park staff throughout the year and communicate in advance of any trail work. Location: Hills Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 16901 Allow Groups: Yes |