Opportunities From: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Join our team of Kings Gap Mansion Docents and Greeters. Volunteers play an important role in welcoming visitors, providing information, distributing maps and helping guests enjoy their experience at Kings Gap. If you are interested in serving in this role, please submit your interest and a staff member will contact you to arrange a date for training. Complete this training annually for access to our private Kings Gap Docent group to sign up on a weekly basis. 

This opportunity is for members of the Nittany Mountain Biking Association to perform trail maintenance on the trails listed below. Please put in the comment sections which trail that work was completed on.

Trail List:

This is for dedicated and ongoing Trail Crew "Regulars" (not one-time volunteers)

Bring your dog and a pair of hand pruners out to Varden to meet up with the Friends Group. This will be a casual walk with some light trail maintenance. 

Willows, pricker bushes, and other vegetation tends to grow in quickly and reach over trails, but a few snips keeps them in check. Volunteers should bring some hand clippers/loppers or other hand tools. Dress for the weather and remember tick spray for yourself and your furry friend. 

Meet at the Tannery Tract, contact Promised Land State Park or the Friends of Varden Conservation Area for extra info. 

Every Wednesday morning, in the height of the summer, volunteers lead a program that provides 4 different crafts for kids at Falls Pavilion. These crafts use recycled materials and often involve drumming up donations and prep work. Volunteers are needed for prepping materials for the crafts and sorting donations. This opportunity is for all the behind scenes for the program

The Program itself runs 10am to 12pm. There is another opportunity posted to sign up for the program including set up and tear-down. 
This year the dates are:
June 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12, 19, and 26

All volunteers will work with Shelly, our lead volunteer, for details. 

Materials are stored in the Art Shack ("Shelly Shack") between Pickerel Point and the Museum. Prep may happen there too, usually on Saturdays. 

Varden Conservation Day is a celebration of the history and natural value of Varden Conservation Area. This event is open to the public and hosts music, food, a kids' fishing derby, and speakers (including 1 with live animals!); it takes place at the Tannery Tract picnic area. 

Volunteers are needed to help Park Staff and the Friends of Varden with parking, manning tables, helping kids at the fishing derby, set up, and clean up. 

The opportunity's shift for the day prior is for anyone to enter hours they took to bake donations for the Bake Sale table, set up signs, or spread the word about the event. This is a catch-all shift for prep and planning in the weeks leading up to the event. 

Please contact Promised Land State Park or the Friends of Varden for more information. 

This is the opportunity section that you log any hours when working for the Friends of Varden Conservation Area (FOVCA) activity, event, administration, meetings, social media, fundraising, grant writing, collaboration and planning, etc. This opportunity is for Board Members and General Members who are covered under the 501c3 nonprofit PA Parks and Forest Foundation (PPFF).

Every Wednesday morning, in the height of the summer, volunteers lead a program that provides 4 different crafts for kids at Falls Pavilion. These crafts use recycled materials and often involves drumming up donations and prep work. Volunteers are needed for prepping materials, set up, running the program, and clean up. 

Child Abuse Clearances/Background checks are required.

The Program itself runs 10am to 12pm.
This year the dates are:
June 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12, 19, and 26

All volunteers will work with Shelly, our lead volunteer, for details. 

Join Sierra Club and LSP staff as we remove invasive species in the park. We will be focused on Glossy Buckthorn growing on the trails near the Park Office. We'll show you how to recognize this plant and provide loppers to cut it down. You can bring your own work gloves, but there will be some on hand. We recommend long pants and sleeves since we will be in brushy areas and could encounter thorns and ticks. Closed-toed shoes are required.

This event is part of the Enjoy the Resources. Protect the Resources. day of activities, presented by NEPA Sierra Club and Lackawanna State Park staff.  

This event welcomes everyone to enjoy the park, link the natural resources to our country’s founding in recognition of America250, and connect you to conservation efforts in the park and beyond!

Rothrock State Forest will be hosting a chainsaw training class for volunteers. The chainsaw class will begin promptly at 8:00 am and last until 12:00. The class will be held at the New Alan Seeger picnic area just beyond the pavilions. You must register through the volunteer website to attend the chainsaw class as there is a limit of 15 participants. Registration ends on June 18, 2026.

The course will cover proper PPE when operating, chainsaw safety, limbing, bucking, and brushing. Participants may bring their own saws, but safety gear is required for everyone operating a saw. There will be chaps and hard hats available for participants to use during the class.

The safety gear that is required to participate in the class is listed below.

Please remember to bring the following items on the day of the class to participate:

Chainsaw
Fuel + oil for the chainsaw
Chaps
Hard Hat
Leather Boots
Gloves
Eye protection
Hearing protection

Items that the DCNR will be able to provide for the duration of the class are as follows:

Chaps
Hard Hats
Hearing Protection

***There are a limited number of chaps and hard hats that the DCNR will have for participants to use during the class. Participants will be required to share the DCNR provided PPE among fellow classmates if the need is there.***

There is a makeup day for this course if the weather postpones it. The makeup date for the course is June 26 at 8:00 am.

If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact the recreation forester by calling (582) 322-6709 or by emailing samclemens@pa.gov

Worlds End State Park Campground Host from July 1st to July 14th

Help us maintain the Butterfly Garden near the Hawk Watch Tower and other flowerbeds. Tasks may include removing invasive species, tending to birdfeeders, watering plants, maintaining pathways, and/or establishing new native plants under the direction of park staff.

Scheduled opportunity dates (weather allowing):

Fort Washington maintains a number of cavity nest boxes throughout the park. As part of one of our longest running community-science projects, volunteers assist with routine nest box checks throughout the nesting season. Collecting data on species and nesting success rates, as well as conducting maintenance, sanitation duties, and entering end of season data. 

Fort Washington's cavity nest boxes routinely host bluebirds, swallows, wrens, and sparrows, among others.  This is a seasonal program running spring through fall.

Scheduled opportunity dates (weather allowing) [late March through mid August]:

Staff can also offer a tutorial in box monitoring, by request.

Give back to the park by improving our trails for other visitors during this 2-hour work event. All equipment will be provided, but please bring your favorite pair of work gloves if you have some, otherwise gloves will be provided. This work is best suited to ages 10+ but all are welcome. All participants must register individually.

A hand-raising opportunity for those interested in volunteering their time at Worlds End State Park on various projects or needs. This is not the opportunity for campground hosting. Please register separately with that hand-raising opportunity if you'd like to be a host.

Join us Saturday, June 27th from 9 AM to 12 PM to continue construction of the 4.1-mile loop of the Hearth Tender Trail by digging, clearing, and tamping ground to create a quality sustainable trail tread.

 The Hearth Tender Trail is a stacked loop beginner to moderate hiking/biking trail system adjacent to Pine Grove Furnace State Park. The trail will connect to the existing Pole Steeple Trail and when completed the trail will include three different loops (3/4 mile, 1.4-mile, and a 4.1-mile loop).

Cell phone service is limited in this area, so please plan accordingly.

What to Bring:

Directions & Parking:

The work site is located on Old Railroad Bed Rd. (GPS Coordinates. 40.03546, -77.28477) about a mile past the Pole Steeple Trail Parking Lot (https://goo.gl/maps/WJBLfXhEiXKTpFQx6).

Have a great day!

Join Park Staff and partner agencies to help get rid of European Frogbit. This aquatic invasive is starting to get a foothold on our lake and needs removed.  Canoes will be provided but can bring your own kayak/canoe. Registration is required by emailing Jared McGary at jamcgary@pa.gov. 

General park maintenance work to include painting, trail clearing, litter pick-up, tree trimming with pruners and other work as needed.

Show our trails some love by removing invasives, trimming vegetation and picking up litter! Use provided gloves, trash bags, hand tools and PPE. Please bring water, sunscreen, bug spray and any snacks or lunch you need. 

Give back to the park by restoring Hawk Falls to its pristine nature for everyone to enjoy during this 2-hour work event. All equipment will be provided, but please bring your favorite pair of work gloves if you have some, otherwise gloves will be provided. This work is best suited to ages 10+ but all are welcome. All participants must register individually. Please meet park staff at the Hawk Falls Trailhead Parking lot.

Volunteer Responsibilities
The Bat volunteers focus on emergence counts of maternity colonies. They also conduct park-wide surveys to determine the extent of bat hunting grounds and seasonal movements.

Volunteers record GPS data, weather conditions and the presence of other wildlife in the vicinity. They also note unusual behavior within the bat colony.

The group builds, installs and repairs bat boxes located within the park. They look for invading predators and remove wasp nests during the colder months.

Availability and Time Commitment
Bat volunteers meet biweekly as a group just prior to sunset from April through September to count bats. Volunteers use flashlights, counters, and monitoring tools to aid in the count.

Note: When responding to this opportunity, please use the "response notes" field to provide availability and a short description of relevant experience, skills, or certifications

After responding to this opportunity, your application will be reviewed by our Bat Project Coordinator, and you will receive further communication via email or phone.

This Opportunity is for working on the park trails. Opportunities exist for both trail work and trail monitoring.

Note: When responding to this opportunity, please use the "response notes" field to provide availability, preference for trail crew or trail monitoring, and a short description of relevant experience, skills, or certifications.

The volunteers who maintain the 37 miles of hiking and equestrian trails at Nockamixon State Park are a busy and hardworking crew, with tasks that include chainsawing to remove downed trees, maintaining and repairing trailhead boards and directional signs, painting trail markers, weed whacking, mowing, scything, and trimming. 

On occasion, we take on special projects such as building bridges or rehabbing sections of trail.  We wouldn’t be able to do the work if not for the extensive equipment and machinery that help us get the job done.  

We are kept very busy and the work can be challenging, but being on the trail with our wonderful team of workers is a worthwhile experience – not to mention a great workout!

In addition to trail crew workdays, we also have opportunities for volunteers to monitor trails on their own schedule. Monitors walk assigned trails on a regular basis, making note of trail conditions and reporting any hazards or issues.

After responding to this opportunity, your application will be reviewed by our Trail Crew Coordinators, and you will receive further communication via email or phone.

Worlds End State Park Campground Host from June 16th to June 30

Volunteers help keep Swatara State Park clean and welcoming by removing litter and refuse from 34 miles of park trails, along boundary roadways, and in creekside areas. This work improves visitor safety, protects wildlife, and helps maintain the park’s natural beauty. Volunteers should contact the park in advance to ensure they have proper equipment, including trash pickers, bags, gloves, and reflective vests, before beginning litter pickup activities.

Volunteers help keep Swatara State Park clean and welcoming by removing litter and refuse from 34 miles of park trails, along boundary roadways, and in creekside areas. This work improves visitor safety, protects wildlife, and helps maintain the park’s natural beauty. Volunteers should contact the park in advance to ensure they have proper equipment, including trash pickers, bags, gloves, and reflective vests, before beginning litter pickup activities.

You will be picking up litter.

Hiking trail maintenance on the Mid State Trail in Tioga State Forest

Give back to the park by improving our trails for other visitors during this 2-hour work event. All equipment will be provided, but please bring your favorite pair of work gloves if you have some, otherwise gloves will be provided. This work is best suited to ages 10+ but all are welcome. All participants must register individually.

Give back to the park by improving our trails for other visitors during this 2-hour work event. All equipment will be provided, but please bring your favorite pair of work gloves if you have some, otherwise gloves will be provided. This work is best suited to ages 10+ but all are welcome. All participants must register individually.

Enhance our trails while learning about the history of environmental stewardship, celebrating America's 250th Anniversary in this 2-hour work event. All equipment will be provided, but please bring your favorite pair of work gloves if you have some, otherwise gloves will be provided. This work is best suited to ages 10+ but all are welcome. All participants must register individually.

Give back to the park by improving our trails for other visitors during this 2-hour work event. All equipment will be provided, but please bring your favorite pair of work gloves if you have some, otherwise gloves will be provided. This work is best suited to ages 10+ but all are welcome. All participants must register individually.

Assists park maintenance staff with the upkeep, repair, and stewardship of designated equestrian trails. With staff supervision and approval, volunteers help ensure trails are safe, passable, and sustainable for horse and rider.

Task and duties will include keeping the trails free of obstructions and obstacles. Maintaining a trail corridor width of 14ft and height clearance of 8ft. Along with identifying ruts, holes, and muddy sections, and remediating them with park provided material.

Join us in the Nature Discovery Area and park office landscaping as we weed, mulch, plant and transplant native wildflowers. We'll be getting this area ready for Mud Day on Saturday, June 27th. This work is best suited to adults and older children, but all are welcome. Please register to ensure we gather enough tools for all participants. All equipment is provided, but bring your favorite gardening gloves if you have them (otherwise gloves will be provided).

Activities at this event are still TBD but will most likely involve removing invasive species at the park or working on the newly installed flower beds by the barn.

Activities at this event are still TBD but will most likely involve removing invasive species at the park.

Activities at this event are still TBD but will most likely involve removing invasive species at the park.

Erie Bluffs Trail Workday

Where: Erie Bluffs State Park main parking lot

When: June 23, 2026

Time: 9:00-2:00

We are seeking volunteers to help prepare the trails of Erie Bluffs State Park for the summer season.  Volunteers will use hand tools such as pruners, saws, rakes, shovels, etc. to clear the trails of debris.  Trails need to be blazed with the state park maker of a vertical yellow rectangle using spray paint.  Tools will be provided.  Dress for working in the woods, bring work gloves, water and pack a lunch or snacks.  

Use this project for logging hours related to website management or other administrative tasks.

Sign-in at the Brightbill Interpretive Center 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM  

Join us for our monthly Volunteer Workday.  Projects will include work on the Nature Center Pollinator Gardens, and general clean-up of the trails and park.

Join other trail volunteers in Rothrock State Forest for a conservation volunteer day on Jean Aron Path. The day will involve brush work on Jean Aron Path. Register by June 20 to reserve a spot for the volunteer day.

• June 27, 2026 from 9am – 1pm
• Meeting at North Meadows Parking/ Trailhead
• Tools & Lunch will be provided

If you would like more information on the conservation volunteer day, please contact the recreation forester by calling (582) 322-6709 or by emailing samclemens@pa.gov

This opportunity if for tracking volunteer hours related to friends group activities. 

Evansburg maintains a number of cavity nest boxes throughout the park.  As part of one of our longest running citizen-science projects, volunteers assist with routine nest box checks throughout the nesting season. Collecting data on species and nesting success rates, as well as conducting maintenance, sanitation duties, and entering season data. 

Evansburg's cavity nest boxes routinely host bluebirds, swallows, wrens, and sparrows, among others. This is a seasonal program running spring through fall.

Scheduled opportunity dates (weather allowing) [late March through mid August]:

Under the direction of park staff, take part in removing or mitigating invasive plant species in Evansburg to help support more native biodiversity.

Scheduled opportunity dates (weather allowing):

Help maintain the park's hiking trails. Tasks may include clearing obstructions, cutting back encroaching vegetation, or more in-depth projects as directed by park staff. Including trail surface repair, water bar installation, footbridge reconstruction, and erosion control.

Scheduled opportunity dates (weather allowing):

6/11, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Meet-Up - Lesher Lot (3634 Lesher Rd, Collegeville, 19426, past the office)

Help maintain, restore, or refresh parts of the park as needed and under the guidance of park staff.  This is a "catch all" category for specific volunteer requests which do not fall into any other Opportunity category.

Scheduled opportunity dates (weather allowing):

With direction from park staff, volunteers will assist with the planning, planting, and care of native trees and shrubs throughout designated park areas.

Skills will include planting techniques, understanding of native trees/shrubs and their needs, and protection methods from deer and other wildlife. Along with providing water to saplings during times of drought, and monitoring general health.

The volunteer helps enhance forest health, improve habitat, and support long-term ecological sustainability while contributing to visitor enjoyment and resource protection.

Scheduled opportunity dates (weather allowing):

Under the direction of park staff, take part in removing or mitigating invasive plant species in Fort Washington to help support more native biodiversity. 

Scheduled opportunity dates (weather allowing):

 Volunteer either Saturdays or Sundays during the season on open days of the historic gristmill.  Every other Saturday, or Sunday would also be OK. Greet visitors and answer questions.   Alert park staff of pertinent situations. Optionally, learn to give tours or mini tours. Mill opens Saturday, May 16, 2026 and closes Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Register for this as a "hand-raising" opportunity for many possibilities to give back to our park from camp host to assisting with programs to trail work to weeding plant beds and much more. After responding to this, someone will be in touch with you to discuss your interests and abilities, then develop a plan moving forward. Be aware that during the busier seasons, we can't guarantee an immediate response.

Basic gardening around the pollinator patches at the park office.

This opportunity involves removing invasive species from the center during a public event, such as Knotweed Knockdown and other opportunitiies.

Join the Team: Become a Conservation Volunteer at Shawnee State Park!  Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing our beautiful natural resources? Whether you have a few hours or a full day, Shawnee State Park needs your help to ensure our public lands continue to thrive for years to come! We are looking for volunteers of all ages to match their unique interests and skills with a variety of outdoor projects. There is truly a place for everyone to make a difference.

Ways You Can Help:

Trail & Recreation Maintenance: Improve trail safety and accessibility or help maintain pavilions and playgrounds. Campground Hosting: Assist visitors and help with campsite facility support.

Environmental Education: Help engage visitors and lead programs about our natural and cultural resources.

Wildlife & Habitat Conservation: Support biodiversity by managing invasive species and monitoring ecosystem health. And more! From technical research projects to forest stewardship and safety instruction.

Things to Know: Sign Up: Volunteers must register in advance and track their hours on our volunteer website.

Safety First: We prioritize your well-being. All volunteers must understand project risks and use required safety gear.

Clearances: Background checks are required for certain roles, especially those working around children, such as campground hosts.

Youth Volunteers: Minors are welcome to help, but parent/guardian consent is required.

Ready to roll up your sleeves and discover the rewards of the great outdoors?

✋ RAISE YOUR HAND! Click the Respond button now to show your interest in becoming a volunteer at Shawnee State Park!

This opportunity is for those who enjoy maintaining trails independently or in teams on the second biggest trail system in the Loyalsock State Forest by removing small, downed objects or minimal cutting back of overgrown vegetation.

Contact the forest district at FD20@pa.gov or 570-946-4049 prior to performing volunteer work in order to coordinate efforts and ensure safety or with any questions.

This opportunity is for those who enjoy maintaining trails independently or in teams on the biggest trail system in the Loyalsock State Forest by removing small, downed objects or minimal cutting back of overgrown vegetation.

Contact the forest district at FD20@pa.gov or 570-946-4049 prior to performing volunteer work in order to coordinate efforts and ensure safety or with any questions.

General Maintenance of the trail: picking up or removing debris that is blocking the trail, replacing trail blazes that are old or have fallen on the ground. As well as trimming brush the may be overtaking the existing mountain bike trail.

Contact the forest district at FD20@pa.gov or 570-946-4049 prior to performing volunteer work in order to coordinate efforts and ensure safety.

Clearing Trail, reblazing trail markers that may be faded or needed for better visuals of where the trail is going. 

Contact the forest district at FD20@pa.gov or 570-946-4049 prior to performing volunteer work in order to coordinate efforts and ensure safety.

General trail maintenance and clean up, brush clearing along the trail.

Contact the forest district at FD20@pa.gov or 570-946-4049 prior to performing volunteer work in order to coordinate efforts and ensure safety. 

Participate in general park cleanup activities. 

McConnells Mill is a gem of history beloved by many. Volunteer to show the mill some tender loving care on select Saturday mornings from 10:30 AM to Noon. Sweep floors, carefully clean a historic piece of milling equipment, or wipe signs. Park at Kildoo or Point parking, hike down to the mill, and receive instructions from the park staff. This is a recurring opportunity; sign up for the Saturdays you wish. Thank you for caring about the mill!

This opportunity is for individuals who are interested in helping mix soil, pot donated saplings, weed the tree pen, and complete other work related to small-plant storage before planting events.  

Volunteers will pick up garbage and trim vegetation as needed along trails.

This project is for volunteers working to maintain the riparian buffer project along Mountain Creek, led by Tom Reidenbaugh of the MFA. 

Washington Crossing Park has a total of 42 cavity nest boxes throughout the park.

Help monitor Bluebirds and other species nesting throughout the park. Volunteers check each box weekly and record data that is then compiled and included in the Statewide Cavity Nesting Report.

Volunteers staff the entrance or exit of the Bear Hole Trail Drive-Thru program at Swatara State Park. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, reviewing program rules, explaining park attributes and points of interest along the trail, managing traffic flow, and helping ensure a smooth and safe experience for all participants. Volunteers will also keep attendance records of program participants. The program operates from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the second Friday and Saturday of each month, and on the fourth Friday and Saturday during March, April, September, and October. The Drive-Thru does not operate from December through February.

Volunteers staff the entrance or exit of the Bear Hole Trail Drive-Thru program at Swatara State Park. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, reviewing program rules, explaining park attributes and points of interest along the trail, managing traffic flow, and helping ensure a smooth and safe experience for all participants. Volunteers will also keep attendance records of program participants. The program operates from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the second Friday and Saturday of each month, and on the fourth Friday and Saturday during March, April, September, and October. The Drive-Thru does not operate from December through February.

Volunteers staff the entrance or exit of the Bear Hole Trail Drive-Thru program at Swatara State Park. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, reviewing program rules, explaining park attributes and points of interest along the trail, managing traffic flow, and helping ensure a smooth and safe experience for all participants. Volunteers will also keep attendance records of program participants. The program operates from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the second Friday and Saturday of each month, and on the fourth Friday and Saturday during March, April, September, and October. The Drive-Thru does not operate from December through February.

Volunteers staff the entrance or exit of the Bear Hole Trail Drive-Thru program at Swatara State Park. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, reviewing program rules, explaining park attributes and points of interest along the trail, managing traffic flow, and helping ensure a smooth and safe experience for all participants. Volunteers will also keep attendance records of program participants. The program operates from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the second Friday and Saturday of each month, and on the fourth Friday and Saturday during March, April, September, and October. The Drive-Thru does not operate from December through February.

Volunteers staff the entrance or exit of the Bear Hole Trail Drive-Thru program at Swatara State Park. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, reviewing program rules, explaining park attributes and points of interest along the trail, managing traffic flow, and helping ensure a smooth and safe experience for all participants. Volunteers will also keep attendance records of program participants. The program operates from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the second Friday and Saturday of each month, and on the fourth Friday and Saturday during March, April, September, and October. The Drive-Thru does not operate from December through February.

Interested in volunteering at Sizerville State Park?  Below are some of the opportunities that the park has to offer: 

If any of these volunteer experiences pique your interest, let me know in the comments when you register for this opportunity! 

Volunteers will assist park naturalists with their hiking programs by taking the 'sweep' position in the back of the group and ensuring everyone stays together. Volunteer will alert staff if there is an issue and help maintain a safe atmosphere for all program participants. Hikes will vary in length and difficulty. Volunteers will be requested mostly from September to early May. 

Volunteers will assist park naturalists with their hiking programs by taking the 'sweep' position in the back of the group and ensuring everyone stays together. Volunteer will alert staff if there is an issue and help maintain a safe atmosphere for all program participants. Hikes will vary in length and difficulty. Volunteers will be requested mostly from September to early May.

Help! Our wildflower habitat is being over run by garlic mustard and Japanese honeysuckle. We need volunteers to help us control the invasives so that our rare native species can continue to thrive. This is a work-on-your own, but we may have some planned work days. Add if you are interested in helping!

Help us document how the cavity-nesting birds at Cherry Springs are doing!  Monitor bluebirds, tree swallows, other species using nest boxes throughout the park.

Check each box weekly, recording data that will be compiled and included in the Statewide Cavity Nesting Report. One volunteer per week, coordinator will contact you to schedule shifts that work for you.

Training provided. 

No pets allowed at this opportunity.

Volunteer for the Friends of Black Moshannon!  Opportunities include prepping for events, meetings, officers for the group, and merchandise committee.  

Lackawanna State Park Trail Care Crew is a volunteer partner organization of Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, a 501C3 nonprofit charitable organization. Our mission is to maintain, build and improve the trails within Lackawanna State Park and Countryside Conservancy Lands.

Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LSPTCC.

Track your volunteer hours for Vernal Pool, Bird Box, Monarch Monitoring and other wildlife monitoring

Position Description

The Campground Host serves as an on-site volunteer representative of Ricketts Glen State Park, supporting campers and assisting park staff within the campground. The host provides visitor assistance, promotes park rules and stewardship, performs light custodial and maintenance tasks, and serves as a liaison between park staff and the camping public. This position plays a key role in enhancing camper experiences, maintaining campground appearance, and supporting safe and enjoyable recreation.

Campground Hosts are provided a designated campsite with water and electric hookups in exchange for volunteer service and are expected to serve as positive role models by demonstrating responsible camping practices and compliance with all park rules and regulations.

Time Requirement

General Responsibilities

Visitor Services and Campground Support

Stewardship, Observation, and Safety

Custodial and Light Maintenance Duties

Professionalism and Role Modeling

Basic Requirements

Supervision and Support

Training and Skills Provided

Position Description

The Campground Host serves as an on-site volunteer representative of Ricketts Glen State Park, supporting campers and assisting park staff within the campground. The host provides visitor assistance, promotes park rules and stewardship, performs light custodial and maintenance tasks, and serves as a liaison between park staff and the camping public. This position plays a key role in enhancing camper experiences, maintaining campground appearance, and supporting safe and enjoyable recreation.

Campground Hosts are provided a designated campsite with water and electric hookups in exchange for volunteer service and are expected to serve as positive role models by demonstrating responsible camping practices and compliance with all park rules and regulations.

Time Requirement

General Responsibilities

Visitor Services and Campground Support

Stewardship, Observation, and Safety

Custodial and Light Maintenance Duties

Professionalism and Role Modeling

Basic Requirements

Supervision and Support

Training and Skills Provided

The Interpretive Program Facilitator & Naturalist serves as an educational ambassador for Greenwood Furnace State Park, assisting with the delivery of high-quality environmental education and interpretive programming. In this role, the volunteer represents the park and the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks by engaging visitors of all ages through structured programs, guided experiences, and informal interpretation.

Working under the direction of the Environmental Education Specialist or designee, the facilitator supports the park's mission by providing accurate information, fostering stewardship, ensuring participant safety, and creating positive, inclusive learning experiences.

General Responsibilities:

Program Delivery and Facilitation

Participant Engagement and Experience

Professional Representation and Conduct

Training, Preparation, and Development

Enter your hours for all that you had to do with Holiday Open House. Thank you!

Join the Moshannon State Forest Trail care Program! Help maintain and monitor the hiking and Shared use trails throughout the state forest. Projects could include trail clearing, blazing, digging and bridge repair. Contact the Moshannon Forest district Recreation Forester to coordinate locations and specifics of work.

If you are scheduled to host at Kettle Creek, please respond to this opportunity. 

If you are interested in hosting at Kettle Creek please respond to this post to be considered for future opportunities. 

If you are signed up to host at Ole Bull please respond to this opportunity. 

If you are interested in hosting at Ole Bull in the future you may also respond to this posting and you can be considered for future opportunities. 

Signing up for this opportunity will require a short "interview". Selected Hosts will be given a scheduled time somewhere within the entire start and end dates of this opportunity. 

The campground host is a volunteer position at 1 of the 6 campgrounds at Promised Land State Park (Deerfield, Pickerel Point, Pines, Beechwood, Northwoods, and Rhododendron). Each campground varies in the number of camp sites, ranging from 33 at our smallest campground and 106 at our largest.  There are no full hook up Host sites available; all sites except Deerfield are electric only with water spigots nearby.

Volunteers will serve as a “live-in” host and are expected to perform a variety of tasks as outlined in the principal duties and responsibilities. Camp Hosts must display a friendly and courteous attitude, be able to communicate effectively with the public and keep campers informed, enjoy working with people, and preform moderate physical labor. 

Due to the popularity of our campground host program and the need to meet various park operational goals, we strive to ensure that all host positions are filled during the camping season. Therefore, potential hosts may be asked to move to different campground areas if need be. We prefer hosts stay for consecutive 4-week periods.

Campground Host(s) will be required to provide their own camping unit, and any necessary camping equipment and personal items. Personal vehicles will be allowed at the host site with a limit of two vehicles not including the camping unit- (i.e., camper). 

More details are in the Promised Land State Park Camp Host Job Description document. 

PROMISED LAND STATE PARK JOB DESCRIPTION VOLUNTEER CAMPGROUND HOST JOB DISCRIPTION.

The campground host is a volunteer position at 1 of the 6 campgrounds at Promised Land State Park Deerfield, Pickerel Point, Pines, Beechwood, Northwoods, and Rhododendron). Each campground varies in the number of camp sites, ranging from 33 at our smallest campground and 106 at our largest. There are no full hook up Host sites available; all sites except Deerfield are electric only with water spigots nearby. Volunteers will serve as a “live-in” host and are expected to perform a variety of tasks as outlined in the principal duties and responsibilities. Due to the popularity of our campground host program and the need to meet various park operational goals, we strive to ensure that all host positions are filled during the camping season. Therefore, potential hosts may be asked to move to different campground areas if staying for consecutive 4-week periods.

ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Must display a friendly and courteous attitude.

• Must be neat in appearance and wear the provided volunteer t-shirts and or vests.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with the public and keep campers informed. • Enjoy working with people.

• Must be able to walk the campground and shovel, lift, and carry heavy buckets. Have pride in a clean camping area.

▪ The use of Golf Carts is not permitted on Park Property BENEFITS • Free use of campground host site.

• Camping in a beautiful area and meeting interesting people.

• Workman's Compensation if injured while performing duties. EQUIPMENT

• Campground Host(s) will be required to provide their own camping unit, and any necessary camping equipment and personal items. Personal vehicles will be allowed at the host site with a limit of two vehicles not including the camping unit- (i.e., camper).

The use of Golf Carts is not permitted on Park Property.

• Shovels, buckets, gloves, etc. will be provided for cleaning fire rings and picking up litter. Materials are located in the bathhouse pipe chase(s).

• A traffic cone will be available to put outside of the host site to get ahold of Rangers on patrol. For Ranger contact in an emergency call 911.

• Ask park staff if you would like any other tools or accommodations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES The primary responsibility of the campground host is to assist campers by answering questions and explaining the Park Rules and Regulations which apply to them. They must be familiar with State Park Rules and Regulations. Volunteers must perform light maintenance work around their assigned campground, which consists of:

• Maintaining camping permits daily on-site posts. Permits and Camper Reports are to be picked up at Office at 2pm. • Keeping the area free of litter.

• Checking sites for cleanliness, cleaning fire rings, when not occupied. • Checking restrooms- minor clean ups, restocking toilet paper, etc.

• Keeping the kiosk(s) well stocked with park maps and other relative information.

• Notify Park office with complaints/concerns of visitors to including but not limited to damage to facilities, violations of Rules and Regulations, and lost hikers or children.

• Bringing Lost and Found items up to the Park Office.

• If a cabin or cottage user checks in after-hours, inform them of the afterhours check-in procedures posted at the park office. Keys are placed in the office entry way in steel boxes marked cabin/cottage keys at Office Closing.

Volunteers are NOT to directly enforce any rules and regulations, be confrontational with guests, or engage in any combative behavior with park visitors. Visitors may be politely reminded of the rules, but not directly told what to do.

Any issues with park visitors MUST be reported to the park office or ranger staff. Volunteers are expected to work weekends and holidays. Volunteers get two days and nights off during the week which will be approved by the DCNR Ranger Supervisor. The Park Office must be notified of any other requests for time away. A sign-in /sign out log is located in the Park Office for day-long or multiple day absences. Volunteers’ generally work independently. They report to the DCNR Ranger Supervisor who is available to answer questions or discuss problems. The DCNR Ranger Supervisor will provide a short orientation for hosts' and assist hosts throughout the summer with any problems which may arise.

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Friends of Canoe Creek State Park website are a non-profit all volunteer organization under the umbrella of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) dedicated to the betterment of Canoe Creek State Park.    Come experience the Canoe Creek State Park and enjoy the many activities sponsored by the Friends of Canoe Creek State Park.

Join us in the Nature Discovery Area and park office landscaping as we weed, mulch, plant and transplant native wildflowers. This work is best suited to adults and older children, but all are welcome. Please register to ensure we gather enough tools for all participants. All equipment is provided, but bring your favorite gardening gloves if you have them (otherwise gloves will be provided).

Join us in the Nature Discovery Area and park office landscaping as we weed, mulch, plant and transplant native wildflowers. This work is best suited to adults and older children, but all are welcome. Please register to ensure we gather enough tools for all participants. All equipment is provided, but bring your favorite gardening gloves if you have them (otherwise gloves will be provided).

Join us in the Nature Discovery Area and park office landscaping as we weed, mulch, plant and transplant native wildflowers. This work is best suited to adults and older children, but all are welcome. Please register to ensure we gather enough tools for all participants. All equipment is provided, but bring your favorite gardening gloves if you have them (otherwise gloves will be provided).

Join us in the Nature Discovery Area and park office landscaping as we weed, mulch, plant and transplant native wildflowers. This work is best suited to adults and older children, but all are welcome. Please register to ensure we gather enough tools for all participants. All equipment is provided, but bring your favorite gardening gloves if you have them (otherwise gloves will be provided).

Join us in the Nature Discovery Area and park office landscaping as we weed, mulch, plant and transplant native wildflowers. This work is best suited to adults and older children, but all are welcome. Please register to ensure we gather enough tools for all participants. All equipment is provided, but bring your favorite gardening gloves if you have them (otherwise gloves will be provided).

Join us in the visitor center landscaping as we weed, mulch, plant and transplant native wildflowers. This work is best suited to adults and older children, but all are welcome. All participants must register individually to ensure we gather enough tools for all participants. All equipment is provided, but bring your favorite gardening gloves if you have them (otherwise gloves will be provided).

Join us in the visitor center landscaping as we weed, mulch, plant and transplant native wildflowers. This work is best suited to adults and older children, but all are welcome. All participants must register individually to ensure we gather enough tools for all participants. All equipment is provided, but bring your favorite gardening gloves if you have them (otherwise gloves will be provided).

Join us in the visitor center landscaping as we weed, mulch, plant and transplant native wildflowers. This work is best suited to adults and older children, but all are welcome. All participants must register individually to ensure we gather enough tools for all participants. All equipment is provided, but bring your favorite gardening gloves if you have them (otherwise gloves will be provided).

Join us in the visitor center landscaping as we weed, mulch, plant and transplant native wildflowers. This work is best suited to adults and older children, but all are welcome. All participants must register individually to ensure we gather enough tools for all participants. All equipment is provided, but bring your favorite gardening gloves if you have them (otherwise gloves will be provided).

Join us in the visitor center landscaping as we weed, mulch, plant and transplant native wildflowers. This work is best suited to adults and older children, but all are welcome. All participants must register individually to ensure we gather enough tools for all participants. All equipment is provided, but bring your favorite gardening gloves if you have them (otherwise gloves will be provided).