Opportunities From: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Volunteer: Disc Golf Course Maintenance

Maintenance on Disc Golf Course at Canoe Creek State Park. 

Location: Canoe Creek State Park

Maintenance on Disc Golf Course at Canoe Creek State Park. 

Location: Canoe Creek State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16648

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cavity Nest Monitors


Location: Canoe Creek State Park


Location: Canoe Creek State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16648

Allow Groups: Teams only


Volunteer: I’m Interested in Volunteering at Warriors Path  State Park!

I’m Interested in Volunteering at Warriors Path  State Park! Registering for this opportunity will make you visible to our site coordinator for future opportunities.

Location: Warriors Path State Park

I’m Interested in Volunteering at Warriors Path  State Park! Registering for this opportunity will make you visible to our site coordinator for future opportunities.

Location: Warriors Path State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16678

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: I’m Interested in Volunteering at Trough Creek State Park!

I’m Interested in Volunteering at Trough Creek State Park! Registering for this opportunity will make you visible to our site coordinator for future opportunities.

Location: Trough Creek State Park

I’m Interested in Volunteering at Trough Creek State Park! Registering for this opportunity will make you visible to our site coordinator for future opportunities.

Location: Trough Creek State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16657-7200

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Friends of Canoe Creek State Park

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.




Location: Canoe Creek State Park

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.




Location: Canoe Creek State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16648

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteer Garden Crew

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).

Location: Nescopeck 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).

Location: Nescopeck State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 22, 2026

Zip Code: 18222

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Garden Crew

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).

Location: Nescopeck 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).

Location: Nescopeck State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 12, 2026

Zip Code: 18222

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Garden Crew

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).

Location: Nescopeck 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).

Location: Nescopeck State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 3, 2026

Zip Code: 18222

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Garden Crew

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).

Location: Nescopeck 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).

Location: Nescopeck State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 6, 2026

Zip Code: 18222

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Garden Crew

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).

Location: Hickory Run State Park

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).

Location: Hickory Run State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 8, 2026

Zip Code: 18661

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Garden Crew

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).

Location: Hickory Run State Park

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).

Location: Hickory Run State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 7, 2026

Zip Code: 18661

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Garden Crew

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).

Location: Hickory Run State Park

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).

Location: Hickory Run State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 9, 2026

Zip Code: 18661

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Buchanan State Forest Trail Stewards: Sign-up Here!

Routine trail maintenance is needed across our Sideling Hill, Bear Valley, and Chaneysville Divisions. This year-long opportunity is open to anyone interested in becoming a Steward of Buchanan State Forest. Activities include scouting and assessing trails (submitting a trail assessment form), clearing and brushing back overgrown trails, refreshing/updating trail blaze markers, or other tasks as assigned by the recreation forester. Trails may be chosen voluntarily or assigned based on known trail conditions. Nationally-recognized chainsaw safety certificates must be provided for those looking to operate gas or electric chainsaws. Any questions should be directed to Codi Clapper via email at coclapper@pa.gov. Please reach out for more details.

Due to the remoteness of our trails and physically demanding nature of trail work, it is not expected that every volunteer will clear trails. Being descriptive of what is seen in the field and including pictures and GPS points of key features such as blowdowns and erosion concerns is very valuable to Forestry staff. Though trail maintenance is needed across the district, striving to be a good reporter of trail conditions is the primary goal of this opportunity. Please submit your hours and include a description of work completed on a monthly basis.

IMPORTANT: New and returning volunteers must sign up for this opportunity annually to remain an active member. Becoming a "fan" of a location bookmarks the location for you but remains private; signing up for an opportunity is required to connect you with the coordinators of the forest district. New and returning volunteers will be awarded with 1/2 hour of volunteer service for their first registration.



Location: Buchanan State Forest

Routine trail maintenance is needed across our Sideling Hill, Bear Valley, and Chaneysville Divisions. This year-long opportunity is open to anyone interested in becoming a Steward of Buchanan State Forest. Activities include scouting and assessing trails (submitting a trail assessment form), clearing and brushing back overgrown trails, refreshing/updating trail blaze markers, or other tasks as assigned by the recreation forester. Trails may be chosen voluntarily or assigned based on known trail conditions. Nationally-recognized chainsaw safety certificates must be provided for those looking to operate gas or electric chainsaws. Any questions should be directed to Codi Clapper via email at coclapper@pa.gov. Please reach out for more details.

Due to the remoteness of our trails and physically demanding nature of trail work, it is not expected that every volunteer will clear trails. Being descriptive of what is seen in the field and including pictures and GPS points of key features such as blowdowns and erosion concerns is very valuable to Forestry staff. Though trail maintenance is needed across the district, striving to be a good reporter of trail conditions is the primary goal of this opportunity. Please submit your hours and include a description of work completed on a monthly basis.

IMPORTANT: New and returning volunteers must sign up for this opportunity annually to remain an active member. Becoming a "fan" of a location bookmarks the location for you but remains private; signing up for an opportunity is required to connect you with the coordinators of the forest district. New and returning volunteers will be awarded with 1/2 hour of volunteer service for their first registration.



Location: Buchanan State Forest

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17233

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Pinchot State Forest Trail Stewards

This opportunity is for Pinchot State Forest (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming Counties). It is for those who enjoy maintaining trails independently or in teams. Maintenance includes removing small, downed objects and cutting of overgrown vegetation throughout the year. Please contact the Site Supervisor before performing work.

Note: for opportunities in Gifford Pinchot State Park (York County) visit their page at: https://dcnrvolunteers.pa.gov/agency/detail/?agency_id=167283

Location: Pinchot State Forest

This opportunity is for Pinchot State Forest (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming Counties). It is for those who enjoy maintaining trails independently or in teams. Maintenance includes removing small, downed objects and cutting of overgrown vegetation throughout the year. Please contact the Site Supervisor before performing work.

Note: for opportunities in Gifford Pinchot State Park (York County) visit their page at: https://dcnrvolunteers.pa.gov/agency/detail/?agency_id=167283

Location: Pinchot State Forest

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 18424

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Disc Golf Course maintenance

Maintenance on Disc Golf Course at Muskrat Beach

Location: Prince Gallitzin State Park

Maintenance on Disc Golf Course at Muskrat Beach

Location: Prince Gallitzin State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16668

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: West Rim Trail Mainteance

Trail maintenance on West Rim Trail.  Clearing branches, lopping/ cutting encroaching vegetation, trail tread rehabilitation, locating and relaying downed trees to Tioga State Forest staff.

Location: Tioga State Forest

Trail maintenance on West Rim Trail.  Clearing branches, lopping/ cutting encroaching vegetation, trail tread rehabilitation, locating and relaying downed trees to Tioga State Forest staff.

Location: Tioga State Forest

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16948

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Green Monster Trail System Maintenance

Trail care and maintenance on the Green Monster Trail System.

Location: Tioga State Forest

Trail care and maintenance on the Green Monster Trail System.

Location: Tioga State Forest

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16901

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Nockamixon Bluebird Monitors

Opportunity for bluebird monitors at Nockamixon State Park

Necessary Skills: Willingness to learn about nesting habits of our cavity nesting birds, focus on observing the birds’ behavior around the boxes, noting nest construction, eff-laying, and fledging stages, while minimizing disturbance to the birds. Monitors also clean boxes between nestings. Monitors may also repair and replace boxes if able. Box building is always welcome.

Availability and Time Committment: As a cavity nesting bird monitor, you will be assigned a section of the trail within Nockamixon State Park. You will work on your own once per week at your convenience between April 1 and August 31 to monitor the nest boxes and record findings on provided forms.

Location: Nockamixon State Park

Opportunity for bluebird monitors at Nockamixon State Park

Necessary Skills: Willingness to learn about nesting habits of our cavity nesting birds, focus on observing the birds’ behavior around the boxes, noting nest construction, eff-laying, and fledging stages, while minimizing disturbance to the birds. Monitors also clean boxes between nestings. Monitors may also repair and replace boxes if able. Box building is always welcome.

Availability and Time Committment: As a cavity nesting bird monitor, you will be assigned a section of the trail within Nockamixon State Park. You will work on your own once per week at your convenience between April 1 and August 31 to monitor the nest boxes and record findings on provided forms.

Location: Nockamixon State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 18951

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Sproul State Forest Prescribed Fire Volunteers

This opportunity is for qualified individuals who wish to help with prescribed burns in the district. 

Location: Sproul State Forest

This opportunity is for qualified individuals who wish to help with prescribed burns in the district. 

Location: Sproul State Forest

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17764

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: General Day Use Area Clean-up

Help the park by maintaining the parts of the day use area and general clean-up.

Location: Mont Alto State Park

Help the park by maintaining the parts of the day use area and general clean-up.

Location: Mont Alto State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17222

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Work in the Native Garden

Help the Friends of Mont Alto by continuing to maintain the native plant garden.

Location: Mont Alto State Park

Help the Friends of Mont Alto by continuing to maintain the native plant garden.

Location: Mont Alto State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17222

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Firewood Splitting

Help the Friends of Caledonia split firewood to sell in the campgrounds.

Location: Caledonia State Park

Help the Friends of Caledonia split firewood to sell in the campgrounds.

Location: Caledonia State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17222

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteer Hand Raising Opportunity for S.B. Elliott 2026

Please respond to this if you are interested in future volunteer opportunities at S.B. Elliott. The response to this will allow us to see who is interested and is specifically so we can see user accounts. This is not for an individual opportunity.

Location: S.B. Elliott State Park

Please respond to this if you are interested in future volunteer opportunities at S.B. Elliott. The response to this will allow us to see who is interested and is specifically so we can see user accounts. This is not for an individual opportunity.

Location: S.B. Elliott State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 15849

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bald Eagle State Forest Vistas Trash Cleanup and Maintenance

Periodically removing thrash from vistas across the Bald Eagle State Forest. Work can also include removing vegetation to keep the vista in great shape. For further details and guidance, call the District Office at 570-922-3344

Location: Bald Eagle State Forest

Periodically removing thrash from vistas across the Bald Eagle State Forest. Work can also include removing vegetation to keep the vista in great shape. For further details and guidance, call the District Office at 570-922-3344

Location: Bald Eagle State Forest

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17845

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Litter Clean-Up

This opportunity is for individuals who would like to help pick up litter around the park! From the picnic areas, trails, and pavilions, wherever you see it laying. 

When you plan on collecting, alone or as a group, please contact the volunteer coordinator. We can arrange a drop-off site for the park to pick it up. Also, gloves, and trash bags can be provided.

Location: Fort Washington State Park

This opportunity is for individuals who would like to help pick up litter around the park! From the picnic areas, trails, and pavilions, wherever you see it laying. 

When you plan on collecting, alone or as a group, please contact the volunteer coordinator. We can arrange a drop-off site for the park to pick it up. Also, gloves, and trash bags can be provided.

Location: Fort Washington State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 19034

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Litter Clean-Up

This opportunity is for individuals who would like to help pick up litter around the park! From the picnic areas, trails, and roads, wherever you see it laying. 

When you plan on collecting, alone or as a group, please contact the volunteer coordinator. We can arrange a drop-off site for the park to pick it up. Also, gloves, and trash bags can be provided.

Location: Evansburg State Park

This opportunity is for individuals who would like to help pick up litter around the park! From the picnic areas, trails, and roads, wherever you see it laying. 

When you plan on collecting, alone or as a group, please contact the volunteer coordinator. We can arrange a drop-off site for the park to pick it up. Also, gloves, and trash bags can be provided.

Location: Evansburg State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 19426

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteering at Parker Dam 2026

This is created specifically for us to see who is interested in volunteering at Parker Dam State Park. Please respond to this hand raising opportunity so we are able to see who all is interested in volunteering with us here at Parker Dam.  

Location: Parker Dam State Park

This is created specifically for us to see who is interested in volunteering at Parker Dam State Park. Please respond to this hand raising opportunity so we are able to see who all is interested in volunteering with us here at Parker Dam.  

Location: Parker Dam State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 15849

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Campground Host Interest for 2027 Season- Codorus State Park

Thank you for your interest in Campground Hosting at Codorus State Park for the 2027 seasson.  Our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch with further information.  

Our hosts enjoy 2-week session in the campground assisting others.  Duties include interacting with campers and answering questions as well as tidying up sites before new visors arrive. 

Location: Codorus State Park

Thank you for your interest in Campground Hosting at Codorus State Park for the 2027 seasson.  Our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch with further information.  

Our hosts enjoy 2-week session in the campground assisting others.  Duties include interacting with campers and answering questions as well as tidying up sites before new visors arrive. 

Location: Codorus State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17331

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Native Plant Garden Maintenance

Our native plant gardens at the park office are always in need of weeding and trimming.  Volunteers can help at their leisure when available. 

Location: Codorus State Park

Our native plant gardens at the park office are always in need of weeding and trimming.  Volunteers can help at their leisure when available. 

Location: Codorus State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026

Zip Code: 17331

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Potential Campground Hosting Opportunities for New Hosts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Location: Clear Creek State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Feb 17, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026

Zip Code: 15860

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: North Country Trail Wampum Chapter volunteers

The Slippery Rock Gorge is home to miles of trails, many are a part of the North Country Trail Association (NCTA), Wampum Chapter. Discover training opportunities and help maintain the trail as part of this dedicated group of volunteers. To get started, email wam@northcountrytrail.org 

Location: McConnells Mill State Park

The Slippery Rock Gorge is home to miles of trails, many are a part of the North Country Trail Association (NCTA), Wampum Chapter. Discover training opportunities and help maintain the trail as part of this dedicated group of volunteers. To get started, email wam@northcountrytrail.org 

Location: McConnells Mill State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026

Zip Code: 16051

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: General Trail Cleanup

Volunteers are appreciated to maintain and improve all trails to ensure safety, accessibility, and sustainability. This includes litter pick up, tossing small branches into the woods, and reporting downed trees and unsafe conditions to the park office 724 368-8811. To be involved in trail building, blazing, or trail improvements, join the Wampum Chapter of the North Country Trail  (see their opportunity) by emailing wam@northcountrytrail.org 

Location: McConnells Mill State Park

Volunteers are appreciated to maintain and improve all trails to ensure safety, accessibility, and sustainability. This includes litter pick up, tossing small branches into the woods, and reporting downed trees and unsafe conditions to the park office 724 368-8811. To be involved in trail building, blazing, or trail improvements, join the Wampum Chapter of the North Country Trail  (see their opportunity) by emailing wam@northcountrytrail.org 

Location: McConnells Mill State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16051

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Butler Outdoor Club

Find out when the club is next working together to improve our parks by emailing president@butleroutdoorclub.org.  This opportunity is for joining in with the volunteer work aspect of the Butler Outdoor Club. Join the club itself by contacting president@butleroutdoorclub.org (there are modest yearly dues) to become involved in their many activities.

The Butler Outdoor Club promotes outdoor education and provides year-round outdoor activities in Western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. These activities are geared for all levels and are designed to provide recreation and foster a better understanding and responsible use of the outdoors. Our activities include: hiking, backpacking, biking, birding, canoeing, kayaking, xc-skiing, snowshoeing, camping and trail maintenance.

The mailing address for the club is PO Box 255, Yatesboro, PA 16263

Location: Moraine State Park

Find out when the club is next working together to improve our parks by emailing president@butleroutdoorclub.org.  This opportunity is for joining in with the volunteer work aspect of the Butler Outdoor Club. Join the club itself by contacting president@butleroutdoorclub.org (there are modest yearly dues) to become involved in their many activities.

The Butler Outdoor Club promotes outdoor education and provides year-round outdoor activities in Western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. These activities are geared for all levels and are designed to provide recreation and foster a better understanding and responsible use of the outdoors. Our activities include: hiking, backpacking, biking, birding, canoeing, kayaking, xc-skiing, snowshoeing, camping and trail maintenance.

The mailing address for the club is PO Box 255, Yatesboro, PA 16263

Location: Moraine State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16051

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: General Trail Maintenance and or Cleanup

 Volunteers are appreciated to maintain and improve all trails to ensure safety, accessibility, and sustainability. This includes litter pick up, tossing small branches into the woods, and reporting downed trees and unsafe conditions to the park office. For organized trail work, also join the North Country Trail and Butler Outdoor Club opportunities. Thank you!

Location: Moraine State Park

 Volunteers are appreciated to maintain and improve all trails to ensure safety, accessibility, and sustainability. This includes litter pick up, tossing small branches into the woods, and reporting downed trees and unsafe conditions to the park office. For organized trail work, also join the North Country Trail and Butler Outdoor Club opportunities. Thank you!

Location: Moraine State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16051

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Road side Clean-Up

Beltzville State Park roadsided side clean-up!

Location: Beltzville State Park

Beltzville State Park roadsided side clean-up!

Location: Beltzville State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 18235

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Shore Line Clean-Up

Join the Friends Group for a fun day of kayaking and litter pick up around the lake. Contact the Beltzville State Park office to get involved (610) 377-0045!

Location: Beltzville State Park

Join the Friends Group for a fun day of kayaking and litter pick up around the lake. Contact the Beltzville State Park office to get involved (610) 377-0045!

Location: Beltzville State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 18235

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Boat Wash Station

Raise awareness on invasive aquatic pests and help to prevent their spread. This oppurtunity is to help staff the boat wash station at Pine Run Boat Launch on weekends Memorial day to Labor Day. Shift is flexible. Preferred hours are between noon and 8pm Saturdays and Sundays. Training provided. Please contact park directly to schedule. 610-377-0045

Location: Beltzville State Park

Raise awareness on invasive aquatic pests and help to prevent their spread. This oppurtunity is to help staff the boat wash station at Pine Run Boat Launch on weekends Memorial day to Labor Day. Shift is flexible. Preferred hours are between noon and 8pm Saturdays and Sundays. Training provided. Please contact park directly to schedule. 610-377-0045

Location: Beltzville State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: May 23, 2026 through Sep 7, 2026

Zip Code: 18235

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Stick Cleanup!

A completely on-you-own activity! Pick up sticks anywhere in the park that has manicured lawn (day use and picnic areas). Toss them into the woods or put them in piles already created by staff and volunteers. Submit your hours and tell us what area you covered. That's it! Year-round, anytime you'd like! 

Location: Little Buffalo State Park

A completely on-you-own activity! Pick up sticks anywhere in the park that has manicured lawn (day use and picnic areas). Toss them into the woods or put them in piles already created by staff and volunteers. Submit your hours and tell us what area you covered. That's it! Year-round, anytime you'd like! 

Location: Little Buffalo State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17074

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Tree Planting & Young Tree Care

We have approximately 150 young trees that need checked, some straightened in their tubes and possibly some tubes removed. We also may have trees to plant in the coming months. Please sign up for this opportunity if you have an interest in planting, regardless of your availability. Plantings or care can occur during a volunteer event or on your own time. We will email all who are interested if we get additional trees to plant. 

Location: Little Buffalo State Park

We have approximately 150 young trees that need checked, some straightened in their tubes and possibly some tubes removed. We also may have trees to plant in the coming months. Please sign up for this opportunity if you have an interest in planting, regardless of your availability. Plantings or care can occur during a volunteer event or on your own time. We will email all who are interested if we get additional trees to plant. 

Location: Little Buffalo State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17074

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Adopt-a-Trail - Geyer Trail

Work on your own scheduleHand tools only (no power tools)Perform basic erosion control Repair trail where needed and maintain trail sides Pick-up litterInspect the condition of trail and trail signsRemoval of invasive species of plants (confirm with park staff)Clear trail of debris and brush back encroaching vegetation (hand tools only)Refer issues such as downed trees and severe overgrowth to park staff.Report issues requiring law enforcement such as resource damage and/or vandalism to park staff.Please contact if you would like to register with multiple people.

A rather steep boundary trail that passes through areas of mountain laurel, Geyer Trail starts along Aughwick Road and continues up the mountain.

Location: Cowans Gap State Park

Work on your own scheduleHand tools only (no power tools)Perform basic erosion control Repair trail where needed and maintain trail sides Pick-up litterInspect the condition of trail and trail signsRemoval of invasive species of plants (confirm with park staff)Clear trail of debris and brush back encroaching vegetation (hand tools only)Refer issues such as downed trees and severe overgrowth to park staff.Report issues requiring law enforcement such as resource damage and/or vandalism to park staff.Please contact if you would like to register with multiple people.

A rather steep boundary trail that passes through areas of mountain laurel, Geyer Trail starts along Aughwick Road and continues up the mountain.

Location: Cowans Gap State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17224

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Adopt-a-Trail - North Logging Road Trail & Doe Trail

Work on your own scheduleHand tools only (no power tools)Perform basic erosion control Repair trail where needed and maintain trail sides Pick-up litterInspect the condition of trail and trail signsRemoval of invasive species of plants (confirm with park staff)Clear trail of debris and brush back encroaching vegetation (hand tools only)Refer issues such as downed trees and severe overgrowth to park staff.Report issues requiring law enforcement such as resource damage and/or vandalism to park staff.Please contact if you would like to register with multiple people.

North Logging can be accessed by Knobsville Road trail or Horseshoe trail. Doe trail can be accessed by lot #5 or North Logging Road trail.

Location: Cowans Gap State Park

Work on your own scheduleHand tools only (no power tools)Perform basic erosion control Repair trail where needed and maintain trail sides Pick-up litterInspect the condition of trail and trail signsRemoval of invasive species of plants (confirm with park staff)Clear trail of debris and brush back encroaching vegetation (hand tools only)Refer issues such as downed trees and severe overgrowth to park staff.Report issues requiring law enforcement such as resource damage and/or vandalism to park staff.Please contact if you would like to register with multiple people.

North Logging can be accessed by Knobsville Road trail or Horseshoe trail. Doe trail can be accessed by lot #5 or North Logging Road trail.

Location: Cowans Gap State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17224

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Adopt-a-Trail - South Logging Road Trail & Cameron Trail

Work on your own scheduleHand tools only (no power tools)Perform basic erosion control Repair trail where needed and maintain trail sides Pick-up litterInspect the condition of trail and trail signsRemoval of invasive species of plants (confirm with park staff)Clear trail of debris and brush back encroaching vegetation (hand tools only)Refer issues such as downed trees and severe overgrowth to park staff.Report issues requiring law enforcement such as resource damage and/or vandalism to park staff.Please contact if you would like to register with multiple people.

Both trails can be accessed by Knobsville Road Trail or Aughwick Road. 

Location: Cowans Gap State Park

Work on your own scheduleHand tools only (no power tools)Perform basic erosion control Repair trail where needed and maintain trail sides Pick-up litterInspect the condition of trail and trail signsRemoval of invasive species of plants (confirm with park staff)Clear trail of debris and brush back encroaching vegetation (hand tools only)Refer issues such as downed trees and severe overgrowth to park staff.Report issues requiring law enforcement such as resource damage and/or vandalism to park staff.Please contact if you would like to register with multiple people.

Both trails can be accessed by Knobsville Road Trail or Aughwick Road. 

Location: Cowans Gap State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17224

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Adopt-a-Trail - Lakeside Trail

Work on your own scheduleHand tools only (no power tools)Perform basic erosion control Repair trail where needed and maintain trail sides Pick-up litterInspect the condition of trail and trail signsRemoval of invasive species of plants (confirm with park staff)Clear trail of debris and brush back encroaching vegetation (hand tools only)Refer issues such as downed trees and severe overgrowth to park staff.Report issues requiring law enforcement such as resource damage and/or vandalism to park staff.Please contact if you would like to register with multiple people.

Trail encircles Cowans Gap Lake.

Location: Cowans Gap State Park

Work on your own scheduleHand tools only (no power tools)Perform basic erosion control Repair trail where needed and maintain trail sides Pick-up litterInspect the condition of trail and trail signsRemoval of invasive species of plants (confirm with park staff)Clear trail of debris and brush back encroaching vegetation (hand tools only)Refer issues such as downed trees and severe overgrowth to park staff.Report issues requiring law enforcement such as resource damage and/or vandalism to park staff.Please contact if you would like to register with multiple people.

Trail encircles Cowans Gap Lake.

Location: Cowans Gap State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17224

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Adopt-a-Trail - Horseshoe Trail

Work on your own scheduleHand tools only (no power tools)Perform basic erosion control Repair trail where needed and maintain trail sides Pick-up litterInspect the condition of trail and trail signsRemoval of invasive species of plants (confirm with park staff)Clear trail of debris and brush back encroaching vegetation (hand tools only)Refer issues such as downed trees and severe overgrowth to park staff.Report issues requiring law enforcement such as resource damage and/or vandalism to park staff.Please contact if you would like to register with multiple people.

The trail starts at the intersection of Tuscarora Trail below the park dam and climbs to the
top of Cove Mountain - switchbacks have been added.

Location: Cowans Gap State Park

Work on your own scheduleHand tools only (no power tools)Perform basic erosion control Repair trail where needed and maintain trail sides Pick-up litterInspect the condition of trail and trail signsRemoval of invasive species of plants (confirm with park staff)Clear trail of debris and brush back encroaching vegetation (hand tools only)Refer issues such as downed trees and severe overgrowth to park staff.Report issues requiring law enforcement such as resource damage and/or vandalism to park staff.Please contact if you would like to register with multiple people.

The trail starts at the intersection of Tuscarora Trail below the park dam and climbs to the
top of Cove Mountain - switchbacks have been added.

Location: Cowans Gap State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17224

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Adopt-a-Trail - One Mile and Three Mile Trails

Work on your own scheduleHand tools only (no power tools)Perform basic erosion control Repair trail where needed and maintain trail sides Pick-up litterInspect the condition of trail and trail signsRemoval of invasive species of plants (confirm with park staff)Clear trail of debris and brush back encroaching vegetation (hand tools only)Refer issues such as downed trees and severe overgrowth to park staff.Report issues requiring law enforcement such as resource damage and/or vandalism to park staff.Please contact if you would like to register with multiple people.

One mile trail begins along Aughwick Road just above park office, then winds along the bottom of Tuscarora Mountain to join the Three Mile Trail. Three mile trail wonders through the Tuscarora mountain side and combines up with Plessinger Trail on the other side of Aughwick Road (new trail addition). 

Location: Cowans Gap State Park

Work on your own scheduleHand tools only (no power tools)Perform basic erosion control Repair trail where needed and maintain trail sides Pick-up litterInspect the condition of trail and trail signsRemoval of invasive species of plants (confirm with park staff)Clear trail of debris and brush back encroaching vegetation (hand tools only)Refer issues such as downed trees and severe overgrowth to park staff.Report issues requiring law enforcement such as resource damage and/or vandalism to park staff.Please contact if you would like to register with multiple people.

One mile trail begins along Aughwick Road just above park office, then winds along the bottom of Tuscarora Mountain to join the Three Mile Trail. Three mile trail wonders through the Tuscarora mountain side and combines up with Plessinger Trail on the other side of Aughwick Road (new trail addition). 

Location: Cowans Gap State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17224

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Friends of Nolde Forest Official Volunteer Opportunities 2026

Are you an active member of the Friends of Nolde Forest (https://www.friendsofnoldeforest.org/) who is participating in FoNF Volunteer Events (or plans to in the future)? Then THIS is the opportunity for you.

Although the FoNF utilize the Track it Forward volunteer system, we still need ALL volunteers on DCNR property to be signed up through our system. You do that by signing up as a volunteer of THIS opportunity. 

If you are not signed up as a volunteer for this opportunity you are not permitted to volunteer for any FoNF Events happening at the EE Center.

You will continue to track your hours on Track it Forward, but the Friends Chair will share the Track it Forward volunteer report with me on a monthly basis so I can upload the hours here as well. This means, once you sign up here, you are done. Just use Track it Forward and the data will be transferred for you.

(however, if you sign up to volunteer for a non-FoNF related opportunity like trail crew, you will need to track those  hours on this website)

Location: Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center

Are you an active member of the Friends of Nolde Forest (https://www.friendsofnoldeforest.org/) who is participating in FoNF Volunteer Events (or plans to in the future)? Then THIS is the opportunity for you.

Although the FoNF utilize the Track it Forward volunteer system, we still need ALL volunteers on DCNR property to be signed up through our system. You do that by signing up as a volunteer of THIS opportunity. 

If you are not signed up as a volunteer for this opportunity you are not permitted to volunteer for any FoNF Events happening at the EE Center.

You will continue to track your hours on Track it Forward, but the Friends Chair will share the Track it Forward volunteer report with me on a monthly basis so I can upload the hours here as well. This means, once you sign up here, you are done. Just use Track it Forward and the data will be transferred for you.

(however, if you sign up to volunteer for a non-FoNF related opportunity like trail crew, you will need to track those  hours on this website)

Location: Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 19607

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Campground Host *Hand-Raising Opportunity

This opportunity is created specifically to see who is interested in campground hosting at Little Pine State Park.

Location: Little Pine State Park

This opportunity is created specifically to see who is interested in campground hosting at Little Pine State Park.

Location: Little Pine State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17776

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Campground Host *Hand-Raising Opportunity

This opportunity is created specifically to see who is interested in campground hosting at Hyner Run State Park.

Location: Hyner Run State Park

This opportunity is created specifically to see who is interested in campground hosting at Hyner Run State Park.

Location: Hyner Run State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17760

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Potential Campground Hosting Opportunities for New Hosts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Location: Cook Forest State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Feb 17, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026

Zip Code: 16217

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Trail Maintenance/ Adopt-A-Trail

Either attend a trail maintenance work day or Adopt-A-Trail for continued maintenance in the park.

Location: Prince Gallitzin State Park

Either attend a trail maintenance work day or Adopt-A-Trail for continued maintenance in the park.

Location: Prince Gallitzin State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16668

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Friends of Prince Gallitzin

Friends of Prince Gallitzin 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 Prince Gallitzin State Park.    Come experience the Prince Gallitzin State Park and enjoy the many activities sponsored by the Friends of Prince Gallitzin State Park.

Location: Prince Gallitzin State Park

Friends of Prince Gallitzin 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 Prince Gallitzin State Park.    Come experience the Prince Gallitzin State Park and enjoy the many activities sponsored by the Friends of Prince Gallitzin State Park.

Location: Prince Gallitzin State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16668

Allow Groups: Teams only


Volunteer: I'm interested in Being a Worlds End Campground Host

This is a handraising opportunity for being a campground host with Worlds End State Park. Registering for this opportunity alone will NOT register you for a timeslot as a host. These are sent seperately as the schedule is made. Background clearances must be physically submitted as part of the vetting process.

Location: Worlds End State Park

This is a handraising opportunity for being a campground host with Worlds End State Park. Registering for this opportunity alone will NOT register you for a timeslot as a host. These are sent seperately as the schedule is made. Background clearances must be physically submitted as part of the vetting process.

Location: Worlds End State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 18616

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Wildlife/Habitat Conservation

This opportunity is related to goose management. The park experiences an influx of Canada geese every year that can disrupt the environmental balance. Volunteers are invited to help keep the park clean and enjoyable by assisting with the removal of goose droppings from high-use areas. This effort helps improve visitor experience, protects natural resources, and supports overall park maintenance. All necessary tools and guidance will be provided—just bring a willingness to lend a hand and enjoy time outdoors.

Location: Cowans Gap State Park

This opportunity is related to goose management. The park experiences an influx of Canada geese every year that can disrupt the environmental balance. Volunteers are invited to help keep the park clean and enjoyable by assisting with the removal of goose droppings from high-use areas. This effort helps improve visitor experience, protects natural resources, and supports overall park maintenance. All necessary tools and guidance will be provided—just bring a willingness to lend a hand and enjoy time outdoors.

Location: Cowans Gap State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17224

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Beach and General Clean Up 2026 - Promised Land State Park

This opportunity is for all general activities that help keep our day-use picnic area, beaches, roadways, and waters clean.

- Monofilament recycling (fishing line collection) program

- Goose harassment and goose waste removal

- Beach monitoring

- Litter removal from picnic areas, waterways, and along roads. Or special litter clean up events.

Location: Promised Land State Park

This opportunity is for all general activities that help keep our day-use picnic area, beaches, roadways, and waters clean.

- Monofilament recycling (fishing line collection) program

- Goose harassment and goose waste removal

- Beach monitoring

- Litter removal from picnic areas, waterways, and along roads. Or special litter clean up events.

Location: Promised Land State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 18426

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Cavity Nesting Volunteers

Join a fun-loving group focused mainly on Purple Martin Nest Monitoring. There are several locations throughout the park and a location will be assigned to you. This group will also cover assisting the park educator with Bluebird Box Monitoring. The season typically goes from March to September. Hours are usually between 10 AM and 1 PM but can vary. For more information, email Jared McGary at jamcgary@pa.gov 

Location: Pymatuning State Park

Join a fun-loving group focused mainly on Purple Martin Nest Monitoring. There are several locations throughout the park and a location will be assigned to you. This group will also cover assisting the park educator with Bluebird Box Monitoring. The season typically goes from March to September. Hours are usually between 10 AM and 1 PM but can vary. For more information, email Jared McGary at jamcgary@pa.gov 

Location: Pymatuning State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Mar 1, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026

Zip Code: 16134

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Roving Education Assistance

Want to grow and share your knowledge of wildlife and the outdoors?  Sign up for an opportunity to join our Environmental Education Specialist during the Roving Naturalist programs and other pop-up education programs, like Beach Tables.  Become a welcoming steward of Tobyhanna for guests while enjoying the opportunity to swap wildlife facts with like-minded friends.

Location: Tobyhanna State Park

Want to grow and share your knowledge of wildlife and the outdoors?  Sign up for an opportunity to join our Environmental Education Specialist during the Roving Naturalist programs and other pop-up education programs, like Beach Tables.  Become a welcoming steward of Tobyhanna for guests while enjoying the opportunity to swap wildlife facts with like-minded friends.

Location: Tobyhanna State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 18466

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Invasive Removal and Habitat Management

Invasive species removal and habitat management

Location: Ridley Creek State Park

Invasive species removal and habitat management

Location: Ridley Creek State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 19063

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Susquehannock State Forest Conservation Volunteer

Volunteer to work on Pennsylvania's second largest State Forest.  Projects range from Campsite Maintenance, Infrastructure Maintenance, and Wildlife Habitat Improvement along with various other opportunities arranged by the District Forester.  Please contact the site supervisor prior to selecting this opportunity.   

Location: Susquehannock State Forest

Volunteer to work on Pennsylvania's second largest State Forest.  Projects range from Campsite Maintenance, Infrastructure Maintenance, and Wildlife Habitat Improvement along with various other opportunities arranged by the District Forester.  Please contact the site supervisor prior to selecting this opportunity.   

Location: Susquehannock State Forest

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16915

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Trail Stewardship Program

Trail Stewards are volunteers who take time out of their lives to help improve trail systems in our local forests and parks. Their role in trail maintenance allows members of the public to have a positive experience while enjoying the trails. Rothrock State Forest has a Trail Stewardship program where individuals, groups, or sports teams can be assigned a trail to work on that year.  

If you would like more information on the Trail Stewardship program, please contact the recreation forester by calling (582) 322-6709 or by emailing ra-fd05@pa.gov

Location: Rothrock State Forest

Trail Stewards are volunteers who take time out of their lives to help improve trail systems in our local forests and parks. Their role in trail maintenance allows members of the public to have a positive experience while enjoying the trails. Rothrock State Forest has a Trail Stewardship program where individuals, groups, or sports teams can be assigned a trail to work on that year.  

If you would like more information on the Trail Stewardship program, please contact the recreation forester by calling (582) 322-6709 or by emailing ra-fd05@pa.gov

Location: Rothrock State Forest

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16652

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Pine Grove Furnace - Firewood Crew

This opportunity is for volunteers who are part of the firewood splitting crew. 

Location: Pine Grove Furnace State Park

This opportunity is for volunteers who are part of the firewood splitting crew. 

Location: Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17324

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Litter and Refuse Removal

Volunteers help care for Bald Eagle State Park by removing litter and refuse along the park’s 17.6 miles of trails, park boundaries, and surrounding roadways. Cleanup efforts may also include fishing line removal to protect wildlife and maintain a safe, healthy environment for visitors. This work plays an important role in preserving the park’s natural resources, improving visitor safety, and keeping the park clean and welcoming for all.

Location: Bald Eagle State Park

Volunteers help care for Bald Eagle State Park by removing litter and refuse along the park’s 17.6 miles of trails, park boundaries, and surrounding roadways. Cleanup efforts may also include fishing line removal to protect wildlife and maintain a safe, healthy environment for visitors. This work plays an important role in preserving the park’s natural resources, improving visitor safety, and keeping the park clean and welcoming for all.

Location: Bald Eagle State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16841

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: November 2026 Trail Day

Basic trail maintenance. Specific tasks as needed decided closer to date.

Location: Ohiopyle State Park

Basic trail maintenance. Specific tasks as needed decided closer to date.

Location: Ohiopyle State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 7, 2026

Zip Code: 15470

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: October 2026 Trail Day

Basic trail maintenance. Specific tasks as needed decided closer to date.

Location: Ohiopyle State Park

Basic trail maintenance. Specific tasks as needed decided closer to date.

Location: Ohiopyle State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 3, 2026

Zip Code: 15470

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Trail Maintenance & Stewardship Volunteer

The Trail Maintenance & Stewardship Volunteer assists Colonel Denning State Park maintenance staff with the upkeep, repair, and stewardship of designated park trails. Working under staff supervision, the volunteer helps ensure trails are safe, sustainable, clearly marked, and enjoyable for public use while supporting overall park cleanliness and resource protection.

Location: Fowlers Hollow State Park

The Trail Maintenance & Stewardship Volunteer assists Colonel Denning State Park maintenance staff with the upkeep, repair, and stewardship of designated park trails. Working under staff supervision, the volunteer helps ensure trails are safe, sustainable, clearly marked, and enjoyable for public use while supporting overall park cleanliness and resource protection.

Location: Fowlers Hollow State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17006

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Trail Maintenance & Stewardship Volunteer

The Trail Maintenance & Stewardship Volunteer assists Colonel Denning State Park maintenance staff with the upkeep, repair, and stewardship of designated park trails. Working under staff supervision, the volunteer helps ensure trails are safe, sustainable, clearly marked, and enjoyable for public use while supporting overall park cleanliness and resource protection.

Location: Big Spring State Park

The Trail Maintenance & Stewardship Volunteer assists Colonel Denning State Park maintenance staff with the upkeep, repair, and stewardship of designated park trails. Working under staff supervision, the volunteer helps ensure trails are safe, sustainable, clearly marked, and enjoyable for public use while supporting overall park cleanliness and resource protection.

Location: Big Spring State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17006

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Trail Maintenance

Down tree removal, cutting brush back, and any additional trail maintenance within the park trail system.

Location: Colonel Denning State Park

Down tree removal, cutting brush back, and any additional trail maintenance within the park trail system.

Location: Colonel Denning State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17241

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bald Eagle State Forest Trail Maintenance

Working with a lead volunteer to maintain District Trails in the R.B. Winter State Park Area. Trail work is typically conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Work involves brush cutting, raking, clearing and tread enhancement of trails throughout the year. 

Note: This opportunity is for Bald Eagle State Forest. If interested in volunteering for Bald Eagle State Park, please visit their opportunity list.

Location: Bald Eagle State Forest

Working with a lead volunteer to maintain District Trails in the R.B. Winter State Park Area. Trail work is typically conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Work involves brush cutting, raking, clearing and tread enhancement of trails throughout the year. 

Note: This opportunity is for Bald Eagle State Forest. If interested in volunteering for Bald Eagle State Park, please visit their opportunity list.

Location: Bald Eagle State Forest

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17844

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Adopt-a-Trail 2026 - Varden Conservation Area

Our maintenance team works hard but it's often difficult to get to our trails on the regular, especially some of the harder hikes. Volunteers can help us keep an eye on trail conditions, do some light trim work, clean up trash, and remove minor obstacles. Notify the park staff for downed trees or other issues. With this program you choose a section of trail and take care of it for whatever time fits your schedule to keep our trails looking beautiful!

Location: Varden Conservation Area

Our maintenance team works hard but it's often difficult to get to our trails on the regular, especially some of the harder hikes. Volunteers can help us keep an eye on trail conditions, do some light trim work, clean up trash, and remove minor obstacles. Notify the park staff for downed trees or other issues. With this program you choose a section of trail and take care of it for whatever time fits your schedule to keep our trails looking beautiful!

Location: Varden Conservation Area

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 18436

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bird Box Nest Monitor 2026 - Varden Conservation Area

This program monitors species that nest in cavities, such as Eastern Bluebirds, Tree or Swallows, House Wrens, Flycatchers, Purple Martins, Tufted Titmouse, and Chickadees.

Volunteers monitor boxes for eggs, fledglings, species type, box quality, and predation issues. Records are collected and added to research for the whole state. This program requires some regular dedication and might involve some messy work, such as removing invasive House Sparrow nests.

Location: Varden Conservation Area

This program monitors species that nest in cavities, such as Eastern Bluebirds, Tree or Swallows, House Wrens, Flycatchers, Purple Martins, Tufted Titmouse, and Chickadees.

Volunteers monitor boxes for eggs, fledglings, species type, box quality, and predation issues. Records are collected and added to research for the whole state. This program requires some regular dedication and might involve some messy work, such as removing invasive House Sparrow nests.

Location: Varden Conservation Area

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 18436

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Masker Museum Volunteer 2026 - Promised Land State Park

The Masker Museum is divided into 2 sections that feature environmental education and the history of the CCC at Promised Land. It's located between Pickerel Point and Deerfield Campgrounds and offers visitors hands on activities, rain or shine. 

Volunteers staff the museum during the season in weekly shifts from Memorial Day until Labor Day; shifts are from 10a-1pm & 1pm-4pm. A volunteer usually picks 1 shift on 1 day consistently for the season, but we are flexible and there is room for an occasional fill-in, especially on weekends. Volunteers must display a friendly and courteous attitude, enjoy working with people and kids, set up and take down the bird feeders, stock the museum pamphlets and materials, and keep count of the attendees.

Contact the park office for more information.

Location: Promised Land State Park

The Masker Museum is divided into 2 sections that feature environmental education and the history of the CCC at Promised Land. It's located between Pickerel Point and Deerfield Campgrounds and offers visitors hands on activities, rain or shine. 

Volunteers staff the museum during the season in weekly shifts from Memorial Day until Labor Day; shifts are from 10a-1pm & 1pm-4pm. A volunteer usually picks 1 shift on 1 day consistently for the season, but we are flexible and there is room for an occasional fill-in, especially on weekends. Volunteers must display a friendly and courteous attitude, enjoy working with people and kids, set up and take down the bird feeders, stock the museum pamphlets and materials, and keep count of the attendees.

Contact the park office for more information.

Location: Promised Land State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 18426

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Adopt-a-Trail 2026 - Promised Land State Park

Our maintenance team works hard but it's difficult to get to our trails on the regular. Volunteers can help us keep an eye on trail conditions, do some light trim work, clean up trash, and remove minor obstacles. Notify the park staff for downed trees or other issues. With this program you choose a section of trail and take care of it for whatever time fits your schedule to keep our trails looking beautiful!

Location: Promised Land State Park

Our maintenance team works hard but it's difficult to get to our trails on the regular. Volunteers can help us keep an eye on trail conditions, do some light trim work, clean up trash, and remove minor obstacles. Notify the park staff for downed trees or other issues. With this program you choose a section of trail and take care of it for whatever time fits your schedule to keep our trails looking beautiful!

Location: Promised Land State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 18426

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Native Garden Maintenance 2026 - Promised Land State Park

Behind the Masker Museum is our Native Plant display garden. We are looking for a few select volunteers with experience with plant ID and care. Work includes transplanting, landscaping, weeding, mulching, seed collection, and more. Other areas include the gardens around our office and the facilities at the Day-use picnic area.
Work hours depend on staff shifts, garden needs, and new projects. Contact the park office for more information.

Location: Promised Land State Park

Behind the Masker Museum is our Native Plant display garden. We are looking for a few select volunteers with experience with plant ID and care. Work includes transplanting, landscaping, weeding, mulching, seed collection, and more. Other areas include the gardens around our office and the facilities at the Day-use picnic area.
Work hours depend on staff shifts, garden needs, and new projects. Contact the park office for more information.

Location: Promised Land State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 18426

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Weiser Fire Wardens and Training

Weiser Fire Wardens, please sign up for this opportunity once you have created an account. 

Location: Weiser State Forest

Weiser Fire Wardens, please sign up for this opportunity once you have created an account. 

Location: Weiser State Forest

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17920

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Adopt A Beach October 17, 2026

PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK

VOLUNTEER POSITION

 

 

Volunteer Position Title: Adopt a Beach

 

Site: Presque Isle State Park

 

Position Description:

Will be provided with clean-up supplies such as bags and gloves Can choose a favorite beach location or be assigned one by the park Educator You should be able to walk on sandy beach and pick up litter and record each piece of litter on a data card that will be provided to you and check off each item. Put the bags of litter in a dumpster or leave the bag along the road for maintenance to pick up Please return any items such as clipboards, pencils, extra bags and gloves, and the data card

 

Time Requirements: Adopt a beach dates are Saturdays May 2, June 6, July 11, August 15, and October 17 of 2026. Each session runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm You can pick up litter for an hour or all three if you choose

 

Skills/Training: You will be shown your location on a park map Able to fill out a data card which will be returned to the Educator when you’re finished You must be able to drive to your location or have a means to get to your location

 

Uniform: Wear the prescribed volunteer vest, T-shirt and/or hat while cleaning up. Professional, appropriate dress for being on a beach picking up litter You may also wear an official Alliance for the Great Lakes volunteer shirt if you are supplied with one, supplies are limited

 

Evaluation:

DCNR staff will perform evaluations of performance and provide feedback for development

 

Location: Presque Isle State Park

PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK

VOLUNTEER POSITION

 

 

Volunteer Position Title: Adopt a Beach

 

Site: Presque Isle State Park

 

Position Description:

Will be provided with clean-up supplies such as bags and gloves Can choose a favorite beach location or be assigned one by the park Educator You should be able to walk on sandy beach and pick up litter and record each piece of litter on a data card that will be provided to you and check off each item. Put the bags of litter in a dumpster or leave the bag along the road for maintenance to pick up Please return any items such as clipboards, pencils, extra bags and gloves, and the data card

 

Time Requirements: Adopt a beach dates are Saturdays May 2, June 6, July 11, August 15, and October 17 of 2026. Each session runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm You can pick up litter for an hour or all three if you choose

 

Skills/Training: You will be shown your location on a park map Able to fill out a data card which will be returned to the Educator when you’re finished You must be able to drive to your location or have a means to get to your location

 

Uniform: Wear the prescribed volunteer vest, T-shirt and/or hat while cleaning up. Professional, appropriate dress for being on a beach picking up litter You may also wear an official Alliance for the Great Lakes volunteer shirt if you are supplied with one, supplies are limited

 

Evaluation:

DCNR staff will perform evaluations of performance and provide feedback for development

 

Location: Presque Isle State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 17, 2026

Zip Code: 16505

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Adopt A Beach August 15, 2026

PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK

VOLUNTEER POSITION

 

 

Volunteer Position Title: Adopt a Beach

 

Site: Presque Isle State Park

 

Position Description:

Will be provided with clean-up supplies such as bags and gloves Can choose a favorite beach location or be assigned one by the park Educator You should be able to walk on sandy beach and pick up litter and record each piece of litter on a data card that will be provided to you and check off each item. Put the bags of litter in a dumpster or leave the bag along the road for maintenance to pick up Please return any items such as clipboards, pencils, extra bags and gloves, and the data card

 

Time Requirements: Adopt a beach dates are Saturdays May 2, June 6, July 11, August 15, and October 17 of 2026. Each session runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm You can pick up litter for an hour or all three if you choose

 

Skills/Training: You will be shown your location on a park map Able to fill out a data card which will be returned to the Educator when you’re finished You must be able to drive to your location or have a means to get to your location

 

Uniform: Wear the prescribed volunteer vest, T-shirt and/or hat while cleaning up. Professional, appropriate dress for being on a beach picking up litter You may also wear an official Alliance for the Great Lakes volunteer shirt if you are supplied with one, supplies are limited

 

Evaluation:

DCNR staff will perform evaluations of performance and provide feedback for development

 

Location: Presque Isle State Park

PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK

VOLUNTEER POSITION

 

 

Volunteer Position Title: Adopt a Beach

 

Site: Presque Isle State Park

 

Position Description:

Will be provided with clean-up supplies such as bags and gloves Can choose a favorite beach location or be assigned one by the park Educator You should be able to walk on sandy beach and pick up litter and record each piece of litter on a data card that will be provided to you and check off each item. Put the bags of litter in a dumpster or leave the bag along the road for maintenance to pick up Please return any items such as clipboards, pencils, extra bags and gloves, and the data card

 

Time Requirements: Adopt a beach dates are Saturdays May 2, June 6, July 11, August 15, and October 17 of 2026. Each session runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm You can pick up litter for an hour or all three if you choose

 

Skills/Training: You will be shown your location on a park map Able to fill out a data card which will be returned to the Educator when you’re finished You must be able to drive to your location or have a means to get to your location

 

Uniform: Wear the prescribed volunteer vest, T-shirt and/or hat while cleaning up. Professional, appropriate dress for being on a beach picking up litter You may also wear an official Alliance for the Great Lakes volunteer shirt if you are supplied with one, supplies are limited

 

Evaluation:

DCNR staff will perform evaluations of performance and provide feedback for development

 

Location: Presque Isle State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 15, 2026

Zip Code: 16505

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bird monitoring

Work with the park educator to monitor a variety of bird species at the park.

Location: Beltzville State Park

Work with the park educator to monitor a variety of bird species at the park.

Location: Beltzville State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 18235

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cavity Nest Monitoring

This opportunity involves monitoring, reporting, and maintaining various cavity nest boxes in the park. The opportunity also involves maintaining data and submitting to the volunteer coordinator at the end of each cavity nesting season.

Location: Marsh Creek State Park

This opportunity involves monitoring, reporting, and maintaining various cavity nest boxes in the park. The opportunity also involves maintaining data and submitting to the volunteer coordinator at the end of each cavity nesting season.

Location: Marsh Creek State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 19335

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cavity Nest Monitoring

This opportunity involves monitoring, reporting, and maintaining various cavity nest boxes in the park. The opportunity also involves maintaining data and submitting to the volunteer coordinator at the end of each cavity nesting season.

Location: French Creek State Park

This opportunity involves monitoring, reporting, and maintaining various cavity nest boxes in the park. The opportunity also involves maintaining data and submitting to the volunteer coordinator at the end of each cavity nesting season.

Location: French Creek State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 19520

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Trail Maintenance - Ongoing

Help take care of our beautiful trails. Trim brush, repaint blazes, etc. with guidance from park staff.  If this is your first time doing trail maintenance with us, please contact the volunteer coordinator first at sschenck@pa.gov. 

Location: Lyman Run State Park

Help take care of our beautiful trails. Trim brush, repaint blazes, etc. with guidance from park staff.  If this is your first time doing trail maintenance with us, please contact the volunteer coordinator first at sschenck@pa.gov. 

Location: Lyman Run State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026

Zip Code: 16922

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Trail Maintenance

Down tree removal, cutting brush back, and any additional trail maintenance within the park trail system.

Location: Blue Knob State Park

Down tree removal, cutting brush back, and any additional trail maintenance within the park trail system.

Location: Blue Knob State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16655

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: On-going Lake side Debris Cleanup

Basic cleanup along both Scotts run and Hopewell lake. This includes: Trash, Fishing Line, lures, and miscellaneous debris. 

Location: French Creek State Park

Basic cleanup along both Scotts run and Hopewell lake. This includes: Trash, Fishing Line, lures, and miscellaneous debris. 

Location: French Creek State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 19520

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Rustic Campground Host Candidate

Those interested in hosting in Bald Eagle State Park's Rustic Campground should apply here. Bald Eagle SP is a popular hosting park, so please be aware we can't accept all applicants. Once you apply, you will be entered onto a waitlist managed by the park's host coordinator. 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.

Rustic Campground Hosts receive free camping, a UTV (for campground use only), a gas ration (for generator and UTV only), sewer hook-up, and water hook-up for the duration of their stay as a campground host. The host site does not have an electric hook-up and a generator is NOT provided.

Host duties include, but are not limited to: 

distributing and collecting camping permits for ~70 campsitesmaintaining campsite fire ringsacting as a liaison for park staff and Rustic Campground campersbeing a point of contact for camper questions and concernsNot required, but welcomed assistance with miscellaneous tasks (ex. weed-eating, maintaining bulletin boards, keeping trails open in the campground, changing empty toilet paper, etc.)

Hosts need to be accessible to help campers during key hours--especially weekends and evenings. All hosts must complete child clearances and submit them to the park to be considered for the opportunity.

To speak to the campground host volunteer coordinator, Ty Moon, about this position or clearances, please call the Main Park Office at 814-625-2775 and press 5 to be routed to the Front Desk Staff.

Location: Bald Eagle State Park

Those interested in hosting in Bald Eagle State Park's Rustic Campground should apply here. Bald Eagle SP is a popular hosting park, so please be aware we can't accept all applicants. Once you apply, you will be entered onto a waitlist managed by the park's host coordinator. 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.

Rustic Campground Hosts receive free camping, a UTV (for campground use only), a gas ration (for generator and UTV only), sewer hook-up, and water hook-up for the duration of their stay as a campground host. The host site does not have an electric hook-up and a generator is NOT provided.

Host duties include, but are not limited to: 

distributing and collecting camping permits for ~70 campsitesmaintaining campsite fire ringsacting as a liaison for park staff and Rustic Campground campersbeing a point of contact for camper questions and concernsNot required, but welcomed assistance with miscellaneous tasks (ex. weed-eating, maintaining bulletin boards, keeping trails open in the campground, changing empty toilet paper, etc.)

Hosts need to be accessible to help campers during key hours--especially weekends and evenings. All hosts must complete child clearances and submit them to the park to be considered for the opportunity.

To speak to the campground host volunteer coordinator, Ty Moon, about this position or clearances, please call the Main Park Office at 814-625-2775 and press 5 to be routed to the Front Desk Staff.

Location: Bald Eagle State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16841

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Modern Campground Host Candidate

Those interested in hosting in Bald Eagle State Park's Modern Campground should apply here. Bald Eagle SP is a popular hosting park, so please be aware we can't accept all applicants. Once you apply, you will be entered onto a waitlist managed by the park's host coordinator. If there is an opening, you will be contacted and typically meet with park staff on a Teams video call, in-person, or by phone to be sure this opportunity is a good fit, review your qualifications, and provide answers to any questions you might have. Modern Campground Hosts receive free camping on a full-hook-up/30 AMP host site, a UTV (for campground use only), and a park radio for the duration of their stay as a campground host. Hosts that have pets are ONLY eligible to host on the Sycamore Loop in the

Modern Campground. Host duties include, but are not limited to: 

distributing and collecting camping permits for ~60 campsitesmaintaining campsite fire ringsacting as a liaison for park staff and campersbeing a point of contact for camper questions and concernsNot required, but welcomed assistance with miscellaneous tasks (ex. weed-eating, maintaining bulletin boards, keeping trails open, changing empty toilet paper, etc.)

Hosts need to be available to help campers during key hours--especially weekends and evenings. All hosts must complete child clearances and submit them to the park to be considered for the opportunity.

To speak to the campground host volunteer coordinator, Ty Moon, about this position or clearances, please call the Main Park Office at 814-625-2775 and press 5 to be routed to the Front Desk Staff. 

Location: Bald Eagle State Park

Those interested in hosting in Bald Eagle State Park's Modern Campground should apply here. Bald Eagle SP is a popular hosting park, so please be aware we can't accept all applicants. Once you apply, you will be entered onto a waitlist managed by the park's host coordinator. If there is an opening, you will be contacted and typically meet with park staff on a Teams video call, in-person, or by phone to be sure this opportunity is a good fit, review your qualifications, and provide answers to any questions you might have. Modern Campground Hosts receive free camping on a full-hook-up/30 AMP host site, a UTV (for campground use only), and a park radio for the duration of their stay as a campground host. Hosts that have pets are ONLY eligible to host on the Sycamore Loop in the

Modern Campground. Host duties include, but are not limited to: 

distributing and collecting camping permits for ~60 campsitesmaintaining campsite fire ringsacting as a liaison for park staff and campersbeing a point of contact for camper questions and concernsNot required, but welcomed assistance with miscellaneous tasks (ex. weed-eating, maintaining bulletin boards, keeping trails open, changing empty toilet paper, etc.)

Hosts need to be available to help campers during key hours--especially weekends and evenings. All hosts must complete child clearances and submit them to the park to be considered for the opportunity.

To speak to the campground host volunteer coordinator, Ty Moon, about this position or clearances, please call the Main Park Office at 814-625-2775 and press 5 to be routed to the Front Desk Staff. 

Location: Bald Eagle State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16841

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bluebird/Cavity Nest Monitors

Help monitor bluebirds and other species nesting in over 40 cavity nest boxes throughout the park. Volunteers check each box weekly and record data that is then compiled and included in the Statewide Cavity Nesting Report.

Location: Tyler State Park

Help monitor bluebirds and other species nesting in over 40 cavity nest boxes throughout the park. Volunteers check each box weekly and record data that is then compiled and included in the Statewide Cavity Nesting Report.

Location: Tyler State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 18940

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Michaux State Forest Trail Stewards

Trail maintenance done on Michaux State Forest. Maintenance must be done only to state forest recognized trails. Training is required to blaze and brush trails.

Location: Michaux State Forest

Trail maintenance done on Michaux State Forest. Maintenance must be done only to state forest recognized trails. Training is required to blaze and brush trails.

Location: Michaux State Forest

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17222

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: "Multi-use" and "hiking Only" Trail Stewards

Susquehannock State Forest is looking for volunteers to become trail stewards to reestablish/maintain the many miles of "multi-use" red blazed trails, and "hiking only" yellow blazed trails, within the district. We are looking for "multi-use" and "hiking only" stewards to adopt any hiking/multi-use trails in our district. Trail System Stewards traverse their assigned trails quarterly. This would include brushing, blazing, reporting downed trees, and benching any of the multi-use and hiking trails in the Susquehannock State Forest.  Please note, only volunteers with chainsaw certifications may cut trees off of the trail. Volunteers, please call 814-320-4916 with your request to adopt a trail before performing any work. 

Location: Susquehannock State Forest

Susquehannock State Forest is looking for volunteers to become trail stewards to reestablish/maintain the many miles of "multi-use" red blazed trails, and "hiking only" yellow blazed trails, within the district. We are looking for "multi-use" and "hiking only" stewards to adopt any hiking/multi-use trails in our district. Trail System Stewards traverse their assigned trails quarterly. This would include brushing, blazing, reporting downed trees, and benching any of the multi-use and hiking trails in the Susquehannock State Forest.  Please note, only volunteers with chainsaw certifications may cut trees off of the trail. Volunteers, please call 814-320-4916 with your request to adopt a trail before performing any work. 

Location: Susquehannock State Forest

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 16915

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Outpost Attendants - FOCSP

The Outpost, campground store run by the FOCSP, needs attendants to help with firewood and retail sales to campers.

Location: Codorus State Park

The Outpost, campground store run by the FOCSP, needs attendants to help with firewood and retail sales to campers.

Location: Codorus State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17331

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Firewood Crew

One of the largest fundraisers for the park is selling firewood to campers.  We need assistance cutting, splitting and stacking firewood.

Location: Codorus State Park

One of the largest fundraisers for the park is selling firewood to campers.  We need assistance cutting, splitting and stacking firewood.

Location: Codorus State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17331

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Campground Host Candidate

Those interested in hosting at this park should respond to this opportunity.  While this step does not require clearances, you will work with park staff to complete them if you are selected for a hosting position.  Kooser is a popular hosting park, so please be aware we can't accept all applicants.  If there is an opening, you will be contacted by park staff to be sure this opportunity is a good fit, review your qualifications and provide any questions you might have.

Location: Kooser State Park

Those interested in hosting at this park should respond to this opportunity.  While this step does not require clearances, you will work with park staff to complete them if you are selected for a hosting position.  Kooser is a popular hosting park, so please be aware we can't accept all applicants.  If there is an opening, you will be contacted by park staff to be sure this opportunity is a good fit, review your qualifications and provide any questions you might have.

Location: Kooser State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 15501

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Campground Host Candidate

Those interested in hosting at this park should respond to this opportunity.  While this step does not require clearances, you will work with park staff to complete them if you are selected for a hosting position.  Laurel Hill is a popular hosting park, so please be aware we can't accept all applicants.  If there is an opening, you will be contacted by park staff to be sure this opportunity is a good fit, review your qualifications and provide any questions you might have.

Location: Laurel Hill State Park

Those interested in hosting at this park should respond to this opportunity.  While this step does not require clearances, you will work with park staff to complete them if you are selected for a hosting position.  Laurel Hill is a popular hosting park, so please be aware we can't accept all applicants.  If there is an opening, you will be contacted by park staff to be sure this opportunity is a good fit, review your qualifications and provide any questions you might have.

Location: Laurel Hill State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 15501

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Trail Maintenance

Volunteers are appreciated to maintain and improve trails to ensure safety, accessibility and sustainability.  This includes litter pick-up, moving tree debris off the trail and into the woods, and reporting downed trees and unsafe conditions to the park office.

Location: Laurel Ridge State Park

Volunteers are appreciated to maintain and improve trails to ensure safety, accessibility and sustainability.  This includes litter pick-up, moving tree debris off the trail and into the woods, and reporting downed trees and unsafe conditions to the park office.

Location: Laurel Ridge State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 15501

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Trail Maintenance

Volunteers are appreciated to maintain and improve trails to ensure safety, accessibility and sustainability.  This includes litter pick-up, moving tree debris off the trail and into the woods, and reporting downed trees and unsafe conditions to the park office.

Location: Laurel Hill State Park

Volunteers are appreciated to maintain and improve trails to ensure safety, accessibility and sustainability.  This includes litter pick-up, moving tree debris off the trail and into the woods, and reporting downed trees and unsafe conditions to the park office.

Location: Laurel Hill State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 15501

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Trail Maintenance

Volunteers are appreciated to maintain and improve trails to ensure safety, accessibility and sustainability. This includes litter pick-up, moving tree debris off the trail and into the woods, and reporting downed trees and unsafe conditions to the park office.

Location: Kooser State Park

Volunteers are appreciated to maintain and improve trails to ensure safety, accessibility and sustainability. This includes litter pick-up, moving tree debris off the trail and into the woods, and reporting downed trees and unsafe conditions to the park office.

Location: Kooser State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 15501

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Codorus Trick-or-Treat

Codorus Trick-or-Treat is a large fundraising event held 2 nights in October each year.  Assistance is needed with set-up, day of the event, and tear down.  

Location: Codorus State Park

Codorus Trick-or-Treat is a large fundraising event held 2 nights in October each year.  Assistance is needed with set-up, day of the event, and tear down.  

Location: Codorus State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jan 1, 2026 through Oct 26, 2026

Zip Code: 17331

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Park Steward: Litter & Refuse Removal

Volunteers help care for Memorial Lake State Park by removing litter and refuse along the park’s 3 miles of trails, park boundaries, and surrounding roadways. Cleanup efforts may also include fishing line removal to protect wildlife and maintain a safe, healthy environment for visitors. This work plays an important role in preserving the park’s natural resources, improving visitor safety, and keeping the park clean and welcoming for all.

Location: Memorial Lake State Park

Volunteers help care for Memorial Lake State Park by removing litter and refuse along the park’s 3 miles of trails, park boundaries, and surrounding roadways. Cleanup efforts may also include fishing line removal to protect wildlife and maintain a safe, healthy environment for visitors. This work plays an important role in preserving the park’s natural resources, improving visitor safety, and keeping the park clean and welcoming for all.

Location: Memorial Lake State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17028

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Park Steward: Litter & Refuse Removal

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.

Location: Swatara State Park

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.

Location: Swatara State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17028

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Wildlife & Habitat Stewardship Volunteer

Volunteers assist with hands-on wildlife and habitat stewardship projects throughout the park. Activities may include building, installing, monitoring, reporting on, and repairing wildlife structures such as bat boxes, bluebird and wood duck nest boxes, turtle basking platforms, and other habitat features. Volunteers may also help collect basic monitoring data, observe wildlife use, and report maintenance needs to park staff. All manmade structures require park approval prior to installation on park property. This opportunity supports the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat while contributing to long-term conservation and education efforts.

Location: Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area

Volunteers assist with hands-on wildlife and habitat stewardship projects throughout the park. Activities may include building, installing, monitoring, reporting on, and repairing wildlife structures such as bat boxes, bluebird and wood duck nest boxes, turtle basking platforms, and other habitat features. Volunteers may also help collect basic monitoring data, observe wildlife use, and report maintenance needs to park staff. All manmade structures require park approval prior to installation on park property. This opportunity supports the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat while contributing to long-term conservation and education efforts.

Location: Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17028

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Wildlife & Habitat Stewardship Volunteer

Volunteers assist with hands-on wildlife and habitat stewardship projects throughout the park. Activities may include building, installing, monitoring, reporting on, and repairing wildlife structures such as bat boxes, bluebird and wood duck nest boxes, turtle basking platforms, and other habitat features. Volunteers may also help collect basic monitoring data, observe wildlife use, and report maintenance needs to park staff. All manmade structures require park approval prior to installation on park property. This opportunity supports the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat while contributing to long-term conservation and education efforts.

Location: Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area

Volunteers assist with hands-on wildlife and habitat stewardship projects throughout the park. Activities may include building, installing, monitoring, reporting on, and repairing wildlife structures such as bat boxes, bluebird and wood duck nest boxes, turtle basking platforms, and other habitat features. Volunteers may also help collect basic monitoring data, observe wildlife use, and report maintenance needs to park staff. All manmade structures require park approval prior to installation on park property. This opportunity supports the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat while contributing to long-term conservation and education efforts.

Location: Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17028

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Wildlife & Habitat Stewardship Volunteer

Volunteers assist with hands-on wildlife and habitat stewardship projects throughout the park. Activities may include building, installing, monitoring, reporting on, and repairing wildlife structures such as bat boxes, bluebird and wood duck nest boxes, turtle basking platforms, and other habitat features. Volunteers may also help collect basic monitoring data, observe wildlife use, and report maintenance needs to park staff. All manmade structures require park approval prior to installation on park property. This opportunity supports the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat while contributing to long-term conservation and education efforts.

Location: Memorial Lake State Park

Volunteers assist with hands-on wildlife and habitat stewardship projects throughout the park. Activities may include building, installing, monitoring, reporting on, and repairing wildlife structures such as bat boxes, bluebird and wood duck nest boxes, turtle basking platforms, and other habitat features. Volunteers may also help collect basic monitoring data, observe wildlife use, and report maintenance needs to park staff. All manmade structures require park approval prior to installation on park property. This opportunity supports the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat while contributing to long-term conservation and education efforts.

Location: Memorial Lake State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17028

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Wildlife & Habitat Stewardship Volunteer

Volunteers assist with hands-on wildlife and habitat stewardship projects throughout the park. Activities may include building, installing, monitoring, reporting on, and repairing wildlife structures such as bat boxes, bluebird and wood duck nest boxes, turtle basking platforms, and other habitat features. Volunteers may also help collect basic monitoring data, observe wildlife use, and report maintenance needs to park staff. All manmade structures require park approval prior to installation on park property. This opportunity supports the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat while contributing to long-term conservation and education efforts.

Location: Swatara State Park

Volunteers assist with hands-on wildlife and habitat stewardship projects throughout the park. Activities may include building, installing, monitoring, reporting on, and repairing wildlife structures such as bat boxes, bluebird and wood duck nest boxes, turtle basking platforms, and other habitat features. Volunteers may also help collect basic monitoring data, observe wildlife use, and report maintenance needs to park staff. All manmade structures require park approval prior to installation on park property. This opportunity supports the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat while contributing to long-term conservation and education efforts.

Location: Swatara State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 17028

Allow Groups: Yes