Volunteer Opportunities - Winter 2023
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January 20, 2023
Help make a difference
Candlelight Event - Saturday, February 18
Help create an amazing winter memory! Volunteer for a minimum of two (2) hours at Gooseberry Falls State Park’s annual Candlelight Event on Saturday, February 18, 2023, near Two Harbors, Minnesota.
This popular event is located along the shores of Lake Superior and will be powered by 30-40 volunteers!
What will be happening
- Candle luminaries guide visitors on several miles of ski, snowshoe and hiking trails.
- A bonfire and hot beverages await visitors after their explorations.
- Special luminary displays are created along the trails and we need inspired volunteers like you to set them up.
Volunteer fun
- Meet at the Visitor Center at 3:45 p.m. for instructions and supplies.
- All volunteers are invited to the Volunteer Potluck after setting up around 5-6 p.m. You are welcome to bring something to share.
Volunteer opportunities
- Candle Engineer
- Luminary Designer
- Fire Tender
- Maintenance Maverick
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Get Physical on a Scientific and Natural Area
Scientific and Natural Areas (SNAs) are premier state lands displaying examples of native prairies, old growth forests, geological features and habitat for rare and endangered species.
As part of a typical volunteer workday on an SNA you will:
- collect prairie and woodland seeds
- plant seedlings
- pull buckthorn or other invasive species of plants
- cut and burn brush such as sumac
Projects are typically carried out on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted, on many weekends throughout the year.
Adopt-a-WMA Program
The Adopt-A-WMA Program was established to encourage sporting, outdoor, business, and civic groups or individuals to voluntarily assist in improving and maintaining Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). This program encourages Minnesota volunteers to "adopt" a specific site, parking lot, or project on a WMA area to help maintain these public lands in cooperation with Assistant Area Wildlife Managers.
Time Commitment:
- Projects are typically focused on a minimum 2-year time commitment.
- Volunteers must be able to work safely outdoors in various weather conditions without direct supervision except for initial guidance and orientation as needed.
- Hours are flexible - typically Monday through Friday with weekends possible depending on the project.
Projects available for individuals, groups, organizations or companies.
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Campground Host Program
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live or work in a state park?
Well, why not find out?
If you enjoy the great outdoors, scenic vistas and the company of other campers, then consider being a host anytime from April to October. Length of time, workdays and hours are established with the campground manager, but will generally include all weekends and holidays.
Avid campers or RV’ers are encouraged to apply!
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Lake Level Volunteering... Doing Your Level Best!
Whether it is floods, droughts, or just a normal year, lake level fluctuations (or the lack of them) are important to document.
Lake Level Minnesota is a program in which volunteers and cooperative organizations collect and report lake levels throughout the state.
Be a volunteer observer and record lake levels on a regular basis.
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Volunteer Safety Instructors
DNR Certified Volunteer Safety Instructor opportunities are available in the following areas:
- Snowmobile safety
- Firearms safety
- Bowhunter education
- ATV safety
- Wildlife species
Pass on a love for your sport by teaching youth and adults the ethics and safety you would expect from those you meet in the field.
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Text Messaging Option
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