Texas Parks and Wildlife
Email: recruitment@tpwd.texas.gov
Website:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/
GivePulse: https://givepul.se/dxwg1
TPWD is a state agency with a skilled workforce of over 3,000 employees in 13 divisions with more than 200 locations across the state of Texas. Our mission is to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. In fulfilling our mission, we will: Be a recognized national leader in implementing effective natural resources conservation and outdoor recreational programs; Serve the state of Texas, its citizens, and our employees with the highest standards of service, professionalism, fairness, courtesy, and respect; Rely on the best available science to guide our conservation decisions; Responsibly manage agency finances and appropriations to ensure the most efficient and effective use of tax-payer and user fee resources; Attract and retain the best, brightest, and most talented workforce to successfully execute our mission.
Volunteering with Texas Parks and Wildlife
Issues and Causes:
Animal Welfare
Arts and Culture
Crisis or Disaster Relief
Conservation
Environment or Sustainability Awareness, Education, or Advocacy
STEM Awareness, Education, or Advocacy
Volunteer Requirements:
Volunteers (18+) in ongoing positions are required to pass an annual criminal background check
Required Volunteer Training
Driver's License
Volunteers Must be 16+ Years of Age
Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian
Types of Opportunities:
Direct Volunteering
Indirect or 'Behind the Scenes' Volunteering
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department operates and maintains a system of public lands, including state parks, historic sites, fish hatcheries and wildlife management areas. There are many opportunities for you to get involved with this important work. Annually, volunteers donate more than a half-million hours of service worth more than $17,000,000 to TPWD. In addition, volunteering can allow you to expand your professional network and add unique, important skills and experience to your resume.
From park hosting to youth education, field surveys to fee collecting, outreach to trail maintenance, volunteers contribute to Texas Parks and Wildlife in diverse and meaningful ways! To get a better idea of the scope and range of volunteer activities available with Texas Parks and Wildlife, explore our various programs. With 89 state parks in Texas, we hope there is a park close to you for these valuable experiences!