How to Volunteer with Texas State Parks

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Texas State Parks!

Start by Finding an Opportunity.

Find an opportunity

Specific opportunity or park

Graphic showing volunteer system webpageAre you look­ing for a spe­cif­ic op­por­tu­nity or a spe­cif­ic park? Use the 'Search by Keyword' function.

You can search by job type (host, inter­pre­tation, maintenance, etc.) or park name (Garner, Copper Breaks, etc.). Click the search icon.

Specific category

Are you looking for a specific type of job?

Click the 'Job Category' and then select all categories you’re interested in.

Specific area

Are you looking for opportunities within a certain area? Try one of these options:

  • Click on one or multiple regions of interest on the map. View results will change from 'List' to a 'Map' view.
  • Enter a city or zip code and select the distance from the dropdown.
  • Use a combination by first selecting a region and then choosing a job category.

Results

Scroll down to see a list of results. (If you don't get results, change your search terms and try again.)

  • Click on a blue 'Opportunity Title' to see more details of that job.
  • Scroll down to see all the details and requirements for the volunteer opportunity. Questions about the specific opportunity? Call or email the con­tact listed under the contact info.
  • Not the right opportunity? Click 'Back to previous' to return to your search.

Apply to volunteer

A screenshot of the Opportunity Details page

Once you find the right opportunity, the next step is to sign up!

Click the blue 'Sign Up' button. If you have volunteered with us before, click Login to sign in. If this is your first time to volunteer, click New Volunteer to create a profile.

Complete the Application

  1. Fill out all the required fields to create your volunteer profile.
  2. Click “Accept & Submit” to be taken to the onboarding workflow.
  3. A step-by-step onboarding workflow will appear on your dashboard. Please read and sign all required waivers and agreements. Please note that each step in the workflow must be completed before the next step becomes available. Incomplete steps will appear greyed out until available.
  4. Once the waiver/agreement is open, click the signature box to open the signature window. Choose Draw, Type or Upload to add your signature. Select Save to continue and press Submit Waiver.
  5. Once you submit your waivers, you’ll reach the step where your application will be reviewed by the volunteer coordinator. At this step, a staff member may reach out to schedule a time to talk. Interviews are required for park host and law enforcement volunteer opportunities.
  6. Once you reach the next step, our team will begin to run your background check. Processing may take up to two weeks. You will receive an email if further action is needed.
  7. After your application has been approved and you’ve passed the background check, the remaining steps of the workflow will unlock, and you’ll be able to complete your onboarding.

Now what?

Your application will be sent to the coor­di­nator of the opportunity. They will contact you to discuss your application.

If you don't hear back within two weeks, call or email the coordinator (contact information is listed under the Contact Info tab of the opportunity)

Contact us

To learn more about volunteering with Texas State Parks, email the volunteer coordinator or call (512) 389-8674.