First Aid volunteers at Hyland Park

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

  •  Program Assistants & Interpreters help with nature, history, recreation, arts or farming programs and events for children, families and adults.
  • Natural Resources Monitors & Surveyors help collect data on wildlife and plant populations such as Blanding’s turtles, songbirds, amphibians, Monarch Larvae and invasive plants.
  • Project Assistants help with gardening, farm tasks, sewing, prairie seed collection and a host of odd jobs.
  • Park Patrollers are basic first aid volunteers who help injured guests on bike, cross-country ski, horse and hiking trails, as well as events and races.
  • Ski Patrollers are advanced level first aid volunteers who help injured guests at alpine ski areas.

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 Volunteer Newsletter: Check out current openings.

Requirements: Volunteers must be 16 years or older, or be accompanied by a responsible adult unless stated otherwise. Family volunteering is encouraged. Volunteers are selected based on available positions, requirements of each position, and successful completion of any required training. A background check is required for some positions.

Short-term Volunteer Opportunities

  • School Service Projects: A limited number of service projects are available for high school students (16 and older) and college students. View more information.
  • Scouting Award Projects: A limited number of projects are available in spring or fall for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or other youth working on their Eagle Scout Award, Gold Award or similar project. Project & Registration information
  • Service Learning and Experiential Education: A wide variety of opportunities are available for colleges and universities interested in research projects, program delivery, providing outreach and public education campaigns; or working with Three Rivers leadership on development initiatives. Call 763.694.2042 for more information. 
  • Youth Leadership through Service: A variety of opportunities exist for youth interested in environmental stewardship. Call 763.694.2042 for more information.