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We're sorry, but your browser doesn't support Java(tm). Protecting, conserving, managing and interpreting Delaware's natural lands, waters, and wildlife is no small task.

Delaware's Division of Parks and Recreation employees’ work hard to provide a wide range of recreational opportunities, but their efforts alone are not enough. Delaware State Parks needs your help to ensure that Diamond State Parks "sparkle" with activity from sunrise to sunset.

Become a Delaware State Parks Volunteer!

What can you do to help?

  • Maintain and construct nature trails
  • Help teach environmental education
  • Assist in Nature Centers
  • Volunteer in Park Administration
  • Bring history back to life as a Living History Volunteer
  • Keep grounds beautiful through gardening and maintenance
  • Build, repair and preserve buildings
  • Campground and Volunteer Host
  • Help with special events, like Civil War Re-enactment’s, Concerts and Pirate Festival.
  • Use your skills and experiences in many other exciting volunteer opportunities

How can you become a volunteer?

Click here for a listing of volunteer opportunities and Position Descriptions.

Review the listing, then complete and return a Volunteer Application . Once we receive your completed application, we’ll contact you to discuss volunteer opportunities that are available.

Don’t see something that interests you? Have special skills that aren’t listed? Then contact the Volunteer Administrator. There are too many opportunities available in Delaware State Parks to list them all. Complete the volunteer application and indicate your preferences/ skills or email or call with your information and ideas.

While we can’t guarantee that everyone who contacts us will be placed as a volunteer, we can guarantee that Delaware State Parks are made better by the involvement of citizen volunteers who bring many different talents and skills.

This page last updated 2/21/2002

Who volunteers?

In as little as 2 hours, individuals and groups can make a difference in Delaware State Parks. They come from every corner of our state, and whether they be regular, on-going volunteers or short-term, episodic volunteers, they represent the wonderful diversity to be found in Delaware:

Who can volunteer? Anyone willing to share their interests and abilities to improve the parks in their community! Volunteers are people who experience a sense of accomplishment and a renewal from volunteering.
  • Youth– Seniors
  • Students, elementary – college
  • Civic and community clubs and organizations
  • Businesses and corporations
  • Military and public service organizations
  • Places of worship
  • Youth Organizations
  • Families

 

Why volunteer?

  • Meet and work with exciting, diverse people
  • Learn new skills and gain work experience
  • Get a break from the routine
  • Explore new career options
  • Feel needed and appreciated
  • Build self-confidence and contribute to the community
  • Learn about the environment
  • Help preserve our state's history
  • Have fun!

How about it?

Ready to begin a new and exciting activity? One that will benefit not only you , but countless other visitors to Delaware’s State Parks? If you have a special skill, talent, or interest that you would like to put to use, our Volunteer Administrator would like to hear from you. There are year-round opportunities, both long and short term, which need the help of people just like you. So leave your mark in Delaware’s State Parks- VOLUNTEER!

 

For more information, e-mail the Delaware State Parks Volunteer Administrator
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