DNR volunteer opportunities abound

Indiana DNR Release:

National Volunteer Week is April 18-24, and the DNR Division of State Parks and Reservoirs has numerous types of opportunities for the outdoor-minded to catch the giving-back fever and maybe even have fun in the process.

Opportunities include greeting interpretive center visitors, serving as a campground host, demonstrating a craft or skill, assisting with special events, maintaining trails, or monitoring bluebird boxes. Helping control invasive plants such as garlic mustard is another possibility.

If you don't like working outdoors but still want to help the natural resources in another way, many DNR properties need help entering computer data. Such assistance would free up those whose specialties can be more efficiently used outdoors.

“Volunteering can help you get to know other property visitors and staff," said Jody Heaston, SPR volunteer coordinator. "It can also give you a great sense of accomplishment, knowing that you are helping manage and conserve our natural and cultural resources.”

A brochure describing volunteer opportunities at DNR properties is at www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2443.htm. Visit www.dnr.IN.gov/parklake and click on “How You Can Help” to download a volunteer application form. For more information about volunteer opportunities at specific properties, call the office at a DNR property near you.