Get Involved: Chatfield State Park - Park Ambassadors

Park Ambassadors

Description:

MAY-SEPTEMBER SEASONAL POSITION

Our Park Ambassadors provide an educational and fun experience to park visitors! Whether it is setting up educational Discovery Stations throughout the park, or hiking the trails providing education to visitors along the way. Park Ambassadors also assist park education staff with large events and clinics. Ambassadors are knowledgeable on park regulations, trail locations, plant and wildlife ID, Leave No Trace principles, and much more!

Trail Ambassadors can travel by foot, bike, or paddle craft. Bike and Paddle Ambassadors must be able to provide your own equipment including proper safety equipment.

Limit 25 Park Ambassadors per year. Mandatory annual training is required. Must be 16 years of age of older.

Time Commitment:

May - September: 8 hours per month, plus any required training.

Volunteer Benefits:

Grab some exercise and enjoy the beautiful outdoors while fielding visitor questions, providing resources, and educating!

Accessibility:

There are accessible options for Park Ambassadors. Please let staff know by adding any accommodations needed in your application.

Interests:

Education - Ambassador, Outdoors and Community Science - Bicycling, Customer Service - Greet and Orient Visitors, Customer Service - Customer Service/Visitor Information, Education - Leave No Trace, Education - Education and Outreach

Skills:

Education, Outreach, or Interpretation, Trail Design, Building, or Maintenance, Biking, Hiking/Walking, Inclusivity and Cultural Competence

Places:

Chatfield State Park