Three Rivers Park District

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Animals
Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Environment
Sports & Recreation

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Administrative Center3000 Xenium Lane NPlymouth, MN 55441 United States

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http://www.threeriversparks.org/volunteer

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NATURAL RESOURCES VOLUNTEERS

Flexible Schedule | Minneapolis, MN 55441

Natural Resources Volunteers help monitor or survey designated wildlife populations or habitat such as songbirds, raptors, turtles, dragonflies, butterfly larvae, invasive plants and others as needed. VOLUNTEER ROLES: Winter volunteer opportunities are fewer than spring-fall opportunities. Most winter needs revolve around invasive plant monitoring and management. Natural Resources Monitors observe and record data on numbers, health and behavior of wildlife or plant populations on a pre-set trail or area. May include cleaning and repairing of nesting boxes. Basic skill level required. Natural Resources Surveyors search for wildlife or plant populations, nests, etc. May involve mapping, use of GPS or tracking devices, and ability to accurately identify targeted species. Prior knowledge and advanced skill level required. Locations may include: Crow-Hassan Park Reserve (Rogers) Elm Creek Park Reserve (Maple Grove) Eagle Lake or French Regional Parks (Plymouth) Noerenberg Gardens (Orono) Baker Parke Reserve (Maple Plain) Carver Park Reserve (Victoria) Gale Woods Farm (Minnetrista) Hyland Park Reserve (Bloomington) Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve (Savage) Silverwood Park (St. Anthony) For more information on volunteering with Three Rivers, visit our web site at www.threeriversparks.org/volunteer or contact the Volunteer Office at 763-559-6706, volunteer@threeriversparks.org.

Date Posted: 2024-02-12
PARK PATROL

Flexible Schedule | Minneapolis, MN 55441

THREE RIVERS PARK PATROL Bike, hike, cross-country ski, snowshoe, in-line skate, or horseback ride and help park guests! Required training is held in fall and spring and includes: new patroller orientation, CPR, first aid, patrol simulations and bi-annual meetings. Park patrollers must be 16 years or older (horseback patrollers must be 18 years or older and own their own horse), physically fit, and intermediately skilled in their chosen mode of patrolling. Training: the next training dates will be set for March and April 2024. See more in the Park Patrol Materials section here: www.threeriversparks.org/page/volunteer-resource-center For more information on volunteering as a Park Patroller, contact the Volunteer Office at (763) 559-6706 or volunteer@threeriversparks.org.

Date Posted: 2024-02-12
ALPINE SKI PATROL

Flexible Schedule | Bloomington, MN 55438

Help keep winter recreators safe on the hill with this high demand, high reward volunteer role. Three Rivers Alpine Ski Patrol is a highly trained, regionally and nationally recognized group of volunteers. Patrollers must commit to a minimum of 60 hours each winter season, successfully complete and pass extensive initial training in emergency care and patrol skills as well as annual refreshers, and maintain membership and current certifications with National Ski Patrol. Help guests in need. Gain new skills with advanced level continuing education, hands-on experience, and leadership opportunities. And earn alpine area and other Three Rivers volunteer privileges! The candidate class fills fast; however, highly motivated, enthusiastic skiers and boarders are encouraged to apply and participate in the annual "Tryout Day". For more information, contact Ashley O'Rourke at Ashley.ORourke@threeriversparks.org, or call 763-694-7802. Three Rivers Park District operates two ski areas. Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area in Bloomington and the Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area in Maple Grove (which also includes a tubing hill).

Date Posted: 2024-02-12
TEEN LEADERSHIP CREWS

Flexible Schedule | Minneapolis, MN 55441

Three Rivers Park District hosts a number of teen leadership crews such as the Silverwood Teen Arts Council, Counsellors in Training, and more! Each crew supports a different topic or park/geography. From caring for animals to helping with day camps to learning about art and nature, volunteering in the parks will help you gain leadership skills, life skills, and job skills! Plus, you might just have fun while you're at it. The crews are generally open to those age 12-19 (each crew has it's own requirements). Training included. View details at: www.threeriversparks.org/page/teen-volunteer-opportunities Each crew requires applications at different times of the year.

Date Posted: 2024-02-12

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Mission Statement

The mission of Three Rivers Park District is to promote environmental stewardship through recreation and education in a natural resources-based park system.

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Volunteers help to make the Park District a fun, safe, educational environment for people of all ages, interests and abilities. Volunteers may be involved with nature, cultural history, recreation and farm programs; site enhancement; events; golf course; public safety; and, natural resources management. Groups may help clean up the parks or perform other tasks that are appropriate for the size and age of the group. Check out the current newsletter at ThreeRiversParks/volunteer.

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by syhannah01 H. (2021-04-25 15:33:12.0)

The event was very well organized and the staff I worked with were kind, helpful and excited to be doing what they were doing. It was a fantastic experience!

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