Volunteer Opportunities
Help us support education and conservation with our public land partners, volunteer today! There are a number of different ways to volunteer, we would like to work with you to find something that matches, your skills and availability. If you are interested in donating your time please fill out the application and email it to Andrea Fountain: bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
Wind Cave National Park Ambassador
Location: Wind Cave National Park
Job Duties:
- Provide a presence on select trails at Wind Cave National Park
- Gather data on trail conditions and use
- Provide information to the public that helps build awareness around responsible public land use, Wind Cave National Park’s trail rules, and the importance of wildlife habitat.
- Provide useful information to visitors about trail access, trail routes, and directions and any other questions about visiting area public lands.
Requirements:
- Attend Wind Cave National Park staff training in May (dates TBD)
- Minimum volunteer hour requirements 8 hours per month from June- September
- Uniform is provided and must be worn when on duty
Wind Cave National Park Front Desk Greeter
Location: Wind Cave National Park
Job Duties:
- Assist Wind Cave National Park staff in providing customer service to visitors at the visitor center
- Provide information to the public that helps build awareness around responsible public land use, Wind Cave National Park’s trail rules, and the importance of wildlife habitat.
- Provide information about cave tours, trail access, trail routes, and directions and any other questions about visiting area public lands.
Requirements:
- Attend Wind Cave National Park staff training in May (dates TBD)
- Minimum volunteer hour requirements 8 hours per month from June- September
- Uniform is provided and must be worn when on duty
South Dakota Volunteer Naturalist Training
BHPFA serves on the executive planning committee for the South Dakota Volunteer Naturalist Program (SDVN). SDVN is an adult conservation and environmental education program that combines indoor presentations and hands-on field experiences to teach conservation volunteers about South Dakota’s natural resources. Volunteer Naturalists are dedicated natural resource conservation volunteers who provide service through a variety of skill sets.
- Applications for the 2025 cohort open 12/2/24
- 2025 Cohort class begins on 3/4/2025
Other opportunities
BHPFA Board Members and Committee Members
We are always looking for enthusiastic and passionate people who share our values to serve on our board of directors or to support the education and finance committees. If you are interested in learning more please contact Patty Ressler: pressler@blackhillsparks.org
Wilderness Volunteers
Wilderness Volunteers has been providing affordable and meaningful volunteer service opportunities that conserve and protect America’s wild lands since 1997. In 2024 they will be conducting a project with our partner Nebraska National Forest to rebuild a polliantor garden. Learn more here!
Opportunities are updated regularly, if you if you have a way that you would like to volunteer that is not listed please reach out to Andrea: bhpf@blackhillsparks.org