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Volunteer
Positions
in South Dakota State Parks
Listed by region. Positions open until
filled. Click here to
apply
Back to SD state
parks volunteer page
Applications are now being accepted for 2010. To apply

Click on an area of the map to view positions
in parks in that area, or scroll down the page
for the entire list. Parks located in each area
are listed below.
| Northern Hills |
Southern Hills |
Oahe/ Sharpe |
Glacial Lakes |
Heartland |
Lewis & Clark |
| Bear
Butte, GS Mickelson Trail, Rocky Point, Roughlock Falls, Shadehill |
Angostura, Custer |
Cow
Creek, Farm Island, Indian Creek, Lake Hiddenwood, Oahe Downstream, Swan
Creek, West Bend, West Pollock, West Whitlock |
Fisher
Grove, Fort Sisseton, Hartford Beach, Lake Cochrane, Lake Louise, Lake
Pelican, Lake Poinsett, Lake Thompson, Mina Lake, Oakwood Lakes, Pickerel
Lake, Richmond Lake, Roy Lake, Sandy Shore |
Adams Homestead and
Nature Preserve, Big Sioux, Lake Herman, Lake Vermillion, Newton Hills,
Palisades, Platte Creek, Snake Creek, Union Grove, Walker's Point |
Chief White Crane,
Lewis and Clark, North Point, Pease Creek, Pierson Ranch, Randall Creek,
Springfield |
Statewide
We are seeking a volunteer with artistic
talent. This person will draw, paint, design, etc., for state park
graphics and illustrations to be used on merchandise, items, interpretive
signs and more with the parks. This is a great way to start getting your work
published. If interested, please send samples of your work
with your application.
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Northern Hills Region
Learn more about parks in this region
| Park Name |
Volunteer Position Title |
Start Date |
End Date |
Site |
Status |
| Bear Butte |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Bear Butte |
Visitor Center |
06/01/2010 |
09/10/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Bear Butte |
Maintenance Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
X |
Open |
| GS Mickelson Trail |
Maintenance Volunteer |
06/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| GS Mickelson Trail |
Maintenance Volunteer |
06/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
X |
Open |
| GS Mickelson Trail |
Office Volunteer |
06/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Rocky Point |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
10/01/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Roughlock Falls |
Maintenance Volunteer |
06/01/2010 |
10/01/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
| Roughlock Falls |
Maintenance Volunteer |
06/01/2010 |
10/01/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Shadehill |
Campground Host |
05/15/2010 |
09/05/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Shadehill |
Maintenance Volunteer |
05/15/2010 |
09/05/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
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LEGEND ~ Northern Hills ~
Southern Hills ~ Oahe/Sharpe ~ Glacial Lakes ~
Heartland
~ Lewis & Clark

Southern
Hills Region
Learn more about
parks in this region
| Park Name |
Volunteer Position Title |
Start Date |
End Date |
Site |
Status |
| Angostura |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSEP |
Open |
| Angostura |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSEP |
Open |
| Angostura |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSEP |
Full |
| Angostura |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSEP |
Full |
| Angostura |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSEP |
Full |
| Angostura |
Maintenance, Small Projects |
05/01/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSEP |
Open |
| Angostura |
Campground Attendant |
05/01/2010 |
10/31/2010 |
WSEP |
Open |
| Custer State Park |
Campground Host (7 openings) |
05/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Custer State Park |
Horse Camp Host |
05/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Custer State Park |
Visitor Center Host (14 openings) |
05/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Custer State Park |
Park Office (2 openings) |
05/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Custer State Park |
Park Office/Reservations - Weekends |
05/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Custer State Park |
Ground Maintenance (3 openings) |
05/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Custer State Park |
Building Maintenance (3 openings) |
05/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Custer State Park |
Law Enforcement |
05/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Custer State Park |
Trail Maintenance (3 openings) |
05/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Custer State Park |
Entrance Station (6 openings) |
05/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Custer State Park |
Heavy Equipment |
05/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Custer State Park |
Fire Lookout & Dispatch |
05/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Custer State Park |
Sanitation Specialist (3 openings) |
05/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Custer State Park |
Herdsman Asst/Coral Maint (3 openings) |
05/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Custer State Park |
Resource Management (2 openings) |
05/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
TOP ~
LEGEND ~ Northern Hills ~
Southern Hills ~ Oahe/Sharpe ~ Glacial Lakes ~
Heartland
~ Lewis & Clark
| Park Name |
Volunteer Position Title |
Start Date |
End Date |
Site |
Status |
| Cow Creek |
Host/Maintenance |
05/11/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
| Farm Island |
Campground Host |
04/15/2010 |
10/01/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
| Farm Island |
Maintenance/Fee Collection |
04/15/2010 |
10/01/2010 |
WSE |
Open April-Aug |
| Farm Island |
Maintenance Volunteer |
01/01/2010 |
12/31/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Indian Creek |
Campground Host |
05/15/2010 |
09/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Indian Creek |
Maintenance Volunteer |
05/15/2010 |
09/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Lake Hiddenwood |
Campground Host |
05/15/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Oahe Downstream |
Campground Host |
04/01/2010 |
10/30/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
| Oahe Downstream |
Campground Host |
05/11/2010 |
10/31/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
| Oahe Downstream |
Campground Host |
05/11/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
| Oahe Downstream |
Maintenance-Trails/Trees |
04/20/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Swan Creek |
Campground Host |
05/15/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
| West Bend |
Campground Host |
04/15/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
| West Bend |
Maintenance Volunteer |
04/15/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
| West Pollock |
Campground Host |
05/15/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| West Pollock |
Maintenance Volunteer |
05/15/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
X |
Open |
| West Whitlock |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
09/15/2010 |
WSEP |
Open |
| West Whitlock |
Maintenance Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
09/15/2010 |
X |
Open |
| West Whitlock |
Program/Special Event |
05/01/2010 |
09/15/2010 |
X |
Open |
TOP ~
LEGEND ~ Northern Hills ~
Southern Hills ~ Oahe/Sharpe ~ Glacial Lakes ~
Heartland
~ Lewis & Clark
| Park Name |
Volunteer Position Title |
Start Date |
End Date |
Site |
Status |
| Fisher Grove |
Campground Host |
05/15/2010 |
08/31/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
| Fort Sisseton |
Campground Host/Maintenance |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Fort Sisseton |
Campground Host/Maintenance |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Fort Sisseton |
Office/Research Volunteer |
05/15/2010 |
09/01/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Hartford Beach |
Campground Host |
04/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
E |
Full |
| Hartford Beach |
Maintenance Volunteer |
04/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
E |
Full |
| Hartford Beach |
Program Volunteer |
05/15/2010 |
09/01/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Lake Cochrane |
Program Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
09/15/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Lake Cochrane |
Maintenance Volunteer |
04/15/2010 |
10/01/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Lake Louise |
Campground Host |
05/15/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Lake Pelican |
Campground Host |
04/15/2010 |
10/01/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Lake Pelican |
Campground Host/Maintenance |
04/15/2010 |
10/01/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
| Lake Pelican |
Program Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
09/15/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Lake Poinsett |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Lake Poinsett |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
| Lake Thompson |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
| Lake Thompson |
Maintenance Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
E |
Open |
| Lake Thompson |
Campground Host/Maintenance |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
| Lake Thompson |
Program Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
E |
Open |
| Mina Lake |
Campground Host/Maintenance |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSEP |
Full |
| Oakwood Lakes |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
| Oakwood Lakes |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
| Oakwood Lakes |
Maintenance Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
08/30/2010 |
E |
Open |
| Pickerel Lake |
Campground Host-East Unit |
05/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Pickerel Lake |
Campground Host-West Unit |
06/01/2010 |
09/01/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Pickerel Lake |
Maintenance/Trail Volunteer |
04/15/2010 |
11/15/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Pickerel Lake |
Program Volunteer |
06/01/2010 |
09/01/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Pickerel Lake |
Entrance Station Attendant |
05/15/2010 |
09/01/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Pickerel Lake |
Entrance Station Attendant |
05/15/2010 |
09/01/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Richmond Lake |
Campground Host/Maintenance |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Richmond Lake |
Program Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Richmond Lake |
Maintenance Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Roy Lake (East) |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
E |
Open |
| Roy Lake (West) |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Roy Lake (West) |
Maintenance Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Sandy Shore |
Program Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
09/15/2010 |
X |
Open |
TOP ~
LEGEND ~ Northern Hills ~
Southern Hills ~ Oahe/Sharpe ~ Glacial Lakes ~
Heartland
~ Lewis & Clark
| Park Name |
Volunteer Position Title |
Start Date |
End Date |
Site |
Status |
| Adams Homestead |
Visitor Center Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
10/31/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Adams Homestead |
Program Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
10/31/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Adams Homestead |
Maintenance Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
10/31/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Adams Homestead |
Living History Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
10/31/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Adams Homestead |
Trail Maintenance Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
10/31/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Adams Homestead |
Garden Maintenance Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
10/31/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Adams Homestead |
Open Time General Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
10/31/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Buryanek |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
09/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Big Sioux |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
10/31/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
| Big Sioux |
Maintenance Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
10/31/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Big Sioux |
Program Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
10/31/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Lake Herman |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
10/01/2010 |
E |
Full |
| Lake Herman |
Maintenance Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
10/01/2010 |
X |
Full |
| Lake Vermillion |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
E |
Open |
| Lake Vermillion |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Newton Hills |
Campground Host/Maintenance |
04/15/2010 |
10/15/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
| Palisades |
Campground Host |
04/01/2010 |
10/31/2010 |
WSE |
Open April - June |
| Palisades |
Program/Office Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Palisades |
Maintenance/Trail Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Platte Creek |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
07/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Snake Creek |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
09/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Snake Creek |
Maintenance Volunteer |
05/01/2010 |
09/01/2010 |
X |
Open |
| Union Grove |
Campground Host/Maintenance |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Walker's Point |
Campground Host/Maintenance |
05/01/2010 |
10/01/2010 |
WSE |
Full |
TOP ~
LEGEND ~ Northern Hills ~
Southern Hills ~ Oahe/Sharpe ~ Glacial Lakes ~
Heartland
~ Lewis & Clark
| Park Name |
Volunteer Position Title |
Start Date |
End Date |
Site |
Status |
| Chief White Crane |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSEP |
Full |
| Lewis and Clark |
Campground Host |
04/15/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Open Aug |
| Lewis and Clark |
Maintenance |
05/01/2010 |
09/15/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| North Point |
Campground Host |
04/01/2010 |
10/31/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Pease Creek |
Volunteer Campground Attendant |
04/01/2010 |
10/31/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Pierson Ranch |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSEP |
Full |
| Randall Creek |
Campground Host |
05/01/2010 |
09/30/2010 |
WSE |
Open |
| Springfield |
Campground Host |
05/15/2010 |
09/01/2010 |
WSE |
Open May, Aug |
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LEGEND ~ Northern Hills ~
Southern Hills ~ Oahe/Sharpe ~ Glacial Lakes ~
Heartland
~ Lewis & Clark
Legend
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W= Water S= Sewer E= Electric P=Phone
(charges paid for by volunteer) |
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X = No campsite
available. These are commuter positions where volunteers reside at their own homes. |
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Status
|
| Full
= positions that are no longer taking applications for the current
season |
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Open = positions still accepting
applications |
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Those wanting to apply for parks with a Full
status can still apply and will be put on a waiting list to be contacted
if the position re-opens. |
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LEGEND ~ Northern Hills ~
Southern Hills ~ Oahe/Sharpe ~ Glacial Lakes ~
Heartland
~ Lewis & Clark
This page was last updated
Sept 25, 2009
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