Volunteering in Maryland State Parks
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The mission of the Maryland Park Service is to manage the natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources to provide for wise stewardship and enjoyment by people. The Maryland Park Service's volunteer programs provide many ways for park-goers to be involved in supporting and maintaining public lands for all to enjoy. The work that volunteers do in our parks is very important! Interested in volunteering in state parks? Please explore what options may be available near you!
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Fair Hill NRMA
- Volunteer Coordinator: Tanner Shepherd
300 Tawes Drive
Elkton, MD 21921
Phone: (410) 398-1246
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to know more.
Bohemia River State Park
- Volunteer Coordinator: Lesley Leader
3864 Augustine Herman Highway
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
Phone: (410) 398-1246
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to know more.
Elk Neck State Park
- Volunteer Coordinator: James Roberts
4395 Turkey Point Road
North East, MD 21901
Phone: (410) 287-5333
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Beach and Litter Clean Up, Camp Host, Nature Center Volunteer, Park Operations and Maintenance Volunteer, Special Events & Volunteer Projects, Trail work, Turkey Point Lighthouse, Volunteer Ranger.
Gunpowder Falls State Park
- Volunteer Coordinator:
2813 Jerusalem Road
PO Box 480
Kingsville, MD 21087
Phone: (410) 592-2897
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to know more.
Rocks State Park |
Palmer State Park |
Susquehanna State Park
- Volunteer Coordinator: Ryan Snyder
3318 Rocks Chrome Hill Road
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
Phone: 410-557-7994
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to know more.
Gunpowder Falls State Park
- Volunteer Coordinator:
2813 Jerusalem Road
PO Box 480
Kingsville, MD 21087
Phone: (410) 592-2897
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to know more.
Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
- Volunteer Coordinator:
2813 Jerusalem Road
PO Box 480
Kingsville, MD 21087
Phone: (410) 592-2897
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to know more.
North Point State Park |
Hart-Miller Island State Park
- Volunteer Coordinator:
2813 Jerusalem Road
PO Box 480
Kingsville, MD 21087
Phone: (410) 592-2897
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to know more.
Patapsco Valley State Park |
Soldiers Delight NEA |
Morgan Run NEA
- Volunteer Coordinator: Jamie Petrucci
8020 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Phone: (410) 465-3287
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Trail work, invasive removal, litter removal, camp hosting, photography, interpretive programing, etc.
Patuxent River State Park
- Volunteer Coordinator: Emily Bard
- 23222 Georgia Ave,
Brookeville, MD, 20833 - Phone: 443-962-0216
- Email:
[email protected]
- Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to know more.
Seneca Creek State Park |
Monocacy River NRMA
- Volunteer Coordinator: Seth Vanzomeren
11950 Clopper Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone: (301) 924-2127
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to know more.
Assateague State Park
- Volunteer Coordinator: Micheal Fray
7307 Stephen Decatur Highway
Berlin, MD 21811
Phone: (410) 641-2120
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: camp hosting, interpretive programming, etc.
Pocomoke River State Park
- Volunteer Coordinator: Kayla Frank
3461 Worcester Highway
Snow Hill, MD 21863
Phone: (410) 632-2566
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Camp host, maintenance, trails, garden.
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park |
Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park
- Volunteer Coordinator: Joanna Trojanowski
4068 Golden Hill Road
Church Creek, Maryland 21622
Phone: (410) 221-2290
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to know more.
Janes Island State Park
- Volunteer Coordinator: Christina Carlson
26280 Alfred J. Lawson Drive
Crisfield, MD 21817
Phone: (410) 968-1565
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Conservation and habitat restoration projects, environmental education, interpretive programming, camp hosting and maintenance projects.
Tuckahoe State Park |
Martinak State Park |
Cypress Branch State Park |
Wye Oak State Park |
Wye Island NRMA |
Sassafrass NRMA
- Volunteer Coordinator: Paul Detrich
13070 Crouse Mill Road
Queen Anne, MD 21657
Phone: (410) 820-1668
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to know more.
Cunningham Falls State Park |
Gambrill State Park
- Volunteer Coordinator: Claudia Padilla
14039 Catoctin Hollow Road
Thurmont, MD 21788
Phone: (301) 271-7574
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at Cunningham Falls may include: Camp hosting, Joining the Friends group, Gardening/Invasive weed pulling, Trash pick-up.
- Volunteer opportunities at Gambrill may include: Camp hosting, Trail work, Gardening/Invasive weed pulling.
Deep Creek Lake State Park |
Sang Run State Park NRMA |
Youghiogheny River NEA
- Volunteer Coordinator: Kathryn Barger
898 State Park Road
Swanton, MD 21561
Phone: (301) 387-7067
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to know more.
Herrington Manor State Park |
Swallow Falls State Park |
Wolf Den Run State Park
- Volunteer Coordinator: Mark Akers
222 Herrington Lane
Oakland, MD 21550
Phone: (301) 334-9180
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to know more.
New Germany State Park |
Big Run State Park |
Casselman River Bridge State Park |
Dan’s Mountain State Park |
Savage Highlands State Park
- Volunteer Coordinator: Julia Musselwhite
349 Headquarters Lane
Grantsville, MD 21536
Phone: (301) 895-5453
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to know more.
Fort Frederick State Park |
Western Maryland Rail Trail |
Woodmont NRMA
- Volunteer Coordinator: Bob Study
11100 Fort Frederick Road
Big Pool, MD 21711
Phone: (301) 842-2155
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to know more.
Rocky Gap State Park
- Volunteer Coordinator: Dave Best
12500 Pleasant Valley Road
Flintstone, MD 21530
Phone: (301) 722-1480
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to know more.
Greenbrier State Park |
Gathland State Park |
Washington Monument State Park |
South Mountain State Park
- Volunteer Coordinator: Carter Conaway
21843 National Pike Boonsboro, MD 21713
Phone: (301) 791-4767
Email:
[email protected] - Volunteer opportunities at this park may include: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to know more.
To inquire about volunteer opportunities please begin by contacting the park that you would like to volunteer at as each park knows best what help they need. If you still have questions you can reach out to the Statewide Volunteer Coordinator: Carly Brukiewa -
[email protected]
