VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

GET INVOLVED & JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

At Moccasin Lake, we’ve got something for everyone!

Check out the options below, or get in contact to share other ideas of how you might like to get involved: Andrea Andersen, andrea.andersen@myclearwater.com

For more information on volunteering, visit myclearwaterparks.com

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Animal & habitat care

  • Help with daily care for the animals living at the park, from feeding and habitat upkeep to keeping basic wellbeing records.

  • Work directly with the non-releasable hawks, owls, and eagles in the sanctuary, assisting with feeding, enrichment, and routine care.

  • Tend the pollinator garden, from planting and weeding to making sure the right native species are there to support monarchs and other pollinators.

  • Help select, propagate, and care for native plants throughout the park, supporting habitat restoration and the gardens.

Moccasin Lake Park Trail

Trails & grounds

  • Walk the trails regularly to spot maintenance needs, clear debris, and make sure boardwalks and paths stay safe for visitors.

  • Help with general upkeep around the park: repairs, cleaning, and the everyday work that keeps the grounds running.

  • Lend hands-on building skills to trail structures, signage, exhibit pieces, or boardwalk repairs.

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Visitors & education

  • Lead guided hikes and walks, sharing knowledge about the park's plants, animals, and ecosystems with visitors.

  • Greet visitors out on the trails, answer questions, and help them notice and understand what they're seeing.

  • Be the first friendly face visitors meet, helping with check-in, answering questions, and keeping the front area running smoothly.

  • Design and build educational displays and exhibits that help visitors learn about the park's ecosystems and wildlife.

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Events & outreach

  • Help plan and run park events, from logistics and setup to day-of support.

  • Organize fundraising events and campaigns that help support the park's programs and upkeep.

  • Represent Moccasin Lake at community events and through outreach, helping spread the word about the park and its programs.

  • Contribute creative work like illustrations, photography, design, or crafts to support signage, exhibits, marketing, or events.

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Behind the scenes

  • Help with day-to-day office tasks, from correspondence to record keeping, that keep the Friends group running.

  • Help recruit, schedule, and support fellow volunteers, making sure everyone has what they need to contribute.

  • Research and write grant applications to help fund the park's research, education, and stewardship programs.

  • Support ongoing habitat monitoring and research projects, from data collection to organizing findings.