Indiana Department of Natural Resources: Volunteer & Internship Opportunities Close Menu Volunteer & Internship Opportunities DNR Volunteer and Internship Opportunities When you spend time in beautiful places with DNR, you’re bound to learn something new. Your passion and knowledge can make a difference. Share your love of learning with others. Help Hoosiers learn what’s so special about our state. Doing good feels good. Consider giving your spirits a lift by volunteering with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Across the state, we have opportunities to work alone or in small groups. Scheduling is flexible, and you can arrange your opportunity directly with a property. Here’s a list of some of the ways citizens work with DNR: Act as campground hosts Act as a Nature Center Attendant Assist with carpentry projects Assist with cemetery surveys, archaeological work, and history research Clean up waterways Internships for school credit  (unpaid) Maintain trails Monitor birdhouses Plant rare native plants Remove invasive plants Share photography or artwork There are a variety of volunteer opportunities and activities throughout the year. To learn about these volunteer opportunities: Check out our list of current volunteer opportunities in CERVIS Contact a DNR property near you. Explore the Indiana DNR Calendar Sign up to be a volunteer Create a Volunteer Profile Fill out a Volunteer Service Agreement. The agreements are fillable PDFs that can be downloaded, saved, and emailed to dnrvolunteer@dnr.IN.gov when completed. No printing necessary. If you are 18 or older, please use the Adult Volunteer Service Agreement If you are younger than 18, please have a guardian fill out the Youth Volunteer Service Agreement. Log in to your volunteer account If you need to update your Volunteer Profile, record your hours, manage your volunteer projects, or cancel a volunteer registration please sign in to your account Check out these divisions to learn more: Fish & Wildlife Forestry Historic Preservation & Archaeology Nature Preserves State Parks Have questions about volunteering for Indiana Department of Natural Resources? We’re happy to help. Email: dnrvolunteer@dnr.IN.gov Volunteering Opportunities Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Today's Events View All Events Loading events Upcoming Events More Events Top FAQs Indiana Department of Natural Resources Online Services Buy gifts from state parks Reserve a campsite Buy a state park pass Reserve a room at a state park inn Buy a hunting or fishing license CheckIN game online >> More DNR online services >> More IN.gov Online Services >> IN.gov Subscriber Center I Want To Call DNR customer service Get help with a nuisance animal Get help for an orphaned/injured animal Read the hunting & trapping guide Report a poacher Report an invasive species Everyone Welcome Plan Your Visit to a DNR Property Accessibility in the Outdoors Social Media Email Calendar Copyright © 2026 State of Indiana - All rights reserved.