River Crew

How to Apply

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1. Create a profile and apply for this opportunity at https://www.volunteer.gov/
2. Type "Indiana Dunes National Park" in the search field and look for this opportunity.
3. Click Apply 
4. Once you have completed the on-line application process from volunteer.gov , your completed application will be reviewed by a hiring official and compared with other applications for the same volunteer job.

5. The volunteer program office will contact you directly if you are being considered for a volunteer position.

6. If selected, more information about the volunteer position, uniform, etc. will be sent to you.
7. For any questions, contact the volunteer program office by calling [phone] or sending us an email. 

 

Help restore the Little Calumet River for recreational use

Projects involve river clean-ups, log jam removals, and assisting with public programming

Work with the park and its partner, Northwest Indiana Paddling Association

 

Volunteers working in the river

The Park Connection has partnered with the Northwest Indiana Paddling Association (NWIPA) with our River Restoration Crew and River Scouts programs. NWIPA is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing the region's paddling resources and opportunities, providing environmental stewardship of the region's waterways, education, and connecting paddlers from around the region.

The east branch of the Little Calumet River flows 16 miles from the Park's Heron Rookery, winding through Mnoke Prairie out to Lake Michigan by Portage Lakefront. This scenic stretch of river passes through some of the most biodiverse habitats in the region. Through this partnership with NWIPA, we aim to make this river a showcase for recreational use in the park and the region. Work will focus on log jam removal, trash cleanup, or other work to make the river more accessible to the public.

 

Volunteer Resources & Documents

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Volunteer Handbook
Hours Sheet (PDF) - submit every month to your supervisor and to [e-mail]
Monthly Volunteer Newsletter Signup 


River Restoration Crew Service Description and Job Hazard Analysis (River Crew) (Please email us for a digital copy.)
River Scouts Service Description and Job Hazard Analysis
River Restoration and River Scouts OF-301a Volunteer Service Agreement






 

 

The Park Connection

"Connecting People To The Park"
For any questions, contact the volunteer program office by calling [phone] or sending us an email. For emergencies, please call 1-800-PARK-TIP (1-800-727-5847).