Voyageurs National Park OUTDOOR EDUCATION VOLUNTEER '27

Voyageurs is looking for outdoor education volunteers looking to help inspire the next generation of park stewards! National Parks are outstanding outdoor classrooms that offer opportunities to make lasting connections to the natural environment. Research confirms that creating opportunities for youth to experience a place like Voyageurs in a meaningful way—an overnight camping trip, a summer internship, or an ongoing classroom connection—makes all the difference in becoming a lifelong steward.

Voyageurs outdoor classroom offers a full suite of K-12 and young adult programs that connect thousands of students annually to their national park through park-based experiences and hybrid / online offerings. Environmental education produces a myriad of social and developmental benefits for youth. Voyageurs outdoor classroom works to instill wonder and stewardship in a younger, more diverse audience and spark an interest in outdoor play, environmental science, stewardship, and the history and culture of the region.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Participate in a variety of outdoor programs, including guided hikes, snowshoeing, nature observations, and lessons on regional cultural history, including the voyageurs and Indigenous connections to the area.
• Assist in facilitating school field trips, including setting up activities, assisting with group supervision, and cleaning up after programs.
• With appropriate training and based on interest and comfort level, help lead educational activities for visiting students.
• Assist park rangers and education staff with preparing educational materials, program supplies, and activities.
• Assist with planning, preparing for, and hosting special events, such as Boreal Stargazing Week in February and the Star Party in September.

Be part of inspiring others! For more information, visit:

Voyageurs: A Wild Classroom - Voyageurs National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Voyageurs Classroom Main Page — Voyageurs Conservancy

Education & Youth Programs — Voyageurs Conservancy

Email: Katherine_Severson@nps.gov (Program Manager)

Erik_Ditzler@nps.gov (Rainy Lake District Supervisor) 

Mark_Miller@nps.gov (Volunteer Coordinator)