Volunteer Information

By giving your time and talents as a volunteer for the DEEP, you would be making an important contribution toward the preservation of our environment for future generations. Some of the benefits of becoming a volunteer include:

Seasonal opportunities to work outdoors in the state parks, boating, fishing, wildlife, and forestry fields;
Learn skills to become a guide or teach interpretive programs at nature centers or museums;
Work on interesting and unique nature projects;

To volunteer with the DEEP:

Determine what program or office you would like to volunteer with.
- Review the listing of specific volunteer opportunities.
- You can also review a complete listing of DEEP offices and the DEEP "Things We Do" page.
To obtain additional program information, contact the specific DEEP office directly.
If you are interested in volunteering in a state park, please consider a long-term commitment through the Adopt a Park Program. Individuals or groups may also submit an application for other opportunities in our parks. If you have questions regarding volunteering in a state park, please contact Wanda Torres at 860-418-5963 or wanda.torres@ct.gov.
If you are interested in volunteering at a location other than a state park, please complete the appropriate application form and submit it to the office where you wish to volunteer.

Application Forms:

Note: Application forms must be submitted with an original signature.

Individual Volunteer Application: Individual Volunteer Application (Word) | Individual Volunteer Application (PDF)

Group Volunteer Application: Group Volunteer Application (Word) | Group Volunteer Application (PDF)

Adopt a Park Application: Adopt a Park Application (Word) | Adopt a Park Application (PDF)

View all on-going volunteer opportunities | DEEP office locations and contact information

Content last updated May 2015