Volunteer: General One Day ProjectsWe have several ongoing volunteer opportunities at the park but, sometimes, we get special projects that just require a few hours, or a day. This would typically involve helping to clean the inside or outside of one of our historical houses, do some weeding in a specific area such as outside one of our historical homes, or other needs that come out. If you indicate your interest here, we will reach out to you telling you have a project, to see if you are interested and/or available. We could also use volunteers for some general painting and carpentry. We have several memorial benches that have vegetation growing under the benches and around the sides that need to be pulled.Any questions, please email the Manager of Volunteers at Nancy.Kersey@delaware.gov. Thank you for considering volunteering at our park. Program: White Clay Creek State Park We have several ongoing volunteer opportunities at the park but, sometimes, we get special projects that just require a few hours, or a day. This would typically involve helping to clean the inside or outside of one of our historical houses, do some weeding in a specific area such as outside one of our historical homes, or other needs that come out. If you indicate your interest here, we will reach out to you telling you have a project, to see if you are interested and/or available. We could also use volunteers for some general painting and carpentry. We have several memorial benches that have vegetation growing under the benches and around the sides that need to be pulled.Any questions, please email the Manager of Volunteers at Nancy.Kersey@delaware.gov. Thank you for considering volunteering at our park. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Nov 26, 2024 through Jun 30, 2026 Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Forest Restoration Sundays near UD (Sept-Dec 2025)The Forest Restoration Team works year-round to remove a variety of invasive plants near the University of Delaware and downtown Newark, within White Clay Creek State Park. The work ranges from easy hand-pulling of small plants to removal of large shrubs and trees, to cutting and piling plant debris. This volunteer group will build on the work at the JME section of the park and make the volunteer opportunity more accessible to students. We will restore the forest's biodiversity and repeat the remarkable progress we have seen elsewhere. There may be periodic opportunities to install native species where invasive plants have been removed. This is a great way to learn more about invasive plants and the ecology of the park while helping out with a friendly group of like-minded individuals. This volunteer effort has won awards from the State of Delaware for dedication to the park and has received numerous grants to support the ongoing efforts. New volunteers are always needed and very welcome! When: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 1:30pm to 3:30pm. September 7th- December 7th. Where: Nearest Address: COORDINATES: Who: Suitable for adult volunteers and for families with children 16 and over with parent consent form and parent or guardian supervision. Suitable for groups and corporate teams. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: work gloves if you have them and a personal water bottle. Other tools will be provided. Parking: TBA NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please use caution and do a tick check on returning home. NEW VOLUNTEERS please RESPOND and you will receive further information. **Active Forest Restoration team members** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, helping restore forest biodiversity. Program: White Clay Creek State Park The Forest Restoration Team works year-round to remove a variety of invasive plants near the University of Delaware and downtown Newark, within White Clay Creek State Park. The work ranges from easy hand-pulling of small plants to removal of large shrubs and trees, to cutting and piling plant debris. This volunteer group will build on the work at the JME section of the park and make the volunteer opportunity more accessible to students. We will restore the forest's biodiversity and repeat the remarkable progress we have seen elsewhere. There may be periodic opportunities to install native species where invasive plants have been removed. This is a great way to learn more about invasive plants and the ecology of the park while helping out with a friendly group of like-minded individuals. This volunteer effort has won awards from the State of Delaware for dedication to the park and has received numerous grants to support the ongoing efforts. New volunteers are always needed and very welcome! When: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 1:30pm to 3:30pm. September 7th- December 7th. Where: Nearest Address: COORDINATES: Who: Suitable for adult volunteers and for families with children 16 and over with parent consent form and parent or guardian supervision. Suitable for groups and corporate teams. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: work gloves if you have them and a personal water bottle. Other tools will be provided. Parking: TBA NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please use caution and do a tick check on returning home. NEW VOLUNTEERS please RESPOND and you will receive further information. **Active Forest Restoration team members** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, helping restore forest biodiversity. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Forest Restoration Thursdays at JMEThe Forest Restoration Team works year-round to remove a variety of invasive plants from the Judge Morris Estate site at White Clay Creek State Park. The work ranges from easy hand-pulling of small plants to removal of large shrubs and trees, to cutting and piling plant debris. This volunteer group has been working at this site in White Clay Creek State Park for eight years to restore the forest's biodiversity and is making remarkable progress. There are periodic opportunities to install native species where invasive plants have been removed. This is a great way to learn more about invasive plants and the ecology of the park while helping out with a friendly group of like-minded individuals. This volunteer effort has won awards from the State of Delaware for dedication to the park and has received numerous grants to support the ongoing efforts. New volunteers are always needed and very welcome! When: Every Thursday at 9am to 11am. Who: Suitable for adult volunteers and for families with children 16 and over with parent consent form and parent or guardian supervision. Suitable for groups and corporate teams. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: work gloves if you have them and a personal water bottle. Other tools will be provided. Parking: at the Judge Morris Estate Parking Lot, 110 Polly Drummond Hill Rd NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please use caution and do a tick check on returning home. NEW VOLUNTEERS please RESPOND and you will receive further information. **Active Forest Restoration team members** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, helping restore forest biodiversity. Program: White Clay Creek State Park The Forest Restoration Team works year-round to remove a variety of invasive plants from the Judge Morris Estate site at White Clay Creek State Park. The work ranges from easy hand-pulling of small plants to removal of large shrubs and trees, to cutting and piling plant debris. This volunteer group has been working at this site in White Clay Creek State Park for eight years to restore the forest's biodiversity and is making remarkable progress. There are periodic opportunities to install native species where invasive plants have been removed. This is a great way to learn more about invasive plants and the ecology of the park while helping out with a friendly group of like-minded individuals. This volunteer effort has won awards from the State of Delaware for dedication to the park and has received numerous grants to support the ongoing efforts. New volunteers are always needed and very welcome! When: Every Thursday at 9am to 11am. Who: Suitable for adult volunteers and for families with children 16 and over with parent consent form and parent or guardian supervision. Suitable for groups and corporate teams. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: work gloves if you have them and a personal water bottle. Other tools will be provided. Parking: at the Judge Morris Estate Parking Lot, 110 Polly Drummond Hill Rd NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please use caution and do a tick check on returning home. NEW VOLUNTEERS please RESPOND and you will receive further information. **Active Forest Restoration team members** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, helping restore forest biodiversity. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Wells Field ReforestationWe need volunteers to help us battle encroaching invasive plants in Wells Field. These aggressive plants steal nutrients from the soil that our native plants depend on to thrive. Our wildlife and insects will not eat the invasive plants. The invasive plants are harmful to our ecosystem and will create a monoculture if not removed/cut. These invasive plants include multiflora rose, wineberry, and Japanese honeysuckle to name a few. Starting in May, this opportunity will be every 2nd and 4th Sunday starting at 1:30 p.m. for two hours. The opportunity lasts until November 23rd and starts again in spring 2025. No experience is necessary! You only have to care about our forests, fields and wildlife. Other experienced volunteers will be there to teach you how to identify the plants for removal and how to effectively remove them. You will need to wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants and closed-in shoes. Please bring a bottle of water if you think you will need to hydrate. Work gloves and tools will be provided. Program: White Clay Creek State Park We need volunteers to help us battle encroaching invasive plants in Wells Field. These aggressive plants steal nutrients from the soil that our native plants depend on to thrive. Our wildlife and insects will not eat the invasive plants. The invasive plants are harmful to our ecosystem and will create a monoculture if not removed/cut. These invasive plants include multiflora rose, wineberry, and Japanese honeysuckle to name a few. Starting in May, this opportunity will be every 2nd and 4th Sunday starting at 1:30 p.m. for two hours. The opportunity lasts until November 23rd and starts again in spring 2025. No experience is necessary! You only have to care about our forests, fields and wildlife. Other experienced volunteers will be there to teach you how to identify the plants for removal and how to effectively remove them. You will need to wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants and closed-in shoes. Please bring a bottle of water if you think you will need to hydrate. Work gloves and tools will be provided. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: UD Master Naturalist - LOP SiteFor information on the Master Naturalist program delivered through University of Delaware Extension Service, please visit this link: program:https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/environmental-stewardship/master-naturalist/ If you are interested in becoming a Master Naturalist, you MUST register through UD, above. If you are interested in choosing White Clay Creek State Park as your LOP (Local Organizing Partner) where you will do the majority of your volunteer work, please do the following: NEXT STEPS: 1. Review information below. 2. To be considered for WCCSP please click on RESPOND (green button) and follow instructions.
Volunteer Service Activities available in Delaware State Parks for your Master Naturalist Service: Available for year one candidates or continuing service. Activities are as varied as your interests that mesh with the park’s needs and may include: Install or maintain pollinator or rain gardens Engage in invasive plant removal, native plant installation or tree plantings Develop and implement projects to benefit certain plant or animal species such as orchids, birds, reptiles, bats Plan and lead educational or experiential public programming in coordination with Nature Centers and park interpretive programs such as wildflower or bird walks Participate in organizing multi-park projects such as Coastal Cleanup or Creekfest Conduct special projects such as research initiatives, water resource protection, or other projects that fit the park’s needs and your interests.
About Delaware State Parks: Our state parks provide forest, meadow, wetland and seashore habitat for wildlife plus trails, beaches, ponds and recreational facilities for visitors to enjoy nature and the outdoors. Our state parks mission is to provide Delaware's residents and visitors with safe and enjoyable recreational opportunities and open spaces, responsible stewardship of the lands and the cultural and natural resources that we have been entrusted to protect and manage, and resource-based interpretive and educational services. Master Naturalists are currently working to install pollinator gardens, to restore natural areas and to lead themed educational hikes for the public. Please join us and bring your interests and expertise to our state parks. Program: White Clay Creek State Park For information on the Master Naturalist program delivered through University of Delaware Extension Service, please visit this link: program:https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/environmental-stewardship/master-naturalist/ If you are interested in becoming a Master Naturalist, you MUST register through UD, above. If you are interested in choosing White Clay Creek State Park as your LOP (Local Organizing Partner) where you will do the majority of your volunteer work, please do the following: NEXT STEPS: 1. Review information below. 2. To be considered for WCCSP please click on RESPOND (green button) and follow instructions.
Volunteer Service Activities available in Delaware State Parks for your Master Naturalist Service: Available for year one candidates or continuing service. Activities are as varied as your interests that mesh with the park’s needs and may include: Install or maintain pollinator or rain gardens Engage in invasive plant removal, native plant installation or tree plantings Develop and implement projects to benefit certain plant or animal species such as orchids, birds, reptiles, bats Plan and lead educational or experiential public programming in coordination with Nature Centers and park interpretive programs such as wildflower or bird walks Participate in organizing multi-park projects such as Coastal Cleanup or Creekfest Conduct special projects such as research initiatives, water resource protection, or other projects that fit the park’s needs and your interests.
About Delaware State Parks: Our state parks provide forest, meadow, wetland and seashore habitat for wildlife plus trails, beaches, ponds and recreational facilities for visitors to enjoy nature and the outdoors. Our state parks mission is to provide Delaware's residents and visitors with safe and enjoyable recreational opportunities and open spaces, responsible stewardship of the lands and the cultural and natural resources that we have been entrusted to protect and manage, and resource-based interpretive and educational services. Master Naturalists are currently working to install pollinator gardens, to restore natural areas and to lead themed educational hikes for the public. Please join us and bring your interests and expertise to our state parks. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Adopt-A-Trail at WCCSP"Adopt-A-Trail" volunteers keep trails looking good at at White Clay Creek State Park. On at least a monthly basis Adopt-A-Trail volunteers walk their assigned trail to clip back overgrowing vegetation and report on trail conditions. Your efforts will help keep trails open and welcoming for park visitors. With almost 40 miles of trails, we couldn't do it without you! When: during the growing season, from March thru November Who: suitable for individuals and for small teams up to 5 people. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: your work gloves, loppers and hand pruners Parking: Assigned volunteers park in a lot near their trail location. If you do not have a state park parking pass, you can receive a temporary parking pass for use during your volunteer visits only.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information, including information on mandatory training. **Trained and active Adopt-A-Trail members** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing visitors to have a great trail experience.
Program: White Clay Creek State Park "Adopt-A-Trail" volunteers keep trails looking good at at White Clay Creek State Park. On at least a monthly basis Adopt-A-Trail volunteers walk their assigned trail to clip back overgrowing vegetation and report on trail conditions. Your efforts will help keep trails open and welcoming for park visitors. With almost 40 miles of trails, we couldn't do it without you! When: during the growing season, from March thru November Who: suitable for individuals and for small teams up to 5 people. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: your work gloves, loppers and hand pruners Parking: Assigned volunteers park in a lot near their trail location. If you do not have a state park parking pass, you can receive a temporary parking pass for use during your volunteer visits only.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information, including information on mandatory training. **Trained and active Adopt-A-Trail members** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing visitors to have a great trail experience.
Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Bluebird Nestbox Monitors at WCCSPBluebird Nestbox Monitors keep an eagle eye on their assigned bluebird boxes, reporting on nesting activity details. On a weekly basis, bluebird nestbox monitors check assigned boxes. Cornell University's NestWatch program is used by all volunteers to enter observation information. When: during the nesting season from March through October Who: suitable for individuals or small teams (2 people) who have regular availability. You can be the sole monitor of your assigned boxes, or be assigned a partner and alternate visits. Substitutes are available when you give notice that you will be away. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: a personal water bottle. Observation mirror will be provided. Parking: Parking: Assigned volunteers park in a lot near their nest box location. If you do not have a state park parking pass, you can receive a temporary parking pass for use during your volunteer visits only. NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please us caution and do a tick check on returning home.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information, including information on mandatory training. **Trained and active Bluebird Monitors** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing birds to thrive at our park.
Program: White Clay Creek State Park Bluebird Nestbox Monitors keep an eagle eye on their assigned bluebird boxes, reporting on nesting activity details. On a weekly basis, bluebird nestbox monitors check assigned boxes. Cornell University's NestWatch program is used by all volunteers to enter observation information. When: during the nesting season from March through October Who: suitable for individuals or small teams (2 people) who have regular availability. You can be the sole monitor of your assigned boxes, or be assigned a partner and alternate visits. Substitutes are available when you give notice that you will be away. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: a personal water bottle. Observation mirror will be provided. Parking: Parking: Assigned volunteers park in a lot near their nest box location. If you do not have a state park parking pass, you can receive a temporary parking pass for use during your volunteer visits only. NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please us caution and do a tick check on returning home.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information, including information on mandatory training. **Trained and active Bluebird Monitors** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing birds to thrive at our park.
Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteer Trail Maintenance Crew at WCCSPVolunteer Trail Maintenance Crew or "VTMC" volunteers keep trails ready for hikers and bikers at White Clay Creek State Park. The VTMC does the essential seasonal maintenance with power mowers and power trimmers to maintain cleared trail edges. This is a constant need during the growing season. Your efforts will help keep trails open and welcoming for park visitors. With almost 40 miles of trails, we couldn't do it without volunteers! When: during the growing season, from March thru November Who: suitable for individuals who are willing to receive a background check at park expense and to complete training to use power equipment in the park. Suitable for individuals and for small teams up to 5 people. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: your work gloves and safety gear. Safety gear such as ear plugs and safety glasses can be provided Parking: Assigned volunteers park in a lot near their trail location. If you do not have a state park parking pass, you can receive a temporary parking pass for use during your volunteer visits only.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information, including information on mandatory training. **Trained and active VTMC members** Please use the JotForm at this link: https://www.jotform.com/build/220724541508047#preview to report your hours and describe the work you completed on each day you volunteered. THANK YOU!
Program: White Clay Creek State Park Volunteer Trail Maintenance Crew or "VTMC" volunteers keep trails ready for hikers and bikers at White Clay Creek State Park. The VTMC does the essential seasonal maintenance with power mowers and power trimmers to maintain cleared trail edges. This is a constant need during the growing season. Your efforts will help keep trails open and welcoming for park visitors. With almost 40 miles of trails, we couldn't do it without volunteers! When: during the growing season, from March thru November Who: suitable for individuals who are willing to receive a background check at park expense and to complete training to use power equipment in the park. Suitable for individuals and for small teams up to 5 people. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: your work gloves and safety gear. Safety gear such as ear plugs and safety glasses can be provided Parking: Assigned volunteers park in a lot near their trail location. If you do not have a state park parking pass, you can receive a temporary parking pass for use during your volunteer visits only.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information, including information on mandatory training. **Trained and active VTMC members** Please use the JotForm at this link: https://www.jotform.com/build/220724541508047#preview to report your hours and describe the work you completed on each day you volunteered. THANK YOU!
Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Corporate, UD and Non-profit Volunteer Teams at WCCSPCorporate, University of Delaware and Non-profit Volunteer Teams are welcome at White Clay Creek State Park! Check out the Volunteer Calendar for shift-based opportunities that your team may be interested in. Use the 'Opportunities' button on the left and Search Term "White Clay Creek" to find other team-suitable volunteer opportunities. If those do not fit, there are many possible volunteer tasks that provide for team-building while making a real difference in the park. Removing invasive vegetation, park clean-ups, and special projects such as planting native plants and trees are some of the tasks available to volunteer teams. When: We can work with your team's availability and park staff availability to find a date and time that works best. Who: Suitable for corporations, non-profit entities, groups from religious organizations, academic or professional groups - any team of adults who wish to volunteer as a group. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: work gloves if you have them and a personal water bottle. Other tools will be provided. Parking: TBA NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please use caution and do a tick check on returning home.
NEW VOLUNTEER TEAMS: Please have volunteer team leader RESPOND and you will receive further information. **Active Corporate and Non-profit Team Leaders** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your team's volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing visitors to have a great park experience. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Corporate, University of Delaware and Non-profit Volunteer Teams are welcome at White Clay Creek State Park! Check out the Volunteer Calendar for shift-based opportunities that your team may be interested in. Use the 'Opportunities' button on the left and Search Term "White Clay Creek" to find other team-suitable volunteer opportunities. If those do not fit, there are many possible volunteer tasks that provide for team-building while making a real difference in the park. Removing invasive vegetation, park clean-ups, and special projects such as planting native plants and trees are some of the tasks available to volunteer teams. When: We can work with your team's availability and park staff availability to find a date and time that works best. Who: Suitable for corporations, non-profit entities, groups from religious organizations, academic or professional groups - any team of adults who wish to volunteer as a group. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: work gloves if you have them and a personal water bottle. Other tools will be provided. Parking: TBA NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please use caution and do a tick check on returning home.
NEW VOLUNTEER TEAMS: Please have volunteer team leader RESPOND and you will receive further information. **Active Corporate and Non-profit Team Leaders** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your team's volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing visitors to have a great park experience. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: Teams only |
Volunteer: Hunting season prep and cleanup at WCCSPHunter Volunteers are welcome at White Clay Creek State Park! Do you hunt at the park and want to give back through volunteer service? There are hunting-related volunteer tasks that make a real difference in the park. Regular work crews to build hunting stands, stand replacement, Adopt-A-Stand activities to remove invasive vegetation, and clean ups are some of the volunteer tasks available. When: Hunter volunteers generally meet on Wednesdays at 4:30. Some task are done on your own schedule while others occur on specific dates. Who: Any individuals or small groups who hunt at the park and wish to volunteer. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: work gloves if you have them and a personal water bottle. Other tools will be provided. Parking: At the Maintenance shop area at 445 Wedgewood Road for Wednesday work days. Other times, TBA NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please use caution and do a tick check on returning home.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: Please RESPOND and you will receive further information, including information on mandatory training for Adopt-A-Stand **Active Hunter Volunteers** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing visitors to have a great experience hunting at the park.
Program: White Clay Creek State Park Hunter Volunteers are welcome at White Clay Creek State Park! Do you hunt at the park and want to give back through volunteer service? There are hunting-related volunteer tasks that make a real difference in the park. Regular work crews to build hunting stands, stand replacement, Adopt-A-Stand activities to remove invasive vegetation, and clean ups are some of the volunteer tasks available. When: Hunter volunteers generally meet on Wednesdays at 4:30. Some task are done on your own schedule while others occur on specific dates. Who: Any individuals or small groups who hunt at the park and wish to volunteer. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: work gloves if you have them and a personal water bottle. Other tools will be provided. Parking: At the Maintenance shop area at 445 Wedgewood Road for Wednesday work days. Other times, TBA NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please use caution and do a tick check on returning home.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: Please RESPOND and you will receive further information, including information on mandatory training for Adopt-A-Stand **Active Hunter Volunteers** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing visitors to have a great experience hunting at the park.
Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Fishing prep and clean-up at WCCSPFishing Volunteers are welcome at White Clay Creek State Park! Do you fish at the park and want to give back through volunteer service? There are fishing-related volunteer tasks that make a real difference in the park. Clean ups along stream bank trails, clearing the fishing line disposal containers, helping with fish stocking, assisting with Children With Challenges fishing event, are some of the tasks available. When: Some task are done on your own schedule while others occur on specific dates. Who: Any individuals or small groups who fish at the park and wish to volunteer. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: work gloves if you have them and a personal water bottle. Other tools will be provided. Parking: TBA NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please use caution and do a tick check on returning home.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: Please RESPOND and you will receive further information. **Active Fishing Volunteers** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing visitors to have a great experience fishing at the park.
Program: White Clay Creek State Park Fishing Volunteers are welcome at White Clay Creek State Park! Do you fish at the park and want to give back through volunteer service? There are fishing-related volunteer tasks that make a real difference in the park. Clean ups along stream bank trails, clearing the fishing line disposal containers, helping with fish stocking, assisting with Children With Challenges fishing event, are some of the tasks available. When: Some task are done on your own schedule while others occur on specific dates. Who: Any individuals or small groups who fish at the park and wish to volunteer. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: work gloves if you have them and a personal water bottle. Other tools will be provided. Parking: TBA NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please use caution and do a tick check on returning home.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: Please RESPOND and you will receive further information. **Active Fishing Volunteers** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing visitors to have a great experience fishing at the park.
Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Scouts and Eagle projects at WCCSP
Scouts are welcome to volunteer at White Clay Creek State Park! A variety of activities can be done, both by individual scouts getting service hours and by scout troops doing service projects. Park staff can also coordinate closely with Eagle scout candidates to complete projects that benefit the park and satisfy Eagle scout requirements. When: Individual scouts and groups can sign up for opportunities on the volunteer calendar, or schedule custom volunteer events, or coordinate a meeting to discuss Eagle project opportunities. Who: Individual scouts or troops. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: work gloves if you have them and a personal water bottle. Other tools can be provided. (Eagle project candidates should provide the necessary tools.) Parking: TBA NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please use caution and do a tick check on returning home.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information. **Active Scout volunteers and Eagle scout candidates** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing visitors to have an enhanced park experience. Program: White Clay Creek State Park
Scouts are welcome to volunteer at White Clay Creek State Park! A variety of activities can be done, both by individual scouts getting service hours and by scout troops doing service projects. Park staff can also coordinate closely with Eagle scout candidates to complete projects that benefit the park and satisfy Eagle scout requirements. When: Individual scouts and groups can sign up for opportunities on the volunteer calendar, or schedule custom volunteer events, or coordinate a meeting to discuss Eagle project opportunities. Who: Individual scouts or troops. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: work gloves if you have them and a personal water bottle. Other tools can be provided. (Eagle project candidates should provide the necessary tools.) Parking: TBA NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please use caution and do a tick check on returning home.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information. **Active Scout volunteers and Eagle scout candidates** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing visitors to have an enhanced park experience. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Memorial Benches at WCCSPMemorial Bench Volunteers build and install benches that serve as a meaningful memorial to loved ones. Volunteers participate in work days doing woodworking tasks using hand tools and power sanders and installing benches along the trails in White Clay Creek State Park. Those wishing to learn are welcome! When: Work days are scheduled on specific dates and times. Who: Adult individuals or small groups who like to use hand tools and power sanders or want to learn. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: work gloves if you have them and a personal water bottle. Other tools will be provided. Parking: J Cloud Barn at 103 Smith Mill Road NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please use caution and do a tick check on returning home. NEW VOLUNTEERS: Please RESPOND and you will receive further information. **Active Memorial Bench Volunteers** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing bench sponsors to have a beautiful memorial to a loved one. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Memorial Bench Volunteers build and install benches that serve as a meaningful memorial to loved ones. Volunteers participate in work days doing woodworking tasks using hand tools and power sanders and installing benches along the trails in White Clay Creek State Park. Those wishing to learn are welcome! When: Work days are scheduled on specific dates and times. Who: Adult individuals or small groups who like to use hand tools and power sanders or want to learn. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: work gloves if you have them and a personal water bottle. Other tools will be provided. Parking: J Cloud Barn at 103 Smith Mill Road NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please use caution and do a tick check on returning home. NEW VOLUNTEERS: Please RESPOND and you will receive further information. **Active Memorial Bench Volunteers** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing bench sponsors to have a beautiful memorial to a loved one. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Summer Concert Series VolunteersSummer Concert Volunteers are needed to help the Friends of White Clay Creek State Park make the concerts even more entertaining and fun! Volunteers sell 50:50 raffle tickets, an easy job, walking through the crowd where there are eager buyers everywhere. You take their money and hand them their tickets! Raffle ticket sales extend from 6pm to about 7pm. Volunteers also staff the beer garden by selling tickets and making sure buyers are qualified to be served. Beer garden volunteers are required to take and pass a short online class provided by the state of Delaware. The beer garden is open from 6pm to about 8pm.When: Concerts happen every Wednesday evening, from mid June to the end of August. Volunteers are expected to help with a few concerts, not all of them Who: Raffle ticket sales suitable for individuals age 18 and over. Age 21 and over to volunteer in the beer garden. Wear: comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the weather. Parking: Carpenter Recreation area, 880 New London Road (Highway 896) in Newark.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and we hope to see you soon. **Active Concert Volunteers** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing the concert series to be a popular success. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Summer Concert Volunteers are needed to help the Friends of White Clay Creek State Park make the concerts even more entertaining and fun! Volunteers sell 50:50 raffle tickets, an easy job, walking through the crowd where there are eager buyers everywhere. You take their money and hand them their tickets! Raffle ticket sales extend from 6pm to about 7pm. Volunteers also staff the beer garden by selling tickets and making sure buyers are qualified to be served. Beer garden volunteers are required to take and pass a short online class provided by the state of Delaware. The beer garden is open from 6pm to about 8pm.When: Concerts happen every Wednesday evening, from mid June to the end of August. Volunteers are expected to help with a few concerts, not all of them Who: Raffle ticket sales suitable for individuals age 18 and over. Age 21 and over to volunteer in the beer garden. Wear: comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the weather. Parking: Carpenter Recreation area, 880 New London Road (Highway 896) in Newark.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and we hope to see you soon. **Active Concert Volunteers** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing the concert series to be a popular success. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Join Friends of White Clay Creek State ParkVisit the link below to find out more about the Friends of White Clay Creek State Park. https://www.whiteclayfriends.org/ Friends groups are independent non-profit organizations of community members dedicated to assisting a particular park. Friends groups help with special events and programs, park maintenance, planning, fundraising, staffing the nature centers and advocating for the park. Please join the team and help your favorite park! Program: White Clay Creek State Park Visit the link below to find out more about the Friends of White Clay Creek State Park. https://www.whiteclayfriends.org/ Friends groups are independent non-profit organizations of community members dedicated to assisting a particular park. Friends groups help with special events and programs, park maintenance, planning, fundraising, staffing the nature centers and advocating for the park. Please join the team and help your favorite park! Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Trail work with Trail SpinnersAre you a member of Trail Spinners, the mountain bike club dedicated to building and maintaining trails for mountain biking in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania? If you are a mountain biker and not a member yet, find out how to join at this link: https://www.trailspinners.org/how-to-join Trail Spinners do trail maintenance work in White Clay Creek State Park such as keeping the David English trail in good shape after storms.
When: Trail Spinners can keep you informed about work days Who: Members of Delaware Trail Spinners. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: work gloves and a personal water bottle. Other necessary tools will be indicated for the work day. Parking: will be indicated for work day NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please use caution and do a tick check on returning home.
NEW VOLUNTEERS please RESPOND and you will receive further information.
Program: White Clay Creek State Park Are you a member of Trail Spinners, the mountain bike club dedicated to building and maintaining trails for mountain biking in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania? If you are a mountain biker and not a member yet, find out how to join at this link: https://www.trailspinners.org/how-to-join Trail Spinners do trail maintenance work in White Clay Creek State Park such as keeping the David English trail in good shape after storms.
When: Trail Spinners can keep you informed about work days Who: Members of Delaware Trail Spinners. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: work gloves and a personal water bottle. Other necessary tools will be indicated for the work day. Parking: will be indicated for work day NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please use caution and do a tick check on returning home.
NEW VOLUNTEERS please RESPOND and you will receive further information.
Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Adopt-A-Hole at WCCSP"Adopt-A-Hole" volunteers assist with the upkeep of Disc Golf Course holes at White Clay Creek State Park. On at least a monthly basis Adopt-A-Hole volunteers walk their assigned disc golf area to clip back overgrowing vegetation, pick up litter, and report on course/hole conditions. Your efforts will help keep the course open and welcoming for park visitors. We couldn't do it without you! When: during the growing season, from March thru November Who: suitable for individuals and for small teams up to 5 people. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: your work gloves, loppers and hand pruners Parking: Assigned volunteers park in a lot near their Disc Golf location. If you do not have a state park parking pass, you can receive a temporary parking pass for use during your volunteer visits only.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information. **Trained and active Adopt-A-Hole members** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing visitors to have a great trail experience.
Program: White Clay Creek State Park "Adopt-A-Hole" volunteers assist with the upkeep of Disc Golf Course holes at White Clay Creek State Park. On at least a monthly basis Adopt-A-Hole volunteers walk their assigned disc golf area to clip back overgrowing vegetation, pick up litter, and report on course/hole conditions. Your efforts will help keep the course open and welcoming for park visitors. We couldn't do it without you! When: during the growing season, from March thru November Who: suitable for individuals and for small teams up to 5 people. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: your work gloves, loppers and hand pruners Parking: Assigned volunteers park in a lot near their Disc Golf location. If you do not have a state park parking pass, you can receive a temporary parking pass for use during your volunteer visits only.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information. **Trained and active Adopt-A-Hole members** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing visitors to have a great trail experience.
Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: Yes |