Hoosier State needs camp hosts and other volunteers
While it’s not completely clear why folks who live in Indiana are called “Hoosiers,” one story says early pioneers would yell out into the vast Indiana wilderness, “Who’s There?” Today with over 6 million residents state-wide, you could get quite a field of answers to that call.
But being ranked 16th in US population means that Indiana is a state that needs help. Tasked with managing Hoosier state parks, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is sending out the call for volunteers to help out in a variety of outdoor settings. Camp hosting is one of those occupations that have a great appeal to RVers; but don’t feel limited. Opportunities for volunteers include greeting interpretive center visitors, demonstrating a craft or skill, assisting with special events, maintaining trails, or monitoring bluebird boxes. Helping control invasive plants such as garlic mustard is another possibility. The latter sounds like something you could add to a ham sandwich on break.
So, how can you pick up on an assignment that might fill your spring and summer hours? A brochure describing volunteer opportunities at DNR properties is at www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2443.htm. Visit www.dnr.IN.gov/parklake and click on “How You Can Help” to download a volunteer application form.
photo courtesy Indiana State Parks
