Volunteering with Riverway Volunteers

Providing meaningful experiences for people to actively conserve and enhance the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and to help others explore and discover this national park.

Riverway Volunteers is a program of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and Wild Rivers Conservancy, the official nonprofit partner of the National Scenic Riverway. Through this program, volunteers support and are supported by both organizations together as they serve the Riverway and the greater watershed.

Volunteer activities can be physical such as scientific monitoring or materials maintenance, creative like contributing photography or art, or organizational like leading activities or assisting with office work.

A Volunteer Fit For Everyone

We would love to welcome you to our volunteer team! We have opportunities for all levels of skill, experience, and commitment.

Watershed Waste Warrior

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Apply to be a watershed waste warrior

Visitor Center Assistant

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Apply to be a visitor center assistant

Discovery Aide

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Apply to be a discovery aide

Kayak Krew

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Apply to be on the kayak krew

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Office & Operations Support

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Apply to be office & operations support

Beetle Parent

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Apply to be a beetle parent

Adventure Assistant

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Apply to be an adventure assistant

Riverway Ambassador

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Apply to be a riverway ambassador

Photographer

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Apply to be a photographer

Contribute to the National Scenic Riverway

A volunteer releases beetles as part of the purple loosestrife bio control project.

Be A Part Of The Experience

This co-managed volunteer program allows all Riverway Volunteers to be part of the larger National Park Service Volunteer-in-Parks (VIP) program and allows our reach to extend beyond National Park Service borders into the entire St. Croix watershed.

Learn more about the National Scenic Riverway.

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Why Volunteers Matter

Volunteers play a critical role in achieving the mission for Wild Rivers Conservancy and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. They help conserve and restore the diverse resources of the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers, enrich the experiences of visitors, and help others discover and explore their national park.

A Rewarding Experience

"I love the St. Croix river for all the beauty, pleasure and solace that it has brought to me over the years. I wanted to give back to the St. Croix for all the river has brought to me and my family."