Volunteer at State Parks

Camp Host Positions

Camp hosts receive valuable training from park staff and participate in a passionate team working to manage and conserve Mississippi’s natural resources in exchange for 24 weekly volunteer service hours. Parks provide hosts with an RV site during their host placement. Host sites have water and electrical hookups, and many also have sewer hookups. Hosts are required to maintain these campsites in an orderly manner.

Camp Host responsibilities vary from park to park. Generally, Camp Hosts assist Park Staff with maintaining facilities and grounds by performing campsite occupancy checks, cleaning campsites after visitors' departures, collecting trash from cabins/campsites, refreshing trash bins in the day-use area, blowing off RV pads, and assisting with other park projects as needed.

Learn More

Ongoing Community Volunteer Openings

Mississippi State Parks needs volunteers on a daily, weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly basis. These volunteers can be involved for any amount of time they choose.  

No matter your interests or level of experience, Mississippi State Parks has something for everyone. Volunteers have the opportunity to assist with creating and maintaining trails, help maintain the integrity of our disc golf course and pickleball/tennis courts, collect litter, assist in kayak rentals, give newcomers directions or advice on camping, and participate in a variety of other service-oriented activities.

Learn More

Group Volunteer Applications

The more, the merrier at Mississippi State Parks! Are you interested in having your University, Workplace, Scout Group, Disc Golf Association, Mountain Biking Club, Equestrian Team, or Non-profit group make an impact at a park near you? This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to improve employee team building at no cost to your group! Take a mental break from the office setting and find your colleagues outdoors! It’s also great for those who like to work with their hands and want to spend more time outside.

Learn More