Outdoors & Recreation

Kids skiing

Help keep your parks beautiful, preserve natural resources and connect visitors to nature by volunteering with Parks & Recreation. Most positions are based at Tamarack Nature Center in White Bear Township.

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Current Tamarack Nature Center opportunities

Ski & Snowshoe Rental Attendant

Ages: Adults (18 and older); youth ages 15-17; age 12-14 with an adult

Time commitment: Late December through early March; 3+ shifts per season; 2-3 hours each time; mostly weekends

Training: Training scheduled for Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Requirements: Friendly, customer-service oriented personality; some knowledge of cross country skis and snowshoes helpful, but not required

Description: Volunteers team up with our staff to run the Ski & Snowshoe Shack, where visitors come to rent equipment for a winter adventure out on the trails. Volunteers assist customers with the fitting of skis and snowshoes, and recommend trails based on conditions and experience levels. 

Email Savannah Maiers if you are interested in this volunteer opportunity!

Group volunteer opportunities

Parks & Recreation: Thony Thao or 651-266-0300.

Tamarack Nature Center: Savannah Maiers or 651-266-0362.