Summer Volunteer Opportunities at Widewater State park

Enjoy the summer sun while also helping out your state parks! Check out some of Widewater's Summer volunteer opportunities below. 

Educational Volunteer Opportunities

Astronomy Assistant: July 17th & August 14th

Natural Resource Management

- Rain Barrel Maintenance: July 11th

- Mothing Monitor: July 20th & 24th

- Japanese Stilt Grass Removal: August 15th, 22nd, & 29th

Recreation & Special Events

Kayak Tour Caboose

- Rising Sun: July 19th

- Full Moon: July 25th

- Twilight: August 8th

Saturday, July 25th : Waterway Cleanups Summer Cleanup on the Potomac River

Join this Stafford-based non-profit as they help keep Potomac River clean of trash and debris via kayaks in their Summer cleanup at the park. All paddle equipment is provided by the park.

- Register here: Widewater State Park Potomac River Cleanup

If you would like to volunteer for any of these volunteer events, you can sign up here: WWSP Summer 2026 Volunteer Registration. Reach out to Chief Ranger Ellen Hillborn at widewater@dcr.virginia.gov for orientation and background check requirements. 

Don't forget to check out our seasonal volunteer newsletter attached to this program posting!

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