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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Support Your Park
 

Current Volunteer Opportunities

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To view more NPS volunteer opportunities, go to www.nps.gov/volunteer or www.volunteer.gov/gov
 
Student Conservation Association volunteer with students

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Student Conservation Association intern with students

Contact our volunteer coordinator by email or at 719-378-6342 for details on volunteer positions at the park. Each summer, Great Sand Dunes has one or two Student Conservation Association (SCA) seasonal intern positions. These positions usually work in the interpretive division, doing nature walks, talks, environmental education, Visitor Center desk, and/or other tasks. Contact SCA or our volunteer coordinator for details and available positions.
 
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Friends of the Dunes is a non-profit citizen's support group for Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. In cooperation with the National Park Service, the Friends provide a forum for citizen involvement in planning decisions, focus public interest on issues and need, and provide volunteer and financial aid for projects beyond the scope of the park's budget. Support Friends of the Dunes!
 
Kathy Hodge and Sally Gierke

Photos courtesy the artists

Kathy Hodge and Sally Gierke, Artists in Residence for 2009

Great Sand Dunes Artist in Residence Program
Children rafting Medano Creek  

Did You Know?
In average to wet years, Medano Creek is a popular beach environment at Great Sand Dunes. When creek flow is high, some children even raft the shallow waters.
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Last Updated: September 30, 2009 at 13:49 EST