You can learn new skills, stay involved in your community, teach others, meet new friends and visit amazing sites on America's greatest river- the Mississippi. Volunteers gain a lot from their experiences at the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

Volunteers of all abilities and backgrounds help connect visitors and students with the diverse resources of the Mississippi River and help ensure these wonderful treasures and stories are available for generations to enjoy in the future.

Volunteers play an active role in most park programs and projects. Here are just some of the many opportunities for volunteers to experience America's greatest river- the Mississippi:

• Restore natural areas along the river by identifying and removing non-native plants
• Help visitors plan their visits along the river at the new Mississippi River Visitor Center in the Science Museum of Minnesota.
• Assist park staff with research, web design and office support in the headquarters office.
• Encourage students to explore the river with binoculars from the deck of a moving riverboat during the Big River Journey.

Chances are you have a special skill that you can share or want to learn. Amateur historians, bird-watchers, artists, and graphic designers are just some of the many volunteers who make a difference every year for Mississippi National River and Recreation Area! Internships and activities for your group or organization are also available.

Volunteers are people like you who enjoy the beauty and history of the Mississippi River- one of the world's most celebrated rivers.