Volunteering opportunities

Find a volunteer opportunity in your area

Visit our DNR Volunteer Impact public page to see a list of current openings. Volunteer opportunities are listed by location or program name. 

• Apply to volunteer, create a profile, and sign up for volunteer positions.

• Your profile and answers to application questions will be stored on MyImpactPage.com or the MyImpact app.

• Access your profile each time you apply for a new volunteer position.

• Communicate directly with DNR staff and track your volunteer hours here.

The Minnesota State Fair is coming Aug. 27 to Sept. 7, and YOU can be a part of it!

• Receive admission tickets to the fair for each day you volunteer with the DNR!

• Parking and meals are your responsibility.

• All volunteers must pass a background check and safety quiz.

• Click on the web link of each position to learn more, apply, and sign up!

State Fair Volunteer positions are:

• Wildlife Wing Interpreter

• Invasive Species Display (only openings left on Labor Day, Sept. 7)

• Greeters and Rovers

• Wildfire Prevention Volunteer

• Accessibility Hunting Blind and WMA Exhibit
   

Tips for applying and signing up for a volunteer position

• The answers you entered in your profile are saved to be used each time you APPLY for a volunteer position you are interested in.

• After applying, you must SIGN UP for a specific volunteer activity. Select a date, location, or shift to reserve your spot. 

• Scroll to the very bottom of the description of the volunteer activity and click + Sign Up

  • Simply clicking Submit Application does not sign you up for the position. You must SIGN UP.

• Your activity will show up on your schedule when you are accepted and assigned.

• Still have questions? Follow the steps to sign up as a volunteer.
   

Frequently asked questions using MyImpact

• Create a DNR Volunteer Profile

• Better Impact Account Overview - Video Walkthrough

• Reset a Lost/Forgotten Password 

• Signing Up for an Opportunity

• Withdraw from an Opportunity or Shift

• Confirming My Participation/Checking Your Schedule

• Log Hours and Feedback

• Update Your Contact Info

• Add Assignments to Your Personal Calendars

• Set Up a Weekly Schedule Reminder

• Volunteer Account Help Center
   

MyImpact websites and apps to use to volunteer with Minnesota DNR

For computer use:

• Bookmark the DNR's MyImpactPage.com login site to return to your profile anytime.

For mobile devices:

• Go to the Apple Store or Google Play to select and install the My Impact app by Better Impact Inc.
   

Safety guidelines

Please refer to the Volunteer Safety Resources webpage training.