College students who are interested in receiving college credits may volunteer in any of the Volunteer Network Program Divisions, Sites or Districts. This program offers a great opportunity to learn more about and gain experience in working with the natural resources of Illinois. It is a chance to gain new skills, work with natural resource professionals and network with people who share interests in the outdoors.

This is a non-paid volunteer program and must be organized through a college or university for credit. The IDNR Volunteer Supervisor will keep track of the student’s hours, work, etc. for reporting to the College or University.

FIRST: Check this site for information about our programs, positions and geographic location of volunteer opportunities to determine if they meet the requirements set out by the College or University you attend.

SECOND: Choose a volunteer opportunity and contact the IDNR staff person designated for the program or position listed in the Directory to determine if a volunteer internship opportunity is available.

THIRD: Schedule a time to meet with the IDNR staff person. You will be assigned a Volunteer Supervisor who will be there for questions, concerns and anything else that may help you perform your volunteer internship duties.

FOURTH: Complete Volunteer Paperwork: Internship/College Credit Application; Job Description/ Waiver; and Vehicle Authorization form, if applicable. You will be given a written Job Description; the duties stated in the Job Description are the only volunteer duties that you should perform.

FIFTH: Keep track of your volunteer hours. Turn in your hours to your Volunteer Supervisor frequently, together with any other necessary paperwork required by the College or University.

For more information about the Internship/College Credit Program please contact: