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Volunteers needed for Hoosier Outdoor Experience - FishNews - 03-23-2010 The inaugural Hoosier Outdoor Experience (Sept. 26-27, at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis) will give people a hands-on chance to try many outdoor activities. In order to make the event a success, the Department of Natural Resources needs volunteers in four categories: hospitality, ambasor, first aid and shuttle attendant.<br /> The doors will open to the public at 9 a.m. The event runs until 6 p.m. Volunteers and staff will be on site an hour before opening and an hour after gates close for setup and tear-down.<br /> Program and volunteer registration information is available at www.hoosieroutdoorexperience.IN.gov.<br /> Call (317) 562-1338 or e-mail outdoorexperience@dnr.INgov with questions or to register a minor (under 18 years old) as a volunteer.<br /> Volunteer Descriptions:<br /> Hospitality: Coordinate and keep water stations for participants, staff and other volunteers supplied. Also will staff main hospitality station and work with DNR staff.<br /> Ambasors: Greet and answer general questions about the venue assigned, troubleshoot, escort parties to closest first aid station.<br /> First Aid: Must be doctors, physician's assistants, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, or first responders. Staff one of three first aid station. The DNR will provide basic first aid supplies.<br /> Shuttle Attendant: Inform participants about each shuttle stop. Make sure participants ride safely.<br /> -30-<br /> For more information: Amanda Wuestefeld, Hoosier Outdoor Heritage Coordinator, (317) 547-2075.