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National Park Volunteer Opportunities

National park volunteering, including the Volunteers-in-Parks program, interships, and archeological fieldwork.
Volunteer Opportunities
Learn about the National Park Service's Volunteer in Parks (VIP) Program and other chances to enjoy the outdoors while giving something in return.
Archeology and Ethnography Program
An online guide to volunteer and archeological fieldwork opportunities both in and out of the National Park Service.
Big Bend National Park
Includes information on Volunteers-in-Parks program at Big Bend NP in Texas.
Biscayne National Park
Park exploring possibility of placing volunteer Harbor/Island Hosts at the Elliott Key and Boca Chita Key marinas; for individuals with live-aboard vessels.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Provides general information on the Volunteers In Parks Program.
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Provides information on volunteer opportunities.
Christian Ministry in National Parks
Includes information on how to become involved in A Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP) program.
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
Includes basic information on intern and volunteer opportunities.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Includes information on volunteer opportunities at the nation's largest urban national park.
Grand Canyon National Park
Information on becoming an Associate Naturalist at Grand Canyon National Park.
Ice Age Park & Trail Foundation
Volunteer-based organization that works to create, build and maintain the many segments of the Ice Age Trail, a 1,000-mile national and state scenic trail located entirely in Wisconsin.
Lowell National Historical Park
Information on volunteer positions available at the park.
Museum Management Program
More than 300 National Park System sites have museum collections and offer opportunities for volunteers and interns.
National Park Service
Includes current national park volunteer opportunities and an online application form.
North Country Trail Association
Nonprofit organization that works in partnership with the National Park Service to build, maintain, and promote the North Country National Scenic Trail.
Service to America
Collaborative program to provide volunteer service to the National Park Service though the President's Summit for America's Future and the Boy Scouts of America. Includes clickable map of volunteer opportunities.
Scientist-in-the-Parks
National Park Service positions for earth science professionals and students to work with park staffs to help them understand and manage the geologic resources.

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