Volunteer

Volunteers help the park prepare the carriage roads for the winter.

NPS/Todd M. Edgar

 

General Information

 

For available volunteer positions, visit volunteer.gov.
To find out more about volunteering at Acadia, contact the volunteer coordinator 207-288-8716 or e-mail.

For information about short-term volunteer opportunities, contact Friends of Acadia.

 

Annual Events

 

National Park Week (April) and Take Pride in Acadia Day (November)
For these events, Friends of Acadia coordinate volunteer efforts to help maintain and cleanup projects throughout the park. For more information, visit the Friends of Acadia website.

 

Artist-In-Residence

 

For information about the Artist-in-Residence program, application procedures, and frequently asked questions, click here.

 

Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

 

Acadia Youth Conservation Corps (AYCC)
Join a team of high school students to improve Acadia's trails and carriage roads, reconstruct stonework, clear vistas, cut wood, and help out where needed. The AYCC program runs from mid-June to early August. For more information, contact the trails shop at 207-288-8760.

Park Ranger
Wear the uniform, guide visitors to the coolest parts of the park, and answer questions at the visitor center and nature center. Students are generally hired by March and work during the summer season. For more information, contact the visitor center supervisor at 207-288-8820.

Student Conservation Association Interns
Assist with ranger-led programs or work with the fire staff as you become part of this special group of 3,000 volunteers across the country. For more information, visit the Student Conservation Association website.

Friends of Acadia Ridge Runners and Recreation Technician
Hike Acadia's challenging trails while educating hikers about "Leave No Trace" principles, performing light trail maintenance, and carrying out trail censuses and other park research. These programs are run by Friends of Acadia. For more information, visit their website.

Raptor Internship
During the internship (summer through fall) the raptor intern observes and interprets the activities of peregrine falcons and counts and identifies migrating raptors. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in public speaking, computer skills, and knowledge of raptors. In return for 32 hours of work/week, the intern receives a uniform, housing, and a $100 weekly stipend. For more information contact us at [phone]. To apply submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Raptor Internship, PO Box 177, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Applications must be received by March 1, 2013.

Education Internships
Education interns work with park staff in preparing and presenting curriculum-based programs for 3rd-8th grade students in their classrooms and at the park. Qualified applicants must enjoy children, have a sense of wonder, and be able to meet the physical and mental demands of teaching outdoors. Interns work 32 hours/week and receive a weekly stipend of $100, housing, and a $65 uniform allowance. To apply send a cover letter, resume, and three reference contacts to Cynthia Ocel, Acadia National Park, PO Box 177, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Call [phone] for more information.

Volunteer Trail Work
For information on opportunities, contact Friends of Acadia, or call [phone].