Volunteer Opportunities

Campground Host opportunites for RVers and tenters alike exist at Assateague Island National Seashore. Enjoy oceanside or bayside campground duties... more info

Pony Patrol volunteers protect wild horses and visitors from potentially harmful and dangerous interactions... more info

Visitor Center Volunteers assist rangers at the front desk helping park visitors discover what Assateague has to offer... more info

Park Roving volunteers acquire extensive knowledge of park resources and share discoveries during roves of the beach, marsh, nature trails and visitor center... more info

Education and Interpretation volunteers with background in education or natural sciences become involved in programming for students or the general public... more info

Children's Crafts can make a special Assateague memory for visiting families participating in these programs presented in our visitor centers... more info

Office Assistance work occurs behind the scenes... more info

Internships are available for those who wish to gain course credit or experience in environmental education, interpretation, or resource management. Contact the park volunteer coordinator for... more info

Short Projects occur in the park each year. These short projects of often just a few hours duration range from trash pick up to painting... more info

Volunteer Vacations are not available at Assateague Island National Seashore...more info

Those interested in becoming a volunteer at Assateague Island National Seashore should fill out an application. Be sure to make a detailed description of your qualifications in the areas for which you apply. The VIP coordinator or a department supervisor will review your application. If your particular talents and skills appear to be ones the park needs, you will be contacted for an interview. We sometimes find that a match cannot be made between applicants' abilities or time commitments and our own park needs at the time. You will be notified during or shortly after the interview if you have been selected for a volunteer position.

Assateague Island National Seashore staff is humbled by the commitment and dedication of the many individuals who wish to donate experience and time to the National Park Service. We thank you for your generosity of spirit and devotion.

For more information, contact Volunteer in Parks Coordinator, Christopher Seymour, Assateague Island National Seashore, 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, Maryland. E-mail: christopher_seymour@nps.gov

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