Volunteers in Parks (VIP) program
Thank you for your interest in the Volunteers in Parks (VIP) program at Cedar Breaks National Monument. Applications and more information about the nationwide program is available at www.nps.gov/volunteer.
VIP's are an integral part of the staff at Cedar Breaks, and performs a wide variety of duties including, but not limited to:
- Campground hosts for Point Supreme Campground
- Interpretation: includes staffing the Visitor Center, guided hikes, talks, roving interpretation, Junior Ranger program, and other activities.
- Wildflower Festival: includes assisting with our annual Wildflower Festival planning, guided hikes, Junior Ranger Scavenger Hunt, and other activities.
Contact Cedar Breaks National Monument Headquarters for more information or to inquire for a volunteer opportunity at (435) 586-9451.
Student Conservation Association Internships
You may also wish to contact the Student Conservation Association (SCA) about volunteer positions. SCA positions are generally full-time, twelve-week positions in public or private natural resource management agencies throughout the United States. Transportation costs and bi-weekly stipends are paid by SCA. Cedar Breaks hires 2-4 interpretive intern volunteers through this program each year. Dormitory housing is provided for SCA's. For more SCA information and an application, go to www.thesca.org or call (603) 543-1700.