Volunteer

Left: SCA intern Sam Valentine and Michael Codispoti of North Bennet Street School think through material development for a Good Neighbors in class activity. Right: Olmsted archivist Michele Clark shows students from the Woodstock Academy, CT a box piece from the Olmsted collection in preparation for their volunteer work in support of Good Neighbors. Photos by SCA intern Matt Griffing. Photos courtesy of NPS, Olmsted NHS.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering is an American tradition that over the years has made immeasurable contributions to communities, organizations, and individuals throughout the country. Volunteers are vital to fulfilling the mission of the National Park Service (NPS), providing critical help in conserving our nation's most treasured places, providing public access and education, and ensuring that these places survive and thrive for generations to come.

Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site offers a variety of meaningful volunteer opportunities at Fairsted. Find one that is a good fit for your background, interests, and personality. As a small site, there are opportunities to develop connections with our professional staff, our stories, and our physical resources. We utilize volunteers in our visitor services and public programming, our curriculum-based programs for local schools, and occasionally for help in maintaining our historic grounds. There may also be other types of opportunities that come up from time to time.

 

Current Volunteer Opportunities

 

How to Apply

Click links above to apply for Current Opportunities on volunteer.gov. Or, share the nature of your interest and availability with us by emailing Mark Swartz.

Internships

In addition to our classic volunteer positions, the park can work with you to customize an internship or practicum that helps you achieve your goals while making a meaningful contribution to park programming and operations. Visit our Internships page to learn more.