Volunteer Opportunities:

Content Specialist Assistant
Technology Assistant
Tour Guide/General Interpretation
Servicewide Volunteer Day - Images of Your National Parks, an Internet Experience
 
Governors Island, a 172 acre island in New York Harbor, is administered jointly by the City and State of New York through theGovernors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (GIPEC) and the National Park Service. The National Park Service administers 22 acres of the island that includes two historic forts, Fort Jay and Castle Williams.

Governors Island opened to the public on a seasonal basis during the summer of 2003 with the National Park Service playing an important role in the public access program. Each summer, GIPEC and the National Park Service, has expanded public access and sponsored programs for nearly 200,000 visitors. 

Since we are a relatively new National Park site, the contributions made by our volunteers will noticeably enrich our tours and public program offerings. We have a very small, team-oriented staff and there are many ways that volunteers can help create dynamic experiences for our visitors.