Volunteer Pass
2010 America the Beautiful- Volunteer Pass NPS IMAGE This pass is the equivalent of the Annual Federal Lands Pass and is issued as a thank you for hard working volunteers in our national parks. This pass is for volunteers acquiring 500 service hours on a cumulative basis. It provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of award. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). How much does it Cost? Free of Charge Where do I get the pass? Obtained through your Volunteer Coordinator at the site where you volunteered 500+ hours. Who honors this pass? BLM – Bureau of Land Management FWS – United States Fish & Wildlife Service NPS – National Park Service Bureau of Reclamation USDA-FS – United States Department of Agriculture – Forest Service What are the requirements for qualifying for this pass? For those who volunteer 500 hours or more at Federal recreation sites, beginning January 1, 2010. Valid 12 months from month of issue. What does it save me money on? • Per Vehicle Fee Areas - The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a noncommercial vehicle. • Per Person Fee Areas – The pass admits the pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults (children under 16 are admitted free). What does it NOT cover? • Overnight Camping • Developed Boat Launches • Swimming Sites • Specialized Interpretive Services • Concessioner Services |
Did You Know?
The Bonneville cutthroat trout is the only trout native to Great Basin National Park and East Central Nevada. Ancestors of the current Bonneville cutthroat trout were abundant in ancient Lake Bonneville 16,000 to 18,000 years ago, the remnant of what is now the Great Salt Lake in Utah.