Gulf Islands National Seashore could not operate without our Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program. Each year volunteers donate over 23,000 hours using their talents and expertise to assist the Seashore in our mission of conserving natural and historical resources.
VIPs can choose from a variety of volunteer jobs including:
- Assisting visitors in four visitor centers
- Painting historic cannons
- Designing and conducting information programs for the general public and school groups
- Working with park staff to protect endangered species such as sea turtles
- Removing marine debris for the International Beach Cleanup Answering visitor information requests
- Campground hosting
If you are interested in volunteering in America's largest National Seashore please complete a volunteer application and mail it to the Volunteer Coordinator, Gulf Islands National Seashore, 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563-5000.