Volunteer

A woman standing in front of a large room with individuals sitting at tables. There are flowers on each table with art supplies. Several black and white photographs of George Washington Carver are in the room as well.
Park volunteer conducting an Art Workshop.

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Volunteers In Parks are VIPs

Anyone can be a VIP at George Washington Carver National Monument. Groups and individuals may serve in a variety of volunteer jobs. Are you a storyteller? You are needed during Pioneer Day field trips for school groups or candle-dipping during Prairie Day in September. Do you enjoy meeting and talking to people? There is a place for you at the visitor center front desk. Do you prefer to stay behind-the-scenes? You may enjoy working in the park library. VIPs sometimes work maintaining buildings and grounds, removing invasive plants in the prairie units, conducting education programs during field trip seasons, staffing special events, providing guided tours, conducting interpretive programs, or working on special projects. Whatever your talents or interests, park staff will work to match them to a volunteer job.

Park Mission

The mission of George Washington Carver National Monument is to maintain, preserve, and interpret, in a suitable and enduring manner, the life and legacy of George Washington Carver for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of the United States of America. VIPs are vital to accomplishing this mission.

Become a VIP

We want to hear from you! Call 417.325.4151 or email your request to gwca_interpretation@nps.gov, or download the volunteer application and send it to the park at:

Volunteer (VIP) Program:
George Washington Carver National Monument
5646 Carver Road
Diamond, Missouri 64840


Learn more the National Park Service Volunteer program at www.nps.gov/getinvolved/volunteer
Find a list of available volunteer opportunities at Volunteer.gov.

Last updated: January 8, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

5646 Carver Road
Diamond, MO 64840

Phone:

417.325.4151

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