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Oregon Caves National Monument
Applying for VIP

Volunteer-In-Parks

There is no a formal application form that you need to fill out for Volunteer-In-Parks (VIP). We accept a resume or the application form in the current "Volunteer-In-Parks" brochure, available at any national park or visit the VIP website

We may even have some ideas on aspects of your career that you have not yet considered. If you have goals that you would like to share with us, write them down on a separate sheet of paper titled "Career Goals" and send it with your resume. Resumes can be made up of a standard format including name, address, phone number, work experience, hobby, interest, and references. Your chances of being selected for a position will be much higher if you include the following information:

  1. A phone number and address where you can be reached at any time. This is important for students who may change residences at the end of the school season or full-time RVers who are on the move. 
  2. 3-6 work and/or personal references. Work experience is good but enthusiasm and reliability are more important.

Becoming a Volunteer through other Organizations

If you want to volunteer through other organizations such as SCA or GeoCorps, please contact those organizations and Oregon Caves.

Acid dew dissolves the cave wall to make small pock marks.  

Did You Know?
Carbon dioxide mixes with water that condenses on the wall of the cave to create a very weak acid. Over long periods of time this "acid dew" eats away at the marble walls of Oregon Caves making the cave larger.

Last Updated: September 27, 2007 at 17:10 EST