Volunteer Programs

Volunteers-In-Parks includes several special programs that volunteers may participate in. You do not need to participate in a program to volunteer; many volunteers assist with a position or event. Opportunities for volunteer programs may be listed on Volunteer.gov or directly on a National Park Service unit’s website, find a site by state..

Special Interests

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  Amtrak Trails & Rails

  Volunteers with the Amtrak Trails & Rails program educate train travelers on the natural and cultural heritage of a region.

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  Artist-in-Residence

  Many sites offer an Artist-in-Residence program for visual artists, writers, musicians, and other creative media.

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  International Volunteers-in-Parks

  Participants from around the world train in and contribute to U.S. national parks.

Youth and Young Adult

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  Girl Scout Ranger Program

  Girls Scouts are invited to participate in a variety of organized educational or service projects at national parks.

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  Programs for Boy Scouts

  Boy scouts can explore the national parks, learn about our mission, and help protect the nation's natural and cultural resources.

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  Community Volunteer Ambassador Program

  Youth and young adults from diverse backgrounds can apply to participate in this 48-week paid professional internship.

Science in Parks

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  Citizen Science

  Citizen scientists of all ages head out to the field to gain knowledge and contribute valuable information to parks.

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  National Parks BioBlitz

  The National Park Service and National Geographic Society host large-scale BioBlitz events at national park sites.