Due to COIVD-19, volunteer activites are functioning differently. For updated information e-mail us.Short Term OpportuntiesTrails Drop-In DaysJoin our Stewardship team cutting back over grown vegetation, clear drainage ditches, build bog walk and much more! All you need to bring is clothes to work in, closed toed-shoes, and a backpack with water and a snack; we provide the rest. Check out the latest schedule to see what projects are coming up next. *Due to COVID-19 this program is temporarily suspended. Group Service ProjectsDo you have a group that is interested in doing a service project here at Acadia? We can offer half-day, full day, or multi-day experiences. Call the Friends of Acadia Stewardship Coordinator at (207)288-3934 or e-mail stewardship@friendsofacadia.org. National Trails DayCelebrate National Trails Day at Acadia National Park! Come for light refreshments and an opportunity to participate in trail maintenance or join a guided trail walk. Call Dana Petersen, Friends of Acadia Stewardship Coordinator at (207)288-3934 or e-mail stewardship@friendsofacadia.org for more details. Take Pride in Acadia DayWant to be a part of the largest volunteer event of the year? Register for Take Pride in Acadia Day and help us put the carriage roads to bed. *Due to COVID-19, participation is limited this year, registration is required, and no gatherings will take place at park headquarters. Season-Long Volunteer OpportunitiesOur season-long volunteer opportunities range from campground hosts, education interns, visitor assistance patrol, to bird migration monitoring volunteers. Check the below listing or visit volunteer.gov to see current openings. Not seeing what you are looking for? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (207)288-8716 or e-mail us to learn more about position availability.YouthAcadia Youth Conservation Corps (AYCC)- This is a full-time, eight week, non-residential trail maintenance program for High School Students ages 15-18. The program runs late June to mid-August, pays minimum wage, and awards participants who complete the eight weeks an education award. Join a team of your peers, learn valueable skills for the future, and help restore and maintain Acadia National Park's beloved trails and carriage roads. This program is offered in partnership with Friends of Acadia. Applications are accepted January - March 30th for the upcoming season. *Due to COVID- 19 this program is temporarily suspended. Artist-In-ResidenceThe Artist-in-Residence program is dedicated to creating new ways for visitors to experience Acadia through the arts. In exchange for a two-week residency, artists lead one outreach presentation for the public, and donate within one year one work of art that depicts a fresh and innovative new perspective of the park for visitors that's drawn from their own experience. Current Volunteer OpportunitiesThere are no volunteer opportunities at this time. To view more NPS volunteer opportunities, go to www.nps.gov/volunteer or www.volunteer.gov. Tips for ApplyingAcadia National Park receives hundreds of volunteer applications each year for a limited number of positions. Help us place you and make your application stand out at the same time by following these tips.
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Last updated: December 10, 2020