Internships

Appomattox Court House NHP offers a variety of volunteer and internship opportunities for all ages, and education levels.

The following are descriptions of the six divisions APCO has to offer. Read over them and see if there is something here for you!

Administration Division Intern: responsible for the business aspects of the park including: budget, personnel, records management, purchasing, and planning.

Cultural Resources Intern: curatorial duties include cleaning, cataloging, and photographing artifacts. Researches subjects related to Appomattox Court House; files and catalogs documents, photographs, and books for the library; and works on special projects.

Education and Visitor Services Division Intern: greets and welcomes visitors, staffs the visitor center and McLean House, conducts public programs.

Maintenance Division Intern: helps maintain the historical village, trails, and grounds.

We recommend a two month minimum for Interpretation, Education, Natural and Curatorial Resource positions.

Benefits for interns:

1. Free Housing (If required and available)
2. Uniforms will be provided
3. Experience working in your field with the National Park Service.
4. School credit for either your college or university.

Application Requirements

Due to the limited amount of housing and overall positions for interns, the park requires the following to be sent for applicant consideration:

1. Describe in a cover letter which division you want to apply for, how this internship will benefit your educational career and the period of time you will be available.

2. A resume, two professional or academic reference letters and an unofficial transcript.

3. Please mail, fax, or email all materials to:

Volunteer Coordinator
Appomattox Court House NHP
PO Box 218
Appomattox,VA 24522

Email: e-mail us

Applications Deadlines:

For Spring internships- November 1
For Summer internships- March 1
For Fall internships- June 15