National Parks of Boston Youth

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Explore Boston-based employment and volunteer opportunities for young people ages 15-25 with the National Parks of Boston and its partners.

To learn more about youth experiences at the Park, look through the programs below or check out the website National Parks of Boston Youth.

 

Get Involved

  • 5 youth conservation corps employees lean on the railing of the top deck of a boat.
    Hill to Harbor Corps

    Work with park rangers to facilitate summer camp experiences for local organizations, lead public engagement activities & explore the parks.

  • A young person taking a picture of a mural.
    Storytellers in Parks

    Create digital stories of Boston's history, landscapes, and communities while learning photography and filmmaking skills.

  • Group of young people with a ranger standing for a group photo outside.
    PLACE Fellowship

    Find careers and explore different opportunities that protect our public lands and collective history.

  • A historic preservation corps employee paints a wooden window frame, holding a brush and paint can.
    Historic Preservation Corps

    Develop apprentice level preservation skills in carpentry, masonry, and landscape management; preserve historic places across Massachusetts.

  • Close-up of a young woman in a green t-shirt standing with others on a beach.
    Green Ambassadors

    Develop professional skills in environmental science, natural resources, outdoor education, and team problem solving on Thompson Island.

  • A smiling youth volunteer sits opposite an adult and child at an arts and crafts table.
    Youth Volunteer

    Earn service hours while exploring your local parks! Help with citizen science projects, art projects, park clean-ups, & much more!

  • A group of two rangers, two volunteers, and a intern standing on the deck of a ship.
    Internships

    Explore additional opportunities to stay involved with the park and its partners.

 

If you do not live in the Boston or Great Boston area, there are numerous Youth Conservation Corps opportunities across the country. To find a YCC program near you, check out Youth Conservation Corps Opportunities.

Last updated: March 29, 2024

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Boston National Historical Park
21 Second Ave

Charlestown, MA 02129

Phone:

617 242-5601

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