NPS View current volunteer opportunities below. Have an idea for a project that's not listed? Get in touch with the Volunteer Coordinators! Types of VolunteersLong-Term Volunteers Long-term volunteers offer their skills for several weeks to several months. At Capitol Reef, these positions range from assisting with interpretation in the visitor center, to serving as a campground host, to conducting backcountry patrols.
Astronomy volunteers orient visitors to Capitol Reef’s pristine night skies. They present telescope and naked eye stargazing programs both in the park and in the nearby town of Torrey. They may also give visitors a closer look at our largest star, the sun, using a solar telescope.
Trail and Backcountry volunteers patrol front and backcountry roads, trails, and off-trail routes, contacting park visitors. They identify safety issues, conduct PSAR (preventative search and rescue), and explain park regulations. They also work to make informal resource condition assessments and conduct minor maintenance in backcountry areas.
Interpretation volunteers assist visitors in getting the most out of their visits to Capitol Reef. They advise visitors at the visitor center desk and chat with visitors while roving trails. They might also provide interpretive programs throughout the park.
Campground Hosts are the point of contact for visitors for all things Fruita campground. They serve in a variety of capacities, including assisting visitors with planning aspects of their trips, helping park staff during emergencies, and helping visitors understand park rules and regulations. They communicate regularly with park staff and visitors.
Orchard Docents provide information and orientation for Capitol Reef’s 19 historic orchards to visitors while roving the orchards. During harvest season, they help ensure that visitors are picking the appropriate fruit, following safety guidelines, and observing the payment requirement. They assist with visitor questions and concerns.
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NPS Short-Term Volunteers Short-term volunteer projects typically only last a day or a few hours. They include group service projects, and annual events like National Days of Service and Heritage Starfest.
Got a group interested in volunteering? There are many opportunities for groups of all sizes and types to volunteer at Capitol Reef! Contact the Volunteer Coordinators to discuss an option that suits your group.
There are many National Days of Service and Capitol Reef tries to participate in as many as possible. National Days of Service projects usually involve trail clean-up, invasive species removal, or litter pick-up, but they’re always subject to change. For the most updated information, keep your eye on Capitol Reef’s Volunteer.gov postings.
Heritage Starfest is a two-day annual event with activities in Capitol Reef and in the nearby town of Torrey. Volunteers may assist in a variety of ways including providing programming, covering visitor center shifts, assisting with parking, and post-event clean-up.
Ready to Apply? Found a position that piques your interest? Now it's time to apply.
Look below to see what positions we currently have posted on Volunteer.gov. Not seeing the perfect fit? Get in touch! Once you have completed the online application process on Volunteer.gov, your application will be reviewed by the volunteer supervisor hiring the position you’ve applied for. If your skills match the position’s requirements and you are being considered for the volunteer position, a volunteer supervisor will contact you directly. You may be asked to interview and your references may be contacted. If you are selected, your supervisor will send you more information regarding the job appointment, housing, and uniform.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
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NPS Frequently Asked Questions In many cases, yes, housing (either a permanent structure, or a campsite or RV site) is provided. The availability of housing depends on the distance of a volunteer’s commute, the number of hours contributed by the volunteer, and the physical availability of government housing. The Volunteer.gov posting for positions will state whether housing is available or not.
Campground hosts will get an RV site with water, electric, and sewer. They will also be provided internet and a landline phone for use at their site. The camp host sites are the only sites in the Fruita campground with these utilities. All other sites are dry.
There is no universal minimum. Every little bit helps! However, volunteers residing in government housing must contribute at least 32 hours per week. Generally speaking, couples residing in the same government housing unit may contribute a combined total of 32 hours to meet this minimum.
The length of a volunteer’s service depends on the type of volunteer position they fill. Length of service ranges from several hours to several months. Each position’s Volunteer.gov posting will state the length of the term of service. There is some flexibility in terms of length of service, so don’t let a set service length deter you from applying.
For most volunteer positions, particularly public-facing positions, a volunteer uniform is required. The park will provide volunteers with appropriate volunteer tops and outerwear, as well as a hat. The volunteer is responsible for providing their own neutral colored, full-length pants, and neutral colored, close-toed shoes, or boots. Park provided tops and outerwear must be returned at the conclusion of a volunteer’s service.
Yes! We love hosting volunteer groups. Not every project is well-suited for every volunteer group, so it’s important to contact the Volunteer Coordinators to discuss what options might work best for your group.
Contact the Volunteer Coordinators! There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer in the park; just because you don’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not a possibility. Let us know what your interests are and we’ll work with you to find a position to fit your background and skills.
Absolutely! To volunteer, non-U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents will need to work closely with our friends at the National Park Service's Office of International Affairs. They have a great website that walks you through the process of becoming an international volunteer.
NPS Lingering Questions?Contact us!Capitol Reef National Parkc/o Volunteer Program HC 70 Box 15 Torrey, UT 84775 (435) 425-3791 e-mail us |
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Last updated: October 28, 2024