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Volunteer-In-Parks (VIP) Long-Term Opportunities

Death Valley offers plenty of opportunities for long term volunteers during the Fall (mid-October to mid-January) and Spring (mid-January to mid-April). Positions range from campground hosts, visitor center volunteers, maintenance workers of any and all trades, or as assistants to scientific researchers working in the field. Most of these positions require a minimum commitment of three months. Candidates with motorhomes are preferred, as housing can be limited and full hookup sites are usually available at no cost to volunteers.

See Current Opportunities at the bottom of the page!

 

Ongoing Independent Opportunities

Share Wildlife Data with iNaturalist.org

See any cool wildlife during your visit? Here is how to contribute to citizen science:

  • Go to iNaturalist.org and create an account. You can also download the iNaturalist app for your smart phone or tablet.
  • Search for “Death Valley Wildlife” under the projects tab.
  • Click “Add Observation” and enter your data — date, time, weather, location, behavior, and anything else you find interesting. If you took a picture, you can add that too!
  • Check out our project site to view the Death Valley species list and to see other visitors’ observations.
 

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Fall 2024 Texas Spring Campground Host Opportunity (volunteer.gov)

Candidates must have a solar-powered motorhome (RV or Trailer) to be considered for the position!
Position duration: Early October through mid-January. Previous experience is preferred, but not required. Partial Hookup site is provided (water and sewer ONLY). Visit volunteer.gov for more information.

Fall 2024 Sunset Campground Host Opportunity (volunteer.gov)

Candidates must have a motorhome (RV or trailer) to be considered for the position!
Position duration: Early October through mid-January. Previous experience is preferred, but not required. Full hookup site is provided (water, sewer, electricity). Visit volunteer.gov for more information.

Fall 2024 Stovepipe Wells Campground Host Opportunity (volunteer.gov)

Candidates must have a motorhome (RV or trailer) to be considered for the position!
Position duration: Early October through mid-January. Previous experience is preferred, but not required. Full hookup site is provided (water, sewer, electricity). Visit volunteer.gov for more information.

 
Email us for more information regarding our volunteer program.

Last updated: March 18, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 579
Death Valley, CA 92328

Phone:

760 786-3200

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