Volunteer with Us

A team of volunteers work in landscaping at the park.

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Volunteer Ann Marie speaks with a visitor.

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Join Our Team of Volunteers at Pearl Harbor National Memorial!

We Need Your Help!

The National Park Service refers to our volunteers as VIPs - Volunteers-in-Parks. VIPs work side-by-side with NPS employees across the country. Whether you work behind the scenes or with park visitors, you can make a difference by helping to connect people with their parks! Become a VIP and put yourself at the heart of the park experience.

The Pearl Harbor National Memorial offers many rewarding volunteer opportunities. We are seeking volunteers in various areas, including:

• Visitor services assistants
• Park guide assistants
• And more!

Volunteer Opportunities

A volunteer application is required for all volunteer positions. Some positions require a time commitment, training, and a background check. Training is provided unless otherwise noted. Please take a look at our current opportunities. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please email us!

Volunteer Spotlight

Meet some of our current volunteers and see what they do at the park!

 

Current Opportunities: Find Your Interest

Visitor Use Assistant:

We’re looking for volunteers to serve as front-line representatives of the National Park Service and the memorial. Visitor use assistants work at security checkpoints, throughout the memorial grounds, and in parking areas, connecting with visitors. In many cases, these volunteers are the first contact the public has with a memorial representative. Volunteers must communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service.

Volunteers may ride bicycles to and from various parking areas, disseminating information and maintaining a visible presence to help deter vehicle break-ins. Volunteers must have or be willing to gain the ability to ride a bicycle (training provided), stand, and walk for long periods. Physical conditioning is important for these extended activities.

Park Guide Assistant:

Volunteers are needed to work at the National Park Service Tickets and Information Desk, handing out program tickets and answering visitor questions. They may also assist Park Rangers at the theater, mingling with visitors and helping them prepare for their programs. Volunteers can assist Park Rangers on the USS Arizona Memorial, answering questions and guiding visitors.

Docent:

Volunteers are needed in the exhibit galleries and throughout the visitor center, providing interpretive services to visitors. Docents should have a solid understanding of the site’s history and events so that their interactions represent the National Park Service’s message and mission at VALR.

Maintenance and Groundskeeping:

We need volunteers to assist National Park Service maintenance crews in maintaining the facilities and grounds at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.

Adopt-a-Memorial Groups:

The "Adopt-a-Memorial" program allows groups to care for a specific memorial (USS Arizona, USS Oklahoma, or USS Utah) by cleaning the surrounding area and ensuring it remains in great condition. Projects may vary.

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Volunteer Applications

A volunteer application is required for all positions. Some positions require a time commitment, training, and a background check. Training is provided unless otherwise noted. Please email us your volunteer application.

If you’d like to request a volunteer application via mail, send your request to:

ATTN: Volunteer Coordinator
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
1845 Wasp Blvd. Bldg #176
Honolulu, HI 96818

Be part of a great team and make a difference!