Volunteering for the National Park Service allows individuals to play an active role in helping protect and share these national treasures. Volunteering with The White House and President’s Park allows us to accomplish more than we could normally and provides future volunteers with unique opportunities to contribute to the important work being done. Individuals are able to apply their talents and skills or learn new ones in a way that is both beneficial to the volunteer and to the benefiting park. The White House and President's Park Volunteer Mission Statement At The White House and President’s Park, the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program connects people of all ages and backgrounds to the rich tapestry of one of the most iconic sites in the country. VIPs support special events on the White House grounds, educational and youth programs, maintenance initiatives, and visitor services at the White House Visitor Center, while also building relationships between each other and park visitors. VIPs at this park combine history, storytelling, and tradition to engage people from around the world with the cultural and natural resources of The White House and President’s Park. If you want to get involved:
NPS / Justin Horowitz Volunteer Opportunities
NPS / Nicole Ogrosky Visitor ServicesVisitor Services Volunteers are trained to assist at the information desk at the White House Visitor Center and/or help with line management for White House tours. At the Information Desk, volunteers provide general information to visitors and answer questions about the Visitor Center, The White House, and directions for tours. When helping manage tour lines for White House tours, volunteers ensure that the line moves efficiently, answer guest questions, and hand out brochures for The White House. 
NPS Education TeamAre you a teacher, retired teacher or pursuing a career in teaching? Do you love history and enjoy working with children? If you are interested in learning about The White House and President's Park and sharing your knowledge with others, consider becoming an Education Volunteer. Education Volunteers may administer the Girl Scout Ranger Program to Girl Scout troops or lead small groups of students through The East Wing of The White House, focusing on the history curriculum relevant to school standards of learning. These volunteers may also help certify the students as Junior Rangers by leading them through Junior Ranger activities in the White House Visitor Center. 
NPS / Eilis McGee MaintenanceThe White House and President's Park, which includes the park lands surrounding The White House, is composed of approximately 82 acres and is home to many significant statues, memorials and structures. Maintenance volunteers work with the maintenance staff and facilities team to take care of the park grounds. The Volunteer Maintenance team helps preserve and maintain the cultural landscape by planting flowers, weeding garden beds, and doing litter cleanups.
NPS / Meghan Reese Special Event VolunteerWe recruit volunteers to help execute special events at The White House and President’s Park. Each year, there are Fall and Spring White House Garden Tours, the White House Easter Egg Roll, State Tree Ornament Decorating, the National Christmas Tree Lighting, and Pathways to Peace. Depending on the event, Special Event volunteers complete the following tasks: line management, ticket scanning, ticket distribution, sign holding, visitor services, monitoring magnetometer lines. To volunteer for special events, you must be at least 18 years of age, with the exception of Garden Tours and State Tree Decoration.
NPS / Beth Yoder Photography and MediaPhotography and Media volunteers document events and programs throughout the year for the park’s social media and outreach materials. These volunteers must provide a portfolio. |
Last updated: August 14, 2025