Youth Job & Volunteer Opportunities

Our summer 2019 cohort of Grounds and Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods YCC crews.

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Paid Positions

*Unfortunately, we will not be recruiting for 2025 Youth Conservation Corps positions.

Youth Conservation Corps (YCC): An 8 week summer program for 15-18 year olds who can work in two different crews:

Maintenance Crew: work with park maintenance staff on various deferred maintenance projects in grounds, trails, and buildings. (Schedule: Monday – Friday)

Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods Crew: work at Theatre-in-the-Woods with box office operations, backstage operations, workshop and performer assistance, patron assistance; also assists with landscaping and painting projects. (Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday)

For more information about our Youth Conservation Corps program e-mail us.

For a program overview visit the Youth Conservation Corps page on the National Park Service Youth Programs website.

Internships and Student Positions

Youth can apply for positions listed on the Employment Opportunities page if they met the minimum requirements listed in the job announcements.

 

Volunteer Positions

Below are the specific volunteer opportunities at Wolf Trap for youth age 13 and up.

Theatre-in-the-Woods Volunteer: Assists with box office operations and patron assistance. (Schedule: selected days; Tuesday – Saturday)

Visit the Volunteer Opportunities page to see what positions are open and apply online. Learn more about the park's volunteer opportunities by attending a Job Fair.