The National
Park Service (NPS) manages 388 sites covering more than 83 million
acres, for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and
fugure generations.
VIP
Program Mission
The Volunteers-In-Parks Program (VIP) provides a vehicle through
which the National Park Service can accept and utilize voluntary
help and services from the public. The major objective of the program
is to utilize this voluntary help in such a way that is mutually
beneficial to the National Park Service and the volunteer.
Volunteer opportunities
include camp hosting, interpretation, visitor center hosting, research,
administration, maintenance, etc.
Volunteers
are accepted from the public without regard to race, creed, religion,
age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Very
Important People
NPS volunteers
are active, dynamic, creative individuals who possess the skills,
desire, patience, and time to accomplish a wide variety of tasks.
Volunteers-In-Parks
are Very Important People (VIPs)! In Fiscal Year 2004, 140,000 volunteers
donated 5 million hours to your national parks at a value of $85.9
million.
VIPs come from
all over the world to help preserve and protect America's natural
and cultural heritage for the enjoyment of this and future generations.
Volunteers of all ages give of their time and expertise to help
achieve the National Park Service mission.
Thousands of
Workampers volunteer each year at hundreds of NPS sites. Here is
a sample of the NPS opportunities listed in Workamper News:
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Volunteer Visitor Center Hosts needed at Dinosaur National Monument. Excellent opportunity for those who: 1) enjoy meeting and working with people; 2) want to continue learning throughout their lives; and 3) enjoy the rewards of providing a public service. Training provided. 32 hours/week per RV site (can be split between a couple). Minimum stay: 2 months. FHU RV site provided, ½-2 miles from visitor center. For details, call Brant Porter, Assistant Chief of Interpretation: 435-781-7701, or e-mail: brant_porter@nps.gov
Yosemite
National Park seeks volunteer couple
for YCC youth camp. June 1 through August 27. Duties: plan and
help prepare meals for up to 50, maintain tools & equipment,
transport supplies, assist set up of temporary camps at other
locations. Camp supervision by park supervisors. Provided: FHU
camp site, all meals, $10.00 per diem stipend each. Mondays and
Tuesdays off. Location: Badger Pass, altitude 7500ft. Contact
Bill Thomas 209-379-1052, bill_f_thomas@nps.gov