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Manhattan Sites Volunteer Program

African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial, Governors Island National Monument,

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National Park Service in Manhattan

The greater Manhattan area contains nine national park sites under the Manhattan Sites (MASI) administrative umbrella. These parks, listed at the top of this page, are as diverse and wide-ranging as the city they reside in. From the memorialization of an African burial ground, to the celebration of the rights secured by the LGB community, to the home of Alexander Hamilton and the final resting place of a great Civil War general and American president, the national park sites in Manhattan tell many stories about the unfolding of history, in one city.
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Volunteer Positions

Volunteer positions generally include front-line visitor services, including staffing visitor centers, greeting visitors, answering questions, and giving tours. A weekly commitment of at least four hours per week is preferable, but event volunteers may be needed from time to time. Training for positions will be included as a part of volunteer service. Positions will not be compensated by monetary payment.

To apply for a volunteer position with the National Park Service in Manhattan, check the list below for open and available volunteer positions. You will see a list of which park sites are currently accepting volunteer applications.

Manhattan Sites Volunteer Opportunities

Below is a list of national park sites in Manhattan, New York City, that is currently accepting volunteer applications. Click the title of the opportunity to be redirected to our partner website, volunteer.gov.

To view more NPS volunteer opportunities, go to www.nps.gov/volunteer or www.volunteer.gov.

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Last updated: February 14, 2025