Volunteer

Be the Change

Join the Volunteer-In-Parks Program and help Everglades National Park meet its mission of resource protection and visitor services. The National Park Service offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups as part of the Volunteers-In-Parks program. Work behind the scenes or on the front line in positions ranging from a one-time service project/ volunteer event to a longer term position, serving alongside park employees or with one of our many partner organizations.

To find current opportunities in the park, please go to volunteer.gov and type "Everglades National Park" in the search field.

 

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Who Can Volunteer?

Most anyone can volunteer!

• Individuals
• Groups
• Community service or service learning hours
• Non-U.S. citizens with legal permanent resident status
• Even participants under 18 years of age may volunteer!

What's in it for You?

Volunteers-In-Parks are given an amazing opportunity to experience the park in a hands-on way and work with park staff to meet the mission of the National Park Service!

• Volunteers are invited to an annual appreciation event
• Awards may be given for time contributions and special accomplishments
• Volunteers receive on-site training and are protected by Workers' Compensation for tort claims and injury compensation.

Contact us by phone at [phone] or email the volunteer program manager for additional information on the VIP program.

 

Individual Volunteer Opportunities

There are year-round opportunities, most of which are available in the winter season. Your contribution of time, energy, and skills helps us protect the cultural and natural resources within the park, and you'll go home with a sense of pride while caring for your national park. Check out the current openings on our Individual Volunteers page.

 

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Artist-In-Residence Program

The Artists in Residence in Everglades (AIRIE) program offers artists, writers and composers the opportunity to live and work in this unique environment for a period of up to one month. Works completed under this program contribute to the public understanding and appreciation of Everglades National Park, characterizing the Everglades for present and future generations and giving park visitors and the general public an opportunity to see our national treasures through the eyes and ears of contributing artists.

 

Every Kid Outdoors program Volunteer with Students

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Everglades National Park's Volunteer-In-Park's Program wins the George B. Hartzog Award!

Everglades National Park's volunteer program has been recognized nationally as the 2012 recipient of the George B. Hartzog Volunteers-in-Parks Program Award. To be eligible to receive this prestigious national award, the nominee must provide service above and beyond required policies. Everglades National Park's volunteer program was recognized for taking several strategic steps to increase public awareness and interest in the Volunteers-in-Parks program.