![]() Make a Monumental ImpactVolunteers in National Park Service (NPS) sites support parks and their employees in two missions: protecting America's natural and cultural resources and providing recreational opportunities for the public. Volunteers play an irreplaceable role in many aspects of the park, including:
Benefits to Becoming a VIP!
Special Volunteer Times:National Park Week: Every April, during the presidentially proclaimed National Park Week, we join with the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, to celebrate America's treasures. National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places, discover stories of history and culture, and help! National Public Lands Day: Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort. It celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages use of open space for education, recreation, and health benefits. Registration is now open for National Public Lands Day 2023! Sign up for the riverfront cleanup here. The cleanup will be from 11-1 on Saturday, September 23. You must create an account to pre-register. Same day registration will be available at the event. ![]() Current VIP Opportunities:Gateway Arch Visitor Service GuidesInformation Desk, Museum, and Tucker Theater Share the history of St. Louis and Westward Expansion with visitors by volunteering as a Museum Attendant. Museum Attendants serve on a rotating schedule with Park Rangers shifting each hour from information desk, tucker theater desk, and roving the museum galleries.
NPS Photo Trails & Rails Guides 2023Dates: 05/27/2023 – 10/29/2023 Do you love trains, history, and sharing your knowledge with others? We’ve got just the thing for you! Join the National Park Service and Amtrak as a Trails & Rails Volunteer Guide to enhance the journeys of Amtrak passengers.. Trails & Rails volunteer guides share the heritage of our region with passengers aboard Amtrak trains. In 2023, we will offer two routes: St. Louis, MO to Springfield, IL, and St. Louis to Jefferson City, MO. This is part of Amtrak’s national Trails & Rails program. D. Reissing, NPS What's In Bloom EducatorDates: April 8 — mid-November, 2023 Share your love of gardening by staffing a wooden cart filled with cut specimens of plants currently blooming in the park. The cart will be out every Saturday and Sunday from 10-noon and 2-4. You may sign up for any shift. Every week will bring something new! An information sheet of featured plants, a uniform, and a name tag will be provided. Security Checkpoint AssistantHelp our visitors, guards and law enforcement rangers! Volunteers inform visitors of security requirements and answer questions about permitted items. They also answer questions about the park. Since a security checkpoint volunteer is one of the first uniformed employees our visitors see, they must be friendly and welcoming. Volunteers will be provided with a uniform shirt, name tag, and regular recognition. ![]() All Aboard!
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Last updated: September 13, 2023