Volunteer

Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs) are Very Important People! Explore, learn, and share your time and talent while helping us protect these special places. From assisting with trash pickups, removing non-native invasive plant removal, and helping with interpretive programs, and everything in between - the work our volunteers do makes a difference!

The time commitment for volunteer service varies from short-term projects to continuous work extending over months. Drop-in events are held throughout the year, including three national service days: MLK Day in January, Earth Day in April, and National Public Lands Day in September.

 

Contact Us

Reach out to the park's Volunteer Coordinator at [e-mail] to arrange a volunteer event or learn more about various existing and upcoming volunteer opportunities. Find additional information about various programs and opportunities below.

 

 

Current Volunteer Opportunities

• Special Event Corps Volunteer (National Capital Parks-East - DC)

  Dates: 12/01/2024-11/30/2025

  Activities: Visitor Information

• Greenbelt Park Campground Host (National Capital Parks-East - DC)

  Dates: 07/01/2024-06/30/2025

  Activities: Campground/Site Host

• Invasive Plant Removal at Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens (National Capital Parks-East - DC)

  Dates: 04/06/2025-04/06/2025

  Activities:

• Fort Mahan Litter Removal (National Capital Parks-East - DC)

  Dates: 04/06/2025-04/06/2025

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• Anacostia Park Community Clean Up (National Capital Parks-East - DC)

  Dates: 04/12/2025-04/12/2025

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• Fort Washington Shoreline Cleanup (National Capital Parks-East - DC)

  Dates: 04/12/2025-04/12/2025

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• Shepherd Parkway Community Clean-Up (National Capital Parks-East - DC)

  Dates: 04/12/2025-04/12/2025

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• Shoreline Cleanup at Fort Foote Park (National Capital Parks-East - DC)

  Dates: 04/19/2025-04/19/2025

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• Potomac River Litter Removal at Anacostia Park (National Capital Parks-East - DC)

  Dates: 04/05/2025-04/05/2025

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• Anacostia Skating Pavilion Invasives Removal (National Capital Parks-East - DC)

  Dates: 04/04/2025-04/04/2025

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• Potomac River Cleanup at Fort Foote Park (National Capital Parks-East - DC)

  Dates: 04/05/2025-04/05/2025

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• Anacostia Park Potomac River Cleanup (National Capital Parks-East - DC)

  Dates: 04/19/2025-04/19/2025

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• Oxon Cove Earth Day River Cleanup (National Capital Parks-East - DC)

  Dates: 04/26/2025-04/26/2025

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