Individual Volunteer Opportunities

A Volunteer-In-Parks flags a cultural resource.

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Your contribution of time and energy helps us to protect the magnificent natural and cultural resources of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Volunteers help with visitor center and campground operations, assist in the management of invasive vegetation, support the operations of the native plant nursery, provide administrative support in offices and perform a variety of other tasks.

Most volunteer opportunities are available primarily during the busy summer season, though some positions are available year-round. Individuals can devote their time and energy in assisting the park in both long- and short-term positions.

For current openings, check out our Individual Volunteers page or visit www.volunteer.gov and enter ‘Sequoia and Kings Canyon’ in the search bar. You may also contact us directly to share specific skills and interests that might make for a unique volunteer position opportunity. Call the Volunteer Program Office at (559)-565-4287 or email us.

International Volunteers

Sequoia and Kings Canyon welcome volunteers from any country in the world (non-citizens cannot be hired into paid Federal positions). If you are a college or university student from another country, work for another country's park agency, or have a background in environmental or cultural related fields, and might be interested in volunteering for the National Park Service visit the National Park Service International Volunteers in Parks.

 

A volunteer River Rover prepares for his patrol along the river.

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Recurring Volunteer Positions

Campground Hosts

Campground hosts assist visitors with campground operations while stationed at various campgrounds in the park. Volunteers may register campers and help them find campsites, walk campground loops to inform and educate visitors, provide information about the park, work with Park Service employees in handling campground money and perform minor maintenance. Campground host positions are removed from the volunteer opportunity listings at www.volunteer.gov once they are filled for the season.

Visitor Center Assistants

Visitor Center Assistants work alongside staff at the Foothills, Grant Grove, Cedar Grove, Lodgepole and Giant Forest visitor centers. Volunteers support staff by sharing information with visitors, answering the telephone, responding to questions and helping with Sequoia Parks Conservancy retail sales.

River Rovers

Foothills River Rovers promote river safety and help visitors enjoy the natural wonders of Sequoia National Park. Volunteers may patrol river access points, staff information booths, provide information to visitors and report emergencies and illegal or improper activity.

 

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Volunteer river rovers talk about their duties in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

 

Current Volunteer Opportunities