Internships

Community Volunteer Ambassador Internship

The 2026 Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) at Shenandoah National Park will lead efforts to improve training and safety routines for members of volunteer service organizations, particularly trail maintenance volunteers. The CVA will work closely with the park's volunteer coordinators, NPS trail crew, and service organization leaders. The CVA will lead volunteers in service, lead small-group training, and develop SOPs on service work and administrative processes. Prior experience on trail crews is not required. Thorough field training will be provided

• This position is 50 week commitment, 40 hours per week, from February 23, 2026 to February 5, 2027.
• $600/ week living stipend and shared housing will provided
• This is an AmeriCorps position. A $7, 395 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award will be provided upon successful completion of the internship.
• Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so please apply soon!

For more information and to apply, please visit Conservation Legacy's website by following this link.

Please send a message for the Volunter and Youth Program Manager with questions or to collaborate on internship opportunities.

---

Click here to learn more about internship and early career opportunities throughout the National Park Service.