There’s a lot happening in parks and Volunteers-In-Parks programs every day! The National Park Service hosts and participates in numerous volunteer events throughout the year. Events may occur just once or annually or at many sites or just one. View scheduled volunteer events in the calendar below or learn more about annual service days below.
Annual Service Days
Each year the National Park Service celebrates a number of nationwide volunteer days. Learn more about what makes the service day special and how you can get involved.
- Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. (observed third Monday in January)
- César Chávez Day of Service & Learning (March 31)
- National Volunteer Week (third week of April)
- Earth Day (third Saturday in April)
- National Trails Day (first Saturday in June)
- 9/11 Day of Remembrance and Service (September 11)
- National Public Lands Day (fourth Saturday in September)
Last updated: July 30, 2024