Young Adults

Want to work at a national park? It’s time to explore and discover something new about yourself! And maybe even find a future career. Many of the developmental opportunities and jobs for people ages 18-30 years old and veterans up to 35 years old are filled at the park level, so contact the park that interests you with questions. Others are advertised and recruited nationally by the National Park Service or in partnership with youth and veteran-serving organizations.

Here are just a few opportunities for you with the National Park Service:

  • Service Corps opportunities
  • Federal and non-federal paid internships
  • Paid fellowships
  • Jobs
  • Volunteer opportunities
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21st Century Conservation Service Corps

Help protect, restore, and enhance America’s great outdoors through conservation opportunities.

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Jobs and Internships

Check out paid job and internship opportunities, as well as non-paid volunteer opportunities.

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Events

Discover upcoming and past youth and young adult program related events, including those with our partners.

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Youth and Young Adult Program News

Read about the latest news, activities, and events going on across our national park sites for youth and young adults.

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Pathways Program

This program offers current students and recent graduates paid internships and hiring programs to explore federal career opportunities.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer your time at our 400+ national park sites for various activities, including park programs and events.

Related Topics

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    Who We Are

    Youth and young adult programs are designed to connect kids, teens, and young adults to opportunities at national park sites.

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    Ages Up to 13
    Kids & Pre-Teens

    For people in elementary and middle school, learn about programs for kids and pre-teens, related to education, recreation, and service. 

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    Ages 14-18
    Teens

    Learn how to participate in service projects and volunteer opportunities.

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    Partner With Us

    Check out how our partners are working with the National Park Service related to youth and young adult programs.

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    Contact Us

    We’d love to hear from you. Find ways to connect with us and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X at @NPSYouth.

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    Citizen Science

    Help scientists collect data to answer real-world questions.

Last updated: October 9, 2024

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