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Yosemite National Park
Volunteer
Send an email to the park's volunteer coordinator if you have questions about volunteer opportunities not listed here.
 


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

Internships

Most of our internships are filled through the Student Conservation Association, while a few volunteer or intern positions are advertised directly by the park. Additional opportunities could be added at any time, so keep checking. Most, but not all, positions are for the summer months.

 

Yosemite Association

Would you like to help preserve and enjoy a national treasure while camping in one of America's most beautiful places? The non-profit Yosemite Association recruits month-long volunteers to assist with programs and operations in the park. Volunteers receive free shared campsites, a work stipend, and discounts on food and books. For more information send an email or call 209/379-2317.

 

Yosemite Search and Rescue (YOSAR)

YOSAR hires volunteers each summer to assist with preventative search and rescue and technical rescues. Email us for more information.

 
Habitat Protectors of Yosemite
 
Volunteers working in a meadow
Join the Habitat Protectors of Yosemite (HaPY) at our weekly drop-in program! Every Friday from May 2nd to October 31st, we’ll be removing invasive plants, monitoring water levels, tracking conifer growth, and much more! Learn more...
Low intensity fire in Yosemite  

Did You Know?
Natural fires in Yosemite are often no more than a single burning snag (standing dead tree) or a slow moving, low intensity fire that cleans underbrush from the forest floor. These fires prevent unwanted fires by removing accumulating forest debris that can fuel a larger fire in hot, dry conditions.

Last Updated: June 11, 2008 at 20:07 EST