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Grand Teton National Park & John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial ParkwayView of the Teton Range from the back deck of Jackson Lake Lodge.
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Grand Teton National Park & John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway
Volunteer
 

About the VIP Program at Grand Teton National Park
At Grand Teton National Park, we welcome volunteers for a wide variety of projects and positions. We deeply appreciate the time and effort that volunteers give to help protect and preserve this wonderful place. Volunteer opportunities include working in park visitor centers, maintenance work, office and organizational work, and campsite and trail rehabilitation. Groups and organizations that would like to come for short periods to work on specific projects are also welcome. Housing and RV sites are generally not available to volunteers.

For more information regarding Grand Teton National Park volunteer program, please contact the Park Volunteer Coordinators:
Sara Petsch: (307) 739-3397 or e-mail us 
Susanne McDonald: (307) 739-3656 or e-mail us

Current Volunteer Opportunities
WILDLIFE BRIGADE VOLUNTEER
(position description, Adobe PDF)

Activities:Wildlife-human interface management and education, visitor information
Dates: June-September 2008

LAURANCE S. ROCKEFELLER PRESERVE VOLUNTEER
(position description, Adobe PDF)

Activities: Conservation education and visitor information
Dates: May-October 2008

Volunteer Resources
Interpretive Internship Brochure, Adobe PDF, 174 kb

National Park Service Volunteer Website

National Park Service Careers Website

Moose Visitor Center
Operating hours & seasons
Information about visitor centers and hours of operation.
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View of Mt. Moran turnout with cathedral group in background, photo by Erin Himmel
Things to know before you visit
Trip planning suggestions, lodging, safety information, weather, accessibility, and pet safety.
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Banded gneiss  

Did You Know?
Did you know that the granite and gneiss composing the core of the Teton Range are some of the oldest rocks in North America, but the mountains are among the youngest in the world?

Last Updated: March 06, 2008 at 13:20 EST