Every year, more than one hundred individuals from all over the world volunteer in America's National Parks. The International Volunteers-in-Parks Program (IVIP) benefits both the individual volunteer and the National Park Service (NPS): the volunteer receives training in park management, wildlife research, environmental education, etc., and the National Park Service gains a fresh perspective on park management in addition to assistance with carrying out the Service's mission. If you are a college or university student from another country, work for another country's park agency, or have a background in environmental or cultural related fields, and might be interested in volunteering for the U.S. National Park Service - we want to hear from you!
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NPS welcomes all who apply to the IVIP program; however, we may only select those who meet visa and immigration requirements. Additionally, national parks’capacity to train and house international volunteers, limits the number of IVIP programs. Thus, NPS selects candidates who have the educational and professional backgrounds to benefit from the training and who have the best the potential to share it with colleagues and scholars when they return to their home countries. From wetlands research in Everglades National Park, to GIS studies in Sequoia/Kings Canyon, to Peregrine Falcon studies within Dinosaur National Monument, NPS International Volunteers participate in wide range of learning experiences. Volunteers not only get the chance to get their hands dirty, they live and work in America's national treasures! |
The International Volunteers in Parks Program is not only about learning new skills and making new friends, it's about sharing your passion to help us protect the natural and cultural resources of US National Parks. |