Volunteering Information

Volunteer Groups
Many civic groups perform community service activities in our parks from Boy Scouts to RV clubs. State Parks are a great place to fulfill community service requirements for scouting and other civic groups. Some groups exchange service for camping or day use vouchers.

Short Term Volunteers

Vermont State Parks welcomes short term volunteers too. We get many requests from long-time residents looking to give back to their communities, and newcomers to the area looking for a way to meet new people in an exciting and scenic setting. Individuals help out at park opening, closing, with special events or donate services to our interpretive programs. These range from a few hours at one time, to regular engagements throughout the operating season.

Camping Volunteers
Camping volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum 6 week stay. Volunteers work 30 hours per week, per site (for instance, a couple staying on one site works a total of 30 hours between the two) and receive free use of a campsite with hookups (most have water, electric and sewer), propane refills, free admission to State Parks, and discounted or free admission to many Vermont tourist attractions. Volunteers provide their own self-contained camping equipment. All staff with pets abide by Park Pet Regulations and set an example for our guests.

Camping Volunteers are provided with identification and staff uniforms. When necessary, volunteers can be reimbursed for mileage when incurred on official business. Duties and schedules vary and are set by the Park Ranger (manager) at a specific park depending on the needs of the park, staff, and volunteers. Generally, volunteers work between 3-5 days per week and receive consecutive days off.

Volunteer Duties May Include:

Visitor registration Fee collection Customer service Leading interpretive programs Cleaning restrooms Cleaning campsites Lawn mowing Landscaping and beautification Park cleanup at opening & closing Staffing special events

How to apply