Volunteer in Olympic National Park

Volunteer

Thousands of volunteers donate tens of thousands of hours to support Olympic National Park each year.

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Thousands of volunteers donate tens of thousands of hours to support Olympic National Park each year. Olympic depends on volunteers to accomplish its mission of serving park visitors and protecting park resources. Volunteers-In-Parks, or VIPs, support the park in many ways, including visitor education, trail maintenance, and wilderness management. The park offers a variety of experiences including long- and short-term assignments, internships, wilderness-based activities, and day-long projects. There are several ways to be more involved at Olympic National Park: Beach Clean-Up Camp Hosts Elwha Restoration Internships Marmot Monitoring Park Partners Pathways for Youth Scout Groups To learn more, go to: http://www.nps.gov/olym/supportyourpark/volunteer-opportunities.htm Contact the park's volunteer coordinator (360-565-3141) in advance to schedule group or individual volunteer experiences.

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