I am a current volunteer, how can I apply for a new opportunity? We'll do our best to meet your needs, and we appreciate your flexibility! Please contact us at least a month in advance to request a project. We welcome groups of volunteers at Cape Hatteras! Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator to express your interest in volunteering, and we'll chat to see if there is an opportunity available. The volunteer supervisor will discuss the uniform requirements during the application process. All volunteers must be clean and look professional. Sweaters and/or jackets will also be provided to those volunteers that are required to wear the volunteer uniform. If required, the volunteer uniform consists of tan or khaki pants, a tan shirt (provided), and a ball cap (provided). Is there a specific uniform for volunteers?ĭepending on the position, you may either be required to wear a uniform or allowed to wear your regular clothing. The amenities at the RV sites include water, electricity, and sewer. It will state explicitly on the announcement whether or not housing or an RV site is available for each position.
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Not all volunteer opportunities come with free housing or a free full-time RV site. Each volunteer opportunity will list whether or not there is housing available and the amount of time commitment we are looking for. For positions that come with housing, including an RV site, volunteers must commit a minimum of 32 hours/week for at least six weeks. Normally, the minimum hours will be posted on the opportunity announcement. Is there a minimum amount of time I have to volunteer? For some volunteer positions, a background check is required. Some supervisors will interview for the volunteer opportunities much like a job, and most will request to speak with references, so please provide two references when applying. The supervisor is responsible for selecting volunteers for the particular position. What happens with my application after it is complete?Īfter completing the application, will send an email to the person responsible for supervising the volunteer position to let him/her know an application has been submitted. For example, we begin recruiting for the spring/summer in November, so it's extremely beneficial to start looking and applying early. Many of our positions are recruited for more than five months prior to their start date. It is best to select volunteer positions for which you not only have an interest, but also those that match your skills and experiences. Please provide two references with your application.Īll of our current openings are listed above and on Please read the information for each volunteer opportunity, determine which position(s) you are interested in, and then fill out the application. Keep in mind that some of our volunteer opportunities are competitive. Please be as thorough as possible on your application with regards to your experience and qualifications. Please apply to any position that you're interested in, available for, and have the proper qualifications.
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If you find a position that interests you, you can select it to explore the full position description on There, you will find an " apply now" button for that position. Still have questions? Browse our frequently asked questions or contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 25.įirst, review the available volunteer positions listed above.
Drop-in events are also held throughout the year to celebrate special events or Days of Service such as National Public Lands Day in September.īelow you can view the Seashore’s current volunteer opportunities. The time commitment for volunteer work varies from one-day projects to continuous work extending over months. Opportunities are available both for highly skilled professionals and for beginners with little or no experience in land management. Individuals, families, and organized groups are welcome to volunteer. Every year, thousands of individuals contribute their enthusiasm and skills to help the National Park Service preserve and protect the natural and cultural resources and to serve and educate visitors. Volunteering is an American tradition that has made immeasurable contributions to communities, organizations, and individuals throughout the country. and everything in between, the work our volunteers do makes a difference! Join our team! Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs) are Very Important People! Explore, learn, and share your time and talent while helping us protect this special place! From assisting with lighthouse climbs, to serving as campground hosts, to helping with the sea turtle nesting program.
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