Veterans urged to explore work, volunteer opportunities at national parks
The National Park Service employs more than 5,800 veterans and active-duty military.
Veterans are encouraged to discover how they can continue serving the American public by working or volunteering at national parks.
For veterans considering their next chapter after military service, National Park Service careers offer another way to serve their country and the public. Eligible veterans may qualify for federal hiring preference.
Requirements are included in each job announcement. USAJOBS is the federal government’s official job site.
Veterans and service members can also share their skills through the park service’s Volunteers-In-Parks program. Opportunities range from helping visitors and maintaining trails to supporting research and preserving historic places.
Parks offer individual and group assignments, including some that welcome families.
“Veterans have given so much to our country. National parks offer places to . . . bring their skills to another meaningful chapter of service,” said Jessica Bowron, current acting director of the National Park Service, in a news release.
The park service is also exploring opportunities for veterans and service members with relevant skills to assist with wildlife management under supervision. Opportunities depend on each park’s needs, staffing, approved plans and safety requirements.
For information about careers and volunteer opportunities, click here.
