Alaska State Parks Volunteer Program

Hatcher Pass, Alaska Alaska State Parks depends on volunteers to help manage and maintain our parks. Volunteers provide services that would not otherwise be offered. In turn, volunteers receive valuable training and experience for their service. There are several facets to the VIP program. Perhaps one of them is for you!

 

Trail Work Jobs

  • Archaeological Assistant
  • Backcountry Ranger Assistant
  • Museum Assistant
  • Natural History Interpreter
  • Park Caretaker
  • Ranger Assistant
  • Trail Crew

For Fun

We have a multitude of outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and more in and around our parks.

Sleep and Eat

Most positions have rustic housing and a small stipend. Please look under the job description in the catalog or on-line for more information.

Getting Here and Getting Around

Transportation is not provided to Alaska. Certain rangers will provide transportation to and from projects on specific dates. Others will need their own transportation. Please look under the job description in the catalog or on-line for more information.

How to Apply

Apply Now

To receive a paper copy of the Alaska State Parks Volunteer Catalog, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at the following address. Please be sure to include a complete postal address.


Volunteer Coordinator
Alaska State Parks
550 W 7th Ave, Suite 1380
Anchorage AK 99501-3561


(907) 269-8708
fax (907) 269-8907

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Related Pages

Alaska, Older And Bolder, State Parks, Volunteer

 

Season

Summer

Types of Jobs

Caretakers, Interpreter / Guide, Trail Crew, and Volunteers

Housing

Private Room, Shared Cabin, and Shared Room

Staff Size

1 to 5 at each site

Age Requirement

18 years of age or older

Great Places

Chena River State Recreation Area, Alaska, Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, Alaska, Delta Junction Area State Parks, Alaska, Denali State Park, Alaska, Eagle River Nature Center, Alaska, Eklutna Lake - Chugach State Park, Alaska, Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park, Alaska, Halibut Point State Recreation Site, Alaska, Independence Mine & Hatcher Pass Area, Alaska, Nancy Lake State Recreation Area, Alaska, Shuyak Island State Park, Alaska, Totem Bight State Historical Park, Alaska, and Wickersham State Historic Site, Alaska