Volunteer

Volunteers are at the heart of Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. Every year our volunteers work side by side with park staff to help us achieve our missions. By becoming a volunteer, you not only help us preserve and protect our National Parks, but you also join a community of volunteers that help you develop new skills while exploring the history of Gettysburg.

While some volunteer activities take place throughout the year, most of our programs run from the spring through the fall. Below are descriptions of the various volunteer opportunities available throughout both parks. Spots are limited so check back often to see which opportunities are currently recruiting new volunteers.

New volunteers are expected to apply through Volunteer.gov and interview with the park’s volunteer coordinator before acceptance into the volunteer program. If you have questions or concerns about this process, please email our volunteer coordinator.

 

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  Current Opportunities

  Learn how you can help the National Parks of Gettysburg! Visit our Current Volunteer Opportunities web page and plan to make a difference!

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  Park Watch

  These volunteers help educate and inform visitors about laws and regulations to help ensure the protection of park visitors.

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  Gettysburg Battlefield Opportunities

  Our volunteers hand out maps, ensure that visitors can get around the battlefield, and ensure that visitors have an enjoyable experience.

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  Eisenhower Farm Opportunities

  Volunteers help with house tours, explain farm operations, assist with special programming, and even get dirty helping out with the garden.

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  Maintenance Opportunities

  Miles of fences need repair and painting along with signs, shutters, and more historic structures throughout both parks. Litter pick-up too!

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  Natural/Cultural Landscape Opportunities

  Assistance is given to the park's archeologist with proper training. Other volunteers provide bird surveys for park breeding bird data.