Every year, thousands of partners collaborate with National Park Service employees on projects and programs in parks and communities nationwide. These partnerships play a key role in welcoming visitors to parks, preserving our shared history and natural resources, and extending the benefits of these natural wonders into surrounding communities.
There are many ways you can get involved! Dive into this site to discover how you can engage in internship and employment opportunities, share your teaching talents, help restore and maintain park ecosystems, improve access to local trails, or revitalize historic buildings in your area.
Become a Friend
Join forces with one of NPS's 200+ friends groups. These partners help volunteer, raise money, support projects in parks, and more.
Volunteer
Match your skills, interests, and talents to a volunteer position or project.
Youth and Young Adults in Parks
Discover, protect, and restore our public lands through employment, internships, volunteer, and recreational opportunities.
Science
There are a variety of ways you can become involved in enhancing and maintaining the health of park ecosystems.
Teach and Learn
Indoor and outdoor classroom settings merge in national parks, where opportunities to teach and learn are limitless.
Food, Gifts, Lodging, Tours
Find out how private companies partner with national parks to provide services, rentals, and recreational opportunities.
Services and Supplies
Provide services and supplies to the National Park Service.
Last updated: August 7, 2025