Community Volunteer Ambassador Program

The Community Volunteer Ambassador Program aims to increase community participation in National Park Service (NPS) programs, activities, and events through expanded volunteer, partnership, and service learning opportunities. The program will develop the next generation of lifelong conservation leaders, stewards, and supporters, and create a skilled and diverse workforce pipeline for the NPS and surrounding communities. The program will provide comprehensive training to Community Volunteer Ambassadors (CVAs) to develop relevant and transferable skills and knowledge. • Up to 82 Community Volunteer Ambassador Interns will be recruited, selected, and placed in NPS park sites and program offices nation-wide. • Interns will gain new skills and experience through year-round formal and informal training. • Interns will work with park and program employees to expand the number and variety of available volunteer programs, activities, and events. • The number of NPS sites engaged in national days of service will increase, with more parks and offices participating in volunteer work days and recognition events. • Interns will work with their supervisors to strategically reach out to and engage community constituents that represent diverse age groups and cultures.