But thousands of individual citizens, citizens who want to ensure that the best of America will be protected, assist the Park Service by volunteering their time and talents. They are, truly, Very Important People, and you can join their ranks. VlPs work in almost every park in the National Park System, from Maine to Hawaii, from Alaska to Florida, in big cities, in small towns, and in remote wilderness areas. If you would like to make your contribution toward assuring that your national parks will continue to be enjoyed by future generations, then consider becoming a VIP for the National Park Service. As a volunteer, you can make a difference in your own life, in the lives of others, and in the way the national parks are managed and protected.
Every day is a learning experience.
I've never had a dull day. What they all have in common is that each has a talent or skill that is needed at the park where they volunteer. While most VlPs volunteer as individuals, organized groups, too, can volunteer. Persons under 18 years of age may become VlPs at parks in the community where they live, with the official permission of their parents or guardians. Minors who live outside the local community are accepted as volunteers only if they are part of a larger family or supervised group.