Work outdoors and explore your local national parks!

Work alongside Park Rangers engaging young visitors in play and education. Get your hands dirty practicing new skills in resource stewardship. Discuss the effects of climate change in the Boston Harbor. With our partners, the National Parks of Boston coordinates summer, semester and year-long employment and development opportunities for youth 15-18 and 18-35 years old to engage with local public lands.

Click on the photos below for more information about these Boston-based opportunities or go here to learn more about additional Park Service opportunities for youth and young adults around the country.

Hill to Harbor Corps

Work with park rangers to facilitate summer camps for local organizations, lead pop-up public engagement activities, and explore the National Parks of Boston.​

PLACE Fellowship

Spend the school year, exploring career opportunities, learning important professional skills, and building valuable connections with park staff.

Historias de Boston

Learn video and audio production tools and techniques with an emphasis on digital storytelling and historical research of the parks.

Historic Preservation Corps

Develop apprentice level preservation skills in carpentry, masonry, and landscape management; preserve historic places across Massachusetts

Green Ambassadors

Develop professional skills in environmental science, natural resource and facilities management, outdoor education and team problem-solving.

Volunteer

Earn service hours, learn stewardship, science and leadership skills while helping to maintain and improve the National Parks of Boston