Volunteer In Parks (VIP) Internships

• VIP Internships open on a rolling basis throughout the year
• Receive a $45 per day stipend plus park housing or a $75 per day stipend without park housing (check internship position description)
• Part-time or full time positions are available
• Positions are typically 6 months to one year
• Work in San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties
• Contribute to meaningful projects with a network of people who love their jobs

Golden Gate Raptor Observatory

Native Plant Nurseries

Park Stewardship

Crissy Field Center

National Park Service Listings (scroll down to see internship openings)

• Check out volunteer.gov and the list of current openings (below)
• See the VIP Internships Timeline (below) to find out when internships begin and end
• Apply to individual internships when they open

To comply with federal and state laws all interns must have a Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to receive the taxable internship stipend. The process to obtain a SSN or ITIN can be very lengthy so please plan accordingly. You may find more information here:

• Social Security Administration
• Individual Taxpayer Identification Number information

Please also note that stipends are a taxable event. Taxes are not withheld from stipends. Stipends are a per diem to cover costs associated with the internship (such as commuting expenses).

Contact Mackenzie Segraves; Program Manager, Park Internships at 415-561-3017 or msegraves@parksconservancy.org.