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Volunteering at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a great way to help support your park and preserve the historic and natural treasures of the National Park Service. A variety of activities that are vital to the operation of Kennesaw Mountain are performed by volunteers. As a volunteer, you can do anything from greeting visitors at the visitor center, to clearing trails, to assisting in historic demonstrations.
NPS Photo Volunteering is an American tradition that has made immeasurable contributions to communities, organizations, and individuals throughout the country. Every year, thousands of individuals contribute their enthusiasm and skills to help the National Park Service preserve and protect our shared natural and cultural resources and to serve and educate visitors. Individuals, families, and organized groups are welcome to volunteer. Opportunities are available both for highly skilled professionals and for beginners with little or no experience. The time commitment for volunteer work varies from one-day projects to continuous work extending over months. Drop-in events are also held throughout the year to celebrate special events or national days of service. People of all ages can volunteer! Those under the age of 18 must submit a parental approval form. 
NPS Photos Volunteer Opportunities Use the menu below to learn about the different ways you can volunteer! For a list of our current volunteer position openings, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Volunteering at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a great way to help support your park and preserve the historic and natural treasures of the National Park Service. A variety of activities that are vital to the successful operation of the park are performed by volunteers.
The park offers several opportunities for individual volunteering that range from greeting visitors to assisting with trail maintenance to performing living history demonstrations -- there's something for everyone! You can apply for one of our ongoing volunteer opportunities by checking out the list of current positions at the bottom of this page or by visiting volunteer.gov. For more information on volunteering with Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park and additional positions not listed on volunteer.gov, please email us. For a single day of service, groups can sign up for one of our scheduled Service Days or plan a day for members to work on a special service project. Our group service projects include trail maintenance, picnic table beautification, and earthwork beautification.
To plan a service project, please call 770-615-1801 or email us with the following information:
Service days are one-day volunteer events perfect for individuals and groups who want to explore new ways to volunteer, need service hours, or cannot volunteer often. However you choose to get involved, you will make a difference!
The park's annual service days include the American Battlefield Trust's Park Day in the spring and the National Environmental Education Foundation's National Public Lands Day in the fall. Additionally, the park hosts a monthly trail workday in partnership with the Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club. This workday is designed to assist park staff with the maintenance of over 22 miles of hiking trails. Workdays are held on the second Saturday of each month. Times and locations for workdays may vary. For specific details for each workday, please visit the Friends of Kennesaw Mountain website or email us. All volunteers participating in a monthly workday should bring:
Scouts who want to complete an Eagle Scout project at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park can email us with the following information:
Individuals who are at least 18 years old and have not been convicted of crimes involving violence, the use of weapons, or theft may perform their court-ordered community service at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
For more information, please email us with your request. 
Photo on the pass by Michael Zheng, 2024 Share the Experience Photo Contest Grand Prize Winner Volunteer Recognition
Current Volunteer Opportunities
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Last updated: March 13, 2025