Volunteer

Be a volunteer at San Juan National Historic Site!

Volunteers offer their valuable skills, time and energy to help the National Park Service accomplish its mission of preserving and protecting natural, historical and cultural resources for this and future generation. They come from all walks of life; students, professionals and retirees all form part of the National Park Service's "Volunteer In Parks (or VIP) Program."

This is YOUR invitation to make a difference and share your time, expertise and love for San Juan National Historic Site.

If you wish to become a volunteer please contact us at saju_vip@nps.gov

San Juan National Historic Site is comprised of Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristóbal, Fortín San Juan de la Cruz (El Cañuelo), the San Juan Gate, most of the walls that surround the Old San Juan area and El Morro Trail. This is the only site administered by US National Park Service in Puerto Rico.

Volunteer positions available:

Administrative Assistant (Administration Division)

Volunteer will serve as receptionist, type memos, reports in draft form, organize and maintain office files, prepare outgoing mail, operate a variety of office machines such as , computers, postage meter machine, copiers, prepare minor reports, order office supplies, receive lost and found items, serve as backup within the administrative office.

Visitor Services Assistant

Volunteer will present provided orientation talks and other programs based on park themes and resources. Volunteer Visitor Services Assistant will provide timely, accurate information to park visitors and park staff. Volunteer will rove the park on foot to make positive visitor contacts.

Educational Assistant

Volunteer will assist with the park education program including designing program outlines, making program props, scheduling groups for programs, further developing curriculum for K-12 grade levels to match local state standards and division goals

Graphic Artists

Volunteer will provide artwork (line drawings or other) graphics, or computer design and layout for various park publications, exhibits, waysides, or webpages.

If you would like to apply, please fill out the Volunteer Application Form or if you need more information, please contact us at saju_vip@nps.gov

Thank you for your interest and support.