2026 Friends of VI National Park Volunteer Trail Crew Application

Are you interested in a working vacation on St. John in the Virgin Islands?

The Friends of Virgin Islands National Park is seeking applicants for our Volunteer Trail Crew from April through May 2026. The Volunteer Trail Crew's scope of work includes trails maintenance, clearing of historical sites, habitat restoration projects, and trash/debris cleanup. This is physically strenuous work and volunteers should be in good shape and prepared to work in hot and humid conditions.

Volunteers are expected to donate a minimum of 4 days of labor in exchange for 7 nights of accommodation at our campground at Cinnamon Bay. The minimum time commitment is 1 week and the maximum is 2 weeks. Please check to see if your health insurance covers you in the US Virgin Islands. If not, purchasing traveler insurance is strongly recommended.

Volunteers work from 8:00am to 2pm. Closed-toe shoes, a day pack, sun protection, long pants, and the capacity to carry a minimum of 3 liters of water are required. Airfare and food expenses not included.

Thank you for your interest and for completing this application. Please note that filling out this application does not guarantee you a spot in the program. Follow up questions can be directed to the Trails Manager, Lila Uzzell at trails@friendsvinp.org.

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* 1. What is your name?

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* 2. What is your date of birth?

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* 3. What is your email?

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* 4. What is your phone number?

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* 5. Please indicate the exact dates that you are requesting to stay at the Friends Camp. The available time slots are:

Apr 12 - Apr 19 (FULL - inquire for waiting list)

Apr 19 - Apr 26

Apr 26 - May 3

May 3 - May 10

May 10 - May 17

May 17 - May 31st (two weeks)

The minimum time commitment is one week, the maximum stay is two weeks.

Volunteers generally work from 8am to 2pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Wednesdays and Saturdays are free days.

IMPORTANT-- Your requested dates must have a Sunday arrival and Sunday departure.

ULTRA IMPORTANT --- You will be notified if/when you are accepted into the program. Filling out an application does not guarantee a spot in the program. Every person should fill out an individual application even if you are applying with someone else.

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* 6. Two Part Question.

6.1: Are you applying with someone else? If so, what is their name and are you willing to share a tent with this person? *Please note that every person should fill out an individual application. The tents are large enough to stand up and walk around in.

6.2: Are you willing to share a tent with a stranger? Space is limited, so a "yes" answer may increase your chances of being selected.

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* 7. Have you done any trail maintenance or trail building in the past? Do you possess any specialized skills or knowledge e.g. carpentry, medical training?

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* 8. Are you physically capable of hiking up to 6 miles on uneven terrain while carrying 20lbs and performing manual labor in hot and humid conditions for up to 7 hours a day?

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* 9. Do you have any allergies (bees, peanut butter, etc.) or pre-existing medical conditions that could create a health emergency during your stay? If so, please consult with your physician before volunteering.

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* 10. What is your motivation for joining the Friends of VI National Park's volunteer program?