

Communities & Workforce
The National Park Foundation, together with our partners, supports an expansive network of national and local non-profit organizations, volunteer groups, and service corps dedicated to critical preservation and restoration projects across the country.

Our national parks provide a strong foundation for building community and cultivating stewardship. The National Park Foundation (NPF)'s Communities & Workforce programming helps strengthen the local ties to our parks and fill vital needs. We’re actively striving to grow a network of partners, as well as inspire a new, diverse generation of outdoor leaders. By strengthening the park partner community across the country, we can create positive change in the parks that are closer to home.
From service corps crews that preserve historical sites, restore trails, and remove invasive species in parks, to strengthening the park community and collaborative efforts, to providing internship opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds and interests, NPF’s Communities & Workforce programs highlight the power of teamwork and collective dedication to preserve our nation’s most treasured places. Our communities are full of groups and individuals who roll up their sleeves to support our parks. By engaging with NPF’s Communities & Workforce programs, you play a role in this collective dedication to preserve our nation’s most treasured places.

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$15MillionSince 2018, NPF has granted more than $15 million to over 180 service corps crews.
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450Park Partner OrganizationsNPF supports the park partner community of over 450 organizations by providing a number of resources to elevate their organizations and the work they do to support parks.
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266Intern and Fellowship PlacementsIn 2021, NPF helped place 266 interns and fellows in parks and offices across the country.
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1.4Million VolunteersSince 2014, NPF funding has helped bring over 1.4 million volunteers to parks across the country. These volunteers have contributed over 2.6 million hours of service to our parks.
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Internships
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Strong Parks, Strong Communities
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Service Corps
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Carhartt

Supporting our national parks is a total team effort. By giving to Communities & Workforce programs, you can be part of the collaborative power that strengthens our national parks and communities.