Work Week Volunteers
Work Week volunteers work with National Park Service staff on projects throughout Yosemite. This program is sponsored cooperatively by Yosemite Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Delaware North Parks & Resorts at Yosemite.
Volunteers work on projects such as riverbank rehabilitation, rare plants surveys, meadow restoration, and split rail fence construction.
This challenging program requires volunteers to perform physically demanding work outdoors. In return they have the satisfaction of seeing their efforts pay-off by making a positive impact in the park while enjoying a week of spectacular scenery and campsite camaraderie. Be sure to read the Frequently Asked Questions for the Work Week Program
Work Teams
Teams of up to fifteen volunteers share a group camp and are served three hearty meals a day. Participants generally work 6-8 hours, four days per week, with a day off mid-week.
This is a very popular and rewarding program and we regularly receive more applicants than we can accommodate.
2012 Work Week Schedule
Yosemite is a dynamic place with unpredictable weather conditions. While work week projects are planned to accomplish specific goals, they could be modified by the Park Service at any time. Click here for 2012 Work Week Schedule.
Become a Supporter to Participate
Due to its popularity this program is restricted to current supporters of the Conservancy. Friends of Yosemite make a minimum donation of $25 to support Yosemite Conservancy’s work and receive great benefits.
There is a $160.00 fee paid by each volunteer to help cover the cost of the program.
