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For generous support of Wreaths Across America and 2012 Park- wide programming.

Volunteer with the Friends

Join like-minded people, and make a vital contribution to Valley Forge National Historical Park.

There a many ways to get involved and “give back” to the Park. From birders and recreational users, to environmentalists, history buffs, and Muster Roll researchers, let’s talk and find a meaningful role for your interest, time, and talents.

Your participation is needed and encouraged. To volunteer and for more information, please complete and email the Volunteer Inquiry Form or call 610-783-1777.

Ways to Volunteer and Give Back

Plan social events like the Friends’ Annual Reception
Coordinate activities during special events like Washington’s Birthday Celebration
Participate in topic and speaker selections for the Friends Speaker Series
Assist with home school groups and educational outreach programs
Research and authenticate new additions to the Muster Roll
Get involved in a committee and direct future initiatives that benefit Valley Forge National Historical Park!
Assist in preservation efforts, trail clean-up days and other Park-wide projects

Volunteer with Valley Forge National Historical Park

Do something Revolutionary — volunteer at Valley Forge
National Historical Park and help care for this special place!

Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs) work side-by-side with National Park Service employees and partners in all program areas at Valley Forge NHP.

Anyone can be a VIP. Individuals, couples, families, students, and organized groups can volunteer. Those under 18 years of age may volunteer with the official, signed permission of a parent or guardian.

VIPs play an ever-increasing role at Valley Forge doing a variety of jobs from:

Working at an information desk answering visitor questions
Helping with landscape and building preservation projects
Helping to remove invasive species
Assisting with preservation of cultural resources and much, much more...

Learn how you can get involved!

Check out the park’s current volunteer opportunities.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Seventh Annual Revolutionary 5-Mile Run

Sunday, April 22, 8:30 am – noon	Meet in VFNHP upper parking lot by 7:30 am
Special Parking Pass and T-shirt provided to volunteers

Friends Tent: Welcome and direct runners, provide information and enroll runners who want to apply their race fee to the purchase of a Friends membership.

1.776 km Young Patriots Run: Assist in directing young runners ages 6–14 and their parents, before, during and after a 1.776 km (1.1 mile) run. Cheer runners at the finish line and distribute award medals. Run is coordinated by the Young Friends. For more information or to volunteer, please email the Young Friends.