5 paid jobs and 28 volunteer or work-exchange opportunities listed in Georgia.
Volunteer & Work-Exchange Opportunities in Georgia (28)
These listings do not state a wage. Volunteer.gov postings are unpaid volunteer roles; other compensation, such as an RV site, varies by listing.
National Park Service — Kennesaw, GA
🎒Inspire Young Minds: Become an Education Program Specialist!
Do you enjoy working with children and sharing your love of history and nature? Join our team as an Education Program Specialist and help bring learning to life at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park!
As an Education Program…
National Park Service — Kennesaw, GA
🏛️ Share Stories of the Past: Become a Museum Tour Specialist!
Are you passionate about history and love connecting with people? Step into the role of a Museum Tour Specialist at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park and help visitors explore the rich stories behind one of the Civil…
National Park Service — Kennesaw, GA
🧭 Be a Guide on the Go: Become a Roving Information Specialist!
Do you enjoy being outdoors and helping others? As a Roving Information Specialist at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, you’ll be the go-to source for visitors exploring the park’s trails and historic grounds.
As a…
National Park Service — Kennesaw, GA
🚌 Ride Along with History: Become a Shuttle Bus Specialist!
Do you enjoy meeting new people and sharing fascinating stories? As a Shuttle Bus Specialist at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, you’ll help visitors experience the park in a whole new way—one scenic ride at a time!
As a…
National Park Service — Kennesaw, GA
🚶♀️Be the Friendly Face on the Trail: Become a Trail Ambassador!
Do you love the outdoors and enjoy connecting with people? Become a Trail Ambassador and help visitors have a safe, enjoyable, and enriching experience at Kennesaw Mountain!
As a Trail Ambassador, you’ll:
🗺️ Hike with…
National Park Service — Kennesaw, GA
🛠️ Hit the Trails: Become a Trail Crew Leader at Kennesaw Mountain!
Love the outdoors and don’t mind getting your hands dirty? Join the Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club and help preserve the beauty and accessibility of our park’s trail system!
As a Volunteer Trail Crew Leader, you’ll:
🌿…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Hartwell, GA
Spend the summer on beautiful Hartwell Lake situated on the border between northeast Georgia and upstate South Carolina and join our Recreation Team! The US Army Corps of Engineers at Hartwell Lake is seeking an outgoing and active couple to serve as Access Ramp Area Custodial Maintenance/Park…
National Park Service — St. Marys, GA
Our Campground Hosts are the first line greeters who welcome visitors to the island. They provide orientation for campers twice daily with ferry arrival and to private boaters as they arrive. Campground hosts engage in general cleaning of campgrounds (cleaning fire rings, inspecting picnic tables…
National Park Service — Savannah, GA
Cannon Crew Volunteers at Fort Pulaski National Monument support the National Park Service’s mission by demonstrating historic weapons while using a living history approach. Cannon Crew Volunteers immerse visitors in the sights, sounds, and stories of Fort Pulaski National Monument during the…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Hartwell, GA
Volunteer opportunity on beautiful Hartwell Lake! The Corps of Engineers is seeking energetic/outgoing couples to fill a Park Attendant position at Coneross Campground in Townville, SC. April 1, 2027 - Nov 1, 2027. Duties include manning the entrance gatehouse, checking campers in/out, running a…
National Park Service — St. Marys, GA
Duties and Responsibilities: The volunteer’s duty is to walk assigned trails with hand tools to perform light maintenance and clearing. In addition, the volunteer will take note of large needs of trails (ex: down trees, animal nests, etc) and communicate these needs to their supervisor.
Cumberland…
National Park Service — St. Simons Island, GA
Fort Frederica is looking for volunteers to support the Interpretive Rangers by staffing the visitor center and giving guided tours of the grounds to visitors both on foot and on golf carts for those with mobility issues. Volunteers who show an interest and aptitude in living history can also learn…
National Park Service — Savannah, GA
Facilities Volunteers support the National Park Service’s mission at Fort Pulaski National Monument by maintaining facilities and assisting with park projects to ensure the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of park visitors. Facilities volunteers work safely to extend the benefits of efficient…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Hartwell, GA
Spend the summer on beautiful Hartwell Lake situated on the border between northeast Georgia and upstate South Carolina. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Hartwell Lake, is seeking an outgoing and active couple to serve in our visitor center located at our project office. Duties include answering…
National Park Service — Savannah, GA
Visitor Services Volunteers are front-line representatives of the National Park Service at Fort Pulaski National Monument (FOPU). They greet people, provide general and thematic orientation, answer questions, and assist staff in running park operations. They support the mission of the National Park…
National Park Service — Savannah, GA
Visitor Services Volunteers are front-line representatives of the National Park Service at Fort Pulaski National Monument (FOPU). Visitor Services Volunteers can be the only park staff that visitors have a personal interaction with, and thus play a critical role for the Interpretation and Visitor…
National Park Service — Atlanta, GA
Come one, come all! The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Preservation District is looking for community members to uplift and steward our national lands.
This will contribute to the overall visitor park experience, prepare the park land for outdoor exhibits, and upkeep of current…
National Park Service — St Marys, GA
Available Slots November and December. Must be willing to work Holidays.
Plum Orchard is an 1898 Classical Revival mansion built by Lucy Carnegie for her son, George Carnegie and his wife, Margaret Thaw that was donated to the National Park Service in the 1970s. Plum Orchard offers a glimpse into…
Forest Service — Gainesville, GA
The Pocket Recreation area is located on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in Northwest Georgia. The recreation area consists of a 26 site campground and a Picnic/Day Use Area with associated parking facilities. Facilities include flush toilets, a vault toilet, wildlife proof trash…
National Park Service — St. Marys, GA
The volunteer’s duty is work with supervisor on assigned trails or areas with hand tools to perform moderate maintenance and clearing. Work can include cultural and natural areas throughout the island.
This position will involve standing long periods, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, working with…
National Park Service — Savannah, GA
Description
Roving Volunteers support the National Park Service mission by helping the public experience Fort Pulaski National Monument’s resources. Roving Volunteers highlight features like Battery Hambright, the North Pier, the John Wesley Monument, the cemetery, and the Cockspur Island Lighthouse.…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Hartwell, GA
Spend the summer on beautiful Hartwell Lake situated on the border between northeast Georgia and upstate South Carolina. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Hartwell Lake, is seeking an outgoing and active couple to serve as volunteer park attendants at Springfield Campground in Anderson, SC. Duties…
National Park Service — Sandy Springs, GA
Duties and Responsibilities
To assist park staff and volunteers in maintaining a safe work environment, while being respectful of the natural resources in public lands.
To safely and effectively operate various hand tools.
Volunteers are responsible for wearing proper attire: close-toed shoes (boots…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Hartwell, GA
Spend the summer on beautiful Hartwell Lake situated on the border between northeast Georgia and upstate South Carolina. The US Army Corps of Engineers at Hartwell Lake is seeking an outgoing and active couple to serve as campsite cleaners at Twin Lakes Campground in Pendleton, SC. Position…
National Park Service — Sandy Springs, GA
A Visitor Engagement Volunteer (VEV) is a park volunteer who works intentionally to provide information and resources to the public in coordination with the interpretive team. Currently, VEVs participate in once-monthly tabling events where they engage with park visitors, offering Junior Ranger…
National Park Service — Macon, GA
The volunteer in this position will assist interpretive staff in greeting and welcoming each visitor coming into the Ocmulgee Mounds Visitor Center. They will staff the front desk answering visitor questions and orienting them to the park; start the park film upon request; use public address (PA)…
National Park Service — Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Duties include:
Greeting visitors and providing information about park programs, exhibits, audio-visual shows, and orienting visitors to the Chickamauga Battlefield and Point Park
Orienting visitors to the park’s trail system
Educating and informing visitors about the historical significance of the…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Hartwell, GA
Spend the summer on beautiful Hartwell Lake situated on the border between northeast Georgia and upstate South Carolina. The US Army Corps of Engineers at Hartwell Lake is seeking an outgoing and active couple to serve as campsite cleaners at Watsadler Campground in Hartwell Georgia. Position…
Planning your Georgia workamping search
Mountains to coast
Georgia's Department of Natural Resources describes its state parks and historic sites as stretching from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Colonial Coast. Pick the part of the state first, since mountain, Piedmont, and coastal sites differ in setting and season. For coastal assignments that run through late summer or fall, the National Weather Service says the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
State park campground hosts
Georgia State Parks says its campground host program is one of its most popular volunteer opportunities. It says hosts receive a free campsite and utilities for their RV or motorhome, serve a minimum of two months and a maximum of six months, and provide their own lodging. Individuals, couples, and families may serve. The program also charges an annual volunteer registration that it says covers application processing, liability insurance, and the criminal background check. Hosts apply through a volunteer account and profile and a host timeline, which is a description of the process and not a vacancy.
Paid part-time and seasonal work
Georgia State Parks keeps a separate careers page for its paid jobs. It says part-time and seasonal positions are available at state parks and historic sites and tells applicants to check for vacancies at the park or site they want. Full-time Department of Natural Resources vacancies are announced separately, so a volunteer host route and a paid job route are different applications.
National forest volunteers
The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest says it uses volunteers for projects such as trail maintenance, campground hosts, and cleanup days. Federal seasonal jobs are posted on USAJOBS and federal volunteer roles on Volunteer.gov. A program page is not an open position, so confirm with the forest or the posting.
Questions to ask a Georgia host or employer
Ask in writing which utilities come with the site, what the length of stay and schedule are, whether you or the park covers any fees, what each person on a couple's assignment is expected to do, and how storm season could change your dates.