2 paid jobs and 20 volunteer or work-exchange opportunities listed in South Carolina.
Volunteer & Work-Exchange Opportunities in South Carolina (20)
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 — Ninety Six, SC
Ninety Six National Historic Site is in the infant stages of hosting night sky programs. With large areas of open field there are some excellent viewing opportunities. Although the park’s main themes are its location as a colonial settlement and two Revolutionary War Battles, the staff has been…
National Park Service — Hopkins, SC
Campground Hosts are hired through the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program and are a valuable asset to the park's campground operation. Campground Hosts at Congaree focus on the Longleaf and Bluff Campgrounds, located roughly 1-mile apart. The Campground Host has an RV pad located between these two…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Starr, SC
Volunteer opportunity on beautiful Hartwell Lake! The Corps of Engineers is seeking energetic/outgoing couple to fill a Camp Host position at Crescent Group Camp in Starr, SC. Nov 1, 2026 – Year-round. Duties include checking campers in/out, cleaning campsites/bath house/restroom, assisting campers,…
National Park Service — Ninety Six, SC
Are you a retired teacher, or an education major in college looking for something outside of the classroom, ore even a current teacher looking for a way to use your skills outside of the classroom? If so, this position may be for you.
The Volunteer will be a part of the Interpretive Team. They will…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Georgetown, SC
Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge spans over 37,000 acres in South Carolina's lowcountry. It is a 30 minute drive from Myrtle Beach and some of the most beautiful beaches along the eastern coast and is surrounded by beautiful blackwater rivers and streams. The refuge supports the "big 6", (hunting,…
National Park Service — Ninety Six, SC
This position is predominantly for those volunteers who are seeking an internship for college. This position allows them to get a well-rounded experience by potentially working with the visitor center staff as well as the maintenance staff.
Description:
This position functions to introduce a volunteer…
National Park Service — Ninety Six, SC
This position is predominantly for those volunteers who are seeking an internship for college. This position allows them to get a well-rounded experience by potentially working with the visitor center staff as well as the maintenance staff.
Description:
This position functions to introduce a volunteer…
National Park Service — Ninety Six, SC
The volunteer will work to provide a meaningful and educational experience for visitors through living history. Throughout the year, the park offers a variety of interpretive programs, including living history, to visitors, free of charge. Due to the high demand of these programs, the park needs…
National Park Service — Ninety Six, SC
The volunteer will work to provide a meaningful and educational experience for visitors through living history. Throughout the year, the park offers a variety of interpretive programs, including living history, to visitors, free of charge. Due to the high demand of these programs, the park needs…
National Park Service — Ninety Six, SC
There are many ways to promote and add to the cultural reservoir of the park. One of those is to promote or cultural and natural resources through art. Come out and spend time at the park using the site as inspiration for your art. This art may be used in social media, websites, flyers, and more. If…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Hardeeville, SC
*THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR THE PERIOD MAY 2027 THRU OCTOBER 2027. WE HAVE NO AVAILABILITY FOR FALL/WINTER 2026.*
Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex is recruiting resident volunteers (RV) to be stationed at one of two RV pads located at the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteers can be individuals…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Georgetown, SC
Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge spans over 37,000 acres in South Carolina's lowcountry. It is a 30 minute drive from Myrtle Beach and some of the most beautiful beaches along the eastern coast and is surrounded by beautiful blackwater rivers and streams. The refuge supports the "big 6", (hunting,…
National Park Service — Ninety Six, SC
Pull out that needle and thread and let’s get sewing!
Ninety Six is seeking volunteers to help with modern sewing projects as well as living history sewing projects. Volunteers may take on both projects or just one.
Projects:
Modern projects include:
· Ensuring all required volunteer uniform items…
National Park Service — Ninety Six, SC
The park is seeking a volunteer who enjoys being outdoors and walking. This position will walk the main trail one to two times a week to clean the interpretive signs. It is expected that each day will only take from 1 hour to 1.5 hours. Once a month the volunteer may be asked to clean other signs…
National Park Service — Ninety Six, SC
Would you like to volunteer, but do not have much time? Consider volunteering for special events! This position functions mainly with in the Interpretation Program but at times my overlap with the Facility and Resources Management Program, within the boundaries of Ninety Six National Historic Site.…
National Park Service — Ninety Six, SC
Position Overview
Ninety Six National Historic Site is looking for a group of local dedicated volunteers to be part of a trail crew. Crew members will work to protect the trails and enhance the visitor experience. Trail crew members will monitor the over ten miles of trails for hazards such as fallen…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Georgetown, SC
Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge spans over 37,000 acres in South Carolina's lowcountry. It is a 30 minute drive from Myrtle Beach and some of the most beautiful beaches along the eastern coast and is surrounded by beautiful blackwater rivers and streams. The refuge supports the "big 6", (hunting,…
Fish & Wildlife Service — Georgetown, SC
Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge spans over 37,000 acres in South Carolina's lowcountry. It is a 30 minute drive from Myrtle Beach and some of the most beautiful beaches along the eastern coast and is surrounded by beautiful blackwater rivers and streams. The refuge supports the "big 6", (hunting,…
National Park Service — Hopkins, SC
Congaree National Park preserves the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the United States. The park has 10 hiking trails, including a 2.6-mile Boardwalk, as well over 15-miles of canoe trail. Last year, Congaree received more than 250,000 visitors. The park…
National Park Service — Ninety Six, SC
Do you have a love of history and want to strengthen your interpersonal skills? Visitor Service Volunteers are critical to our mission of interpreting the significance of Ninety Six as a colonial settlement and the site of two Revolutionary War Battles. This type of volunteer acts as the first point…
Planning your South Carolina workamping search
From the Blue Ridge to the barrier islands
South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism says the state park system covers over 90,000 acres, from Blue Ridge Mountain peaks to inland lakes, the Midlands sand hills, and barrier islands along the coast. Choose the part of the state first, because mountain, lake, and coastal parks differ in setting and season. On the coast, the National Weather Service says the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
State park hosts apply to the park they want
South Carolina State Parks runs its host program through the Volunteers in Parks program, and says hosts are used only at parks where the regional manager has determined a host will serve a genuine need. Each park directs its own volunteer program, applicants submit the application to the park or parks they want, and a personal interview is usually scheduled. The program page lists parks by season, including mountain, lake, and coastal parks, which is a list of host opportunities and not a promise of a vacancy. It does not describe RV sites or hookups, so ask the park.
Paid temporary and seasonal work
South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism lists temporary and seasonal positions such as park attendants, assistant rangers, interpreters, tour leaders, maintenance, and lifeguards, and says waterfront staff need lifesaving, CPR, and first aid certifications. It says applications should be submitted directly to the park in January or February, or as soon as possible before the summer season, and that park managers select applicants. It also says barracks housing exists at several parks, which is not the same as an RV site. Full-time vacancies are posted on the state careers site, which accepts applications only for actual vacant positions.
Questions to ask any South Carolina employer
Ask in writing whether you bring your own RV or are offered other housing, which utilities are provided, whether any costs apply, how many hours each person is expected to work, and how storms or flooding could affect your dates. Federal seasonal jobs are posted on USAJOBS, and federal volunteer roles appear on Volunteer.gov.
South Carolina workamping: common questions
Are South Carolina state park hosts paid?
South Carolina State Parks describes park and campground hosts as volunteers under its Volunteers in Parks program. Paid temporary and seasonal work, and full-time jobs, are handled separately. The program page does not describe pay, RV sites, or hookups for hosts, so ask the park before you accept.
How do I apply to be a South Carolina state park host?
South Carolina State Parks says to submit the volunteer application to the park or parks where you want to serve, and that an interview is usually scheduled. Hosts are used only where the regional manager has determined a need, so contact the park to confirm what is available.
When should I apply for South Carolina state park seasonal jobs?
South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism says applications for temporary and seasonal positions should be submitted in January or February, or as soon as possible before the summer season, directly to the park. Park managers select applicants, so confirm timing with the park.
Do South Carolina seasonal state park jobs include housing?
Some parks have barracks housing. South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism says barracks facilities exist at several parks, including Table Rock, Kings Mountain, Santee, Hunting Island, and Myrtle Beach. Barracks housing is not an RV site, and availability can change, so ask the park what is offered.
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