2025 Friends of VI National Park Volunteer Trail Crew Application

Are you interested in a working vacation on St. John in the Virgin Islands?

The Friends of Virgin Islands National Park is seeking applicants for our Volunteer Trail Crew from March through May 2025. The Volunteer Trail Crew's scope of work includes trails maintenance, clearing of historical sites, native tree planting projects, invasive species removal, and trash/debris cleanup. This is physically strenuous work and volunteers should be in good shape and prepared to work in hot and humid conditions.

Volunteers are expected to donate a minimum of 5 days of labor in exchange for 7 nights of accommodation at our campground at Cinnamon Bay. We ask for a $100 donation per week. The minimum time commitment is 1 week and the maximum is 2 weeks. Please check to see if your health insurance covers you in the US Virgin Islands. If not, purchasing traveler insurance is strongly recommended.

Volunteers work from 8:30am to 2pm. Closed-toe shoes, a day pack, sun protection, long pants, and the capacity to carry a minimum of 3 liters of water are required. Airfare and food expenses not included.

We welcome families and service groups! Thank you for your interest and for completing this application. Please note that filling out this application does not guarantee you a spot in the program. Follow up questions can be directed to the Trails Coordinator, Frank Barton at trails@friendsvinp.org.

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* 1. What is your name?

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* 2. What is your date of birth?

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* 3. What is your email?

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* 4. What is your phone number?

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* 5. Please indicate the exact dates that you are requesting to stay at the Friends Camp. The available time slots are March 9-March 16, March 16-March 23, March 23-March 30, March 30-April 6, April 13-April 20, April 20- April 27, April 27- May 4, May 4- May 11, May 11- May 18, May 19- May 25. The minimum time commitment is one week, the maximum stay is two weeks.

Volunteers generally work from 8:30am to 3pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Saturdays are free days.
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Your requested dates must have a Sunday arrival and Sunday departure.

ULTRA IMPORTANT --- You will be notified if/when you are accepted into the program. Filling out an application does not guarantee a spot in the program.

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* 6. Are you applying with someone else? If so, what is their name?
Are you willing to share a tent with this person? Everyone should fill out an individual application regardless. Are you willing to share a tent with a stranger? Applicants who indicate "yes" will recieve priority, but a "no" will not prevent you from being accepted/

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* 7. Have you done any trail maintenance or trail building in the past? Do you possess any specialized skills or knowledge e.g. carpentry, medical training?

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* 8. Are you physically capable of hiking up to 5 miles on uneven terrain while carrying 20lbs and performing manual labor in hot and humid conditions for up to 7 hours a day?

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* 9. Do you have any allergies (bees, peanut butter, etc.) or pre-existing medical conditions that could create a health emergency during your stay? If so, please consult with your physician before volunteering.

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* 10. What is your motivation for joining the Friends of VI National Park's volunteer program?