Work Week Crews

Protecting the Park for Future Generations

Join a dedicated community of Yosemite enthusiasts as you work together to preserve and protect the park. Our work crews are led by National Park Service rangers, in cooperation with Yosemite Conservancy, to improve habitats and trails throughout the park.

Work Crews

Projects have varying fitness levels, often requiring physically demanding work. Crews of up to 20 volunteers camp in the park and receive three hearty meals a day. Participants generally work four days per week and are off on Friday to explore and enjoy the park. Our crews complete a variety of projects in Yosemite alongside teams from various National Park Service branches, including Trails, Vegetation and Ecological Restoration, Climbing Rangers, and Fire and Aviation. Please read the recently updated FAQs and find more information about this year’s priority projects below.

Work Week Fee

Unless otherwise specified, the work week participation fee, covering the cost of camping and catering for one week, is $465. A limited number of scholarships will be available in 2025 to those in need of financial assistance. Please indicate on your application if you are interested in applying for a scholarship.

How To Become A Volunteer

*Returning volunteers can log in and edit their profile with their 2025 selections.

STEP 1 – Review the following resources and identify your preferred project(s): 

• 2025 Work Week Schedule and Project Descriptions 
• 2025 Work Week FAQs 

STEP 2 – Create your volunteer profile. Reference the Work Week Schedule and Project Descriptions above and indicate your preferences in your profile. Please keep in mind there is a 30-minute window to submit your registration so decide on your selections before you begin.

*Every applicant will need to create their own profile with a unique email address to be considered.

Register

STEP 3 – Your application will be reviewed by Yosemite Conservancy program staff. This is an application only and does not guarantee your place in a project. Volunteer spots are limited, while we appreciate all applications, applying does not guarantee volunteer placement.

Please direct questions to volunteers@yosemite.org

Yosemite is a dynamic place with unpredictable weather and natural conditions. While work week projects are planned with specific goals in mind, they could be modified or canceled by the National Park Service at any time.