Volunteers are an essential part of the Grand Teton National Park team. Their passion and dedication help protect park resources and keep visitors safe and informed during wildlife jams, Snake River float trips, backcountry camping, and more. The Foundation is pleased to provide funding for many of these critical volunteer teams. From the Wildlife Brigade to the String-Lakers and the many other programs in between, this year Grand Teton had:
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246 Recurring Volunteers
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18 Volunteer Programs
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24,532 Hours contributed, so far!
To provide you with an overview of what volunteers help to accomplish in Grand Teton, here's a condensed list of the volunteer programs:
- Native Seed Collection
- Community Trails
- Visitor Center VIPs
- Snake River Ambassadors
- Ski Ambassadors
- Wildlife Brigade
- Backcountry Volunteers
- String Lakers
- EMS & Fire Volunteers
- Wildlife Data Technicians
- And more!
To celebrate this year's volunteers, Grand Teton held an appreciation concert at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center. Food and drink, unique gift bags adorned with Grand Teton's iconic cutthroat trout, and a special musical set from Jackson's very own bluegrass legends One Ton Pig were all provided to the volunteers on a warm summer evening.
The Foundation is proud to highlight and express our appreciation for the 2024 volunteer team whose hard work and dedication have contributed to another successful year in the park.