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HNP is powered by passionate volunteers who share a love for nature and environmental stewardship. On this page you will find opportunities to remotely work with the HNP team. Explore the open roles below and fill out your application today!

While we may not have an open position that matches your specific skills right now, continue to check back for new opportunities as they become available. If you have any questions regarding volunteer opportunities please reach out to Volunteer@homegrownnationalpark.

If none of these roles seem like a good fit, or if working remotely does not appeal to you, please browse HNP's ready-made events to make an impact in your community. Alternatively, you can contact your local conservation organizations. They are often understaffed and underfunded and need committed individuals like you to help out. Thank you again for your passionate commitment to restoring biodiversity!

Grant Writer

Grant Writer: We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Volunteer Grant Writer to help secure funding for Homegrown National Park’s initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a passion for environmental conservation, excellent writing skills, and experience in grant writing. As a Volunteer Grant Writer, you will play a key role in identifying potential grant opportunities and crafting compelling proposals to support our mission of regenerating biodiversity.

Commitment:

Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources that align with HNP’s mission.
Write and edit persuasive, clear, and concise grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials.
Collaborate with team members to gather necessary information, such as project details, budgets, and impact metrics.
Ensure proposals are submitted on time and meet all requirements set by the funding organizations.
Maintain accurate records of grant applications and deadlines.
Assist with grant reporting, tracking the status of applications, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
This is a volunteer position with flexible hours, but we ask for a commitment of approximately 5-10 hours per week on average.

Do you have these skills?:

Proven experience in grant writing, with a successful track record of
securing funding (volunteer or professional).
Strong research skills to identify relevant grant opportunities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft
clear and compelling narratives.
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Passion for environmental conservation, biodiversity, and HNP’s mission.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

How it works: Please submit a writing sample along with your volunteer application. If available please list the grants you have applied for and state if they were funded or not. If you chose for this role we will get back to you with further details and instructions on how to move forward.

To apply for this opportunity, please fill out our volunteer registration form.

Photographer

Photographer: Homegrown National Park (HNP) is seeking volunteers to help capture compelling visual content showcasing native plant communities and landscapes. This includes photographing native habitats, before-and-after transformations, and other habitat restoration efforts for use in HNP’s marketing, website, and outreach materials.

Commitment:

Flexible hours/ schedule
This opportunity is remote
Volunteers are asked to submit 10 or more photos per year

Do You Have These Skills?

Passion for native plants, conservation, or environmental storytelling
Ability to capture high-quality photos and/or videos of native plant landscapes and restoration efforts, sometimes including people (JPEG/PNG photo files, minimum 3000px preferred)
Document a variety of content, including before-and-after transformations and seasonal changes
Follow creative direction to ensure images align with HNP’s visual needs
Basic photography skills, including composition and lighting
Ability to edit photos as needed while maintaining a natural feel
Ability to name and upload the photos via email, or jotform
Ability to obtain permission when photographing identifiable individuals (or avoid capturing identifiable individuals

How it works: Please submit image samples along with your volunteer application. If your photography fits our current needs we will contact you regarding further details and next steps. If you are selected you will have control over how your images are credited.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a national movement, build your portfolio, and help tell the story of how native plants support biodiversity.

To apply for this opportunity, please fill out our volunteer registration form.

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