Litter Removal at the Gateway Arch

Reports to National Park Service Staff 

Our Opportunity: 

Litter Removal Volunteers support Gateway Arch National Park by helping maintain the park grounds so they remain welcoming for park visitors. Volunteers will work alongside NPS grounds staff to pick up trash around the grounds before the park opens each day. Uniform shirt and nametag, litter picker stick, trash bags, and a baseball cap will be provided. Volunteers should wear comfortable pants and shoes. 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

18 or older (younger applicants with parental/guardian approval may be considered). As representatives of The National Park Service and Gateway Arch Park Foundation, volunteers must adhere to the policies, procedures, and code of conduct as outlined in the volunteer handbook provided prior to or during training. 

Required Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills: 

• A desire to keep Gateway Arch National Park looking beautiful and welcoming 

• Enthusiasm, friendliness, and a positive attitude  

• Respect for confidentiality of the Gateway Arch National Park’s volunteers, partners, members, and donors 

• Willingness to take initiative and voice ideas 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time  

• Ability to use hands to remove litter from the ground 

Commitment:  

Days and times for volunteer shifts will be decided between the volunteer and supervisor.  

Location: 

Gateway Arch National Park is located at 11 N. 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102. Volunteers will receive parking instructions 24 hours before an event.  

Training and Supervision: 

Training will be conducted by volunteer supervisors or seasoned volunteers on the first day of each volunteer’s shift and will vary depending on the position, supervisor, and personal learning styles. 

Volunteer Perks: 

• Contribute to Gateway Arch National Park! 

• Annual volunteer recognition event 

• Free parking if needed during volunteer hours 

Thank you for wanting to be a part of our team. We could not serve the community of St. Louis without you! 

About Gateway Arch National Park 

Gateway Arch National Park is a part of the National Park Service (NPS) and therefore follows the NPS mission to preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Gateway Arch reflects St. Louis' role in the Westward Expansion of the United States during the nineteenth century. The park is a memorial to Thomas Jefferson's role in opening the West, to the pioneers who helped shape its history, and to Dred Scott who sued for his freedom in the Old Courthouse. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/jeff. 

About Gateway Arch Park Foundation 

The Gateway Arch Park Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to ensure that the Gateway Arch, it’s grounds, neighboring public space, and attractions are a vital, active, and welcoming, well-supported resource to the community and nation for generations to come. The Foundation is part of an alliance that helps meet this mission, which includes the National Park Service, Bi-State Development, Great Rivers Greenway, Jefferson National Parks Association and the City of St. Louis. For more information, visit www.ArchPark.org.