Our Mission
Friends of Virgin Islands National Park protects and preserves the natural and cultural resources of Virgin Islands National Park while connecting visitors to the park and the park to the community.
Friends of Virgin Islands National Park is the official philanthropic partner of Virgin Islands National Park and the only non-profit on St. John and St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands focused solely on the protection of the Park's natural and cultural resources. Since 1988, we have been assisting and advising the National Park Service in assuring the Park’s unique terrestrial and marine resources are protected, the Virgin Island’s cultural treasures in the Park are preserved, and visitors are connected to their Park through volunteerism, education and advocacy.
Friends Impact Report
Making A Difference.
Strategic Plan 2020-24
A Future Envisioned.
Black Lives Matter
Friends' Statement on Diversity & Equity.
Over 30 Years Of History
Committed to Protection & Preservation.
Our Values
The values that guide and drive the Friends’ staff and Board as we work every day to fulfill our mission are:
Integrity – Friends strives to operate transparently in order to be seen as a trustworthy and honest steward of financial resources entrusted to us to carry out our Mission.
Collaboration – Friends embraces and seeks to partner with individuals, government, NGOs and businesses who share in our Vision for a healthy and thriving Virgin Islands National Park.
Entrepreneurial problem-solving – Friends works within NPS guidelines to help find creative solutions to pressing problems faced by the Park and the community.
Diversity – Friends values the unique diversity of heritage, thoughts and lifestyles that make up our Virgin Islands community and strive for inclusivity in all we do.
Community – Friends is committed to advocating for all people to feel access and equality within their park, to retain a sense of pride and ownership of their public land, and to feel confident that the best natural and cultural resource protection plans are being followed in Virgin Islands National Park.
Our Vision
Friends’ vision for the future is Virgin Islands National Park is a model of resource protection and cultural preservation which is valued by the community around it and all those who experience this unique national treasure.