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Chaco Culture National Historical Park
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volunteers assisting visitors at the visitor center

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Volunteers assisting visitors

At Chaco we have a wide variety of positions available for those interested in volunteering for their National Parks. Volunteers can serve as Campground Hosts, work with the interpretive rangers providing tours and informaiton to visitors, assist the protection division in monitoring rock art sites and many other opportunities.

For more information regarding Chaco Culture National Historical Park volunteer program, please contact the Park Volunteer Coordinator Teri Jaquez (505) 786-7014 ext. 238 or e-mail us

There is an active Astronomy program at Chaco that is staffed predominately by volunteers. If you have knowledge of astronomy and would like to share that knowledge in one of the countries premier night sky vistas please contact the park's Astronomy Coordinator, Steve Speth, emil@centurytel.

To view more NPS volunteer opportunities, go to www.volunteer.gov/gov



 

 
Photo of Sierra Club repairing fencing at Pueblo Pintado
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Sierra Club volunteers repairing a fence at Pueblo Pintado
 
Photo of SCA volunteer Matt LeDuc giving tour of Pueblo Bonito
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Student Conservation Association Volunteer Matt LeDuc giving a tour of Pueblo Bonito
Photo of Chaco wash during a flood after heavy rains.  

Did You Know?
A 20 km segment of Chaco Wash courses through the park. Its flows are derived from summer thunderstorms and winter snowmelt within a 2,175 km2 watershed. The wash is presently incised into a steep-walled arroyo which has a well-developed floodplain and a small inner channel on the arroyo floor.

Last Updated: November 17, 2009 at 16:57 EST