Volunteers are involved in every aspect of park operations at Tumacácori.  If you have a talent to share and would like to join our staff, contact the park volunteer coordinator at (520) 398-2341, extension 74, or email us.

A PARTIAL LIST OF VOLUNTEER NEEDS

AT TUMACÁCORI NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

The list below indicates some of the areas in which volunteer help is needed at Tumacácori.  Supervision and/or training is provided for all positions.  Some volunteer positions are regular, ongoing positions; others are seasonal or for special projects.

♥   Docent — lead tours, develop programs for visitors

♥   Assist at Visitor Center Information Desk, including sale of books 

       and other materials

♥   General landscaping (tree trimming, raking, clearing land, etc.)

♥   Garden work (weeding, trimming, etc.)

♥   Small engine maintenance (weed-eaters, mowers, etc.)

♥   Litter pickup

♥   Computer data entry

♥   Trails maintenance — cleaning/dusting exhibits and trail signs

♥   Carpentry (routing signs, finishing benches, etc.)

♥   Plastering

♥   Painting

♥   Videotaping

♥   Lube work on equipment (mixers, tractors, etc.)

♥   Translate / transcribe old Spanish documents

♥   Translate brochures / site bulletins into Spanish, German, or French

♥   General repair work

♥   Miscellaneous organizational and clerical work for Interpretive

       Division (filing photos/slides, photocopying, annual guest register

       census, updating clipping file, scrapbook, etc.)

♥   Develop posters / exhibits for public areas

♥   Historical research on selected topics