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You Can Make a Difference.

National parks prove to be inspirational to those who visit them. They inspire visitors to explore other parks, to learn about local and national history, to tell their friends, and to get involved themselves. Public support is critical to the management of National Park Service lands, and we thank you for your support both past, present, and in the future.

Become a VIP (Volunteers-In-Parks)!

Valles Caldera offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, welcoming people from all over. Positions can range from working in the visitor contact station to assisting staff in various maintenance, clerical, trail rehabilitation, cultural resources, or natural resource projects.

Current open volunteer positions are listed below. These links will take you to Volunteer.gov, where you can learn more about each opportunity.

• Once you have completed the online application process from the above website, your completed application will be reviewed by the volunteer coordinator.
• A supervisor will contact you directly with more details.

 

Bruce Newton provides instruction during a fishing clinic at Valles Caldera.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Bruce Newton

Every summer, Valles Caldera offers flyfishing clinics for beginner anglers of all ages. Volunteers like Bruce Newton work collaboratively with National Park Service staff to provide flyfishing instruction and personalized mentorship to each clinic participant.

According to Bruce, "These classes have given me the privilege of meeting hundreds of parents, grandparents, and their children and introducing them to the joy of fishing at Valles Caldera National Preserve."

Bruce says that the positive energy at the end of each fishing clinic is what keeps him coming back. He loves hearing from families that have attended the clinics together and picked up a new favorite pastime in the great outdoors.

"We are so lucky to have some of the most beautiful places to fish right here in the Land of Enchantment: the Rio Grande, the Rio Chama, Pecos, Jemez, and of course Valles Caldera National Preserve!" he said.

"Now more than ever, it's important for people like me who are blessed with time and skills to share them with others!"

 

Special Considerations

• At this time, Valles Caldera does not have housing or RV/trailer pads available.
• Primitive camping may be available for longer volunteer projects, but amenities, such as electricity and water, are not available. (See volunteer opportunity description for those offering camping.)
• Some opportunities may require a background check. (See volunteer opportunity description for those requiring a backgroung check.)
• Some opportunities will require a certified copy of your driver's license in order to operate a government vehicle.

 

Current Volunteer Opportunities