Arizona State Parks: Volunteer Programs

Projected On-Site Openings Grid

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Volunteer at Arizona State Parks Arizona State Park employees’ work hard to provide a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities for our visitors every day, but their efforts alone are not enough. Arizona State Parks needs your help to ensure that our resources are protected, our amenities are at their best, and that our visitors enjoy an unforgettable experience!

How can you become a volunteer?

Explore our programs below to learn more about volunteer opportunities. Applications for the Volunteer Program are now accepted online. Apply online now

Arizona State Parks has many different ways for you to donate your time and talents. Browse through the following volunteer program areas — we know you will find something that excites you! And remember to Sign Up for the Volunteer Newsletter.

Volunteers! Enter your time here: http://www.azstateparksvolunteer.com

Do you enjoy fundraising? Are you passionate about finding support for Arizona State Parks? New Friends groups have been forming, join up! Learn More

Do you live in a community near an Arizona State Park? Would you like to help us for a few hours a week? Learn More

Do you travel in your RV? Would you like to live at a park and volunteer? Learn More

Want to work at public events and fairs spreading the word about Arizona State Parks? Want to be our mascot Rocky Ringtail? Learn More

Would you like to participate in one day projects and events around the state? Would your group like to support Arizona State Parks? Learn More

Do you have an interest in archaeology? Would you like to help preserve archaeological sites around the State? Learn More

Do you like to ride Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) in Arizona? Do you want to promote a Positive image of OHV recreation in Arizona? Learn More

Are you a Re-Enactor? Do you enjoy participating in authenic living history presentations and demonstrations? Learn More

Who volunteers?

Anyone willing to share their interests and abilities to improve the parks in their community! Volunteers are people who experience a sense of accomplishment and a renewal from volunteering.

Why volunteer?

Because we need your help.
Because you can learn and experience new things.
Because you care about preserving natural spaces.
Because you want to be a part of caring for historical and archaeological special places.
Because you want to have fun.
Because you want to give back.
Because you can be the difference!