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ORGANIZATION: National Park Service

Petrified Forest National Park loves volunteers! Join a small but mighty team in the education and interpretation department at Petrified Forest National Park. The park is seeking dynamic, and enthusiastic volunteers to help with visitor services. Petrified Forest protects over 221,000 acres that contain millions of years of geologic time, fossils, archaeological areas, spectacular scenery, Rt 66 and of course an abundance of petrified wood. Each year Petrified Forest is visited by half a million visitors. Volunteers play an important role in helping these visitors plan their visit to the park by providing park information over the phone, in person at a visitor center and on trails throughout the park.

Housing or an on-site RV pad with hook-ups (water, sewer, electric) may be available, Volunteers in need of housing work up to 30 hours consisting of three 8-hour days and one 6-hour day. Couples work a minimum of 24 hours per week per person ( three 8 hours days). Couples wishing to apply should complete an application for each person. A minimum of 3 months is preferred for new volunteers.

Area Information

RV/trailer sites are located on the North end of the park in the visitor center complex. Petrified Forest is in a remote location off of I-40 with the nearest grocery stores located in Gallup NM (75 miles) and Holbrook, AZ (21 miles). Medical care facilities are located in Show Low, AZ (90 miles) and Flagstaff, AZ (132 miles).

Start Date - 2025-07-01

End Date - 2025-12-31

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About National Park Service

Location:

1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240, US

Mission Statement

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

Description

The U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov, cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. We care for more than 400 national parks and help communities preserve their historic places and open spaces.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Environment
Sports & Recreation
Arts & Culture, Environment, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1 Park RoadPetrified Forest, AZ 86028

(35.08385,-109.78882)
 

SKILLS

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REQUIREMENTS

  • Sunday;Monday;Tuesday;Wednesday;Thursday;Friday;Saturday

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