Volunteers

Come one, come all! We have a variety of volunteer opportunities to suit all interests and
schedules. You can volunteer as much or as little as you like, and once trained, youll have the
flexibility to work independently on certain tasks. We also offer scheduled events and workdays where we need volunteers to help out.

Here are some of the volunteer roles available:

Greeters/Docents:

• Welcome visitors as they arrive at the park, answer questions, and provide directions and information about the gardens and park. We train all volunteers on the history of the park, the 4,500-year-old archaeological site, the wetlands, as well as the plants and fauna. The park also features art pieces and historical placards throughout the gardens, which are relevant to the history of the Camino Real Tierra Adentro. You'll enjoy enlightening visitors of all ages and nationalities about the only park of its kind in the U.S.

Gardening and Trail Maintenance:

• Help with regular gardening and trail upkeep, including special projects like invasive species removal, planting cacti, litter pick-up, and more.

Craft and Culture Market / Mystical Market /Special Events:

• Door greeters and cashiers
• Hosts for the Keystone Heritage Park information/membership/swag tables (featuring birds, mammals, or insects we provide display materials)
• Caller for our nature-inspired Lotera
• Hosts for coloring and crafting tables to engage visitors about the environment
• Floaters to monitor bathrooms and trash cans
• Stage managers/MCs
• Event setup and teardown
• Photographers and videographers

Tour Guides for Botanical Gardens and Wetlands:

• Provide mini tours about Keystones birds, plants, wetlands, and history using a provided script or after a brief training. We need tour guides for events and occasionally as part of greeter duties during general operating hours.

Other Opportunities:

• Organize and host the Little Free Lending Library at events.
• Paint signs and banners.
• Prepare materials for craft events.

Presenters:

• Give short (30-minute to 1-hour) presentations on an animal, plant, or ecological topic
• related to the greater El Paso region.
• Presentations can be simple or elaborate, and props like photos are encouraged.
• Presentation proposals must be submitted 3 days before the event for review.

Requirements:

• Be at least 16 years old or have an adult guardian with volunteer
• Be willing to take a background check
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be interested in wildlife conservation and nature
• Have a customer-friendly attitude
• Sign a volunteer agreement

If youre interested in volunteering, please call or text RubyAnn Gaglio at 915-490-8571 for more information. We are excited to have you join us!