Interpretation and Visitor Services

Crowning a desert hilltop is an ancient pueblo. A child scans the desert landscape for the arrival of traders. What riches will they bring? What stories will they tell? From the rooftop of the Tuzigoot pueblo it is easy to imagine such a moment. The pueblo shows us this ancient village built by the Sinagua people. They were farmers and artists with trade connections that spanned hundreds of miles.  

An individual in this position should commit to 4 hours a week, although 8 hours is prefered.

DUTIES:

Staffing the Visitor Center

• Assisting visitors with trip planning information
• Answering questions in person and by phone
• Tasks associated with the Junior Ranger programs
• Helping with special events

Staffing the trail

• Protecting the site from resource damage
• Answering visitor questions
• Assisting with school groups or other education group visits
• Developing and presenting Interpretive Talks and Tours (optional).
• Developing and presenting Informal Demonstrations (optional).
• Researching and developing written interpretation (optional).

Volunteers receive:

• On-the-job training
• Volunteer uniform and nametag
• Training by resource experts in archeology, geology, and biology
• Knowledge of the National Park Service

Desired skills:

• Enthusiastic
• Good communicator
• Friendly and polite
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to hike a steep ½ mile trail
• Able to stand for occasional long periods of time

Interpretive volunteers may spend long periods standing, talking with the general public, and working as a team with park rangers.