Volunteers at Saguaro National Park perform many of the functions that allow visitors to enjoy the park as well as many behind-the-scenes functions that are essential to maintaining the long term health of the park’s resources. Volunteer duties have included; staffing the visitor centers, leading nature hikes, presenting environmental education programs to school and community groups, conducting “Junior Ranger” programs and day camps, assisting biologists with research projects, pulling non-native weeds, day-to-day maintenance functions, trail building and maintenance, and patrolling trails on foot and horseback.
Current volunteer job descriptions are listed below. Click on a title for full details. If you see a job that matches your interests, skills, and availability, please contact the supervisor directly. They may ask you to submit an application, which can also be found below.
Although Saguaro National Park uses many volunteers in many capacities, there are not always immediate openings in every area. If you do not see a job that you are interested in, please check back. Volunteer job opportunities are sometimes seasonal or for relatively short-term projects and listings may change frequently.
Volunteers needed for saguaro cactus research and monitoring. We are requesting groups of approximately 10-15 people who have experience and skills in hiking in the desert, and have an interest in nature and saguaros. Interested “solo” volunteers may also contact us for more information.
