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Become a Friends of Slide Rock Volunteer! |
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Volunteers are the core of our group. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to help maintain the historical buildings and vehicles at the park, plan the Slide Rock Apple Fest, maintain the heritage garden or complete the myriad of projects that need to be done. Volunteering with the Friends of Slide Rock gives you the chance to learn more about the historical and biological significance of Slide Rock State Park and Oak Creek Canyon. As a volunteer, you will also have the opportunity to work directly with Park Staff and other non-profit groups dedicated to preserving the park.
All volunteers will complete a brief orientation to better prepare them for volunteering at the park. Below you will find a complete list of volunteer opportunities. Once you have found one (or more) categories that appeal to you, click the Volunteer Link below to send us an email. Please be sure to include your name, phone number and the position(s) for which you are interested in volunteering. |
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protecting, preserving & promoting the appreciation and enjoyment of Slide Rock State Park |
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Visitor Services: volunteers will assist Slide Rock State Park staff in a variety of clerical and administrative functions. These could include typing, filing, entry station support (fee collection, disseminating information to visitors), answering phones, research and other administrative duties as designated by the Park Manager and/or Park Staff
Maintenance Services: volunteers will assist Slide Rock State Park staff with general maintenance and small construction projects. Examples include trail works, painting, plumbing, weeding, planting or other projects as designated by the Park Manager or staff. Volunteers will not be required to perform any extensive maintenance or repairs, especially to equipment and vehicles
Interpretive Services: volunteers support an array of educational and recreational programming. These could include development and presentation of environmental programs (interpretive hikes, school presentations, etc.) historic programs (guided tours of historic buildings, brown bag lunch presentations, etc.) and recreational programs (campfire talks, special demonstrations, etc.)
Historic Preservation: volunteers in this category assist with collection research and management, curation exhibit development and installation and other appropriate projects as designated by the Park Manager and/or staff
Special Projects: volunteers assist Slide Rock State Park staff in accomplishing a specific one-time, short-term or ongoing project. These projects may include, but are not limited to, creating interpretive displays, research, gardening, clean-up projects and trail work
Site Steward: volunteers are involved in the monitoring of archaeological and cultural resource sites. Specific training and orientation is required
Marketing: volunteers are responsible for promoting the various activities of the Friends of Slide Rock State Park through sources such as newspaper, internet, TV and radio. This group will also be instrumental in creating an organizational logo, website, promotional and recruitment materials
Volunteer Recruitment: volunteers will attend various events to recruit additional volunteers for various Friends of Slide Rock State Park activities
Special Events: volunteers plan and implement various events designed to raise funds, generate interest and recruit volunteers. This type of activity can include dinners, speakers/presentations, brown bag events, etc.
Apple Fest: volunteers are responsible for the planning and execution of the annual Apple Fest – the largest fundraiser for the Friends of Slide Rock State Park, Inc. |
