Volunteer Interest
With a staff of three, we can always use a helping hand-whether it’s joining us with table support at outreach events, assisting with administrative tasks, or rolling up your sleeves at a river clean-up, if you’ve got a few hours, we’ve got a job for you! If you are interested in volunteering with us, please click the button below.
Volunteer with the SCVNHA
🌵= outdoors 🛠️= labor intensive
Empire Ranch Foundation: Cowboy Festival 🌵 11/07/2026
Join us at the annual Cowboy Festival at the Historic Empire Ranch in Sonoita! There will be western music, exhibits, activities for kids, trail rides, and much more! We will be connecting with visitors at our table and sharing information about the Santa Cruz Valley NHA.
Email zabrina@santacruzheritage.org to learn more or sign up here.
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Day of Connection at Rillito Creek and Rio Vista Natural Resource Park 🌵🛠️ 11/14/2026
Join local organizations and community members at Rillito Creek and Rio Vista Natural Resource Park for a morning of stewardship, education, and community connection. Volunteers can help clean up the Rillito Creek, or help us connect with visitors about the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area.
Email zabrina@santacruzheritage.org to learn more.
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Ongoing: Administrative – Data & Calendar Event Entry
Do you love organizing and entering information into the computer? Then, we’ve got a job for you! We’re looking for volunteers to assist us in keeping our contacts up-to-date and/or research upcoming events and submit relevant entries to our online calendar. It’s a simple, flexible way to support our mission from home.
Email zabrina@santacruzheritage.org to learn more.
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Become A Heritage Ambassador (Individual)
Heritage Ambassadors are our super volunteers who commit to a serving at least 10 hours per year. They are passionate about the stewardship of our region’s heritage, whether it be the conservation of our natural resources or the preservation of historic treasures and cultural traditions. Ambassadors contribute their skills, seek to expand their knowledge of our work, and represent our mission within their spheres of influence.
Or: Become A Concierge Ambassador (Organizational)
Similar to a concierge at hotels and resorts, our Concierge Ambassadors are staff or volunteers at partnering organizations that interact regularly with the public. Heritage Ambassador sites provide insider information about heritage experiences in the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area. Find out how you can become a trusted source and share your knowledge of the regional landscape, its history, and cultural connections.
Email zabrina@santacruzheritage.org to learn more.
🌵= outdoors 🛠️= labor intensive
Fiesta del Maíz 🌵 9/26/2026
Join us at the annual Fiesta del Maíz event at the Kennedy Park Fiesta area! It will be an maíz themed event with local food, live music, and family friendly activities. We will be connecting with visitors at our table and sharing information about the Santa Cruz Valley NHA.
Email zabrina@santacruzheritage.org to learn more or sign up here.
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Ongoing: Administrative – Data & Calendar Event Entry
Do you love organizing and entering information into the computer? Then, we’ve got a job for you! We’re looking for volunteers to assist us in keeping our contacts up-to-date and/or research upcoming events and submit relevant entries to our online calendar. It’s a simple, flexible way to support our mission from home.
Email zabrina@santacruzheritage.org to learn more.
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Become A Heritage Ambassador (Individual)
Heritage Ambassadors are our super volunteers who commit to a serving at least 10 hours per year. They are passionate about the stewardship of our region’s heritage, whether it be the conservation of our natural resources or the preservation of historic treasures and cultural traditions. Ambassadors contribute their skills, seek to expand their knowledge of our work, and represent our mission within their spheres of influence.
Or: Become A Concierge Ambassador (Organizational)
Similar to a concierge at hotels and resorts, our Concierge Ambassadors are staff or volunteers at partnering organizations that interact regularly with the public. Heritage Ambassador sites provide insider information about heritage experiences in the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area. Find out how you can become a trusted source and share your knowledge of the regional landscape, its history, and cultural connections.
Email zabrina@santacruzheritage.org to learn more.
