New Mexico's 34 State Parks offer year-round natural wonders, historic sites, interpretive and educational programs and recreational activities.
Join the growing number of NMVP'S who make a difference, and play a vital role in preserving and maintaining the quality of experience our visitors have come to expect. Find your NICHE and share your knowledge, experience, and skills with park staff, visitors, and volunteers.
If your talents and interests include:
- Developing Interpretive Programs
- Park Maintenance and Improvements
- Supporting Zoology and Wildlife
- Serving as an Archaeology Site Steward
- Assisting in Administrative Support
- Teaching other Boaters to be Safe and Have Fun on the Water
- Helping with Special Projects/Events
- Promotions, Recruitment, and Donations
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Your opportunities are endless as an NMVP!
Park Resident Volunteers...
Receive a FREE campsite (with utility hookups where available) and hands-on training by experienced park staff. In exchange, a commitment of 24 hours a week per provided campsite is required. A two-month term of service is strongly encouraged. Schedules are flexible based on park needs and volunteer availability.
Boat Safety Instructor Volunteers...
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May teach independently or with other instructors national courses in motorboating, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, PWC use. Certification as an instructor is held a couple times a year. |
Day Volunteers...
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Live in, or are visiting a community near one of our state parks and are interested in becoming Day Volunteers. Day Volunteers benefit from mentorship training by our experienced and qualified park staff with opportunities, schedules and job positions varying by location.
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Projects/Events Volunteers...
Individuals, couples, organized clubs, scout troops, or other groups who contribute to one-time projects or events, or ongoing as needed. Group leaders are advised to contact the Park Coordinator, to arrange logistics, at least two weeks in advance. Youth (under age 18) must have prior written consent from a parent or legal guardian.
Applications...
Applications are available on-line, and can be completed and submitted electronically, printed in PDF format, or requested by mail or fax through the State Volunteer Coordinator and/or any New Mexico State Park. Applications can be mailed or faxed to:
New Mexico State Parks Volunteer Program P.O. Box 1147 Santa Fe, NM 87504
Fax: (505)827-1478 |
Placement...
Placement selection is based on park needs, volunteer experience, park availability, and volunteer preference. An applicant's ability to be flexible will greatly increase the effectiveness of timely placement.
Once an application has been submitted, applicants are welcomed and encouraged to contact the State Volunteer Coordinator, and/or the Park Coordinator for information on availability, requirements and opportunities.
Call NM State Parks for details today. We look forward to having you on our team!
Volunteer Coordinator
Northwest Region 1
Bluewater Lake State Park
El Vado Lake State Park
Fenton Lake State Park
Heron Lake State Park
Hyde Memorial State Park
Manzano State Park (closed Nov - Apr)
Navajo Lake State Park
*Rio Grande Nature Center State Park |
(505) 876-2391
(575) 588-7247
(575) 829-3630
(575) 588-7470
(505) 983-7175
(505) 847-2820
(505) 632-2278 *(505)344-7240 |
Northeast Region 2
Cimarron Canyon State Park Clayton Lake State Park Conchas Lake State Park Coyote Lake State Park Morphy Lake State Park (closed Nov-Apr) *Eagle Nest Lake State Park Storrie Lake State Park Sugarite Canyon State Park
Ute Lake State Park |
(575) 377-6271
(575) 374-8808
(575) 868-2270
(575) 387-2328
(575) 387-2328 *(575)377-1594
(505) 425-7278
(575) 445-5607
(575) 487-2284 |
Southwest Region 3
Caballo Lake State Park
City of Rocks State Park Elephant Butte Lake State Park Leasburg Dam State Park Pancho Villa State Park Percha Dam State Park Rockhound State Park
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(575) 743-3942
(575) 536-2800
(575) 744-5421
(575) 524-4068
(575) 531-2711
(575) 743-3942
(575) 546-6182 |
Southeast Region 4
| Bottomless Lakes State Park Brantley Lake State Park *Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park Oasis State Park Oliver Lee State Park Santa Rosa Lake State Park Sumner Lake State Park Villanueva Lake State Park |
(575) 624-6058
(575) 457-2384 *(575)887-5516
(575) 356-5331
(575) 437-8284
(575) 472-3110
(575) 355-2541
(575) 421-2957 |
*Not applicable to Park Resident Volunteers
