Volunteer Opportunities
Make a difference in our community while preserving our sites for future generations.
Volunteering is a great way to get acquainted with our members, support the Friends' goals and our Historic Sites.
We provided 2,928 volunteer hours in fiscal 2025 valued at $78,725 to support our Historic Sites.
We need you!
Why Volunteer with Friends?
Study after study reveals that most people who volunteer at least once a week, no matter what age, have reduced stress levels and inflammation markers compared to those who don't. It's simple: giving back and contributing to better our communities is good for everyone, including ourselves.
There are many opportunities to contribute your time and talent to preserve, protect and share the history at Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites.
All volunteers are required to be members of the Friends Group. Friends receive many benefits, including the pride in knowing that you have made a positive difference to protect our history. To volunteer, simply fill out and submit the form indicating the type of activities that interest you. To learn the many benefits of being a Friends member, visit our Membership page or click on the button below.
Accomplishments over the past 20 years
In 2025, the Friends celebrated 22 years. Here are just a few of the additions we've made to the Historic Sites:
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A/V System for Video Room
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Patio Tables & Chairs
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Mural Room Stanchions
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Kiva Restoration
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Carreta (oxcart)
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Cobble Gardens
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Adobe bricks for circular kiva
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Wheelchair Railings to meet ADA requirements
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Bronze plaque in honor of John Gaw Meem
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Horno rebuilt at both sites
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Museum materials
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Build our CoronadoJemezFriends.org website
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Docent shirts and presentation materials
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Native garden development & maintenance
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Trail maintenance
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Jemez star party & event support
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Archaeology lab &education project
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Testifying at legislative session in support of DCA
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Awards Program
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The Friends Photo Archive
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Cloud based archive for board documents
Volunteer Needs
GIFT SHOP HELP
Sun Father's Gift Shop at Coronado Historic Site and Towa Gift Shop at the Jemez Historical Site cannot function without the our dedicated Member volunteers.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Whether it's planning & organizing hikes or contacting guest speakers for engaging talks, our volunteers handle special event details and coordination of events.
DOCENT
TRAINING
Consider becoming part of our Historic Sites' Docent Training Program supported by the Friends. Members lead workshops & engaging discussions.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
If you are a strong leader and decision maker, consider becoming a Friends Board Member. The Board oversees all of our Friends activities in support of each of the Historic Sites.
OUTREACH
Members with experience in public relations or marketing, who have experience publicizing events can put their skills to use writing and promoting other media and public outreach forums.
WHATEVER IS NEEDED
There are many needs occurring throughout the year including grounds & trails maintenance, research, historic preservation, and gardening. If you have the time, there is always a need for volunteers at both sites.