Become a VVAC Volunteer
Are you interested in Native American cultures, archaeology, Southwestern art and history? Volunteers play an integral role in the Center's daily operations and special events. From working in collections and archives to welcoming guests at special events, volunteers provide essential support to VVAC's mission. If this is of interest, become a volunteer at VVAC where you will:
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Expand your knowledge through classes, lectures, and field trips.
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Work with friendly, enthusiastic people who share your interests.
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Contribute to public education and stewardship of Native American material culture.
Volunteer opportunities range from greeting visitors at the Museum front desk, leading guided tours through the Museum, working with our school program, helping with special events and exhibit openings, and helping staff members (including the curator and librarian) with various projects.
In order to apply, visit our Volunteer Application page.
Open Positions
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Greeter and Docents- We are looking for those interested in archaeology of the Verde Valley who ware enthusiastic about educating the public. Our docents and greeters help run the daily operations of the museum and are a vital component of VVAC!
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Librarian- Someone with knowledge of cataloging and organizing books through the Dewey Decimal system. Beneficial skills: organization, comfortable using a computer, ability to work independently
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Garden volunteers- Someone willing to get their hands dirty and help cultivate our numerous gardens at the Homestead Parkway location.
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Site Stewards- Join the Arizona Site Steward Program and help protect Native American Heritage throughout the Verde Valley.
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Additional training and applications through the state will be required
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Archivist- Comfortable working with the curation department to help catalog and analyze a variety of prehistoric artifacts.

Volunteers working on the collections

Volunteers prepping the dry farming garden

Docent giving tours through the museum

Volunteers work on school programs