Become a Volunteer!

As a volunteer you play an essential role in the Pueblo Grande Museum’s and the Auxiliary’s mission of interpretation, research and preservation.  Volunteers enhance the visitors experience and make learning possible and enjoyable.  Volunteers also help our staff behind the scenes.

Pueblo Grande Museum Auxiliary Indian Market. Photo courtesy of Pueblo Grande Museum.

Many of the benefits of volunteering at Pueblo Grande Museum are intangible – gaining insight into the latest in archaeology and museology, learning new skills, meeting new people with similar interests, enriching the experience of visitors of all ages and backgrounds, and be a part of an award-winning, accredited museum.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Museum Docent (Tour Guide)

Museum Docents lead tours in the exhibit galleries and outdoor ruins.  Docents also do fun and educational craft activities with school groups. Docents provide outreaches to schools and at special events.  Needed weekdays and weekends.

Museum Store

Be a Volunteer at the Pueblo Grande Museum Store

Come See, Shop, and Be a Volunteer at our Pueblo Grande Museum Store!  Join our dedicated core group of volunteers working to make shopping at our Store a highlight experience for our visitors.

As a Store Volunteer you have the opportunity to meet interesting museum visitors from all over the world.  You will learn and share information about the ancient and modern Native American Cultures, Art and Artifacts as well as selling authentic tribal merchandise.

Volunteers usually work one half-day shift a week: Mornings from 9:30am to 1:00pm and Afternoons from 1:00pm to 4:30pm. 

 If you would like to support the Pueblo Grande Museum as an Auxiliary Store Volunteer please e-mail:  or contact Debbie Schwartz, Volunteer Coordinator or Francine L. Kavanaugh, Store Manager.

Museum Collections Assistant

Assist in Collections staff in storing, labeling, and inventory. Needed weekdays.

Research Library

            Assist with general library duties.  Needed weekdays.

Ruin Stabilization

Assist with the on-going effort of preserving the prehistoric ruins at Pueblo Grande Museum.  Needed on a limited basis.

Special Events

The Auxiliary and Museum put on several special events throughout the year and volunteers are needed for various activities.  Based on Need and typically on weekends.  Special events include the Indian Market, Navajo Rug Auction, Native American Farmers Market and Ancient Technology Day.