• ABOUT

    Tovrea Carraro Society (TCS) manages and operates Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights, providing a unique experience for Guests while preserving, maintaining and restoring its historic structures, gardens and grounds, in partnership with the City of Phoenix. The dedicated Volunteers of TCS make this happen!

  • Volunteering with TCS

    Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us, becoming part of our very special Organization and its "Jewel in the Sonoran Desert." Once an application is submitted, it will be reviewed and you may be contacted to attend a Volunteer Information Orientation. After the Orientation, all potential Volunteers will attend a Pre-Training Session to assist in placement based on skills, interest and availability. Please keep in mind that this application is the first step in a selection process and not all applicants can be accepted into the volunteer program with Tovrea Carraro Society. Thank you for applying!
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  • PERSONAL INFORMATION

  • Date of Birth*
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  • How did you hear about Tovrea Carraro Society (TCS)? (check all that apply)*

  • What Volunteer Position(s) are you interested in?

    ALL positions listed below require a one-time, $50 non-refundable Training Fee that covers background check, liability insurance, training materials, badges and shirts. (Scholarships for the Training Fee are available)

  • Positions Currently Available

    Please Choose Your First, Second or Third Choice or If Not Interested in this Area

  • Tour Docent

    TCS Docents complete extensive multi-week training to prepare them to lead public tours that share the myth, mystery, and history of Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights. The intensive program covers mastering the tour script, driving the tram, and completing practice and mock tours before certification. Training is held on Fridays and/or Saturdays.
  • Tour Docent*

  • Tram Driver

    TCS Tram Drivers transport guests on regular and special event tours across the 44-acre property. Accompanied by TCS Docents, they receive specialized tram-driving training and must have a clean driving record. Training occurs over multi-weeks until certification and includes a written test, practice driving sessions, and a behind-the-wheel test. Training is held on Fridays and/or Saturdays.
  • Tram Driver*
  • Do you feel comfortable learning how to drive a Tram with Guests on board?*

  • Guest Services

    These TCS volunteers are ambassadors who facilitate meaningful experiences for our visitors by welcoming and checking in tour guests and providing information about the area. In addition, they assist guests with purchases in the Gift Shop that support the TCS Mission. Volunteers are trained, in multiple sessions, to use the easy cash register system. Training is held during tours on Fridays and/or Saturdays and/or Sundays.
  • Guest Services - Gift Shop & Visitor Center*

  • Cactus Gardens

    Volunteer in the Cactus Gardens with our Team on monthly community garden days (Fridays and/or Saturdays) and on other days when needed. There is no volunteer fee to volunteer in the garden. No need to attend an information session - just sign up for a Volunteer Day at Garden Day SignUps - https://signup.com/go/XmEjXOd
  • Cactus Garden (no deadline for applications) No need for Orientation; sign up here: https://signup.com/go/XmEjXOd*

  • GENERAL INFORMATION

  • What days/time periods are you available to train in your volunteer position? (Check All that Apply)*
  • What days/time periods are you available to volunteer? (Check All that Apply)*
  • How often are you available to volunteer? (Volunteer shifts are at least 3 hours each)*

  • SKILLS & INTERESTS

    Please check all areas in which you are skilled or highly skilled and would be interested in sharing these skills with TCS.
  • I am HIGHLY SKILLED in the following (choose all that apply):

  • VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

    If this is your first time volunteering, please answer N/A to any of the required questions below
  • Please Check All that Apply*

  • EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

  • EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

  • EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

  • I Agree

    I understand and agree that submitting this application does not automatically register me as a Tovrea Carraro Society Volunteer and that there may be certain qualifications I must meet, including passing a Background Check, acceptance of established volunteer policies and procedures, before I may begin volunteering.By submitting this application, I attest that the information I have provided on the form is true and accurate. If this application leads to training and assignment, any false information may result in my immediate release.
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