Interpretive Services Volunteer

PLEASE NOTE - this is a rolling application. When applying, please indicate the months you would be interested in volunteering. We are seeking volunteers for fall 2026, winter 2026-27, and spring of 2027 with flexibility on starting and ending dates.

Surrounded by red rock and vast expanses, Pipe Spring National Monument shares the stories of a reliable water source in the desert and the many different cultures who have utilized those waters for countless generations. Ranging from the Ancestral Puebloans, Kaibab Band of Paiutes, Spanish explorers, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the U.S. Federal Government, the history of this desert oasis is just as vast as the scenery.

The selected volunteers will provide guided tours of a historic structure, greet visitors and collect fees in our visitor center and museum, participate in astronomy programs and community outreach events as available, care for our livestock of Texas longhorns, horses, and chickens, and lead cultural demonstrations in a variety of different topics based on the interests of the volunteer, aligning with the Monument's history. Individuals and couples may apply.

The Monument is 40 acres that is entirely surrounded by the Kaibab Paiute Indian Reservation on the Arizona Strip. The Monument includes a visitor center and cultural museum, restored grassland ecosystem, a Southern Paiute encampment, gardens, orchards, historic structures, and a 1/2-mile hiking trail with views over 50 miles on clear days. The Monument is located in Arizona a short distance from the Utah border.

Due to the nature of the position, a 12-week commitment is required and in order to receive free housing, 32 hours of volunteer work per week is required. Park housing may be available, depending on season. We offer shared housing in three units within the park that are a five-minute walk from the Visitor Center and Museum and RV spaces at the Kaibab Paiute RV Park and Campground, less than 1/4-mile from the Visitor Center and Museum.

Many recreational opportunities exist within a 1–3 hour drive of the Monument, including Zion National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Bryce Canyon National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and countless other federal, state, tribal, and local attractions. To learn more about Pipe Spring National Monument, please visit www.nps.gov/pisp or facebook.com/pipespringnps