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Love your local state park? Join a Friends Group!
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We are ALWAYS looking for new Friends! If you are local and want to get involved with a park, and are able to lend your support and experise\u00a0click here<\/a>\u00a0for more info.<\/p>\n

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Come Join Our Team<\/h3>\n

The opportunities are endless to apply your skills and develop new ones!<\/p>\n

Not only do you get to stay some of the world\u2019s most spectacular landscapes but you also get to work with some of the friendliest people in New Mexico!
Click here to learn more.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is my first camping experience in north western NM. I have finally found a home and it\u2019s the only home I have ever had. The only place that I have seen such professionalism, dedication to duty and honesty, other than here, was in the military.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Earl Hatmaker, former Camp Host, El Vado Lake<\/p>\n

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New Mexico’s 35 State Parks offer year-round natural wonders, historic sites, interpretive and educational programs and recreational activities.<\/h2>\n

Join the growing number of State Park volunteers who make a difference, and play a vital role in preserving and maintaining the quality of experience our visitors have come to expect.\u00a0 Find your passion and share your knowledge, experience, and skills with park staff, visitors, and volunteers.<\/p>\n

Camp Host\/Park Resident Volunteers:<\/h3>\n

Camp Hosts receive a campsite (with utility hookups where available) and hands-on training by experienced park staff. In exchange for a commitment of 24 hours a week per provided campsite is required. A two-month term of service is strongly encouraged. Schedules are flexible based on the parks needs and volunteer availability.<\/p>\n

Community or Day Volunteers:<\/h3>\n

These volunteers citizens of a nearby community or are visiting one of our state parks. Day Volunteers can perform a variety of different jobs and will receive mentorship and training from our qualified park staff.<\/p>\n

Projects\/Events Volunteers:<\/h3>\n

Individuals, couples, organized clubs, scout troops, or other groups who contribute to one-time projects or events, or ongoing as needed. Group leaders are advised to contact the Park Coordinator, to arrange logistics, at least two weeks in advance. Youth (under age 18) must have prior written consent from a parent or legal guardian.<\/p>\n