Join us as we bring 19th century San Diego history to life through our adobe homes and historical museums. Our historic state park gets over 3.5 million visitors annually and we cannot hope to provide the best experience without the help from dedicated volunteers!
Volunteer Activities at Old Town
Volunteer General Requirements:
- Applicants must complete at least 3 shifts per month.
- Applicants must be willing to complete at least one year of service.
- Applicants must pass a livescan background check
Interpretive Volunteers
Dressed in accurate 1800s period attire, they demonstrate the different skills and occupations necessary to thrive in this historic adobe pueblo (town).
Opportunities for Interpretive Volunteers include:
- Museum Docents
- School Programs
- Adobe Making
- Quilting
- Spinning
- Blacksmithing/Woodworking
Visitor Services
Opportunities for Volunteer Services include. Does not wear traditional period attire:
- Park Host
- Boosters of Old Town (BOOT) Store Member
Resource Management Volunteers
Volunteers in these roles serve behind the scenes, to strengthen our park’s visitor experience. Does not wear traditional period attire.
Opportunities for Resource Mangement include:
- Park Resource Management Member
- Natural Resource Management Member
Park Support Volunteers
Does not wear traditional period attire. Opportunities for Park Support include:
- Craft Committee Member
Special Events
Volunteers can help with set up and take down, assisting with hands-on-art activities, and within the museums. Does not wear traditional period attire.
Opportunities for Special Events include:
- 4th of July
- Dia de los Muertos
- Fiestas Patries
- Others throughout the year
Volunteer Opportunities
To learn more about available opportunities or becoming a volunteer, please visit our Volunteer Public Website (http://bttr.im/4ymuq) or scan the QR code to learn more about our program and get started with the application process. This link takes you to our scheduling software Better Impact where you can apply. All applications will receive a response, please allow one week for processing.Applications are then followed up with interviews from the Volunteer Coordination Team. Accepted volunteers are required to attend our Orientation, followed by program specific training. 
Volunteer Information Center
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is proud to announce a new way to coordinate with our talented volunteers; Better Impact!
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