“Like winds and sunsets, wild things were taken for granted until progress began to do away with them. Now we face the question whether a still higher “standard of living” is worth its cost in things natural, wild and free.”
Aldo Leopold - 1948
Volunteer With Us
In recent years Maricopa County has experienced the greatest growth in the nation. Expansion has now advanced to the foothills of the north, east and south of the White Tank Mountains. Each year, as this rapid growth continues, the White Tank Mountains Conservancy’s mission to sustain the cultural and ecological resources of the White Tanks becomes more critical.
We know that the success of our mission depends on the support of our community, especially our dedicated volunteers.
We hope you will consider joining their ranks! Volunteering just a few hours of your time each month will help protect the plants, animals and cultural heritage of the White Tanks. There is a volunteer activity to suit everyone! Here are some ways you can make a difference.
For more information email us at info@wtmconservancy.org.
On the Trail
- Be a Trail Steward and help enhance fellow hikers’ trail experiences, assist with trail clean up and report any trail issues to park management
- Join Desert Defenders and help eliminate invasive plant species to reduce wildfire risk
- Assist Park Rangers with guided hikes
- Share your White Tanks photos!
In the Community
- Help plan and support WTMC events and community presentations
- Assist with the development and presentation of WTMC programs
- Help welcome and orient new volunteers
- Follow us on social media! Comment and share your pictures on our Facebook and Instagram pages
- Photograph and/or videotape our events and presentations
- Spread the word in the community regarding the WTMC mission
Support our Operations
- Help coordinate our volunteers using Volgistics software/email
- Assist with our website and social media pages
- Supply IT/AV support
- Provide GIS Mapping Technical Support (estimated 2 to 4 hours a month) for the WTMC website’s ArcGIS StoryMap
- Assist with media relations
To join our team of Stewards, simply complete a Volunteer Application (see link below) and pay an application fee of $35.00.
$40.00 Application Fee
This fee covers your t-shirt, orientation manuals, badges, and background check. You can pay safely through PayPal (see link below) or via personal check.
Our on-boarding process is very simple. Once we receive your application, you will be contacted by a member of our Welcome Ambassador team who will arrange for your orientation and field training, if needed. Depending upon your availability and volunteer preferences, your Welcome Ambassador will discuss the various activities and opportunities that are available to you.
Steps To Join
Step 1: Complete and Submit Online Application
Step 2: Pay $40 Online via PayPal
Pay Online Now or Bring Check to Your Orientation
2022 STEWARD APPRECIATION
Over 60 WTMC stewards, board members and guests attended the first in-person Steward Appreciation event in the White Tank Mountain Regional Park since 2019. Volunteer service awards were presented by Jackie Meck, Former Mayor of Buckeye, and Skip Hall, Mayor of Surprise.
