Volunteer at the museum
Volunteers at the Mining Museum play an important role relating the New Almaden's story.
Visitor hosts
Visitor hosts provide visitor assistance in the museum, answer questions, provide park information, interpret the natural and cultural history of the park, and help with the care and upkeep of the facility. Great for those who like interacting with people, sharing their knowledge, learning, and being indoors! *Currently recruiting
Interpretive docents
Interpretive docents help Parks staff provide quality learning experiences for visitors at parks, visitor centers, historic sites and interpretive facilities. Interpretive docent volunteers help facilitate audience-centered experiences with an emphasis on skills needed to lead school field trip activities.
Archive volunteers
Archive volunteers maintain archival and artifact collections and databases.
Play like a miner
Every summer, visitors imagine a day in the life of a mercury miner and other 19th century residents of New Almaden at this fun family event featuring games, crafts, live music, and demonstrations, and mining-era activities for all ages.
This event will return in the summer 2025. Volunteers will be needed to assist with activity stations. Stay tuned for volunteer sign up information.