Nonprofit
Published 8/14/25 8:00PM

Tram Driver during Tours at Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Phoenix, AZ
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    3 hours at least 4 times per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Community Development
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    25+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteer Application submitted; $50 Training Fee; Clean Driving Record
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Tram Driver during Tours at Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights

    Volunteer Tram Drivers with Tovrea Carraro Society are key to transporting our guests on tours around the 44 acre property. Accompanied by trained Docents, TCS Drivers are specially trained on driving the desert property in our trams.

    Responsibilities include:

    Assisting guests as they board and disembark from the vehicle;

    Driving guests around the 44 acres in a safe manner;

    Working with the Trained Docent accompanying the guests on the tour.

    Info Flier - Find out more

    A Volunteer Application must be submitted prior to attending a Volunteer Information Session. Once an application is submitted, it will be reviewed and you may be contacted to attend a Volunteer Information Session.

    Fill out the online application

    After the Information Session, all potential Volunteers will attend a Pre-Training Session to assist in placement based on skills, interest and availability.

    Upon successful completion of the Pre-Training Session and acceptance into the volunteer program all potential Volunteers MUST complete payment of any training fees* and a background check prior to beginning training and placement.

    Please keep in mind that submitting an application is the first step in a selection process and not all applicants can be accepted into the volunteer program with Tovrea Carraro Society.

    • *The Information Session does NOT include a Tour of the Castle**

    A background check is required, along with a $50 nonrefundable Training fee, due upon acceptance into the Volunteer Program.

    Excellent Driving Record, Background check required.

    Location

    On-site

    Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights Visitor Center

    5025 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, Arizona, US
    Directions

    Directions:

    From Arizona State Route 202 (Loop 202/Red Mountain Freeway) in

    Phoenix, Exit 4 (Van Buren/52nd St), turning west off the Freeway. The Visitor Center is on the south side of Van Buren St and has a large concrete parking lot.

    From Van Buren St, the Visitor Center is west of the Loop 202 on the south side of Van Buren St; just east of the Main Post Office,

    If using a GPS system for directions, please do NOT enter just the location name ‘Tovrea Castle,” as it will take you to the wrong side of the Castle on Washington Street where there is NOT an entry.

    If you do use your GPS system, please enter the address: 5025 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

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