If you're interested in Arizona history and have a flare for telling stories, join our dynamic team of Docents today! Tovrea Carraro Society Docents lead public tours and share the myth, mystery and history about Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights, a City of Phoenix Point of Pride and an historic landmark.
Docents are currently scheduled for tours on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and/or Sundays. After certification, docents are expected to present at least 2 tours, each month, with a time commitment of 3 hours per tour.
Volunteer Docent training for Tovrea Carraro Society is a 6 to 9 month process and includes tram driver certification and mastering the tour script through practice tours to hone your skills. This is an intensive training program; trainees must be available for onsite trainings every two weeks until certified.
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.
A background check is required, along with a $50 nonrefundable Training fee, due upon acceptance into the Volunteer Program.
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