Volunteer Day at the CNMA
OAS is hosting our inaugural Volunteer Day at the Center for New Mexico Archaeology November 18 from 10 am to 3 pm. At Volunteer Day we will celebrate our current volunteers and welcome anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer. We will have an opening session where we will recognize the achievements of volunteers, an orientation workshop for new volunteers, hands-on activities, and an exclusive presentation on recent research by Executive Director Dr. John Taylor-Montoya. We hope to see you there.
Current volunteer opportunities
The Office of Archaeological Studies is a not-for-profit enterprise within state government, and more than 70 percent of the annual budget comes as reimbursements from client-supported projects. Any work other than that required by clients must be funded through grants, donations, or special appropriations. In order to continue providing services to the public and maintain our research capabilities, OAS depends on volunteer and financial support from the community. That support can take some surprising forms—yet another exciting dimension of archaeology.
The Office of Archaeological Studies has been providing archaeological services for decades which has generated a wealth of data and paperwork. Our current volunteer opportunities at the Office of Archaeological Studies include manuscript and loose document filing and digitizing. This sometimes overlooked but critically vital aspect of archaeology and museum work is an essential aspect of preserving the knowledge of our past and making the work of OAS accessible to researchers and the people of New Mexico for decades to come. Other opportunities include assisting OAS staff with organizing, sorting, and analyzing collections of artifacts.
Many of our projects make use of a dedicated corps of volunteers. To inquire about volunteer work, please contact John Taylor-Montoya at john.taylor-montoya@dca.nm.gov or Ziggy Prothro by email at ziggy.prothro@dca.nm.gov.