ARIZONA STATE PARKS: For Immediate Release
Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partners. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Bilbrey at (602) 542-1996 or (602) 228-8518, or Monica Enriquez at (602) 542-6997. Contact by Email: pio(at)azstateparks.gov

Volunteers Needed at Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park

(Phoenix, Arizona - February 11, 2009) - Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park invites interested volunteers to an "Introduction to Volunteering" informational session on Sunday, February 22, 2009, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the park's visitor center.

The volunteers will assist with grounds maintenance and giving guided tours. The informational session will primarily consist of an introduction to the park's volunteer program, but will also include a discussion of the park's history and its services.

Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park is a historic, day-use park that features five of the original buildings from the Yuma Quartermaster Depot, which served as an army supply depot between 1864-1883. Exhibits explore both the military history of the site and the early irrigation history of Yuma.

For more information, please call the park and contact Tammy Snook, Volunteer Coordinator, at (928) 329-0471. Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park is located at 201 N. 4th Ave.

For information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit the website at azstateparks.com.

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