Archaeology Southwest’s San Pedro Project Volunteer Team is seeking new members to assist the Arizona State Museum in rehousing and reanalyzing legacy collections from the Central Arizona College San Pedro Valley Field Schools of the 1970s. Work will take place at the Archaeology Southwest offices at 281 N. Stone Ave. in Tucson, Arizona. Please read the description, and if interested, reach out to Emily Troil, Development & Volunteer Coordinator, at etroil@archaeologysouthwest.org.
We currently have one opening on Thursdays. Project hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a 45‑minute lunch and social break.
2026 Schedule:
- March 6 – May 28 (pause April 27 – May 4 for the Society for American Archaeology meetings)
- October 5 – December 14
Volunteer Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of Southeastern Arizona artifact assemblages
- Ability to work collaboratively with a partner and as part of a team
- Willingness to stand and wash artifacts outdoors for several hours on select days
- Comfort examining small artifacts under magnification
- Flexibility to adapt to special circumstances and follow directions from the Team Lead
- Commitment to respectful communication with all team members
- Consistent attendance and reliability
Important Note:
For those familiar with the Robinson Collection Project, the San Pedro Project differs significantly. The assemblage is dominated by small plain ware sherds and chipped stone (mostly flakes), with no restorable vessels. Approximately 80% of the assemblage are plain ware (non‑decorated) sherds and chipped stone.