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Author: Tovrea Carraro Society
Volunteer with Tovrea Carraro Society – Help Keep Arizona History Alive
The mission of Tovrea Carraro Society is to provide a unique experience for visitors to Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights; preserving, maintaining and restoring its historic structures, gardens and grounds, in partnership with the City of Phoenix.
In the Spring of 2010, after years of restoration, due to the economic crisis and budget reductions, all plans to open Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights to the public had to be put on hold.
That same year, a small group of community volunteers led by one very committed and tenacious individual, recognized the need to make this landmark available to the public and formed Tovrea Carraro Society, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation in September of 2010, granted 501(c)(3) non-profit status by the IRS in May of 2011.
The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board approved an Operating & Management Agreement with Tovrea Carraro Society to operate and manage the Castle on behalf of the City with first tours beginning in March 2012.
The Society is responsible for handling all aspects of the daily operation of the Castle and its Cactus Gardens including fundraising efforts, volunteer recruitment and training, scheduling and hosting public tours, special event bookings, promotional efforts and community outreach programs.
Current Volunteer Opportunities – Docents, Guest Services, Tram Drivers
Click Here to Download Volunteer Information Flier
Click Here to Submit an ONLINE Volunteer Application
Fill out an application and receive an invitation to the next Volunteer Information Session coming up in mid-August.
Jan – May 2020 Tour Tickets for Tovrea Castle Available July 1, 2019 at 6 am!
Tickets for January through May 2020 Tours
Available for Purchase on July 1, 2019 at 6 am, Arizona Time
Available for Purchase on July 1, 2019 at 6 am, Arizona Time
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Tours Available
5025 E Van Buren St, Phoenix
Purchase Your Tickets at TovreaCastleTours
The nearly 2-hour tour includes the historic Castle’s main floor and basement, extensive grounds and cactus gardens surrounding the Castle, as well as an opportunity to pick up mementos in the Treasures at the Castle Gift Shop.
Click here or on the image to easily book your tickets.
Guests are greeted by Tovrea Carraro Society volunteers at the Visitor Center and taken through the Carraro Cactus Gardens by tram with a certified docent. The tour winds through the beautiful 44 acres, viewing the outer buildings, before arriving at Tovrea Castle.
The tour is ADA accessible; please let us know that you are bringing a wheelchair or walker. We cannot accommodate MOTORIZED assistive devices (wheelchairs, scooters, etc). Other Special arrangements should be made at least 2 weeks prior to your tour date and time, particularly for assistive devices for hearing and sight impairments.
This is a rain or shine, cold or hot tour; guests are advised to wear appropriate clothing for the weather.
Tours must be booked in advance; reserve your ticket by booking online. Due to high demand, booking your tickets when they are first released is highly suggested. Tour tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. You may purchase tour tickets online at Tovrea Tour Tickets or by calling 1-800-838-3006 and speaking to an agent.
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Be advised that tours for commercial touring companies and professional photographers, using photos for commercial purposes, are priced at a higher rate and are very limited and not available through these regular tours. If you are interested in booking a tour through your tour management company or for a photography session, please call us for special pricing and dates at tours@tovreacastletours.com If you are a commercial touring company or professional photographer and book anyway, we will cancel your tickets.
Please be aware that there are no tour refunds within 72 hours of your selected tour date. Tour refunds are for every ticket you have purchased e.g. 6 tickets purchased on same credit card, cannot refund only 2 tickets, but all 6!
All refunds must be requested from and approved by Tovrea Carraro Society; Brown Paper Tickets will refer you back to us to authorize your refund. You may call us at 602/256.3221 or email us at tours@tovreacarrarosociety.org to request a refund. Remember, this must be at least 72 hours before your tour. Please also contact us if you need to update information related to your order.
We are unable to make exchanges between dates. There is NO RESELLING of tickets under any circumstances.
Fall 2019 Tour Tickets for Tovrea Castle Available March 1, 2019 at 6 am!
Tickets for September through December 2019 Tours
Available for Purchase on March 1, 2019 at 6 am, Arizona Time
Available for Purchase on March 1, 2019 at 6 am, Arizona Time
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Tours Available
5025 E Van Buren St, Phoenix
Purchase Your Tickets at TovreaCastleTours
The nearly 2-hour tour includes the historic Castle’s main floor and basement, extensive grounds and cactus gardens surrounding the Castle, as well as an opportunity to pick up mementos in the Treasures at the Castle Gift Shop.
Click here or on the image to easily book your tickets.
Guests are greeted by Tovrea Carraro Society volunteers at the Visitor Center and taken through the Carraro Cactus Gardens by tram with a certified docent. The tour winds through the beautiful 44 acres, viewing the outer buildings, before arriving at Tovrea Castle.
The tour is ADA accessible; please let us know that you are bringing a wheelchair or walker. We cannot accommodate MOTORIZED assistive devices (wheelchairs, scooters, etc). Other Special arrangements should be made at least 2 weeks prior to your tour date and time, particularly for assistive devices for hearing and sight impairments.
This is a rain or shine, cold or hot tour; guests are advised to wear appropriate clothing for the weather.
Tours must be booked in advance; reserve your ticket by booking online. Due to high demand, booking your tickets when they are first released is highly suggested. Tour tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. You may purchase tour tickets online at Tovrea Tour Tickets or by calling 1-800-838-3006 and speaking to an agent.
________________________________________________________________
Be advised that tours for commercial touring companies and professional photographers, using photos for commercial purposes, are priced at a higher rate and are very limited and not available through these regular tours. If you are interested in booking a tour through your tour management company or for a photography session, please call us for special pricing and dates at tours@tovreacastletours.com If you are a commercial touring company or professional photographer and book anyway, we will cancel your tickets.
Please be aware that there are no tour refunds within 72 hours of your selected tour date. Tour refunds are for every ticket you have purchased e.g. 6 tickets purchased on same credit card, cannot refund only 2 tickets, but all 6!
All refunds must be requested from and approved by Tovrea Carraro Society; Brown Paper Tickets will refer you back to us to authorize your refund. You may call us at 602/256.3221 or email us at tours@tovreacarrarosociety.org to request a refund. Remember, this must be at least 72 hours before your tour. Please also contact us if you need to update information related to your order.
We are unable to make exchanges between dates. There is NO RESELLING of tickets under any circumstances.
Sign Up to Attend the Next New Volunteer Orientation, Sat November 17
Join us for an Introduction to
Volunteer Opportunities at
Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Two Available Times
Are You Interested In:
Tram Driving, the Cactus Gardens or Gift Shop
9:00 am to 10:00 am (1 hour)
Are You Interested In:
Becoming a Docent
10:30 am to 11:30 am (1 hour)
Visitor’s Center
5025 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix
We’ll be sharing how you can Volunteer with Tovrea Carraro Society, a premier All-Volunteer Organization in Arizona.
This one-hour gives you an opportunity to get further information about volunteering opportunities, ask questions and meet members of our dedicated crew of volunteers.*
Save Your Seat at the 9 am Orientation by Clicking Here
Save Your Seat at the 10:30 am Orientation by Clicking Here
Please Respond ASAP as spaces fill quickly!
The mission of Tovrea Carraro Society is to provide a unique experience for visitors to Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights; preserving, maintaining and restoring its historic structures, gardens and grounds, in partnership with the City of Phoenix.
volunteer@TovreaCarraroSociety.org
*A fee of $30 for training, background check, materials and supplies may apply depending upon on the area you choose to volunteer.
