


Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights
A Jewel in the Sonoran Desert
A glimpse at the beauty that Mother Nature and the 44 acre Carraro Cactus Gardens are unfolding this April of 2020. Thanks, TCS Volunteers: Don A, Tom C, Gayle B and Eileen M for these fantastic photos!
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.
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.
Join us for an Introduction to
Volunteer Opportunities at
Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights
Saturday, January 6, 2018
8:45 am to 9:45 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 Orientation 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.