The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has internships and long-term volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. Commitment and training levels vary by position and on-going training opportunities are provided. Please read below for details about the different opportunities provided throughout the park. For a complete list of internships and long-term volunteer opportunities, click here.
The Golden Gate National Parks Volunteer Program is a cooperative parkwide effort of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the National Park Service, and the Presidio Trust.
Internships
The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy offers internships in restoration ecology, education and outreach, and environmental education. Work sites vary throughout Marin, San Fransico, and San Mateo Counties. Internships are competitive and are generally 1 year positions.
Interns are compensated $125 per week for out-of-pocket expenses and housing is provided in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. We also offer transportation to and from work sites, personalized training, and marketable work experience. You will work hard but have lots of fun! Click here for a complete list of internship opportunities.
New Internship Opportunity
Volunteer Outreach and Restoration Internship, Marin and San Francisco Counties.
Click here to learn more. Application due by July 23, 2010.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with us on an extended basis in the parks and be trained in a specialized volunteer position. Become a docent, help in one of our visitor centers, or get involved with our monitoring programs. A wide range of positions are available. Whether you're interested in Resource Management, Plant Propagation, Office Work, Education, Hiking, or Historic Landmarks, we have a position for you. Learn new skills and become a part of our parks team, working alongside our staff to engage the public and preserve our precious park resources.
Alcatraz Historic Gardens
Alcatraz Gardens docents lead visitors through the gardens for up to an hour and engage visitors at a designated stop in the garden. Docents complete a training course and lead tours at least twice a month. If you are interested in becoming an Alcatraz Gardens docent, please fill out an application.
Alcatraz Gardens Volunteers work in the gardens, weeding, pruning, and planting. Volunteers work on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for 2-3 months. Volunteers should be 18 years or older. Click here for details.
To learn more about the historic gardens, visit www.alcatrazgardens.org.
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory
The Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO) uses long-term volunteer-powered research programs to track the fall migration of raptors through the Marin Headlands. Trainings are offered only once a year in July and early August for participation in either the Hawkwatch or Banding program. Hawkwatchers spot, identify, and count passing hawks from Hawk Hill while banders trap, band, measure, and release hawks from nearby banding blinds. Both Hawkwatch and Banding volunteers are expected to commit at least one full regular day every two weeks between mid-August and early December. Volunteers should be 18 years of age or older; all training is provided. After starting with the GGRO, volunteers may also participate in the radiotelemetry, docent, and raptor nest monitoring programs.
Click here for more information and details about each of our volunteer research programs.
Rare Plant Monitoring
Visit some of the most spectacular locations in the Golden Gate National Parks and help the National Park Service gather important rare plant data. Half-day and full-day sessions will be held on most Thursdays from March through August. Volunteers ages 15 and up are welcome.
For more details about this program or to get involved, click here.
Trail Keepers
Trail Keepers can enjoy a flexible, family friendly schedule, regular exercise, outdoor learning and skill development, all while supporting their beloved park site. By monitoring the trails, Trail Keepers collect important information for the National Park Service trails, maintenance, and natural resources staff. Volunteers should be 18 years of age or older; all training is provided.
For more details about this program or to get involved, click here.
Weed Watchers
The Weed Watcher program is a volunteer-based invasive plant early detection program. Weed Watchers go on weed scouting hikes in spectacular locations throughout the Golden Gate National Parks. Join staff and other volunteers to identify the priority weeds of the park, use digital cameras and GPS units to record sightings, and go on excursions to look for weeds.
For more details about this program or to get involved, click here.
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