This is a seasonal volunteer program (April - October).
Group winter projects are available.
Season Kick-off: Saturday, April 17
Celebrate a new season of trail work and join the Trails Forever Team and our Golden Gate trail crew of volunteers. Starting in April and continuing every 3rd Saturday of the month, help repair, maintain and enhance trails, and protect sensitive natural habitat throughout the Golden Gate National Parks.
Register here. Drop-in individiuals welcome (This is a seasonal volunteer program April - October). Group programs are available (group winter programs available Monday - Thursday). Schedule a private program for groups with 10 or more volunteers.
Contact Information
(415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
Age/Skills/What to Bring
Volunteers ages 15 and up are welcome. With young volunteers, adult chaperones are encouraged. No experience necessary. Training will be provided. Fulfills community service requirements. Tools, snacks, and beverages will be provided. Bring the appropriate waiver forms (see below). Please wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, close-toed shoes, layers for changing weather, and rain gear if necessary. Also, bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen.
Waiver Forms
Please bring the completed forms to the project.
Youth/Adult/Groups: Complete the volunteer waiver and bring it with you to the event. Any volunteer under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval section signed.
Groups: Complete the above waiver and fill out the group list.
Waiver Work Description: For a general description of the volunteer work, download the work description.
Workday Schedule
Work sites vary throughout the Golden Gate National Parks (Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo)
Saturday, April 17 - Trail Season Kick-off
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.
Trail Maintenance & Restoration
- Golden Gate Trail Crew
- Presidio Trust Trail Crew
- Teens on Trails
- Trail Keepers
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