Volunteers

Wed, Aug 28, 2019, 1:00 - 4:00pm

Become a Park Steward and help protect endangered species and restore sensitive habitat in Marin.

California Coastal Clean-up Day 2019

Sat, Sep 21, 2019, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Let's make trash extinct! Pitch in for California Coastal Cleanup Day and lend a hand throughout the Golden Gate National Parks and greater Bay Area!

Pole surrounded by a knitted American flag at Fort Point National Historic Site

Immigrant Yarn Project reminds us why we make programs ‘For All’

Standing at Fort Point, surrounded by these totems, was a reminder of our weekly community volunteer programs where we are hoping to create a space to honor native people, and all the migrant cultures that represent the Bay Area.

Women's Summer Trail Day

Sat, Jun 29, 2019, 10:00am - 1:30pm

Panoramic Hwy Turnout

Join the female identifying NPS Trail Crew buildiers to remove overgrown vegetation on the Dipsea Trail.

A large group of volunteers poses outside on a sunny day

Stories of stewardship: Volunteering with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band

What can we learn when we’re given the opportunity to observe ancient practices and traditions? Read about one intern’s experience volunteering alongside the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, and the many things he was able to take away from the exciting opportunity.

A volunteer smiles while seated in front of a blooming hedge

Volunteer of the Season: Paul Barrows

This season, we’d like to take the time to thank and highlight some of our regular volunteers who have enriched our parks and our lives. For this spring, we’d like you to meet Paul Barrows, who has been volunteering regularly at Lands End for the last year and a half!

Three people stand on a hillside overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge

What does caring for the parks really mean?

Caring doesn’t happen everywhere; some jobs are a means to an end, or summer flings. They must have meaningfulness to create a sense of care in the worker.