Volunteers removing ice plant at Fort Miley
Maria Durana/Parks Conservancy
Volunteer Projects and Activities
Find the right fit for you—check out the variety of service projects and programs in the parks
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We’ve got something for just about everyone—from beach cleanups, to historic site and habitat restoration, plant nurseries, landscaping, and trail work. No experience or commitment necessary. We provide all of the tools, training, and leadership. We just need you, your willingness to pitch in, and a bit of your time.
• For Corporate opportunities, visit Corporate Volunteering.
• For Groups larger than five, please visit Group Volunteer Projects.
• For Internships and other longer-term volunteer roles, visit Individual Service Positions.
• Check out our upcoming programs.
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Cleanup, Maintain, and Restore Beaches
Carry the spirit of California Coastal Cleanup Day all year long. Help keep our beaches beautiful, clean, and safe for all of us to enjoy. Activities focus on the removal of human-made debris from the coastline of the Golden Gate National Parks.
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Restore and Monitor Critical Habitat
Help restore and monitor critical natural areas and create wildlife corridors for threatened and endangered species. Activities include invasive plant removal, winter planting, litter removal, seed collection, fence construction, trail maintenance, and plant monitoring.
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Revitalize and Steward Historic Gardens
Help cultivate and restore the park’s beautiful historic gardens. Activities include weeding, pruning, and planting.
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Preserve Historic Structures and Cultural Landscapes
Help preserve and enhance beautiful landscapes and maintain historic buildings and grounds. Activities include mulching, re-seeding, weeding, pruning, winter planting, litter removal, painting, and groundskeeping.
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Restoring for generations to come, the nurseries provide a living link between local communities and the restoration of native plant habitat throughout the Golden Gate National Parks.
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Repair and Construct Trails
Help create a world-class trail system for our community to enjoy today and for years to come. Activities include repairing and maintaining trails, constructing new routes, and protecting sensitive natural habitat.
Events
Sat, Feb 23 8:00am-11:00am
Alcatraz Historic Garden - Officer's Row
Come as a family to volunteer in the beautiful Alcatraz gardens! This program is open to families with kids who are ages 10 and up.
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Sat, Feb 23 9:00am-12:00pm
Presidio Main Post Transit Center
Help restore natural areas and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco.
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Sat, Feb 23 9:00am-12:00pm
Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery
Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore your national park.
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Sat, Feb 23 9:30am-12:30pm
Fort Funston Native Plant Nursery and Volunteer Program
Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore your national park.
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Sat, Feb 23 10:00am-1:00pm
Muir Beach parking lot
Become a Park Steward and help protect endangered species and restore sensitive habitat in Marin.
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Wed, Mar 06 1:00pm-4:00pm
Wed, Mar 13 1:00pm-4:00pm
Presidio Native Plant Nursery
Events
Wed, Feb 27 8:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Mar 01 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Mar 06 8:00am-12:00pm
Alcatraz Historic Garden - Officer's Row
Events
Thu, Mar 07 1:00pm-4:00pm
Thu, Mar 14 1:00pm-4:00pm
Thu, Mar 21 1:00pm-4:00pm
Langdon Court
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Sun, Feb 24 12:30pm-3:30pm
Mon, Feb 25 12:30pm-3:30pm
Sun, Mar 03 12:30pm-3:30pm
Lighthouse Trailhead
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Wed, Feb 27 1:00pm-4:00pm
Wed, Mar 06 1:00pm-4:00pm
Wed, Mar 13 1:00pm-4:00pm
Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery
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Wed, Feb 27 8:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Mar 01 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Mar 06 8:00am-12:00pm
Alcatraz Historic Garden - Officer's Row
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Thu, Mar 07 1:00pm-4:00pm
Thu, Mar 14 1:00pm-4:00pm
Thu, Mar 21 1:00pm-4:00pm
Langdon Court
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