Volunteers removing ice plant at Fort Miley
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Weekly Volunteer Programs
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COVID-19 Response: Latest on Volunteer Programs
In compliance with Bay Area shelter-in-place orders, the Parks Conservancy, along with our partners at NPS and The Presidio Trust, will not be offering volunteer programming at this time. We will resume coordinating volunteer activities when public health recommendations allow.
In the meantime, we encourage you to keep an eye on our website for announcements. You can also follow us on our social channels like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or sign up for email updates here.
We sincerely look forward to the day when we can gather and care for our parks together again. Please reach out to volunteer@parksconservancy.org with questions or concerns.
For individuals and small groups (less than 5 people).
Come out and lend a hand while enjoying the scenic landscapes of the Golden Gate National Parks. We offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities throughout San Francisco, the Presidio, Marin, and San Mateo counties. It’s a great way to meet others, it’s rewarding, and it’s fun!
No experience or commitment necessary. We provide all of the tools, training, and leadership.
Explore the program options below, sign-up, and join a project!
• 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.
Golden Gate Beaches
When: 3rd Saturdays, 10 am–noon
Where: Ocean Beach, San Francisco
Help keep Ocean Beach and our San Francisco coastline beautiful, clean, and safe for all.
Habitat Restoration Team
When: 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesdays, 10 am–2 pm and Sundays, 9:30 am–2:30 pm
Where: Marin, locations vary
Help restore and monitor critical natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge.
Invasive Plant Patrol
When: Wednesdays, 10 am–2:30 pm
Where: Marin, locations vary
Hiking with a mission – help find and remove new infestations of invasive weeds while exploring the parks.
Presidio Habitat Stewards
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 am–noon and Sundays, 10 am–1 pm
Where: Presidio of San Francisco
Help restore natural areas and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco.
Park Stewardship Marin
When: Wednesdays, 1–4 pm and Saturdays, 10 am–1 pm
Where: Muir Beach, Oakwood Valley, Wolfback Ridge
Help us restore critical habitat for endangered species, including the Coho salmon and Mission blue butterfly.
Park Stewardship San Francisco
Thursdays, 1–4 pm, Coastal Bluffs and Lobos Creek
Saturdays, 10am–1pm, Lands End
Help us ensure local rare species and unique ecological communities will be here for generations to come.
Park Stewardship San Mateo
When: Saturdays, 10 am–1 pm
Where: Mori Point, Milagra Ridge, Rancho Corral de Tierra
Help us restore critical habitat to sustain local rare species and unique ecological communities.
Alcatraz Historic Gardens
When: Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 am–Noon
Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents—add life, color, and vibrancy to the Rock.
Black Point Historic Gardens
When: Tuesdays and 3rd Saturday, 9 am-Noon
Where: Fort Mason, San Francisco
Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.
Presidio Garden Stewards
When: Thursdays, 9 am–Noon
Where: Presidio of San Francisco
Help enhance the Presidio’s historic gardens and grounds, as well as support the park efforts to become a model of environmental sustainability.
Golden Gate Landscaping and Maintenance
When: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 9 am–Noon
Where: Fort Mason, Crissy Field, Lands End, Sutro Heights, Baker Beach, Ocean Beach, Fort Funston
Help restore and maintain historic landscapes and cultural resources along the shoreline of San Francisco.
Marin Historic Landscape and Facilities Stewardship
3rd Fridays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, Nike Missile Site
Help restore and maintain the historic Nike Missile Site.
Presidio Forest Stewards
When: Fridays, 9 am–Noon
Where: Presidio of San Francisco
Help tend to the health of the Presidio’s historic forests, as well as repair and maintain the park trails and pathways.
Learn to grow and care for native plants from seed, while helping to preserve and restore your national park.
Fort Funston Nursery | Saturdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Marin Headlands Nursery | 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 10 am-2 pm, Wednesdays, 1–4 pm, and Saturdays, 9 am–noon
Presidio Nursery | Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1–4 pm
Golden Gate Trail Stewardship
When: 3rd Saturdays, 9 am–noon
Where: location varies– San Mateo, San Francisco, and Marin counties
Get ready for a workout and work alongside the Trail Crew to help restore and maintain the parks’ extensive trail system.
Teens on Trails
When: last Saturdays, 9 am–noon
Where: location varies–San Mateo, San Francisco, and Marin counties
Just for teens – this is a great way to explore your local national park, meet other Bay Area teens, and help restore trails.
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