Questions?

Email ParkVolunteer@sanjoseca.gov or call (408) 595-3483 for more information

Volunteer Opportunities

4 Easy Steps to Volunteer with PRNS

sTEP 1: View the list of Upcoming Volunteer Events below.

STEP 2: Click on the event link of choice. You will be directed to the Eventbrite.com registration page. This is where you will register for the event.

STEP 3: After you have registered, please fill out the following form by clicking this button:

Volunteer Service Agreement Form

STEP 4: Once completed, print, sign and bring the form with you the day of the event.
Extra forms will be available at the event.

Important Volunteer Information:

Pre-registration is required for all events.
Volunteer Service Agreements are required of all persons attending the event.
All persons under 18, must have a parent signature.

For BeautifySJ volunteer opportunities, visit beautifysj.org.

Questions? Please email ParkVolunteer@sanjoseca.gov with the name of the event you are attending or would like to attend in the subject line.

Upcoming Volunteer Events

Event Registration Link	Location	Date & Time
Watson Park Community Day	Watson Park N 22nd St. & Jackson St. San José, CA 95118	Sat., Feb. 7, 2026 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sunday Series at Jeffrey Fontana Park	Jeffrey Fontana Park 1225 Golden Oak Way San José, CA 95120	Sun., Feb. 8, 2026 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monthly: Alum Rock Trail Crew	Alum Rock Park 16260 Penitencia Creek Road San José, CA 95127	Sat., Feb. 14, 2026 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Monthly: Japanese Friendship Garden	Japanese Friendship Garden 1650 Senter Rd. San José, CA 95112	Sat., Feb. 21, 2026 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sunday Series at Playa del Rey Park	Playa del Rey Park 648 Glenburry Way San José, CA 95123	Sun., Feb. 22, 2026 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Starbird Park Community Day	Starbird Park Boynton Ave & Williams Rd San José, CA 95117	Sat., Feb. 28, 2026 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sunday Series at Coy Park	Coy Park 5408 Lean Ave San José, CA 95123	Sun., March 1, 2026 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fernish Park Community Day	Fernish Park 1965 Fernish Dr San José, CA 95148	Sat., March 7, 2026 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Monthly: Alum Rock Trail Crew	Alum Rock Park 16260 Penitencia Creek Road San José, CA 95127	Sat., March 14, 2026 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sunday Series at Orchard Park	Orchard Park Pear Orchard Drive San José, CA 95131	Sun., March 15, 2026 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Robert Antonio Balermino Community Day	Robert Antonio Balermino Park 1555 Almaden Road San José, CA 95125	Sat., March 21, 2026 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The capacity for most volunteer events is 50 participants.

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Park Volunteers

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Volunteers must be at least 6 years old.
High School “Community Service Hours” are awarded to park volunteers
All volunteers must complete a Volunteer Service Agreement

Volunteers Will Typically

Pick-up litter
Remove graffiti
Weed
Mulch
Weed and clean tree basins
Rake leaves
Trim bushes
Prune flowers/roses
Cut back suckers
Sweep walkways
Clean street gutters
Level DG
Eliminate cobwebs
Remove old tape
Remove staples
Wash picnic tables
Clean playground equipment
Clean exercise equipment
Wash/paint trash cans
Paint curbing
Improve park sign area

One Day Volunteer Events

Sunday Series Volunteers

Corporate Volunteer Events

Alum Rock Trail Crew

Join the crew that keeps the hiking trails safe, clean and secure every 2nd Saturday of the month from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. No experience is necessary. Event will be held rain or shine.

What to bring and what to wear:

Tools will be provided
Choose clothing you will feel comfortable hiking and moving around in.
- We often work tearing down weeds with thistles and thorns - Your clothing choices matter for this event.
Sun hat and Sun screen
Long sleeve shirt to protect from ticks, thorns, poison oak, and sun
Long pant legs are required. To protect from ticks, thorns, poison oak, and sun
Closed toed shoes are required. Sturdy sneakers or hiking boots are recommended.
Filled water-bottle and snack.
A small backpack to carry items in throughout the event.

Driving directions: Cell reception is not guaranteed in this remote area. We recommend those dropping-off and picking-up arrive a little early to locate our group. We will meet at the Mineral springs parking lot, it’s about a 3 mile drive from the Penitencia Creek Road entrance.

Drive past the entrance booth on the main road. Keep driving and the road will narrow to one lane, follow the traffic light and keep going.
Once you reach the old trestle bridge, the road will split, turn to the left.
The road will end in the Mineral Springs Parking Lot near the Youth Science Institute.
Go to the end of the parking lot and look for a large green truck that says "Park Volunteers," and you'll know you are in the right spot.

Note: Parking is inside the park, located in front of the Youth Science Institute.

Questions? Email ParkVolunteer@sanjoseca.gov for more information.

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Scout Volunteer Projects

Adopt-A-Park or Trail

The purpose of this program is to recruit, train, and support individuals and groups who would like to take an active role in keeping our parks healthy and clean for the entire community.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Everyone is welcome! Individuals, community groups, service clubs, schools, faith-based organizations, neighborhood associations and youth groups are just some of the volunteers that can adopt a park or trail.

WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?

A minimum one-year agreement, renewable at the end of the period.
Individual volunteers are expected to complete 8 hours a month.
Groups of 4 or more are expected to complete 16 hours a month.

Visit the Adopt-A-Park / Adopt-A-Trail Program webpage for more information.

Community Centers

Opportunities Include:

Senior Nutrition Program and Older Adults 50+ Programs
Building and grounds (washing windows, cleaning and picking up litter)
Office work
Preschool class prep work (cutting out shapes, preparing art projects, making copies)
Therapeutics Youth Program Coaches

Volunteer for All Access Sports and Recreation

City of San José

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Questions?

Volunteer Opportunities

4 Easy Steps to Volunteer with PRNS

sTEP 1: View the list of Upcoming Volunteer Events below.

STEP 2: Click on the event link of choice. You will be directed to the Eventbrite.com registration page. This is where you will register for the event.

STEP 3: After you have registered, please fill out the following form by clicking this button:

STEP 4: Once completed, print, sign and bring the form with you the day of the event.
Extra forms will be available at the event.

Upcoming Volunteer Events

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?

Questions?

4 Easy Steps to Volunteer with PRNS

sTEP 1: View the list of Upcoming Volunteer Events below.

STEP 2: Click on the event link of choice. You will be directed to the Eventbrite.com registration page. This is where you will register for the event.

STEP 3: After you have registered, please fill out the following form by clicking this button:

STEP 4: Once completed, print, sign and bring the form with you the day of the event. Extra forms will be available at the event.

Upcoming Volunteer Events

STEP 4: Once completed, print, sign and bring the form with you the day of the event.
Extra forms will be available at the event.