• 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 typically lasts in 3 - 4 hours from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.
All supplies are provided!

Want to host a clean up for your group at a park? Email parkvolunteer@sanjoseca.gov.

Looking to join an event? Find the details on the volunteer calendar at the top of this page!

• Every Sunday Series event begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m.
• All supplies are provided
• Email ParkVolunteer@sanjoseca.gov for more information.

Does your company want to participate in a service event?

 Team-build through park clean-ups! Volunteer events are 3 to 4 hours. All tools and supplies are provided.

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

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.

• Gold/Silver/Bronze Award projects for Girl Scouts
• Eagle Scout projects

These projects are in collaboration with San José Park Rangers to assist with project development and onsite building.

Make a difference in your neighborhood parks! Email ParkVolunteer@sanjoseca.gov for more information.

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. 

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

Sign up as a volunteer at your local community center today!

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