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
Roosevelt Park Community Day	Roosevelt Park 901 E Santa Clara Street San José, CA 95116	Sat., May 30, 2026 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Emma Prusch Farm Park Community Day	Emma Prusch Farm Park 647 S King Rd San José, CA 95116	Sat., May 30, 2026 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sunday Series: LoBue Park	LoBue Park 183 Sierra Meadow Drive San José, CA 95116	Sun., May 31, 2026 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sunday Series: Cataldi Park	Cataldi Park 2900 Cataldi Drive San José, CA 95132	Sun., May 31, 2026 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
St. James Park Community Day	St. James Park N 2nd St & E St James St San José, CA 95112	Sat., June 6, 2026 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sunday Series: Biebrach Park	Biebrach Park Delmas St & Virginia St San José, CA 95192	Sun., June 7, 2026 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cahalan Park Community Day	Cahalan Park Pearwood Wy. & Cahalan Ave. San José, 95123	Sat., June 13, 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., June 13, 2026 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sunday Series: Solari Park	Solari Park 3590 Cas Dr San José, CA 95111	Sun., June 14, 2026 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lincoln Glen Park Community Day	Lincoln Glen Park 2190 Radio Ave San José, CA 95125	Sat., June 27, 2026 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
San Antonio Tot Lot Community Day	San Antonio Tot Lot 1650 E San Antonio St San José, CA 95116	Sat., June 27, 2026 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sunday Series: Aborn Park	Aborn Park 2444 Renfield Way San José, CA 95148	Sun., June 28, 2026 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 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.