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Volunteer to keep our parks beautiful

Be the change, see the change with your County parks!​

Earth Day and Arbor Day Volunteer Events

Join us for Earth Day and Arbor Day volunteering events all April long!

Volunteer spotlight

Camp host Fabiola at Chitactac

Hello, My Name is Fabiola Mateos, I am a happy Latina camp host at Chitactac Adams park. I enjoy being a camp host because every morning I wake up to open the park, as I'm walking through the park I can smell the fresh air and feel the breeze in my face as the birds are singing. Being outdoors enjoying nature is a great experience as a camp host. 

Popular volunteer opportunities

Camp Host

Provide a readily available, hospitable presence in campgrounds and parks, and assist with park services.

Visitor Hosts and Docents

Learn how to volunteer at a Visitor Center, Interpretive Program, or School Field Trip!

Trail Watch

Patrol our trails as a volunteer and keep our parks safe and welcoming for all. Watching our Trail Watch Academy video is the first step.

Conservation and science volunteering

Interested in assisting in monitoring, maintaining, or stewarding native species in County Parks? Explore opportunities here!

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Youth and scout projects

Community group and corporate volunteering

County Parks volunteering FAQ's

Long term commitments

Short term opportunities

Upcoming volunteer events calendar

Volunteering at Santa Clara County Parks

Not sure where to start? Watch this video to get an introduction to some of the many ways volunteers help to make Santa Clara County Parks more accessible, more welcoming, and more beautiful!