Trail Watch Academy
ORGANIZATION: Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department
Please visit the new page to apply.
TRAIL WATCH ACADEMY
Saturday, June 25, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Muriel Wright Center
Trail Watch Patrol volunteers are a vital link between the park and the public. We rely on these volunteers to patrol our parks and relay important information back to park staff. Trail Watchers demonstrate proper trail use and interact with park visitors to provide information and answer questions. They help identify hazards, violations, wildlife sightings and visitor behavior, and report these to Park Rangers. Volunteers will be trained in first aid/CPR to administer basic first aid and activate emergency response as needed.
There are several patrol methods: on foot, on bike, on horseback and on motorcycle. Equestrians and motorcycle riders must pass an additional skills test.
If you are interested in joining the Trail Watch Patrol team, please submit a volunteer application to the Volunteer Program, specifying which park you would like to patrol. Applications are available on www.parkhere.org or by emailing volunteer@prk.sccgov.org . Your application will be forwarded to the Senior Park Ranger, who will arrange an informal interview. Your application must be submitted and your interview complete before you can attend the two mandatory trainings (below) and be placed as a Trail Watch volunteer.
The Academy will include an orientation to County Parks and the Trail Watch program, policy and procedures, patrol techniques, radio use and "tabletop scenarios."
First Aid/CPR Certification
Saturday, July 23, 2016
Muriel Wright Center
Please contact the Volunteer Program at 408-918-4930 or volunteer@prk.sccgov.org for more information or if you have any questions.
1 More opportunity with Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department
3 ReviewsOpportunities
About Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department
Location:
5965 Silver Creek Valley Road, San Jose, CA 95138, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department is to provide, protect and preserve regional parklands for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of this and future generations.
Description
Since 1924, when Stevens Creek County Park was established, people have given their time and talents to help make Santa Clara County Parks special places to visit. In 2010, nearly 2000 volunteers donated over 40,000 hours of service to a variety of projects and programs.
Become a County Parks Volunteer and see how you can play an important role in protecting and enhancing our parklands. What's more, our volunteer events are fun -- come join us to "Go Outside and Play!"
In compliance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ('ADA"), the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. The Department will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disability have an equal opportunity to enjoy our programs, services and activities.
If you need assistance with an ADA request, please contact our ADA Coordinator at ADACoordinator@prk.sccgov.org. Please give us at least three days’ notice if you will be seeking a specific accommodation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Muriel Wright Center, within Santa Teresa Park298 Bernal RoadSan Jose, CA 95119
DATE POSTED
May 11, 2016
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Policy
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training