- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
THURSDAY GOLDEN GATE HISTORIC LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Need some volunteer hours? Are you flying solo or with a group? Want to spend that time working with your hands on the side of the beach? Well, of course you do! And, we have a perfect opportunity to do that here at Golden Gate National Park!
We are looking for individuals or groups that are available on Thursdays to work along NPS rangers to do various things such as work in a native flower bed at Crissy Field or fight the good fight against the ever-encroaching sands at Baker Beach and Ocean Beach. If this sounds like something you maybe interested click the following link for more Information and signup:
CLICK HERE
Join the fun and help preserve and protect your national park! Maintenance volunteers help protect and beautify the historic landscapes and cultural resources throughout National Park Service managed lands in San Francisco County (see full list below). Projects include trail maintenance, vegetation removal, native planting, beach clean-up, sand removal, and graffiti abatement.
When: Thursdays from 9am - noon.
Where: Crissy Field, West Bluff (1st Thursdays) - exact meeting location will vary and will be listed in the registration confirmation email. Registration is required.
Rotating sites:
- 1st Thursday: Crissy Field, West Bluff
- 2nd Thursday: Lands End
- 3rd Thursday: Crissy Field, East Beach
- 4th Thursday: Baker Beach
- 5th Thursdays (when applicable): Ocean Beach
Groups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Please review the List of Available Projects and fill out the Group Project Request Form.
- Volunteers ages 10 and up are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines (PDF) for youth under the age of 15.
- Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval section signed.
- We'll be working rain or shine. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear if necessary.
- Bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen.
- No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfills community service requirements.
The Golden Gate National Parks Volunteer Program is a cooperative parkwide effort of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the National Park Service, and the Presidio Trust.
Start Date - 2024-03-07
End Date - 2025-03-07
Activities include: Botany;Conservation Education;General Assistance;Natural Resources Planning;Other;Science;Soil/Watershed;Tour Guide/Interpretation;Visitor Information;Weed/Invasive Species Control
511 More opportunities with National Park Service
14 ReviewsOpportunities
About National Park Service
Location:
1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240, US
Mission Statement
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
Description
The U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov, cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. We care for more than 400 national parks and help communities preserve their historic places and open spaces.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Golden Gate National Recreation AreaSan Francisco, CA 94123
DATE POSTED
October 4, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Thursday