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Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95110
Here at the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy we have a small visitor center which is home to several reptiles and amphibians that can be found in the area, as well as some fun interpretive displays for the public to enjoy! We are currently looking for individuals who can commit to volunteering a few hours a week on a consistent weekly basis to help staff the front desk and be a cheerful face for the Conservancy. There are morning and afternoon opportunities available on Monday, and Wednesday-Friday -- see shift notes for details -- for folks who enjoy engaging the public, clerical work, and at times some light housekeeping. Other opportunities may pop up from time to time such as helping the education department prepare materials for programs, helping at events, or similar. If you think you'd be a good fit, we'd love to hear from you! Please contact us for more information on volunteer times available. You can find more information about the Conservancy at www.grpg.org.
Date Posted: Apr 19, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95110
The Guadalupe River Park Conservancy provides community leadership for the development and active use of the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens through education, advocacy and stewardship. As part of our stewardship, we are looking for Volunteer Garden Supervisors to direct the activities of volunteers working "in the field" on our heritage rose garden workdays, greeting new volunteers, ensuring that tools are available, providing instruction, and allocating tasks to further the growth and maintenance of the garden. We are seeking two volunteers with rose gardening knowledge and experience to help us on Saturday mornings for a couple hours with managing a portion of a workday group (15-30 people) as well as assist with returning equipment to their proper place at the visitor center. Tasks involved on the workdays include, but are not limited to: Weeding Mulching Removal of spent roses (deadheading) Pruning Litter pickup Other tasks as needed During low attended work days, you will assist with the following tasks that are: Rose plant health checks Inventories Engraving plaques for the plants. If you genuinely enjoy working with others, teaching people from all walks of life, and working outdoors with roses, then you might be the kind of person we are looking for! Even better if you have knowledge of horticulture, gardening, landscaping, or similar activities, though not necessarily required; We will teach you how to do all of these tasks! Minimum age of 18 years old is required. Ideal volunteers will be able to commit to on long term schedule. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, or would like to know more, please contact us at volunteers@grpg.org
Date Posted: Jun 7, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95110
PLEASE SIGNUP FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AT https://www.eventbrite.com/o/guadalupe-river-park-conservancy-30605678496 Minimum age to volunteer is 10 years old. Chaperones are required age 10-15. The First and Third Wednesdays of the month 9:00am-11:00am Help us clean up the Guadalupe River Park by picking up litter on the trails!! We are hosting more community workdays at the Guadalupe River Park! Limited tickets available to keep us working safely in this time as well as abiding by County Public Health recommendations. We know you are anxious to help the Park, please join us as we practice safe measures of volunteerism. In addition, please note that: Volunteers must abide by rules mentioned in the pre-cleanup safety talk. Please bring a full water bottle (the water fountain will be unavailable). Restrooms will not be available for use. Volunteers are asked to arrive by 9:00am for a contact-less sign-in (QR code), workday instructions will follow. Please arrive on time as the safety discussion will start promptly at 9:00am. We will be providing necessary tools for cleanup and disposable gloves. The workday will run through 11:00am. Minimum age to volunteer is 10 years old. Chaperones are required age 10-15. Parking at the Rotary PlayGarden parking lot at 490 Coleman Avenue and in front of the visitor center at 438 Coleman Avenue. We will meet at the bus loading zone between the visitor center and the PlayGarden. Occasionally there is a location change as needs change within the park. There will be ample notice if this happens. Air quality projected to be "unhealthy for sensitive groups" or rain cancels the event. PLEASE SIGNUP FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AT https://www.eventbrite.com/o/guadalupe-river-park-conservancy-30605678496
Date Posted: May 4, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95110
PLEASE SIGNUP FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AT https://www.eventbrite.com/o/guadalupe-river-park-conservancy-30605678496 Minimum age to volunteer is 10 years old. Chaperones are required age 10-15. The third Saturday of the month 9:00am-11:00am Help us clean up the Guadalupe River Park by picking up litter on the trails!! We are hosting more community workdays at the Guadalupe River Park! Limited tickets available to keep us working safely in this time as well as abiding by County Public Health recommendations. We know you are anxious to help the Park, please join us as we practice safe measures of volunteerism. In addition, please note that: Volunteers must abide by rules mentioned in the pre-cleanup safety talk. Please bring a full water bottle (the water fountain will be unavailable). Restrooms will not be available for use. Volunteers are asked to arrive by 9:00am for a contact-less sign-in (QR code), workday instructions will follow. Please arrive on time as the safety discussion will start promptly at 9:00am. We will be providing necessary tools for cleanup and disposable gloves. The workday will run through 11:00am. Minimum age to volunteer is 10 years old. Chaperones are required age 10-15. Parking at the Rotary PlayGarden parking lot at 490 Coleman Avenue and in front of the visitor center at 438 Coleman Avenue. We will meet at the bus loading zone between the visitor center and the PlayGarden. Occasionally there is a location change as needs change within the park. There will be ample notice if this happens. Air quality projected to be "unhealthy for sensitive groups" or rain cancels the event. PLEASE SIGNUP FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AT https://www.eventbrite.com/o/guadalupe-river-park-conservancy-30605678496
Date Posted: Jun 7, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95110
POSITION SUMMARY The Guadalupe River Park Conservancy, in collaboration with San Jose Walls, is creating the Guadalupe River Art Walk; the longest public art corridor in the Bay Area! Three murals are already installed, and nine more are coming later this spring. The Conservancy is responsible for maintaining these murals, including cleaning graffiti... that's where you come in! The Tag Team will be the graffiti mitigating specialists on the GRPC and you will remove graffiti whenever you see it during your rounds when on "patrol". Not only on the murals though.. Other park features such as the Children at Play sculptures and other art, signage, benches... they all need some additional love. RESPONSIBILITIES Inspect the Guadalupe Park and Gardens, especially in the area of Guadalupe River Art Walk from Grant Street to Coleman Avenue, to check on the status of the murals, sculptures, other art, signage, benches, etc. Clean any graffiti found on murals, sculptures, other art, signage, benches, etc. Report any significant vandalism that you cannot mitigate yourself to Conservancy staff for mitigation When possible, please take photos of graffiti before and after cleaning for significant (large or concerning) removals and send to Conservancy staff QUALIFICATIONS Ability to volunteer on a consistent basis Minimum age 10 years old; parent/guardian supervision if age 15 or under PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Passion for public art and maintenance of our public spaces Knowledge of the Guadalupe River Park and surrounding areas Ability to occasionally assist in urgent clean ups, if large scale graffiti happens on murals COMMITMENT 45 minutes weekly, minimum Flexible schedule, all art patrol walks can happen on your own time! Weekly patrols can last longer than 45 minutes if you are interested in spending more time in the park BENEFITS This is an unpaid, volunteer position Benefits include: Experience in park stewardship Weekly motivation to enjoy San Jose’s great outdoors The joy felt when helping to keep your community a clean, safe place The opportunity to explore 9+ miles of trails and approximately 250 acres of public parkland while getting credit for volunteer hours Join in a close community of volunteers Satisfaction of helping to steward the Guadalupe River Park and protecting public art Great, outdoor environment to work in The flexibility to volunteer on your own time Awesome experience to bulk up the volunteerism portion of your resume or kickstart a career in Park Stewardship
Date Posted: May 31, 2023
