Volunteers removing ice plant at Fort Miley
Maria Durana/Parks Conservancy
Volunteer Projects and Activities
Find the right fit for you—check out the variety of service projects and programs in the parks
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We’ve got something for just about everyone—from beach cleanups, to historic site and habitat restoration, plant nurseries, landscaping, and trail work. No experience or commitment necessary. We provide all of the tools, training, and leadership. We just need you, your willingness to pitch in, and a bit of your time.
• For Corporate opportunities, visit Corporate Volunteering.
• For Groups larger than five, please visit Group Volunteer Projects.
• For Internships and other longer-term volunteer roles, visit Individual Service Positions.
• Check out our upcoming programs.
Our Work
Cleanup, Maintain, and Restore Beaches
Help conserve our beautiful park beaches! Volunteers will enjoy beautiful ocean views while they remove litter and debris, protect native habitats, and help minimize marine debris.
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Restore and Monitor Critical Habitat
Help restore and monitor critical natural areas and create wildlife corridors for threatened and endangered species. Activities include invasive plant removal, winter planting, litter removal, seed collection, fence construction, trail maintenance, and plant monitoring.
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Revitalize and Steward Historic Gardens
Help cultivate and restore the park’s beautiful historic gardens. Activities include weeding, pruning, and planting.
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Preserve Historic Structures and Cultural Landscapes
Help preserve and enhance beautiful landscapes and maintain historic buildings and grounds. Activities include mulching, re-seeding, weeding, pruning, winter planting, litter removal, painting, and groundskeeping.
Our Work
Restoring for generations to come, the nurseries provide a living link between local communities and the restoration of native plant habitat throughout the Golden Gate National Parks.
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Repair and Construct Trails
Currently there is not an active trails program. We have lots of other volunteer opportunities in the park and we'd love your help!
Events
Fri, Dec 05 9:00am-12:00pm
Black Point Meeting Location
Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.
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Sat, Dec 06 9:00am-12:00pm
Presidio Transit Center
Help restore natural areas and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco.
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Wed, Dec 10 8:00am-12:00pm
Alcatraz Gardens
Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents—add life, color, and vibrancy to the Rock.
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Wed, Dec 10 10:00am-2:30pm
Battery Alexander Trailhead and Parking Lot
Hiking with a mission – help find and remove new infestations of invasive weeds while exploring the parks.
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Thu, Dec 11 8:00am-12:00pm
Alcatraz Gardens
Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents—add life, color, and vibrancy to the Rock.
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Fort Point Entrance
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Sat, Jan 18 9:00am-12:00pm
Sat, Jan 25 9:00am-12:00pm
Sat, Feb 01 9:00am-12:00pm
Presidio Transit Center
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Sun, Jan 19 2:30pm-2:45pm
Fort Point Entrance
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Wed, Jan 15 10:00am-2:30pm
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Battery Alexander Trailhead and Parking Lot
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