Volunteer Opportunities, Park and Recreation

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Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for a way to help your community?

If you have ever wanted to help make a difference in a park or at a recreation facility, then there is a place specifically for you in the Park and Recreation Department. Each year hundreds of volunteers made up of all ages and abilities come to parks, recreation facilities and offices throughout the city to help with a number of enriching programs and special events.

Many volunteers come to help as part of a group, from a company, an office or a club. Many volunteers are students at the high school and college level. All students who need credit for completing volunteer work, should know that our staff will gladly verify your volunteer hours. And who knows? Maybe after you have completed your assignment, you will stay!

What do volunteers do?

Volunteers are considered "un-paid staff" and perform a number of duties including:

Helping with reforestation efforts by planting trees
Supporting pristine and safe parks and beaches through clean-up efforts
Assisting people with disabilities so that they can take part in recreational activities and in special events such as wheelchair Over the Line and tennis, dances and camps
Escorting seniors on day trips and serving refreshments at monthly dances
Handing out brochures in parks, giving tours to tourists, and identifying trees and plants
Assisting in offices with such tasks as answering phones, arranging files and greeting visitors

Check our volunteer program opportunities for more information.

What if you want to help in your own community?

Volunteers can be found on recreation councils, also known as "rec councils" throughout the city. These volunteers donate their time to attend monthly meetings where decisions are made concerning area specific needs regarding programs, activities and special events. Rec council volunteers also help as program leaders at playground sites, as coaches on courts and ball fields, as camp counselors during summer and spring breaks, and more. Call the rec center nearest you for more information on their rec council.

Can a volunteer "Adopt a Park?"

Individuals and groups can adopt parks through the "Adopt A Park" program. For more information call (619) 533-6434.

How does one actually apply to become a volunteer?

All prospective volunteers are required to complete a written application. Applications are available at the following location:

Park and Recreation Department
Volunteer Management Office
1250 Sixth Avenue
Basement
San Diego, CA 92101

To have an application sent to your home or office, call (619) 685-1324 or e-mail AskParks.

Other Opportunities

For information about other volunteer opportunities within the city, please visit the City of San Diego's Volunteer Page.

"Volunteers don't have to act as if they care...they care enough to act."

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