California State Parks Foundation’s volunteer program provides meaningful opportunities for communities to give back to their state parks. We host projects throughout the state with leadership from volunteers like you! At each park, we have Volunteer Core Leaders who are ambassadors for our organization. They develop a rapport with park staff, get to know the unique culture and needs of their park, and support workdays. Volunteer Core Leader teams work closely with our program staff, state park staff, and other partners to plan and lead volunteer workdays.  

Join us if you want to deepen your connection to your state parks and have an interest in helping us build a community of park supporters! 

Volunteer Core Leaders help us ...  

• Plan and promote events in their communities 

• Manage registration and waivers 

• Welcome volunteers  

• Coordinate snacks and lunch 

• Take photos of our events 

• Collect event metrics  

• Write post-event reports 

Upcoming Virtual Trainings

Join our Volunteer Core Leader team! Fill out our Volunteer Core Leader application and RSVP below to get the insider scoop on how you can contribute to your local state park's success by becoming a Volunteer Core Leader.

You will learn all about planning, leading, and executing meaningful volunteer workday events. Note: you only need to attend one training session.

• Saturday, September 14th from 9am - 11am - sign up here

• Saturday, October 5th from 9am - 11am - sign up here

If you have any questions or want more information, please email volunteer@calparks.org. Registration for our training is required.