We know that behind SLO County Parks' successes lay the efforts of our volunteers. County Parks currently logs over 90,000 volunteer hours per year and this volunteer participation is absolutely crucial to the strength of our organization. Volunteers help to form the foundation of community representation in our work. This connection plays an integral role when striving to provide a high quality experience for all park visitors. Below are listed a large array of rewarding opportunities to volunteer through San Luis Obispo County Parks. If you're interested in any of the following activities please send us an email at SLOParks@co.slo.ca.us.

How would you like to volunteer?

Adopt-A-Park - tailor tasks to suit your interests and goals. Adopt virtually any facility or feature at our parks including trails, beaches, landscaped areas, play areas, pools and many more!

Service Project - would you like to design and execute a landscape, trail or building project? We are always looking for volunteers to help beautify our parks and beaches.

Park Docent - assist in planning, development, and implementation of interpretive and educational programs, guided hikes, and demonstrations as well as act as a visitor/staff liason.

Park Host - be an integral part of our team at our regional parks or overnight camping facilities. Hosts are provided an RV site in exchange for assistance with visitor services, campsite maintenance and management.

Trail Patrol - assist with flagging, brushing, building, sign making, and maintenance of County Parks' Trails.

Golf Course Marshall - help to keep our courses running smoothly or assist in small repairs and maintenance.

Kids Fishing Clinics - do you enjoy fishing? Come help teach kids casting, reel and tackle care and those special tricks to catch fish at our lakes. Clinics are hosted at Lopez Lake and Santa Margarita Lake.

Dog Park Volunteers - we have several dog park organizations that could use your help in keeping our dog parks safe and clean for your fine furried "best friend." Come play and volunteer at Cayucos Dog Park, El Chorro Dog Park, Heilmann Dog Park or Vineyard Dog Park. Woof!

4th of July Clean-up - our beaches need lots of care after hosting these annual celebrations.

San Luis Obispo County Parks
1087 Santa Rosa Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
(P) 805.781.5930, (F) 805.781.1102

Email us at SLOParks@co.slo.ca.us