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Your help is needed! Volunteers are an integral part of the City of San Jose!
Come volunteer—we have many opportunities, right in your neighborhood!
To sign up for volunteer opportunities, register online!
Sunday Series: Volunteer on Sunday Morning!
All volunteers must complete the City of San Jose Volunteer Service Agreement.
Those 17 years old and younger must also have a parent sign the Volunteer Service Agreement.
San Jose has over 200 city parks! Everything in our parks keeps growing, so volunteers help is vital to enhancing the work of park staff. Volunteering in city parks is a healthy, outdoor activity, in the fresh air and sunshine!
Volunteers must be at least 6 years old.
The Adopt-A-Park (AAP) program is our long-term opportunity.
Interested volunteers can be individuals, families, friends, groups or neighbors.
Parks can be adopted by one or more entities, as there is always something to do!
Which parks are available for adoption?
One Day Volunteer Events are typically done in 3-4 hours.
Generally, they run from 8:45 to 12:00 noon, any day of the week.
All supplies are provided—we simply need your time and muscle!
Call (408) 595-3483 to schedule a park clean-up event for your group!
Please allow a 4-week planning period.
Free on Sunday mornings? Come volunteer!
Every 10 weeks, we visit a park in each City of San Jose Council district.
Find the details for our current Sunday Series!
Does your work team want to participate in a service event?
Park clean-ups are great for team-building!
After volunteering, stay at the park to enjoy the great outdoors!
Alum Rock is the oldest municipal park in California. Join the crew that keeps the hiking trails safe and secure.
Make a difference—right in your neighborhood!
Park volunteers cannot use power tools.
Park volunteers cannot use any chemicals, herbicides or pesticides.
Fingerprinting and a TB test are required for most volunteer positions.
To apply for a City of San Jose volunteer experience, please complete our Volunteer Service Agreement. After staff has reviewed the application, the volunteer office will contact you regarding next steps.