Volunteer Opportunities

To review a brochure about the River Park's Volunteer Program and current needs, please click here.
For more information contact: Barbara at (858) 674-2275, ext. 14

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

SDRP needs your help to repair the Park's trails and replant valuable wildlife habitat on the burned slopes.
Trail Restoration
2nd Sunday of each month, 8-11 a.m.
Habitat Rehabilitation
3rd Saturday of each month, 8-11 a.m.
Please call Barbara at 858 674-2275 x 14 for directions.

VOLUNTEER PATROL

Do you like to hike, mountain bike, or ride your horse through unique and beautiful open spaces? The San Dieguito River Park's Volunteer Patrol Members monitors trails, reports incidents and emergencies, shares park policies with visitors, and provides general park information to the public. Trainings are typically held in spring.

TRAIL MAINTENANCE TEAM

Unmaintained trails can quickly become rutted, unstable, or eroded and generally unpleasant to hike, bike, or ride a horse on. You can help keep maintain the trails in the Lake Hodges or San Pasqual Valley areas on the second Sunday of each month from 8am-noon. For specific locations and directions, please check our current activities schedule. No experience is needed, but please call (858) 674-2275 x 14to reserve your spot.

Click below to watch a trail maintenance training video about the type of work that the Trail Maintenance Team performs. (This video was produced by the Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council).

http://www.smmtc.org/maintenance.htm

HABITAT RESTORATION TEAM

Join us the third Saturday of each month to receive training and information regarding native habitats, exotic plant removal, revegetation techniques, applying herbicide, and safety issues. Then apply your skills in the field to help provide habitat for native wildlife and plants. For specific locations and directions, please check our current activities schedule. No experience is needed, but please call (858) 674-2275 x31 to reserve your spot.

RIVER VALLEY GUIDE

Are you an enthusiastic, dedicated people-person who likes to teach others while enjoying the outdoors? We want you to lead hikes for the San Dieguito River Park! No previous experience is necessary. Upon acceptance, you will receive the training you need. The San Dieguito River Park offers Spring training and Fall follow-up. Class sessions will cover the basics of interpretation, plants, birds and other wildlife of the San Dieguito River Valley, how the Native Americans used native plants, the history of battles and later settlement of the valley, wetland habitat, first aid, and other relevant and interesting information.

DOCENTS

The Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead and the Strawberry Stand Wetland Learning Center are the jewels in the San Dieguito River Park's crown.  Oriented to History and Environmental Science respectively, these sites provide educational opportunities to the community at large.  We are in need of "people" people to make a difference in the lives of children and adults through interpretation of the past and hands-on learning in the present as a means of protecting and conserving our vital cultural and natural resources for the future.  Be a part of the growth in promoting the Coast to Crest Trail and its many facets. There are many trails to travel, and many tales to tell!

RETIRED PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM

The River Park can greatly benefit from experienced retired professionals in such areas as GIS, Mapping, Resource Management, Marketing and Advertising, Office Management, Grant Writing, Development, and many other areas. Do you have ideas about how your skills can help support the River Park? Let’s talk!

SPEAKERS BUREAU

We need articulate, energetic individuals to work with the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy to present an existing slide presentation about the San Dieguito River Park to schools, civic groups and other interested organizations. You will be supporting the River Park by heightening the awareness of the community and building support for the Park. Training and orientation will be provided. We are also seeking a Speakers Bureau Coordinator to schedule speakers, take requests for speaking engagements, etc. The Coordinator will not be required to give presentations and may work through his or her home

DESKTOP PUBLISHING

This opportunity is perfect for someone experienced or interested in expanding his or her knowledge of desktop publishing. You will work with staff to create public information and interpretive brochures, as well as office forms to help our volunteer programs run smoothly. Knowledge of email, Word, Publisher, and/or PageMaker is required as well as a copy of the software on your home computer. This is a great project for working mostly from your home!

EVENT AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR ASSISTANT

Assist with various projects throughout the year, including, but not limited to, environmental education, volunteer management, grant writing, and public relations.  This is an ideal position for those individuals desiring to keep a professional "foot in the door".  Let us know if you have special interests or ideas about how this job might work for you!  We offer a flexible schedule and an abundance of gratitude.

DUST DEVILS

Want to get up close and personal with the dirt and plants of the River Park? Join the team of Dust Devils who work on trail maintenance and habitat restoration! On Tuesdays and/or Thursdays work on hands-on projects throughout the park with the Rangers. This is a great way to learn more about the park while contributing to the maintenance of the habitat and trails. Dust Devils work side-by-side with Park Rangers and provide invaluable help!

COMMUNITY OUTREACH REPRESENTATIVES

Many events offer opportunities for the Park to set up a display booth and distribute information.  Interested volunteers could staff and/or manage booths, perfect our displays, and help schedule other volunteers for the day of event coverage.  At these events, you'll meet a lot of people who will be interested in learning more about the San Dieguito River Park.

SAN DIEGUITO CLIPPERS PROGRAM

Do you comb your community and local newspapers each day? Help the River Park by simply watching for articles, editorial pieces, and letters to the editor covering the River Park, clipping them out, and mailing them to us here at the office. This helps us to stay on top of what is being written about us, and we do archive them to serve as future resources.

EAGLE SCOUT PROGRAM

The River Park’s comprehensive Eagle Scout program helps guide scouts to complete projects that provide a real lasting benefit to the community and a solid learning experience for the scout. Click here to read more about the program, see a current list of projects that are available, and download an application form.

Interested in learning more about any of these volunteer opportunities? Apply online or email us at barbara@sdrp.org

Please contact Barbara Baker at (858) 674-2275 x14 for more information.

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