Volunteer and Public Service Programs

There are many ways to get involved with San Diego County Parks. Whether you want to volunteer, complete service hours, participate with a group, or become a Campground or Park Host, start with the option that best fits you.

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New to DPR? Search for current openings at parks and sites across the County.

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Take the 80-Hour Volunteer Challenge!

Help us celebrate 80 years of San Diego County Parks. Complete 80 eligible volunteer hours from August 2026 through August 2027 and earn special recognition. Learn About the 80-Hour Volunteer Challenge.

Other Ways to Get Involved

Court-Ordered Service

Need to complete court-ordered community service or community labor? Start here. Review the rules before you begin. Start Court-Ordered Service

Campground and Park Hosts

Want to live and volunteer at a County park? Learn about the host program and see current openings. Explore Campground and park Host Opportunities

Group Volunteer Projects

Planning a project for a school, company, club, nonprofit, faith group, or other group? Request a Group Volunteer Project.

Featured Special Event Volunteer Opportunities

Additional opportunities may be found on on Volunteer and Service Opportunities Page.

2026

Saturday, Oct. 3 - Community Climate Action Day + 4th Annual Hike-A-Thon at Los Penasquitos Ranch House (includes FREE lunch!)
Saturday, Oct. 10 - Tree Giveaway at Borrego Springs County Park
Saturday, Oct. 17 - Haunted Trails at Dos Picos County Park
Sunday, Oct. 18- 12th Annual Pumpkin Patch at Waterfront Park
Saturday, Oct. 24– Tree Planting and Cleanup at Lamar County Park
Saturday, Oct. 24 - Tree Giveaway at Dos Picos County Park
Saturday, Nov. 7 - Warrior Hike Challenge at El Capitan County Preserve

Green Friday, Nov. 27 through Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1
- Friday, Nov. 27 -
  - Locations TBD
- Saturday, Nov. 28 -
  - Adams County Park
  - Butterfield County Park
  - Dos County Park
  - Felicita County Park
  - Guajome Regional Park
  - Holly Oaks County Park
  - Kumeyaay Valley Park
  - Lake Morena County Park
  - Lindo Lake County Park
  - Live Oak County Park
  - Louis A. Stelzer County Park
  - Otay Lakes County Park
  - Rancho Guajome Adobe
  - San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Preserve
  - Sweetwater Lane County Park
- Sunday, Nov. 29 -
  - Locations TBD

Saturday, Dec. 12 - Tree Giveaway at Dos Picos County Park
Friday-Sunday, Dec. 18 - 20 - Volunteer Vacations: Vallecito Stagecoach Station Peservation (Registrations opening October)

2027