Our Volunteers Are Making a Difference for the Planet
Build meaningful connections with visitors and nature
Help make Santa
Clara Valley a better place
Protect and restore natural lands for future generations to enjoy
Marjorie joined our volunteer team in 2022, after attending a birdwatching walk at the North Coyote Valley Conservation Area where she learned about the agency’s work and plans for the area.
Her favorite preserve is Coyote Valley! "I like the sweet feel of it, and variety of habitat. The docent-led walk on plant communities back in April was soul-nourishing.”
But she has a feeling that Máyyan 'Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge will be here new favorite when it opens (stay tuned for updates!). Marjorie is looking forward to volunteering at this new preserve and participate in the stewardship of what she calls “this fragile jewel in our backyard.”
Thank you, Marjorie, for your service to protecting and restoring open spaces and connecting people to nature!
Years of volunteering with us
Favorite Program
Favorite Preserve
As a volunteer for the Open Space Authority, you will help preserve and protect valuable natural resources for yourself and future generations. At the same time, you’ll get a chance to learn about the environment, meet interesting people, work hard, and have fun. Learn more about volunteer roles. You can also volunteer for roles on the Authority's committees.
Enjoy and Protect
Trail Patrol team members are agency ambassadors and information resources for visitors, and commit to patrolling the Authority’s open space preserves a minimum of once a month, on foot, bicycle or horseback.
Fun and Fairs
Community Outreach Volunteers represent the Authority at community festivals, nature or science themed fairs, and other public events.
Restore and Preserve
Land Steward volunteers assist Authority staff with trail maintenance, habitat restoration, fencing and cleanup projects.
Educate and Inspire
Docents share information about nature and the Authority's mission and work, leading groups on fun, educational programs and activities.
Learn and Manage
Trail Masters is a fun, hands-on, skills-based program designed to train volunteers to complete trail maintenance and field work alongside Authority staff.
Trail Patrol, Docent, and Community Outreach roles are open to anyone 18 years of age and older. Youth aged 14-17 are welcome in the Land Stewards Program or for Internship and Special Projects with parental consent. Contact Gavin for more information.
Volunteer Handbook
