Provide Park Support or be a Camp Host:

Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you want to support State Parks and connect with visitors and the local community? You can become a volunteer in Humboldt Redwoods, Grizzly Creek, Richardson Grove, Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, Standish-Hickey, or Benbow State Recreation Area.

Visit the Park Support Volunteer Portal to serve in one of our visitor centers, provide visitor information and education, or to assist in park maintenance.

Visit the Camp Host Portal to be a camp host in one of our beautiful campgrounds.

Become a Long-Term Natural or Cultural Resource Volunteer:

Are you passionate about our local ecosystems? Become a long-term natural resource volunteer. Whether it’s native plant management to invasive ivy removal, monitoring, and trail cleanups, natural resource volunteers support the health of our State Parks and gain valuable professional experience. As a long-term volunteer you can take part in specialized training allowing you to work on individual projects that match your schedule. To lend a hand to preserve the land you love check out the links below.

For general inquiries and information on upcoming short-term volunteer events contact Environmental Scientist Michelle Forys, (707) 677-3109 or michelle.forys@parks.ca.gov

Visit the Resource Volunteer Portal to be a Long-Term Natural or Cultural Resource volunteer