Current Park Volunteer Needs
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 | Docents to lead tours on weekends and for weekday
school groups. For more information about being a docent,
read our Volunteer Roles web page. |
| Weekend and weekday gift shop volunteers for the summer
season. |
| General maintenance -- need familiarity with tools,
ability to work in a team, and reliability. |
| Painting historic building -- some painting experience
is useful. |
| Weed whacking and trail maintenance. |
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| To learn more, please contact the State Park Volunteer
Coordinator at 415-435-3522 or email aivc@parks.ca.gov |
What's in it for you?
| Free ferry rides to Angel Island on the days you
volunteer. |
| Learn about the island at a brief training session. |
| Get invited to 'back stage' parties. |
| Meet other great volunteers. |
| Earn a Marin District (after 100 hours of service) or California
Park Pass (after 200 hours of service) for the following year. |
| Qualify for volunteer awards and recognition, presented
each fall. |
| The satisfaction of contributing to your community. |
For more
information, review our Roles page or contact the state park
Volunteer Coordinator at 415-435-3522 or send email to aivc@parks.ca.gov |
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Below, two volunteers demonstrate Civil War tools and
baking techniques at the 2002 Artillery Battle and Living History Day at
Camp Reynolds.
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| Angel Island depends on a variety of
volunteers to provide support that park employees alone cannot attain at
current funding levels. With the recent budget cuts, the role of the
volunteer in providing basic maintenance and support to the park is
especially critical.
Some volunteer roles require specific
training, which is generally provided during scheduled sessions.
Docent training is held annually in February/March. Park Host training is held
based on demand.
Check the calendar for details.
Volunteers and docents fill a number of valuable roles, including: |
| Greet visitors and help them get acquainted with the
Island (Park Hosts) |
| Assist with gardening, maintenance, carpentry, and the
restoration of historic buildings |
| Do trail and/or habitat maintenance |
| Lead tours of all types on the island (Docents) |
| Develop interpretive materials (Docents) |
| Provide office and gift shop support. (Park Host training optional) |
| Create period costumes worn for special Angel Island
events |
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| Some of these activities are one-time events,
while others, such as providing interpretive services as a docent,
involve more time. Some state park volunteers have been helping out for
nearly 20 years and have contributed thousands of hours. |
