Community Events From: The San Diego River Park Foundation

Are you looking to meet like minded people and spread the word about the San Diego River? Well, we got an opportunity for you!

Our outreach team regularly goes to events such as:

Concerts/Music FestivalsMuseum/Community Partner Networking NightsCommunity Nights at Gyms/BusinessesLocal Farmer's MarketsSan Diego Dark Sky Festival

STEP 1:

Fill out our outreach volunteer form

STEP 2:

Attend outreach orientation! Click here to schedule an orientation meeting with our Manager of Volunteer Programs, Die Spittle

STEP 3:

Sign up for an event using the shifts below! Once signed up, location and other details will be sent via email.

TO SEE THE LOCATION: CLICK AN EVENT ON THE CALENDAR BELOW

TO SIGN UP FOR THE EVENT: USE THE SHIFTS BELOW THE CALENDAR

Any questions? Don't hesitate to reach out! Contact Die Spittle die@sandiegoriver.org (619) 483-1728

Lots of volunteer opportunities available for our WALK FOR WILDLIFE!

Click SIGN UP next to the correlated shift time at the bottom of this page to sign up for the volunteer shift.

Please email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org if you have any questions.

Walk for Wildlife 5KRiverwalk Golf Club, Mission Valley (1150 Fashion Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92108)
Friday, May 8: 11am-3pm Equipment Load in and Drop Off (5 spots)
These volunteers swill assist with loading of equipment at the SDRPF office (located in Bay Park) and unloading at Riverwalk Golf Course the day before the event. Requires bending, stooping, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Saturday, May 9:
5:30-7am Event Setup (8 spots)
These volunteers will set up check-in tables, t-shirts, banners, signage, and team giveaway items. They will also assist with setting up snack and water stations. Requires bending, stooping, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

6:30-9:30am Check In (12 spots)
This position will check in event participants as they arrive and provide them with their race number. These volunteers should be ready to check in participants no later than 7:00 am. Requires the ability to sit for the duration of the event and good communication skills.

6:30-9:30am T-shirt Assistants (6 spot)This position will distribute t-shirts to participants after they have checked in. Requires the ability to sit for the duration of the event, communication and customer service skills.
6:30-9:30am Course Guides (15 spots)
These volunteers will guide participants around the course and cheer them on. Requires the ability to stand for the duration of the event and to walk along the course a maximum distance of 1.5 miles.

7-9am Water and Snack Managers (6 spots)
This position will distribute snacks, monitor water, monitor snacks, and refill if needed. Requires the ability to stand for the duration of the event. A golf cart is available to check stations. May require lifting ofwater bottles, boxes and bending.

7-9am Crowd Management (6 spots)
This position directs participants when they arrive to a check-in table or to the registration table. Requires the ability to stand for the duration of the event.

10am-1pm Tear Down (6 spots)
These volunteers tear down check-in tables, t-shirts, banners, signage and assist with loading equipment into staff vehicles and unloading of equipment at SDRPF office. They will also assist in retrieving any leftover snacks and water. Requires bending, stooping, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Also available:
6:30-10:30am Outreach (6 spots)
Talk to fellow nature lovers about the San Diego River and help answer questions about our volunteering programs.

-->CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUTREACH

Volunteer service hours can be verified for this event.