Volunteer: Earth Day Clean-Up - Old Man's PondLooking for a volunteer opportunity on Earth Day that allows you to support a healthy river while interacting with a group of like-minded people? Every Wednesday and Saturday our River Rescue team looks so do just that! This dedicated group of volunteers traverses through different areas of the San Diego River to help remove trash and debris that can accumulate fast. Clean-up locations can be anywhere from Ocean Beach in San Diego to Walker Preserve in Santee. An estimated 1 million pounds of trash enters the San Diego Riverbed annually, and our River Rescue team works diligently to remove an average of 2,000 pounds out of the riverbed at every clean-up At these events volunteers should expect to get dirty, physically exert themselves, occasionally trek through treacherous terrain, and meet an amazing group of people! This Earth Day we'll be cleaning a property in East County that could use our love! This property is a well known are by locals for it's beautiful view of the riverbed, coined "Old Man's Pond" by regulars in the area. Meeting Location: Program: River Rescue Looking for a volunteer opportunity on Earth Day that allows you to support a healthy river while interacting with a group of like-minded people? Every Wednesday and Saturday our River Rescue team looks so do just that! This dedicated group of volunteers traverses through different areas of the San Diego River to help remove trash and debris that can accumulate fast. Clean-up locations can be anywhere from Ocean Beach in San Diego to Walker Preserve in Santee. An estimated 1 million pounds of trash enters the San Diego Riverbed annually, and our River Rescue team works diligently to remove an average of 2,000 pounds out of the riverbed at every clean-up At these events volunteers should expect to get dirty, physically exert themselves, occasionally trek through treacherous terrain, and meet an amazing group of people! This Earth Day we'll be cleaning a property in East County that could use our love! This property is a well known are by locals for it's beautiful view of the riverbed, coined "Old Man's Pond" by regulars in the area. Meeting Location: Program: River Rescue Community Event Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 22, 2026 Zip Code: 92071 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Join the River Rescue Team!The River Rescuers are a fun group of dedicated volunteers! This group of repeat volunteers currently meet on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. They support the Clean and Green Team by doing pre-event and post-event site visits, removing trash sites that are not suited for a large community clean-up or too difficult to reach. They are a small but mighty team! Clean-ups take place on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Unlike our much larger, more accessible Clean & Green events, River Rescues are small, informal, fast-paced, and often unsupervised. They are designed for experienced repeat volunteers over the age of 18 with a true passion for cleaning the San Diego River. River Rescues may be volunteer-led without River Park staff present. The adventurous River Rescue team often targets locations that may not be appropriate for our larger community events. Some locations have challenging access and long hauls, sometimes requiring that volunteers walk through dense vegetation, climb down steep embankments, or haul trash up to ¾ mile. The majority of the trash they clean up has been left behind by individuals experiencing homelessness. Volunteers can expect a challenging morning of removing items such as mattresses, clothing, shopping carts, and often unsavory items such as needles. Due to the nature of these events, we do not authorize community service hour verification for River Rescues. Locations are chosen one week in advance and are shared via email. Chosen locations are based on need, using trash data collected by our assessment team. Due to the high risk of Hepatitis A exposure, we strongly encourage volunteers to be vaccinated for the Hepatitis A virus prior to participating. If you don’t need community service hours and are up for the challenge, this is a great opportunity for volunteers looking to work hard, get outdoors, and make new friends. Some of the volunteers have been doing so with us for over a decade! Program: River Rescue The River Rescuers are a fun group of dedicated volunteers! This group of repeat volunteers currently meet on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. They support the Clean and Green Team by doing pre-event and post-event site visits, removing trash sites that are not suited for a large community clean-up or too difficult to reach. They are a small but mighty team! Clean-ups take place on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Unlike our much larger, more accessible Clean & Green events, River Rescues are small, informal, fast-paced, and often unsupervised. They are designed for experienced repeat volunteers over the age of 18 with a true passion for cleaning the San Diego River. River Rescues may be volunteer-led without River Park staff present. The adventurous River Rescue team often targets locations that may not be appropriate for our larger community events. Some locations have challenging access and long hauls, sometimes requiring that volunteers walk through dense vegetation, climb down steep embankments, or haul trash up to ¾ mile. The majority of the trash they clean up has been left behind by individuals experiencing homelessness. Volunteers can expect a challenging morning of removing items such as mattresses, clothing, shopping carts, and often unsavory items such as needles. Due to the nature of these events, we do not authorize community service hour verification for River Rescues. Locations are chosen one week in advance and are shared via email. Chosen locations are based on need, using trash data collected by our assessment team. Due to the high risk of Hepatitis A exposure, we strongly encourage volunteers to be vaccinated for the Hepatitis A virus prior to participating. If you don’t need community service hours and are up for the challenge, this is a great opportunity for volunteers looking to work hard, get outdoors, and make new friends. Some of the volunteers have been doing so with us for over a decade! Program: River Rescue Community Event Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 92110 Allow Groups: No |