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San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department


  • Mission

    The Volunteer Division strives to increase community involvement to enhance parks and recreation programs. The Volunteer Division recruits, trains, educates, manages, and recognizes volunteers. Volunteers include school and community groups, corporations and individuals. People who participate in gardening and ecological restoration projects, recreational programming, park planning and fundraising gain a sense of fulfillment by working with others to contribute to their communities.

    About Us

    We invite you to participate in one of our many volunteer opportunities available citywide. With over 225 parks and recreation facilities in San Francisco, there are many opportunities for you to volunteer in your own neighborhood. Volunteer activities include gardening and ecological restoration, leading nature walks, coaching soccer, tutoring students in after school programs, working with seniors, data entry, theater production etc.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Sports & Recreation

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