Volunteering Opportunities From the beginning, volunteers have played a vital role in the development of the San Joaquin River Parkway. Today, more than ever, volunteers play a key role in all aspects of the Trust's mission. In each of our focus areas, there is a need for those who want to help out occasionally and for those who can make the commitment to one of our ongoing programs. Please print out and mail in our volunteer questionnaire so that we can contact you when new volunteer opportunities become available. Projects might include habitat restoration, exotic species removal, trail maintenance and river clean-up events.
Training is provided for each project.
As an added benefit, River Stewards are invited on a guided canoe trip designed especially for stewards. Stewards are also eligible to go along on canoe trips that are not fully booked. Docents also take the river to the schools with River Quest classroom programs. Complete training is provided through classes, observation, monthly meetings, docent field trips and ongoing support. Docents are expected to lead a minimum of two field trips a month during the traditional school year.