Volunteering

Volunteer 

State Park Docents: Do you enjoy nature and being outdoors? Do you want to share knowledge with others and promote conservation and stewardship? This is your opportunity to join our team of dedicated volunteers who rove the trails, interact with visitors, host at the visitor center and in general contribute to the inspiration, education and enjoyment of park visitors. Docents activities may include leading school group tours, living history demonstrations, guided hikes, and more. Volunteer Trainings are every year in early spring. For more information, please call 831-426-0505. Apply now! 

Wilderness Patrol: Hike or mountain bike into scenic backcountry in the Santa Cruz Mountains. For more information, email wildernesspatrol@ports-ca.us.

For information about volunteering and to apply at other state parks in the Santa Cruz District or across the state, visit our Volunteer Portal. 

Volunteer with Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship: Join the local nonprofit trail stewardship for free volunteer trail work events throughout Wilder Ranch State Park. All experience levels are welcome. Visit their events calendar or email info@santacruztrails.org to learn about upcoming trail work opportunities. 

 

Get Involved 

Visit the park. If you’ll be coming to Wilder Ranch State Park or other California state parks frequently, buy a state parks pass—an excellent way to save money and support state parks. 

Support nonprofit groups working with California State Parks such as Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks.