Volunteer with Parks and Trails Division

Volunteers are vital to the Parks and Trails Division! Volunteers help support the Division with park and river cleanups, trail workdays, and other special projects. Join us for an upcoming volunteer opportunity or send us your volunteer project idea.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

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Other Volunteer Opportunities

Rubicon Trail

Interested in volunteering on the Rubicon Trail? For information on the Rubicon Trail Adopt-a-Trail program and sections that are available to adopt, or for information on upcoming work party opportunities and other ways to volunteer on the Rubicon Trail, contact Parks Program Coordinator, Tim Canavarro, at tim.canavarro@edcgov.us.

El Dorado Trail

Stay tuned for the Adopt-a-Trail volunteer program launch for El Dorado Trail! Sign up here to join the notification list and learn more.

Other Agencies

American River Conservancy (ARC) river cleanups
El Dorado Western Railroad maintenance and track work
Friends of El Dorado Trail volunteer trail workdays
Mother Lode Trail Stewardship volunteer trail workdays

Volunteer Interest Form

Let us know volunteer opportunities you are interested in or suggest your own project. Complete the form below:

Questions?

For questions about Adopt-a-Trail programs, and volunteering at Henningsen Lotus Park or for South Fork of the American River opportunities, contact Parks Program Coordinator, Tim Canavarro, at 530-621-5554 or tim.canavarro@edcgov.us.

For questions about volunteering at all other park and trail locations, contact Parks Technician, Jessica Araiza, at 530-621-5360 or jessica.araiza@edcgov.us.

For questions about Parks and Trails Division volunteer programs and partnerships contact Parks Manager, Zachary Perras, at 530-621-7538 or zachary.perras@edcgov.us.