Opportunities

TM Volunteer support request for the Furtado Barn restoration site at Sierra Vista OSP. Please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. and park in the main staging area.  Space for 4 volunteers. Volunteer Trail Masters should bring all PPE. Please bring...

  We are seeking two (2) amazing volunteers to represent the Authority at Live Oak Park in Santa Clara. Volunteers will be expected to arrive by 4:30p.m. to set-up a table, canopy with weights, and agency resources. Event time is 5:00pm-8:00pm. Vo...

  We are seeking two (2) amazing volunteers to represent the Authority in Campbell at Regas & Central Park Drive Cul-de-sac, hosted by the Campbell Village Neighborhood Association. Volunteers will be expected to arrive by 5p.m. to set-up a table...

  We are seeking two (2) amazing volunteers to represent the Authority at Los Lagos Golf Course in San Jose, hosted by the McLaughlin Neighborhood Association. Volunteers will be expected to arrive before 4:00p.m. to set-up a table, canopy with we...

  We are seeking two (2) amazing volunteers to represent the Authority in East San Jose at Robert Sanders Elementary School, hosted by the Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Association. Volunteers will be expected to arrive by 5p.m. to set-up a table, ca...

  We are seeking two (2) amazing volunteers to represent the Authority at Cataldi Park in Santa Clara for a combination event of Vivia Parks + National Night Out. We will need two volunteers to arrive before 5 p.m. to set-up a table, canopy with w...

TM Volunteer request for up to eight Trail Master volunteers to help with these days of field work. We will address needs in the restoration zone, along the road frontage and within the preserve. Trail Master volunteers should pack their provided hi...

Mike H. is leading this awesome full loop hike on Coyote Ridge to share his knowledge all about tule elk! We are seeking at least two hike sweeps to help manage the group, share knowledge and escort guests back if they need to leave early for any rea...

TM Volunteer request for up to eight Trail Master volunteers to help with these days of field work. We will address needs in the restoration zone, along the road frontage and within the preserve. Trail Master volunteers should pack their provided hi...

We need a docent and two sweeps to lead this hike for a group of about 20 participants from Valley Transportation Authority at Rancho Canada del Oro starting at 8:30 a.m. They are seeking general information about birds, flowering plants and trees a...

We are seeking two (2) amazing volunteers to help staff the 2026 Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action Summit . Event time will be 10am-3pm. We will need two volunteers to work alongside OSA staff member - two different shifts available. Shift time 9:...

TM Volunteer request for up to eight Trail Master volunteers to help with these days of field work. We will address needs in the restoration zone, along the road frontage and within the preserve. Trail Master volunteers should pack their provided hi...

We are seeking two (2) amazing volunteers to help staff the 2026 Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action Summit . Event time will be 10am-3pm. We will need two volunteers to work alongside OSA staff member - two different shifts available. Shift time 9:...

We're seeking 5 volunteers to help with Starry Nights each month in 2026! ⭐The BasicsVolunteer shift date & time: Varies - specific times shown in YELLOW belowProgram Time: Varies - shown below in whiteNote: the program run time is NOT the vol...

TM Volunteer support request for the Furtado Barn restoration site at Sierra Vista OSP.Volunteer TM's will work with staff to support Integrated Pest Management (IPM) goals, whipping and brushing needs and general site care. Please arrive no later...

Ed will be leading a birding field trip at RCAN along the Mayfair Ranch Trail. 

Santa Clara County Parks is hosting their first ever Perseids in the Park event on August 15, 2026 at Joseph D. Grant County Park. We need two (2) volunteers to run the OSA information booth during this event. Astronomy enthusiast volunteers are de...

On August 15th we are seeking land steward volunteers to help restore our Kuzia site property. Project task may include the following: removal of irrigation work, removal of old t-posts, Oak tree accessing of cage removals, and hemlock removal as ne...

TM Volunteer support request for the Furtado Barn restoration site at Sierra Vista OSP.Volunteer TM's will work with staff to support Integrated Pest Management (IPM) goals, whipping and brushing needs and general site care. Please arrive no later...

We will have a gentle walk sharing stories, advice, and general kindness and comfort for those who are grieving. We will be at Rancho Canada del Oro in August. This month we will host one program, only.While the walk will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00...

A first of its kind volunteer support request for help at El Toro in Morgan Hill. This property was only recently placed under an agreement between the City of Morgan Hill and the Open Space Authority to allow public access in ongoing, formal fashion...

Join us for upcoming opportunities to enhance your knowledge as a docent or volunteer with the Open Space Authority. These sessions are designed to provide knowledge and practical experience to help enhance our programs for the public. Come learn wi...

A first of its kind volunteer support request for help at El Toro in Morgan Hill. This property was only recently placed under an agreement between the City of Morgan Hill and the Open Space Authority to allow public access in ongoing, formal fashion...

On August 22 we will be visiting the Laguna Seca wetland in Coyote Valley to help maintain our existing Beaver Dam Analogs. Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs) are temporary, human-made structures designed to mimic the form and ecological functions of natural...

A first of its kind volunteer support request for help at El Toro in Morgan Hill. This property was only recently placed under an agreement between the City of Morgan Hill and the Open Space Authority to allow public access in ongoing, formal fashion...

Join us for upcoming opportunities to enhance your knowledge as a docent or volunteer with the Open Space Authority. These sessions are designed to provide knowledge and practical experience to help enhance our programs for the public. Come learn wi...

Help us engage our communities at IASC's India Independence Day celebration Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center! We need two volunteers to support the OSA information booth during this event.  The event runs from 3-5pm on Sunday August 23, 202...

Time to put on your line dancing shoes! We are seeking one (1) amazing volunteer to represent the Authority alongside staff at the CityDance San Jose event.  This event occurs on Thursday August 27 from 6p.m. to 9p.m Dance Theme will be Country....

TM Volunteer support request for these two days of invasive plant management - stinkwort- at Blair Barn. Be a Stinkwarrior - join these days and help us achieve our goals for IPM at this beautiful location. Please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. and...

Join VET's staff from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on August 29, 2026 to learn all about how to use interpretive techniques for engaging our preserve audiences! We will go over our mission and resources, engagement techniques for all roles and for all att...

TM Volunteer support request for these two days of invasive plant management - stinkwort- at Blair Barn. Be a Stinkwarrior - join these days and help us achieve our goals for IPM at this beautiful location. Please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. and...