Opportunities

TM Volunteer support request for these days of weed eating in Sierra Vista OSP. Please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. and park in the staging area. On June 3, TM Volunteers will depart from the staging area with staff for the day. Location of trail w...

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...

Thank you for signing up for our We are excited to see you. Below you will find important information that will help you prepare for your experience with us.   Program Details Bring your orange vest, help engage visitors at Sierra Vista around sea...

Karen R will be the lead. Need Sweep who are bird curious and ready to help!Please arrive at 7:30 a,m, to be prepped and ready to greet the group! (there is a typo in the following screenshot, the program date is 6.5.2026.

  We are seeking 1 amazing Volunteer Ambassador to join two staff members to represent the Authority for Proud of My Family! at Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose on June 6, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This fun, seasonal event will dr...

We are seeking 2 amazing volunteers (without staff) to represent the Authority at Coyote Creek Habitat Day, hosted by Santa Clara County Parks at Anderson Lake County Park. This event occurs on June 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will need two volunteer...

TM Volunteer support request for these days of weed eating in Sierra Vista OSP. Please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. and park in the staging area. On June 3, TM Volunteers will depart from the staging area with staff for the day. Location of trail w...

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...

After a break in 2025, the Mosaic Festival is back and the Open Space Authority is excited to sponsor and participate in this always fun event. The Mosaic Festival is a celebration of our diverse and unique history while also co-creating a vision of...

Join Trisha to help lead a search for soap plant at Rancho Canada del Oro! Sweeps will help keep the group together, point out soap plant, share information about the Authority and escort guests back if they need to leave early. Here is what has been...

We are seeking two Preserve Stewards to greet preserve guests, answer their questions, and create opportunities to connect people to Coyote Valley, Sierra Vista and Rancho Cañada del Oro open space preserves! Come out alongside William E...

TM Volunteer support request for these two days of weed eating at Blair Barn. Please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. and park at the Barn. The turn off of Uvas Rd onto the gravel drive will be marked with one of our white tear drop OSA flags. Space fo...

We are seeking one amazing volunteer to represent the Authority at Warburton Park on June 12 for the City of Santa Clara Sunset Cinema summer movie night series at Warburton Park, alongside OSA staff. We will need one volunteers to arrive at 5 p.m....

We would like to have 3 volunteers to come help with this easy casual walk at Máyyan 'Ooyákma. Please plan to arrive a little bit early so that you can help people park and close the gate. Plan to bring your volunteer uniform, a light source, food,...

Karen is leading alongside John H. There is room for one more sweep.Meet up at 8 a.m. and program starts at 8:30 a.m.PLEASE NOTE THE NEW END TIME FOR THE PROGRAM WILL BE 11:30 A.M. AND THE END OF THE SHIFT WILL BE 12 P.M.This hike will start at the t...

TM Volunteer support request for these two days of weed eating at Blair Barn. Please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. and park at the Barn. The turn off of Uvas Rd onto the gravel drive will be marked with one of our white tear drop OSA flags. Space fo...

Help us engage our communities at Viva Calle SJ which is an open streets program that connects communities by temporarily closing streets to motorized vehicles allowing for non-motorized activities like walking, running and skating!Viva Calle will be...

We are seeking two (2) amazing volunteers to represent the Authority at Stonegate Park on Tuesday June 16th for the City of San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Viva Parks summer event series. We will need two volunteers to arrive b...

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

TM Volunteer support request for a invasive species management and support in Máyyan 'Ooyákma Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve. This event will access MOCR from the main staging area off Malech Road. Project name for hours reports: Invasive Remov...

TM Volunteer support request for a invasive species management and support in Máyyan 'Ooyákma Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve. This event will access MOCR from the main staging area off Malech Road. Project name for hours reports: Invasive Remov...

  We are seeking two amazing Volunteer Ambassador to join OSA staff member to represent the Authority for Juneteenth! at Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose on June 19, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This fun, seasonal event will draw enth...

Join us on Saturday June 20 from 8:30am-12:30pm at Rancho Cañada del Oro to help with an old fence line removal. This is a multi-day project series that supports ongoing restoration efforts and helps improve habitat connectivity across the landscape...

TM Volunteer support request for this day of weed eating in the Aokie Property in north county. What's an Aokie? Good question. Show up and find out! 9AM meetup at the address provided below. *Special note on meeting point for this event. The addres...

Charles S will be leading a 'Wisdom of the Oaks' Program.We would like to have 3 volunteers to come help with this easy walk at Little Uvas. Please plan to arrive a little bit early so that you can help people park and close the gate. Plan to bring ...

We are seeking two Preserve Stewards to greet preserve guests, answer their questions, and create opportunities to connect people to Coyote Valley, Sierra Vista and Rancho Cañada del Oro open space preserves! Come out alongside William E...

We are seeking two Preserve Stewards to greet preserve guests, answer their questions, and create opportunities to connect people to Coyote Valley, Sierra Vista and Rancho Cañada del Oro open space preserves! Come out alongside William E...

We are seeking two (2) amazing volunteers to represent the Authority at Elaine Richardson Park on Wednesday June 24th for the City of San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Viva Parks summer event series. We will need two volunteers t...

Trail Master support request to help with seasonal maintenance of North Coyote Valley near the innersection of Santa Teresa Blvd and Bailey Avenue.Attending volunteers should meet staff on the dam at Laguna Seca, located beyond the quail gate, NCO3,...

We are seeking two Preserve Stewards to greet preserve guests, answer their questions, and create opportunities to connect people to Coyote Valley, Sierra Vista and Rancho Cañada del Oro open space preserves! Come out alongside William E...