Activities

Tue Apr 22, 2025 @ 9:00am to 12:00pm PT. Please note that this volunteer opportunity is best suited for those 16 & up. 16 and 17 year-olds' legal guardian or parent will need to complete the Volunteer Waiver prior to participation. Sign up here: https://volunteer.slocity.org/need/detail/?need_id=1064804

Volunteer opportunities from dawn to dusk. All essential tools and resources are provided by the City of San Luis Obispo. No previous experience needed and 'on-the-job' & safety training are provided by City staff once volunteers are onboarded. Volunteers will receive more details via a confirmation email and are welcome to reach out to the Volunteer Program (volunteer@slocity.org) with any questions or ideas not listed above to add more beauty to San Luis Obispo. This is a great opportunity for youth, families, members of gardening clubs, and outdoor enthusiasts! Sign up here: https://volunteer.slocity.org/need/detail/?need_id=869289

Volunteers serve any day and time they’d like, so long as it’s during daylight hours. We have over 26 parks within City limits and we are seeking volunteers to help keep these shared spaces clean, safe, and enjoyable for all who visit. Sign up here: https://volunteer.slocity.org/need/detail/?need_id=861404

If you love to garden, this might be the volunteer position for you! This is a great opportunity for those looking to serve in a flexible, autonomous, and leadership capacites. Sign up here: https://volunteer.slocity.org/need/detail/?need_id=965584

Apr 25, 2025 and May 16, 2025 @ 9:00am to 12:00pm. Volunteers are needed for Community Garden Service Day. You may register as an individual or as part of a team. This event is great for community service, workplace give-back, team-building, and more! Please email our Volunteer Program at: volunteer@slocity.org for more information. All resources, training, and support will be provided for a successful and meaningful experience. Sign up here: https://volunteer.slocity.org/need/detail/?need_id=837677

Flexible depending on availability Until Mar 14, 2026. The Storyteller Volunteer will be asked to journey through the hills and valleys of JROS and walk along the creek that runs through the property to learn about and capture content to accurately represent the work that is being done at the site. This role will require one to interview local restoration ecologists, YTT tribal members, ECOSLO representatives, community volunteers, and others active in site restoration. Specific times and dates will vary. The Storyteller Volunteer will receive a confirmation email with additional details (e.g., dates, meeting location, City point of contact, etc.). Please note, this will be an ongoing and semi-independent volunteer role. Sign up here: https://volunteer.slocity.org/need/detail/?need_id=1016367

Every Wednesday from 8:45am to 12:15pm. This volunteer position involves assisting the Ranger Service Division with hand-built sections of trail construction projects under the guidance and supervision of City staff. With volunteers’ consistent support, the Ranger Service can keep multiple trail projects going simultaneously and build more trail! Wednesday shifts are generally from 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM. Meet at the trailhead at the end of Lizzie St, Rain cancels. Questions? Ask Ranger Niels Grether at ngrether@slocity.org or 805 440 5454. Sign up here: https://volunteer.slocity.org/need/detail/?need_id=835712

The City of San Luis Obispo is seeking a few extra hands to help set up and break down for events throughout the year - please respond to dates as you can make them. If you’re a mover and shaker and have a few hours to spare shifting tables, setting up chairs, and organizing different stations, we’d love to hear from you! Spots are limited and we greatly value the contribution volunteers bring our team to carry out successful professional development events. Volunteers will be sent a confirmation email with more details for the specific event. Some events require volunteers for a "setting up" and "breaking down" shift. You do not need to commit to both, though it is encouraged (we'll provide you a local downtown business gift card to pickup a warm drink in between shifts if you're confirmed for both shifts). Sign up here: https://volunteer.slocity.org/need/detail/?need_id=919087

Sat Apr 19, 2025 @ 1:00pm to 3:00pm PT. Open Spot: 2 of 3. Community members looking to get out and involved in SLO, meet fellow service-minded neighbors, learn about art and how to protect it, and don't mind moving and grooving to get the job done. School students studying art, clubs and groups with members seeking physical volunteer opportunities, retirees with time on their hands, active professionals with employee-supported volunteer programs may find these service days especially meaningful. Sign up here: https://volunteer.slocity.org/need/detail/?need_id=1064601