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Adamson House / Malibu Lagoon
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Interpretation for Visitors
Docents are highly trained volunteers who interpret the cultural, natural and recreational features of state parks for visitors.
Docents receive initial and continuing enrichment training to which they add their own unique approach and experiences. If you have a passion for sharing and enjoy speaking to the public, a docent position may be a good fit for you.
Interpretive activities that docents become involved with include:
- Museum Tours and Tours of the Historic Adamson House
- Educational Programs for School Groups and International Visitors
- Group tours, Garden Tours, and Holiday Tours
Bay Area District
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Volunteer Opportunities
CA State Parks Monterey District
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Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Volunteer at Calaveras Big Trees State Park!
California State Parks - Angeles District
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California State Parks - Channel Coast District
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California State Parks - Gold Fields District
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California State Parks - Northern Buttes District
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California State Parks - Sonoma-Mendocino Coast District
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Canyon Keepers
Volunteer Opportunities
Auburn State Recreation Area - Canyon Keepers
The Auburn State Recreation Area Canyon Keepers is a volunteer group that promotes healthy recreation by providing assistance and information for visitors to the state park. They organize hikes, conduct trail maintenance, provide guided history walks, maintain a native garden, remove litter, perform roving trail education, and assist the professional ranger staff through volunteer work.
Central Valley District
Volunteer Programs in the Central Valley District
Coastal Programs
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Elephant Seal Docent Program
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Empire Mine State Historic Park
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Fort Ross State Historic Park
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Half Moon Bay State Parks
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Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
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Monterey State Historic Park
Monterey State Historic Park
Morro Bay Programs
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Natural Bridges
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Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Ways To Volunteer at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Volunteer Opportunities
Train Crew
Train crew operate the excursion trains. Positions include Conductor, Engineer, Fireman, Brakeman and Fire patrol.
Interpretive
The interpretive team engages with the public to tell the Railtown story. Positions include Greeter, Tour Guide, Roundhouse Host, Car Host, Narrator, Station Agent, Ticket Agent, and more.
Living History
The Living History program at Railtown participates in special events such as History Train and Tales of the Roundhouse. Volunteers also demonstrate important skills such as blacksmithing.
Photo Club
Railtown photo club take photographs and video of activities throughout the park for use in volunteer recognition, social media marketing, etc.