Flinn Springs, Crest, Dehesa, Granite Hills, Harbison Canyon, and Rancho San Diego

Volunteer at Our Community Tree Giveaway!

Saturday, May 9th • Flinn Springs County Park • 14787 Olde Hwy. 80, El Cajon, CA 92021 

Help make the Flinn Springs community greener, one tree at a time! Join the Equity Driven Tree Planting Program and the County of San Diego for a community tree giveaway at Flinn Springs County Park. Volunteers will support a variety of roles, including event setup, participant check-in, tree loading, sharing tree care information, and cleanup. Shifts are 3 hours long, with overlap during peak times to ensure smooth transitions. Come for one shift or stay for more!

What You’ll Do:

Choose one or more 3-hour shifts, all with overlapping time to ensure smooth transitions and extra support during busy periods. Volunteers help out during the event by: 

• Shift 1 (7 a.m. - 10 a.m.)
  • Event Setup (tables, signage, canopy, tree staging)
  • Unloading and staging trees
  • Early participant check-in
  • Initial tree loading and distribution
• Shift 2 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
  • Tree loading and distribution
  • Greeting and checking in participants
  • Sharing basic tree care and planting tips
• Shift 3 (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Continued participant assistance
  • Light event breakdown
  • Cleanup and packing materials

We have roles for all abilities; from physical tasks to friendly outreach!

Who Can Volunteer:

• Ages 16+ (under 18 with a guardian)
• Friendly, reliable, and enjoys working outdoors
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs. (optional roles also available)

 Why Volunteer:

• Support local climate action and tree equity
• Gain hands-on experience in urban forestry
• Connect with and give back to your community
• Help expand San Diego County's urban tree canopy

This event is hosted in partnership with the County of San Diego Equity Driven Tree Planting Program and the Department of Parks and Recreation along with the California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.