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Human Resources - Volunteer & Intern Division
Use your people skills to help County of Marin events run smoothly. Volunteer aides assist with preparation, set-up, greeting, and registration at events ranging from serious to fun. (Examples: employee workshop, arts & crafts fair, family-violence-prevention summit, wellness fair.) As an event volunteer, you are reliable and have excellent customer service skills. You receive periodic notices about upcoming events and commit to those that fit your schedule. Team members serve several times a year. Staff provides orientation and supervision.
Service Location: CA
Contact: Anne Starr (415) 473-7167
Cultural Services
Do you love world-class architecture? We're looking for Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiasts to lead tours of the historic Marin County Civic Center. Expand and share your knowledge of architecture, design, and Marin history with visitors from near and far. Tours are held Friday mornings from 10:30-12:00.This is an excellent opportunity if you have a strong speaking voice and would enjoy leading groups on 1.5-hour walking tours of this national architectural treasure, Mr. Wright's last project. You must attend an informational orientation and qualify for enrollment. Expert veteran docents provide training, and staff provides background materials and support.
Service Location: 3501 Civic Center Drive San Rafael, CA 94903
Parks - Open Space Division
A dedicated team of Open Space Volunteer Stewards, the Extractigators, pick up their trusty weed wrenches and unite every Thursday in West Marin to keep invasive broom at bay. To participate, please contact Marin County Parks Volunteer Coordinator Greg Reza at greza@marincounty.org or (415) 473-3778.
Service Location: West Marin, CA
Contact: Greg Reza (415) 473-3778
Old St. Hilary's Open Space Preserve has a friend in the Broom Buster team, loyal volunteers who have worked together to remove French broom on the preserve for over 20 years. Incredible progress has been made to suppress broom regrowth and allow native species to recover and thrive. Come learn about the importance of invasive species removal and lend a hand! Our partners at the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) assist with volunteer recruitment. To participate, please register at CVNL Event Registration. Questions? Contact Marin County Parks Volunteer Coordinator Greg Reza at greza@marincounty.org or (415) 473-3778.
Service Location: Tiburon Peninsula Club parking lot 1600 Mar West St. Tiburon, CA 94920
This tiny Mill Valley preserve, with small drainages and natural springs, is home to native wildlife and horses. For years, we've worked with volunteers from the Alto Bowl Horseowners Association removing invasive, non-native French and Scotch broom, but a large infestation still remains. There is strength in numbers: we need more volunteers right now to prevent further expansion, though our ultimate goal is eradication. To participate, contact Volunteer Coordinator Greg Reza of Marin County Parks at greza@marincounty.org or (415) 473-3778.
Service Location: Coach Road Mill Valley, CA
Be a part of the team working to restore the unique ecosystem on Kent Island in Bolinas Lagoon! You'll learn the value of protecting this little oasis and how to identify and remove the invasive species that threaten it. Participation requires a short rowboat ride to the island. For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Greg Reza of Marin County Parks at greza@marincounty.org or (415) 473-3778.
Service Location: Kent Island Bolinas, CA
Whether you're interested in maintaining a habitat restoration site, trail, playground or an entire park, we will work with you to find a project that matches your skills and commitment. For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinators Kirk Schroeder at KSchroeder@marincounty.org (415) 763-2977 or Greg Reza at GReza@marincounty.org (415) 473-3778.
Service Location: Marin County CA
Contact: Kirk Schroeder (415) 763-2977
Parks
Help keep the visitor experience positive and safe at the beautiful Stafford Lake Bike Park! Motivated volunteers to perform tread work and other maintenance activities. For details, contact Volunteer Coordinator Kirk Schroeder: (415) 763-2977 or kschroeder@marincounty.org.
Service Location: 3549 Novato Blvd. Novato, CA 94947
Lend your organizational talents to the Marin County Employee Arts & Crafts Fair! You enjoy events and have experience in project management, event coordination, promotion, and/or marketing. The pop-up fair happens in late November at the Marin Civic Center. It is open to the public.Hours: About 2 a week on a mutually agreeable schedule. Staff provides orientation and support. This upbeat event was founded by employees in 2000 to showcase staff creativity. It has been held every year since, except during the pandemic. The fair features fine art, crafts, and live music by members of the county workforce participating on their own time.
Service Location: 3501 Civic Center Dr. Suite 415 San Rafael, CA 94903
Library - Novato
Are you a fluent English speaker who would like to make a positive impact in people's lives? Tutors encourage adult participants as they practice and gain confidence in their spoken-language skills. Conversation-based sessions take place: * Mondays 10:00-11:30 a.m. (in English) at the Novato Library* Thursdays 8:30-10:00 a.m. (in English) at the Hamilton School Library. No experience needed, just a willingness to communicate. Staff orients and supports volunteers.
Service Location: 1720 Novato Blvd. Novato, CA 94947
Contact: Maria Lee Goodrich
Public Works
Radio Communications Volunteer (RCV) operators use their amateur radio skills and own equipment to supplement communications for community-based organizations in Marin as needed during emergencies or disasters. Volunteers attend regular meetings. Staff provides training and supervision.
Health & Human Services - Public Assistance
Do you thrive in social environments? Do you speak English and Spanish? You can make a difference as a bilingual customer service volunteer with the Health and Human Services Department. In this role, you welcome clients, answer their questions, and refer them to resources. You are patient and enjoy helping others. Two locations: the public assistance front counter in north San Rafael, and the Health and Wellness Campus front desk in east San Rafael. Hours: 3- or 4-hour shifts any weekday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on a mutually agreeable, regular schedule. Staff provides orientation and training. Questions? Please contact Garrian Booker. To see the sites, feel free to drop by 120 North Redwood Drive, San Rafael, 94903 and 3240 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, 94901.
Service Location: San Rafael, CA
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