About the Volunteer Program
The Volunteer Program staff provide information on volunteer opportunities, match volunteer interests to department needs, coordinate projects and programs, provide enrichment opportunities, conduct outreach, maintain materials and supplies, maintain records, and recognize volunteers' extraordinary efforts. Please contact us so we can easily find an opportunity for you!
We welcome volunteerism because it…
fosters community and civic participation
enriches recreation programming
encourages stewardship of local parks
allows gardeners to focus on projects that require specialized skills
teaches youth and adults about the wealth of natural wonders in the City’s park system
builds awareness and support for the efforts of the recreation and park system
allows the Department to accomplish projects that require large numbers of people
and much more!
People volunteer with US because they wish…
to build community
to ensure the continuing vitality and health of neighborhood parks and recreation centers
to learn about the wealth of natural wonders in the City’s park system
to learn valuable skills in areas such as leadership, horticulture, and working with youth and seniors
to fulfill community service requirements
to restore native ecosystems
to exercise, get outside, meet new people, have fun
…and much more!
GOALS
The goals of the SFRPD Volunteer Program are:
To create meaningful volunteer experiences, allowing volunteers to share in the Department’s mission.
To provide opportunities for volunteers to assist in the education of park visitors through naturalist
education programs and other programs.
To provide training and supervision to volunteers and staff.
To keep an account of volunteer hours and to provide a letter of recommendation, when requested.
To provide a Volunteer Coordinator responsible for recruiting volunteers, placing volunteers, overseeing
volunteer projects, and acting as a liaison between volunteers and the Department.
To create safe and well organized projects, and to ensure positive working relationships between the
Recreation and Park Department staff members and volunteers.
To encourage and recognize volunteer and staff efforts.
To promote volunteerism throughout the City.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Volunteer Program is located at 811 Stanyan between Frederick and Beulah and is open Tuesday
through Saturday from 8am through 5pm. Please drop in and visit anytime. You can also learn more about
the Department’s programs by visiting the web at
www.parks.sfgov.org. Our fax is 415-661-1979.
Our main volunteer number is 415-831-6330.
Kimberly Kiefer
Education and Volunteer Coordinator - Youth Programs
415-831-6329
Kimberly.Kiefer@sfgov.org
Marianne Kjobmand
Volunteer Coordinator - Recreation Programs
415-831-6327
Marianne.Kjobmand@sfgov.org
Ramona McGary
Volunteer Coordinator - Recreation Programs
415-831-6334
Ramona.McGary@sfgov.org
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