Volunteer
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Contribute to research on Mt. Tamalpais with our Community Science programs.
In spring and summer, join Tamalpais Bee Lab events where we study native bee populations. Events tend to fill up fast; sign up early.
Marin Wildlife Watch uses motion-activated cameras around the mountain monitor to mammal populations. Volunteers help us look through photos to identify animals via a technology-assisted platform. Volunteer cohorts run fall to winter.
For questions, email communityscience@onetam.org.
If you enjoy meeting people, sharing naturalist information, inspiring others to explore Mt. Tamalpais and inviting people to join community events and volunteer programs, consider supporting the Tam Van mobile trailhead. Contact mstafford@onetam.org for more information.
Marin County Parks hosts habitat restoration programs, naturalist outings, and more during the week and on weekends. Visit their event calendar to learn more. To contribute specifically to monitoring and sharing information about rare plants and wildlife with visitors, see docent opportunities.
Marin Water hosts a range of volunteer programs including the Litter Abatement program, Habitat Restoration, Community Science initiatives, and the Turtle Observer and Frog Docent Programs which work at Little Carson Falls in the spring season. For questions, or to receive Marin Water’s volunteer e-newsletter, please contact volunteerprogram@marinwater.org.
The National Park Service hosts a variety of volunteer opportunities for groups and individuals in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, including some lands on Mt. Tamalpais. These include both long-term and short-term opportunities related to habitat restoration, native plant nurseries, trails, interpretation, and more.
Visit this page to see an overview of volunteer programs in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Volunteer.gov lists volunteer opportunities with NPS and other government agencies throughout the United States.
The Parks Conservancy hosts a variety of volunteer opportunities for groups and individuals in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in cooperation with the National Park Service, including some lands on Mt. Tamalpais. These include both long-term and short-term opportunities related to habitat restoration, native plant nurseries, interpretation, and more. The Parks Conservancy’s website lists weekly volunteer programs and a calendar of park events.
