Volunteer Opportunities

Taking care of the Reserve involves many volunteers with different backgrounds. Whether you're interested in helping scientists in the field or welcoming visitors around the cozy hearth of our Visitor Center, there is an opportunity for you.

We are looking for people to join our community of Reserve volunteers to protect and restore this important watershed. Do you have a passion for plant/animal identification or scientific research? An interest in keeping the Reserve clean and free of invasive species? Would you like to assist with restoration, research, or trail maintenance? We want your help!

Outdoor Opportunities

The South Slough Reserve partners with the Friends of the South Slough Reserve (FOSS) to continue hosting the Saturday Stewards program. Monthly stewardship events will be held on the third Saturday of each month (except for January). Participants will engage in a variety of tasks including weed pulling, native plant enhancement and appreciation, and invasive species use. Since the location will vary, sign up for emails to receive information on meeting location.

Trail Stewards are a unique community of volunteers given extra training so they can volunteer when their schedule allows as well as drop-in on larger projects, like repairing trails or removing large amounts of invasive plants. You help represent the Reserve and identify areas where attention is needed.

Are you passionate about protecting natural habitats and fostering a shared appreciation for our coastal environments? Do you want to contribute to the scientific understanding of the South Slough Reserve and help educate the community about its importance? If you're excited to share your love for nature, meet new people, and make a real difference in our community, the Estuary Ambassador Program is for you. Together, we can help protect and preserve these vital habitats for future generations! (13 yrs.-adult).

Whether it is one hour a week, one day a week, or just assisting with a one-time special project, the efforts of our volunteers help make this a special place. We have positions for people that love engaging with the public, enjoy taking photographs, and more.

FOSS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that was formed in 1988 to promote and assist the Reserve in its educational and research activities and to obtain grants and other funding to promote the South Slough and its programs.

Visit the Friends of South Slough website