Volunteer with Us
Thank you for your interest in helping us preserve the ecological health of Sonoma Valley. We are grateful for your support!
Whether you have a few hours per week, month, or year, we’d love to have you on our team as a Sonoma Ecology Center volunteer. As a volunteer, you’ll join others who share your love and concern for a healthy environment. You’ll learn new skills, make new friends, and support the ecological health of Sonoma Valley.
Corporate and Group Volunteer Opportunities
Anyone is welcome to volunteer at our park, whether you’re an individual, couple, family, or company. If you’d like to set up a corporate or group volunteering opportunity outside of our drop-in hours or every third Friday of the month, please feel free to contact us at volunteer@sonomaecologycenter.org to set up a time.
Volunteer at Sonoma Garden Park
Volunteers play a vital role in building and maintaining Sonoma Garden Park. We invite you to join a community of warm and welcoming volunteers while growing your gardening knowledge!
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Mondays 9:00 am-12:00 pm — General Garden Park Volunteering. Drop-in welcome.
Wednesdays 9:00 am-12:00 pm — General Garden Park and Native Plant Nursery Volunteering. Drop-in welcome
Fridays 9:00 am-12:00 pm — General Garden Park and Native Plant Nursery Volunteering. Drop-in welcome.
Every third Friday Volunteer Workday and Social 9:00 am-12:00 pm — This is a great opportunity to meet existing and new volunteers. After work, enjoy a light lunch provided by Sonoma Ecology Center.
Saturdays 9:00 am-12:00 pm — General Garden Park Volunteering. Drop-in welcome.
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If you’re planning on becoming a regular volunteer, please create an account with Better Impact below (5 minutes). For questions, please email volunteer@sonomaecologycenter.org.
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Email volunteer@sonomaecologycenter.org to learn how you can join our various volunteer teams, like the chicken team or the Harvest Market team.
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Corporate volunteering provides a great way to boost company’s morale, brand’s reputation and trust, and creates an outlet for employees to engage with each other and the community. At Sonoma Ecology Center, we offer open drop-in hours where groups can come to volunteer at the picturesque, 6.1 acre public park, or set up a private volunteering event. Let your organization know of our volunteering opportunities and set up a corporate volunteering event by emailing volunteer@sonomaecologycenter.org.
Volunteer at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Sonoma Ecology Center manages Sugarloaf Ridge State Park with the support of a wonderful community of volunteers. Volunteers play a vital role at Sugarloaf in restoring, maintaining, and keeping this locally-run State Park treasure open to the public. Join our wonderful community of volunteers by becoming a regular volunteer and enjoy the beauty of this amazing land.
We provide training for our volunteers to ensure you are comfortable in your position and can make a difference starting on your first day. If you are available for a minimum of 4 hours per month, we could use your help!
Photographers and Videographers
We are always seeking skilled photographers, videographers, video editors, and content creators to help us capture and present the good work we are doing in the community! Join us during education events including field trips, outings, hikes, summer camps, workshops, and other community events to document the activities. There are opportunities throughout the year on both weekdays and weekends. Email volunteer@sonomaecologycenter.org to get involved.
Bilingual (Spanish-English) Outings Volunteer
Co-lead hikes and outings for Spanish-speaking audiences with Sonoma Ecology Center staff. These family-oriented outings take place throughout Sonoma Valley, including at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, Sonoma Garden Park, and a range of other open space preserves and properties. Bring your interests and passions to the table to add educational elements or activities. Contact us at volunteer@sonomaecologycenter.org.