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Become a Volunteer

Join the great community of volunteers who help operate Jack London State Historic Park.  Meet visitors from all over the world, share the London’s legacy and protect and preserve the natural and cultural resources in the park.  Whatever your talents or interests, we have volunteer opportunities for you. Initial training is provided and periodic docent enrichment events feature speakers who provide more insight into specific aspects of park history or ecology.

You can

  • Conduct historic tours or nature hikes.
  • Be a docent in the Museum or Cottage.
  • Greet,  provide information and directions and collect fees in the Park entrance station.
  • Provide information and sell merchandise in the Museum bookshop.
  • Assist with mailings and other administrative projects.
  • Assist with trail and park maintenance projects.
  • Work in the Cottage garden.
  • Patrol the park trails on your own horse or on foot.
  • Assist with special events.
  • Play the 1901 Steinway grand piano at the Museum.
  • Drive the electric cart to assist visitors.
  • Be a member of the “Green Team” recycling program.

Click here for Volunteer Assignments and Descriptions

No experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and the desire to share that knowledge with our visitors. We ask for 4 hours per month of volunteer service. Volunteers earn annual park passes.

Join us! Together we can help the park thrive and provide great experiences for park visitors.

Jack London Park is operated by Jack London Park Partners, a 501(c) (3) charitable organization

Volunteer Training 

FULL -The next two-day Volunteer Training for all assignments except Hike Leaders, Hike Sweeps and Trail Patrol will be Thursday, April 4 and Friday, April 12 2024, 9-4:30 both days .   The first day of training includes orientation, history, and interpretation skills.  The second day includes tours of the park. 

To learn more contact:
Susan St. Marie
Director of Program and Volunteer Management

sstmarie@jacklondonpark.com
707-938-5216 ext. 102
 

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