Volunteering is a great way to support Pinnacles National Monument, and also to learn about the park. Volunteer opportunities can include service projects, help during special events, or time at the park on a regular schedule.

If you're interested in volunteering, but don't see a position listed here that would be a good fit, feel free to drop us a line or call Carl Brenner, the Pinnacles National Monument Volunteer Coordinator, at (831)389-4486 ext 243.

Habitat Restoration Volunteer

Do you like being outdoors? Do you enjoy hanging out with your friends amidst beautiful scenery, seeing amazing plants and animals, and learning about your surroundings? If you haven’t visited us before, I encourage you to come and discover Pinnacles by becoming a Habitat Restoration Volunteer. And if you are a regular to Pinnacles, why not learn a little more about the wonders and challenges of the Monument while doing something to help?

As a Habitat Restoration Volunteer, you could help Pinnacles staff eradicate invasive weeds, collect native seeds, or plant native species. You’ll work alongside park staff who are excited to share their knowledge of the park with you. You’ll learn about the native plants and animals of Pinnacles and how our staff is working to preserve the habitats and ecosystems found here. No background knowledge is necessary. Come on out and enjoy a fun-filled day of education, conservation, and restoration!

Being a Habitat Restoration Volunteer at Pinnacles offers you:

· A day outdoors in a wonderful place

· A chance to explore the Pinnacles Wilderness

· A possibility for 1 night of free camping (6 hours of volunteering required)

· Refreshments during your work session

· Education about the ecology of Pinnacles

· The opportunity to help the environment

What we are looking for in our Habitat Restoration Volunteers:

· Folks who are ready to have fun while working to protect the environment!

· A commitment to a minimum of 3 hours (6 hours for 1 night of free camping)

· Individuals and groups of up to 30 (Large groups may be split up to reduce impacts.)

· Ages 8 and up (Groups should have at least a 1:7 ratio of adults to children.)

The majority of our projects occur between March and June with the possibility of extending into July. NOTE: It gets very hot here during the months of June and July (100+ degrees Fahrenheit on many days).

For more information or to schedule a session, please call 831-389-4486 x272 or e-mail e-mail us.

Resource Education and Resource Protection

Resource Education volunteer educaiton, interpret, and inform visitors about the significance of park resources, conservation and ecologically sound practices, and the laws, rules, and regulations developed to protect park resources and provide for their safe and non-consumptive use.

Resource Protection volunteers preserve the natural, cultural, and human resources of the park by preventing the degradation, deterioration, and destruction of the ecosystems, scenery, wildlife, historical structures and artifacts, and prevent the loss and theft of objects, flora, and wildlife through information and education.

These activities may occur in the park’s NatureCenter, VisitorCenter, contact stations, other developed areas, and/or on park trails.  Educating and informing visitors may take place during informal contacts or through formal programming. 

Spring Interpretation Volunteers perform a variety of duties including, but not limited to: working at the nature center information desk answering questions, providing information, and book sales; performing roving interpretation along park trails and at viewpoints; researching, developing and presenting guided hikes, wildflower and birding walks and/or geology talks; assisting with education outreach programs; creating and/or editing site bulletins; creating and/or editing web pages for our park website; assisting with library management duties.

Housing: Trailer pads with electric, water, and sewer hook-ups are available. Volunteers are required to work 32 hours per week in exchange for free space to live.

Required Shifts: Weekend, holiday, and some evening work may be required.

Reimbursement of Expenses: Our budget does not allow us to pay stipends or reimburse for expenses.

Contact Information: Carl Brenner, 831-389-4486 x265 or e-mail us.

Campground Host

Campground Host duties include providing information to the public, roving the campground, assisting visitors with common questions, checking site availability, checking for safety concerns, monitoring condition of fee station, picking up litter in the campground and occasionally assisting visitors after hours. 

Housing: Campground hosts live and work in the Pinnacles campground located inside the park’s east entrance. Trailer pads with electric, water and sewer hook-ups are available. Volunteers are required to work 32 hours per week in exchange for free space to live. Required Shifts: Weekend, holiday, and some evening work may be required.

Reimbursement of Expenses: Our budget does not allow us to reimburse for expenses. Contact Information: Justin Sandlin, 831-389-4486 x267 or e-mail us