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Give Back to Your Community!
Community service and volunteer opportunities are activities designed for Santa Clara residents to help society by donating time, skills, or resources to help others in need.
We have several seasonal and year-round opportunities offering different roles and responsibilities to match your interests and availability.
Youth Leadership & Volunteer Programs
Adult Volunteer Programs
- Submit a Volunteer Application.
- Create an account. Be sure to select “Parks & Recreation” for your desired service. All questions in the application with the red asterisk must be answered accurately.
- If using a mobile device to fill out the application, please download the Release of Liability & Assumption of Risk Agreement (PDF) and upload the completed form as an attachment.
- Email prcustomerserve@santaclaraca.gov after submitting your application to receive fingerprinting instructions and the corresponding form.
Adult Volunteer Opportunities
- Community Garden Beautification Days
- Performing Arts Events
- Senior Center Activities
- Magical Bridge Kindness Ambassadors
- To create some consistency for our park visitors, a minimum commitment of 12 hours within 90 days is required.
- Attend a 30-minute orientation prior to the start of your volunteer hours. Date will be coordinated with the program supervisor.
Youth Volunteer Questions
Youth and Teen Center
Phone: 408-615-3760
Email: ytc@santaclaraca.gov
Adult Volunteer Questions
Community Recreation Center
Phone: 408-615-3140
Email: prcustomerserve@santaclaraca.gov
Please indicate that you are an adult volunteer when calling to reach the proper department.
Phone: 408-615-3140
Email: prcustomerserve@santaclaraca.gov
Please indicate that you are an adult volunteer when calling to reach the proper department.
Last Updated:
04-29-2026
