VOLUNTEER: PARK RANGER

VOLUNTEER: PARK RANGER

Salary

$0.00 Hourly

Location

CA, CA

Job Type

Volunteer

Job Number

2026 - 23

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

04/20/2026

FLSA

Determined by Position

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department is seeking new volunteers to participate in the Reserve Ranger program!

If you are at least 18 years old, enjoy the outdoors, want to protect your habitat (community) and want to volunteer, consider becoming a reserve ranger.

As a Reserve Ranger, you will support the Park Ranger program by patrolling the City's parks and trails, and provide special event assistance at many of the City's biggest events.

QUALIFICATIONS

How to Become a Reserve Ranger:

• Complete and submit online application.
• Qualified and invited applicants will be invited to participate in an interview process
• Selected volunteers will go through a background check, pre-volunteer physical and a safe driving awareness course.

Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age at time of volunteer assignment
• Possession of an appropriate, valid drivers license, Class C, with satisfactory driving record
• Available for consistent, ongoing volunteer commitment
• Enjoys working with the public, being outdoors on the trails and in the parks and sharing your passion for nature and recreation with the community

Questions about the program, or want to learn more?

Please contact the Ranger Hotline at (760)744-9494 ext. 3704 or email Reserveparkrangerprogram@sanmarcosca.gov.

This is a volunteer non-benefited position.

01

Why are you interested in becoming a reserve ranger for the City of San Marcos?

02

Please describe your experience with ranger programs or volunteer opportunities.

03

What is your availability for an on-going volunteer commitment?

Required Question

Employer City of San Marcos

Address 1 Civic Center Dr.

San Marcos, California, 92069

Phone 760-744-1050

Website http://www.sanmarcosca.gov