Volunteer FAQs – everything you wanted to know but now you don't have to ask.
How can I help out?
Thank you for your interest. We are currently scheduling volunteers for one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups. Please see our volunteer and events calendar for your next volunteer opportunity.
How do I sign up to volunteer?
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Scheduling a CCNB volunteer project is easy. For ongoing volunteer opportunities, fill out our online form or download the Volunteer Application [PDF] and submit to:
Conservation Corps North Bay
27 Larkspur Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
or by fax to 415-454-4595
One-Day Volunteer Opportunities
For one-day volunteer opportunities, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 415-454-4554 extension 285 to learn more about our program.
May I schedule for a group? How many people can you accommodate at once?
We can accommodate large groups of up to 20 people. These events offer volunteers a chance to unite with fellow workers in a common cause. In addition to our ongoing volunteer projects, we host community service days throughout the year in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (January), Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning (March), Earth Day (April), Summer Service Days (July/August), Coastal Clean Up (September), and America Recycles (November). If you are scheduling for an even larger team, please do contact us so we can discuss your project needs.
Can students and children volunteer?
Yes, all ages are welcome within the following guidelines:
- Middle and high school students can volunteer for any of our projects. Group projects do require chaperones – please contact our Volunteer Coordinator for details.
- Depending on the project, children must be accompanied by an adult to ensure safety. Please refer to the project description for the age requirements.
How do volunteers help CCNB?
Year-round volunteer support is essential for CCNB in our efforts to engage the community in our mission to develop youth and conserve resources for a strong, sustainable community. We rely on our volunteers to:
- Restore critical habitat by collecting and planting native plants, protecting riparian habitat, and locating, identifying and removing exotic, invasive plants
- Monitor wildlife, such as coho salmon, harbor seals, and snails
- Maintain and repair trails
- Beautify community gardens at local schools and retirement homes
- Beach clean ups, creek clean ups, neighborhood and park clean ups
- Tutor corpsmembers to pass the California State Exit Examination and in specific subjects
Every year 2,500 CCNB volunteers accrue 7,497 hours of service, which is equivalent to four full-time employees.
Learn more about our volunteer projects.
Where is CCNB located?
We are located in Marin and Sonoma Counties, with offices in San Rafael, Novato and Santa Rosa. Our mailing address is 27 Larkspur Street, San Rafael, CA 94901. Our volunteer projects are held off-site and the specific details will be provided to you before the volunteer day.
Do we need to bring anything to the volunteer project? What should we wear?
We will provide everything you need to complete your volunteer project. Please wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, close-toed shoes, a hat, layers for changing weather, and rain gear, if necessary. Also, bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen and work gloves, if you have them.
If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact us and ask.
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