Be a State Park Hero: VOLUNTEER!
2026 Volunteer Training for the Poppy Reserve: Early signs point to a good poppy year and you can be a part of it! Volunteer training Feb 7th and 14th 9am-2pm! New volunteers must attend both training sessions and work a minimum of two shifts per month March 1- Mother's Day. Returning volunteers, join us for the second training day on Feb. 14. Benefits: sharing the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve with the public, free day-use to the Poppy Reserve, after 40 hours a day-use pass to the Great Basin District Parks and a statewide day-use pass to California Parks upon completion of 200 hours in a single calendar year (hours may be combined with volunteer work at other Great Basin District State Parks). To apply, scan the QR code below or visit https://bttr.im/961y5 and fill out the information requested. You will join a wonderful group of dedicated staff and volunteers. 🌱🌼🌻🌞💓 #poppyreserve #VolunteerHeroes— at Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve.
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State Park Volunteers Lead Tours and HikesShare their Love of NatureConnect the Past to the FuturePreserve Ancient Cultures Celebrate Nature through ArtParticipate in Parades, Fairs, Festivals & Special EventsAnd meet Wonderful People from the Antelope ValleyAnd from all Around the World!
Want to meet people from all around the world? Want to share your love of nature and history? Do you enjoy the company of friendly and dedicated people? Then consider becoming a state park volunteer!
Quotes from volunteers
"The time I have spent as a volunteer has been fascinating. It is amazing how many people from all over the world come to the Antelope Valley to view our state flower, the California Poppy and the many other native wildflowers that bloom at the Poppy Reserve."Jim, volunteer for over 25 years
"I have volunteered at other places that were very enjoyable but demanded a huge time commitment. Here, I love that I’m constantly learning new facts about local plants and animals" but it is also great that this commitment is only for 2 months every year and that I can choose the days I volunteer. I also love walking the trails and talking to all of our wonderful visitors."Sandi, volunteer for 5 years
"I have volunteered at other places that were very enjoyable but demanded a huge time commitment. Here, I love that I’m constantly learning new facts about local plants and animals" but it is also great that this commitment is only for 2 months every year and that I can choose the days I volunteer. I also love walking the trails and talking to all of our wonderful visitors."Sandi, volunteer for 5 years
