Looking for a meaningful New Year’s resolution for 2026?
Volunteering at Mission Trails Regional Park is a wonderful way to connect with your community, get outdoors, and make lasting changes in the world around you.
With more than 8,000 acres of open space, miles of trails and wildlife galore, Mission Trails is one of San Diego’s most treasured natural spaces, and volunteers are essential to keeping it vibrant and welcoming. There are many ways to get involved, whether you’re looking for hands-on work, public engagement, or educational opportunities.
Volunteers working in the Visitor Center help greet park guests, answer questions about trails and activities, assist in the gift shop, and share information about the park’s natural and cultural history. It’s a great opportunity if you enjoy interacting with people and inspiring them to explore the outdoors.
Giving back to a place many people love
Longtime Mission Trails front desk volunteer and trail guide Mary Gibson reflected on her experience at the park, sharing: “Volunteering at Mission Trails lets me give back to a place I love and share one of San Diego’s greatest treasures with people from all over the world. It’s a joy every single time.”
For those who love getting their hands dirty, volunteer work crews are perfect for your 2026 resolution to stay active — while also helping the environment.
Reading to kids at Mission Trails Regional Park is another way of giving back. (Photo courtesy of Mission Trails Regional Park)Crews participate in trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and park beautification projects. No prior experience is needed, just a willingness to work outdoors.
If teaching and interpretation spark your passion, consider getting involved with the MTRP Foundation’s Trail Tykes, a free educational program that introduces children to nature through read-aloud stories, hands-on crafts, and interactive activities.
Whatever your interests or availability, there’s a volunteer opportunity that fits your schedule. You can choose to volunteer once a month or more often, and training is provided for all.
Volunteering at Mission Trails not only supports the park, but it’s also a chance to make new friends, enjoy the outdoors, and achieve your personal goals for 2026.
As Gibson summed up, “The volunteers here become a second family. People from every walk of life come together because we love the park, and that connection is really special.”
Visit mtrp.org/volunteer to learn more and apply today, or call the MTRP Foundation at (619) 668-3280.
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