Volunteer in the beautiful California State Parks of the Sierra foothills! A wide variety of activities are available to match any interest.

SYR Volunteers gold panning

Volunteer training for Empire Mine State Historic Park and South Yuba River State Park begins with a two-day Orientation on Saturdays October 12th and 19th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Empire Mine (both days required). Applicants then attend the training sessions at either park for the activities they are interested in. For information about the volunteer opportunities, visit www.parks.ca.gov/SierraGoldVolunteers.

Please RSVP for the training through the website above, or contact Sierra Gold Sector Volunteer Coordinator Jean Rhyne at (530) 686-7110 or Jean.Rhyne@parks.ca.gov.ย 

WHAT: Volunteer Training for Empire Mine SHP, South Yuba River SP

WHEN: Saturdays, October 12 & 19, 9 a.m. โ€“ 3 p.m.

WHERE: Empire Mine State Historic Park, 10791 E. Empire St, Grass Valley

South Yuba River State Park, 17660 Pleasant Valley Rd, Penn Valley (Bridgeport)

COST: Free

FOR INFO: Volunteer Coordinator Jean Rhyne: (530) 686-7110