Welcome to the City of San Ramon City Lights volunteer website! Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the City of San Ramon. You may check out our latest volunteer newsletter here.

If you have an account, click here to sign in. If not, click here and follow the instructions to register. 

Please scroll down when ready to view and sign up for upcoming events!

There are many Art and Wind Festival volunteer opportunities to sign up for. Work 2 shifts and earn an event Tshirt!

The City Lights Program

The City Lights Volunteer Program provides opportunities for those interested in assisting with many roles in the planning and executing of programs and special events provided by the Parks  and Community Services Department.  We currently serve at locations to include the Alcosta Senior and Community Center, San Ramon Community Center, Dougherty Station Community Center, Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center, Forest Home Farm, San Ramon Demonstration Gardens, as well as other special event locations.  The program currently has over 2,500 members and contributes over 25,000 hours of service each year in support of the many programs and activities.  Age requirements do apply for some programs. We hope you will want to join us in celebrating the many events and programs we provide.  We are proud of the many new friendships that have evolved in serving our community also!

Extra Opportunities

Would you like to volunteer to help with clerical or other work that you don't see here? Do you have extra skills to help us, like musical ability, computer skills, or van driver experience? Please contact Bonnie Mertz, bmertz@sanramon.ca.gov with your interests for more information on further volunteering.

 VOLUNTEERS UNDER 18

Thank you for your interest! Volunteers under 18 cannot register online. However, you may click here to download the volunteer application. Please fill it out and bring it in to San Ramon City Offices, located at 2226 Camino Ramon with a parent/guardian signature.

Shortly after we will create an account for you. You will recieve an e-mail with your username. Use the forgotten password link on the sign in page to receive your password. Once you are signed in, we recommend you change your password using the "Your Account" link at the top of the page. 

If you have any questions, please contact Bonnie Mertz, bmertz@sanramon.ca.gov.

Volunteering Highlights

Art and Wind Festival Marketing Assistants needed!

Volunteers ages 16+ (or younger with parental supervision) needed to put up festival posters in San Ramon Shopping Centers.  You can do one center or more.  This is a great way to earn club hours before the end of May.  Please contact Kim Giuliano at 973-2605 for more information. 

Youth Flag Football Coaches

Fridays:             April 13 – June I    Iron Horse Community Gym

Help a child reach their full potential by becoming a flag football coach for children ages 6-14. Two training camp days (April 13th & 20th) and six games will be held beginning April 27th. The estimated time per week is two hours on Fridays between 4:00 and 8:00pm. All games and practices are held on the fields behind the Iron Horse Gym.  For more information, call 973 3322.  Minimum volunteer age is 17.

Volunteers Needed!

Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center 10550 Albion Rd

Want to support the Arts in San Ramon, while giving back to the community? Do you love the theater and enjoy performances? Become a volunteer docent at the Dougherty Station Community Center Front Row Theater and Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center. Theater ushers welcome and seat theatergoers, distribute programs, assist handicapped patrons, sell refreshments and provide security to visitors. Ushers need to be 16 years or older, and the minimum commitment is two events per month. Training will be provided. Please call the Box Office, (925) 973-3343 Tuesday – Friday 12:00–5:00pm, or email, BoxOffice@sanramon.ca.gov for additional information.

Gardening Opportunities Available:

Forest Home Farms Historic Park    

19953 San Ramon Valley Bl.,

Wednesdays, Beginning March14th through October 31st

9:00 -11am

Volunteer Landscape Assistant

In the shade of the historic buildings and majestic oaks, cedars and redwood trees join Parks Department maintenance staff with maintenance activities that enhance this 16 acre National Historic Site and City Park.  Activities may include planting and pruning, watering, leaf clean-up, irrigation installation, painting and fence repair, weeding, plant propagation, and creek restoration.  Volunteers must be age 16+ to participate.  Wear work clothes,closed toe shoes, bring work gloves and water bottle.

Crow Canyon Demonstration Gardens

105 Park Place

Tuesdays, ongoing 9:00-11am

Volunteer Gardening Assistant

Enjoy working in the gardens with a Parks Maintenance Specialist in grooming the community garden.  Activities include planting, weeding, watering, pruning, boxing of seasonal vegetables and fruit.

Program participants should complete application on-line at citylights.volunteerhub.com.  Volunteers must be age 16+ to participate.  Wear work clothes, closed toe shoes, bring work gloves and water bottle. For more information call Bonnie Mertz at 973-2608.

Community Garden Allotment Volunteer

South Garden, 9300 Alcosta Bl.

North Garden, 105 Park Place

The Department Garden Coordinator is seeking the help of a an garden volunteer to assist with monthly tasks that include inspections, preparing notices to gardeners, maintaining bulletin boards, copying and mailing newsletters and taking minutes at occasional garden meetings.  Hours and tasks are very flexible depending on availability.  Please call Louise Weber at 973-3255 for more information.