Welcome to the City of San Ramon City Lights Volunteer Program. Thank you for offering to share your time and talents to make San Ramon a great place to live, work and play!

The City Lights Volunteers play an integral role in making San Ramon a great place to live, work and play!  Without the support of the City Lights Volunteers, the Parks and Community Services would not be able to offer the volume of exceptional programs and events to the San Ramon community.  The department relies heavily on the volunteers, so please take a moment to become a volunteer and make a difference in your community! 

The City of San Ramon Parks and Community Services Department relies on volunteers to help make programs and events a huge success for the San Ramon community.  It is important for volunteers to follow through with their commitment once registered for an event in order to make the experience meaningful for all volunteers, as well as the participants in the programs. 

In an effort to provide a superior volunteer experience for individuals who register to volunteer at events, the San Ramon City Lights Volunteer Program has implemented the following policy:

Any volunteer who registers for a volunteer shift and fails to show up without giving prior notification is subject to dismissal from the volunteer program if this occurs two times within a 12-month period.  Volunteers should sign in to their VolunteerHub account no less than 48 hours in advance and remove themselves from the volunteer shift if they are unable to attend.  This will also allow others to register as volunteers for the event.

Current Volunteers – Please click here to sign into your account.

Becoming a San Ramon City Lights Volunteer is as EASY as 1, 2, 3…

Volunteers – Ages 18+

1. Complete the Volunteer registration process by clicking here. Each volunteer must have their own account and register separately. 
2. Once registration is complete and you have chosen your password, you will be able to view and sign up for the volunteer events.
3. Please visit the City Volunteer webpage to Read and Review the Volunteer Handbook prior to your first volunteer shift.
4. Have fun giving back to your community!

Volunteers – Under 18

NOTE:  For volunteers under age 14, parent participation is required. Parents must be a registered volunteer and can do so by completing the process as outlined above.

1. Volunteers under age 18 may not register online. A Parent/Guardian signature is required. Please click here to download and print a volunteer application. Applications may be returned to the Alcosta Senior and Community Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. Please note that it can take up to two weeks to process an application once it is received.  Each volunteer must have their own account and register separately. 

2. Once the application has been received and processed in our office, you will receive an email notification with your username and password.  Once this information is received, you will be able to view and sign up for the volunteer events.
3. Please visit the City Volunteer webpage Read and Review the Volunteer Handbook prior to your first volunteer shift. 
4. Have fun giving back to your community!

Large Group Service Projects
The Parks Make Life Better events are the perfect opportunity for large groups to volunteer together to make an impact in San Ramon.  These projects focus on revitalization and beautification of our current parks to make them an even better place to recreate!  Please see the list of events below for the dates and locations of the upcoming Parks Make Life Better events conducted March through October.  If you plan to bring a large group to the Parks Make Life Better event, please contact staff at volunteers@sanramon.ca.gov.

If the Parks Make Life Better events do not satisfy the need for your Large Group Service Project, please contact staff at volunteers@sanramon.ca.gov.  Please note, if a project is available, at least one month’s notice is required in order to schedule and plan the project.

Questions
For more information about the City Lights Volunteer Program, please contact the Community Center at (925) 973-3200.

 “Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.” – Author Unknown

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Sign in to your Volunteer Hub account to see all our volunteer opportunities 

Senior Nutrition Program
The Alcosta Senior and Community Center provides lunch service Monday-Friday from 11am-1pm for senior adults in the community. We are looking for ADULTS who can make a commitment of at least 6 months, to assist with minor preparation, serving and clean-up. Volunteer just one day per week or more! Contact Suzy Chow at (925) 973-3211 or schow@sanramon.ca.gov

Forest Home Farms Historic Park Volunteers
We are looking for adults who love local history and being outdoors. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of San Ramon's only historic park as you help elementary school children learn about life on a farm. Volunteers lead a variety of hands-on activities in the areas of canning and food preservation, gardening and farm chores. No experience is necessary...we provide lots of training and support. Volunteers also enjoy social gatherings and field trips to other historic sites. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE!! Volunteer only two weekday mornings per month--or more. Register as a volunteer using the online form, sign up for the orientation.