Volunteer

Interested in Volunteering?

Contact volunteer@sdmba.com to sign up for a particular event unless otherwise specified

Current opportunities: (updated 2/19/25)

• Trail work: The majority of our trail work volunteer opportunities occur between October and April when temperatures are cooler and soil conditions are optimal.  
  • Check event calendar frequently or SDMBA Meetup Page or Facebook Events.  

• Upcoming Events:

• Archipelago Ride May 3, 2025 - finish line, aid stations, etc. 
  • CONTACT Volunteer@sdmba.com if you are interested. 
• City of Encinitas Ciclovia Open Streets Event May 18, 2025
  • SDMBA pumptrack - set up, sign up and monitor kids on the track, tear down
  • Sign UP HERE
• âBike The Bay - August 24, 2025
  • âVolunteers needed to staff the Beer Garden at finish area - Embarcadero Marina Park South
  • Sign up HERE

• Trail Work Opportunities with our Land Managers/Partners (Subject to change): 
  • Mission Trails Regional Park 
    • Third Sunday of the month and Monday/Wednesdays
      Work with Ranger Cristian Navarro with trail maintenance, construction and erosion control projects on the third Sunday of each month. For more information and to RSVP, please send email to navarroca@sandiego.gov or call 619-980-1062
  • San Dieguito River Park "Dust Devils Trail Maintenance"
    • Tuesdays and Fridays and occasional Sundays
    • Contact Leana Bulay  (858) 674-2270 x14 leana@sdrp.org
    • Location varies monthly – check the Events Calendar for this month’s location
    • Work with rangers to improve the trails and restore native habitats from 9 a.m. to noon near Lake Hodges. Meet at the Coast to Crest Trail at Sante Fe Valley and Del Dios Gorge Parking Lot, 8173 Del Dios Road, San Diego
    • We'll provide tools, training and work gloves. Please bring drinking water, sun protection and wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes. 

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