Volunteer: Litter Clean Up at the Eastside Historic City CemeteryVolunteer to help preserve our cemeteries by joining a clean-up at the Eastside Historic City Cemeteries on Saturday, January 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All materials provided, including gloves, trash bags, and litter grabbers. Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026 Timeframe: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Meeting Location: Meet in City Cemetery #6. Parking: Volunteers can park along S. Palmetto St. or inside City Cemetery #6 Questions can be emailed to andre.dyer@sanantonio.gov. Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Volunteer to help preserve our cemeteries by joining a clean-up at the Eastside Historic City Cemeteries on Saturday, January 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All materials provided, including gloves, trash bags, and litter grabbers. Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026 Timeframe: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Meeting Location: Meet in City Cemetery #6. Parking: Volunteers can park along S. Palmetto St. or inside City Cemetery #6 Questions can be emailed to andre.dyer@sanantonio.gov. Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 10, 2026 Zip Code: 78203 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Johnson Grass Removal at McAllister Park—January 2026**This event is hosted by Friends of McAllister Park. DO NOT register on Galaxy Digital.** The Friends of McAllister Park (FOMP) is working to keep McAllister Park beautiful by slowing the spread of invasive Johnson Grass. Duties may include cutting seed heads, raking thatch, digging and removing rhizomes, or replanting natives. Work sites vary weekly. Please register with FOMP at the highlighted link below for further details. Dates: Sunday, January 4, 2025 Sunday, January 11, 2025 Sunday, January 18, 2025 Sunday, January 25, 2025 Timeframe: 9:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Please bring your own gloves and hand pruners if you have them. BE SURE TO REGISTER AT THE GOOGLE LINK BELOW: https://forms.gle/R6vb9abqqT9yDcYs5 Please note: Specific location at McAllister Park will be emailed prior to the event. For additional questions, email Kurt Kummer (k.kummer@comcast.net) Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation **This event is hosted by Friends of McAllister Park. DO NOT register on Galaxy Digital.** The Friends of McAllister Park (FOMP) is working to keep McAllister Park beautiful by slowing the spread of invasive Johnson Grass. Duties may include cutting seed heads, raking thatch, digging and removing rhizomes, or replanting natives. Work sites vary weekly. Please register with FOMP at the highlighted link below for further details. Dates: Sunday, January 4, 2025 Sunday, January 11, 2025 Sunday, January 18, 2025 Sunday, January 25, 2025 Timeframe: 9:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Please bring your own gloves and hand pruners if you have them. BE SURE TO REGISTER AT THE GOOGLE LINK BELOW: https://forms.gle/R6vb9abqqT9yDcYs5 Please note: Specific location at McAllister Park will be emailed prior to the event. For additional questions, email Kurt Kummer (k.kummer@comcast.net) Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 4, 2026 Zip Code: 78247 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteers Needed to Mulch the Dog Park at Hardberger Park!Join the Parks and Recreation Department and help us spread mulch at the beautiful Hardberger Dog Park off Blanco Rd. Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 Location: 13203 Blanco Rd. Timeframe: 10 am-12 pm Ages: 10 & up All supplies provided. Event details will be emailed 1-2 days prior to event. Questions, email parkvolunteer@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-8309. Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Join the Parks and Recreation Department and help us spread mulch at the beautiful Hardberger Dog Park off Blanco Rd. Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 Location: 13203 Blanco Rd. Timeframe: 10 am-12 pm Ages: 10 & up All supplies provided. Event details will be emailed 1-2 days prior to event. Questions, email parkvolunteer@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-8309. Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 23, 2026 Zip Code: 78216 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Virtual Volunteer Orientation for Parks & Recreation MascotLearn about what it takes to perform as the Parks & Recreation Mascot – Parker the Texas Red Oak Tree! This info session will provide basic details about Parker’s personality and frequent activities, and the check boxes for volunteers. Parker is often invited to special events hosted by City departments, as well as many external organizations. Some activities Parker has participated in include: Ribbon cuttingsDance-offsSports eventsFilming (commercials & social media)Photo shoots FIESTA events (media days, short parades, official appearances) School eventsA few things we’re looking for in Parker actors: Positive & happy energy Ability to interact with people of all ages and activity levels Ability to give non-verbal cues Specific height range: min. 5’4” – max. 6’Additional details: Date: Monday,
January 12, 2025 For additional questions, please email Shannon Warnagiris: Shannon.warnagiris@sanantonio.gov Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Learn about what it takes to perform as the Parks & Recreation Mascot – Parker the Texas Red Oak Tree! This info session will provide basic details about Parker’s personality and frequent activities, and the check boxes for volunteers. Parker is often invited to special events hosted by City departments, as well as many external organizations. Some activities Parker has participated in include: Ribbon cuttingsDance-offsSports eventsFilming (commercials & social media)Photo shoots FIESTA events (media days, short parades, official appearances) School eventsA few things we’re looking for in Parker actors: Positive & happy energy Ability to interact with people of all ages and activity levels Ability to give non-verbal cues Specific height range: min. 5’4” – max. 6’Additional details: Date: Monday,
January 12, 2025 For additional questions, please email Shannon Warnagiris: Shannon.warnagiris@sanantonio.gov Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 12, 2026 Allow Groups: No |