County Update
With Santa Clara County
Supervisor Mike Wasserman
Supervisor Mike Wasserman was elected to the Santa Clara
County Board of Supervisors in November 2010, and re-elected in
2014. He represents District 1, which includes Gilroy, San Martin,
Morgan Hill, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and portions of San Jose.
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2016
marks the 60th anniversary of the
Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation
Department. Starting with the purchase
of 400 acres near Cupertino, our regional parks system now boasts
29 parks encompassing nearly 50,000 acres. Our County parks
are a key contributor to the overall health
and sustainability of Santa Clara County
by providing breathtaking views, quiet,
contemplative trails, and diverse recreation
activities. Here in South County, we have
an immediate need for Parks volunteers to
fi ll a variety of positions.
Please consider volunteering!
and Summer. Ideal candidates will have a
basic knowledge of Parks and its programs
and services.
PARK LEAD VOLUNTEERS — Do
you like working with and leading others?
Consider becoming a Park Lead Volunteer!
You’ll help plan and lead volunteer events
including Clean-ups and Beautifi cation Days.
DOCENTS — Enjoy sharing your
knowledge with others? Volunteer Docents
are needed to provide a wide array of services
and information to the general public.
Docents may also assist with setting up
displays, exhibits, school groups, special
events, projects and much more. Immediate
openings at the following Parks: Stevens
Creek, Hellyer, Motorcycle Park, Anderson
Lake, Mt. Madonna, Sanborn, Ed Levin,
Coyote Lake, Calero, Chitactac Adams and
Almaden Quicksilver.
PARK AMBASSADORS — Do you love
Parks and enjoy talking with people? We are
seeking volunteers to help supplement park
staff at various fairs and festivals this Spring
TRAIL CREW VOLUNTEERS AND
LEAD TRAIL CREW — Enjoy the many
trails throughout the parks? Help maintain
them by joining our Trails Crew. Learn the
art and science of trail maintenance and work
alongside staff and other volunteers.
CAMP HOSTS
Camp Host volunteers are needed year-round
at a number of County Parks. Volunteers are
provided with a full hookup and commit to
20 hours/person/week of light maintenance,
guest and safety services at the campground
in lieu of park and camping fees. Length of
service is 6-12 months.
ADOPT-A-TRAIL
Individuals or groups are encouraged to
adopt a favorite trail! Adopt-a-Trail volunteers
conduct trail brushing/pruning, litter/debris
removal, routine tread/drainage clearing and
major trail problem reporting.
TRAIL WATCH PATROLLERS — Enjoy
hiking and helping others? Join our Trail
Watch Team and serve as a link between
parks and the public! Volunteers patrol
the trails on foot, bike or horseback,
provide information to visitors, provide
basic services in emergencies, and report
their observations to Park Rangers. Patrol
schedule is fl exible, time commitment is
4 hours per month. Training and fi rst aid/
CPR certifi cation required and provided.
For more information on volunteer positions or to apply, please contact volunteer@prk.sccgov.org or (408) 918-4930, or visit www.parkhere.org.
GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN
JULY / AUGUST 2016
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