The OC Parks’ Backcountry Patrol volunteers share trail etiquette, answer questions about the park, monitor trail maintenance, and scope out trail details at Park Staff’s request. This role can overlap with Trail Ambassador Volunteer role, which provides positive educational interactions between representatives of OC Parks and trail users while delivering a message that reflects the importance of trail safety and responsible trail use to park visitors.
Backcountry Patrol Volunteers can explore more of the park’s vast trail system to connect with visitors throughout the park. Trail Ambassador opportunities are primarily stationary (at trailheads or booth) or limited hiking to best connect with park visitors.
This training takes place half the time in the classroom for discussion and group activity, with the second half walking the trails for field experience. Please be prepared for partial hiking.
For questions, please contact Resource Specialist Shelly Marshall at shelly.marshall@ocparks.com or (714) 973-6625.
