- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
Warrior Hike Challenge at El Capitan County Preserve, Veterans Day 2023
ORGANIZATION: County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
BE A WARRIOR AND SUPPORT THE WARRIOR HIKE CHALLENGE! The County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation in partnership with the San Diego County Parks Society is hosting the bi-annual Warrior Hike Challenge, scheduled the Saturday before Memorial Day and Veterans Day! The Challenge is an adventure that explores the steep ups and downs of El Cajon Mountain and is designed to test the physical and mental stamina of our active duty and retired military personnel, their families, and supported.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to help with traffic control, check-in participants, promote hydration and sun protection, encourage participants at celebration stations along the trail (don't worry, we will transport you to and from the stations), and then help pack-up after the event. Remember, pack it in, pack it out!
You may serve part of the day or all of it! Shifts include:
- 6:30am-10:00am
- 10:30am-1:00pm
- 12:30pm-4:00pm
Volunteer parking is across the street at Oakoasis County Preserve, 12620 Wildcat Canyon Road, Lakeside, CA 92040.
Check-In and Event is at the trailhead in El Capitan County Preserve, 13775 Blue Sky Ranch Road, Lakeside, CA 92040. (Across the street from Oakoasis County Preserve.)
3 Shifts
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Sat Nov 11, 2023
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afternoon /
12:30 PM to 04:00 PM PST
Assist in registration and the celebration stations along trail (we'll get you up the trail and back); Assist with packing up at the end of the event.
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Sat Nov 11, 2023
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09:30 AM to 01:00 PM PST
Assist in registration and the celebration stations along trail (we'll get you up the trail and back).
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Sat Nov 11, 2023
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morning /
06:30 AM to 10:00 AM PST
Assist in registration and the celebration stations along trail (we'll get you up the trail and back).
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About County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation
Location:
5510 Overland Avenue, Suite 270, San Diego, CA 92123, US
Mission Statement
To enhance the quality of life in San Diego by providing opportunities for high quality parks and recreation experiences and to preserve regionally significant natural and cultural resources.
Description
The County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) enhances the quality of life for County residents and visitors of all ages. We promote health and wellness, safe communities, and civic pride through thousands of programs across San Diego, including festivals, hikes and rides, educational events and activities for youth, three strategically located recreation centers, and multiple state-of-the-art sports complexes. Daily programs enrich the lives of all patrons with a particular focus on families, seniors, people with disabilities, and at-risk youth.
Our award-winning park system features 157 facilities across more than 57,000 acres of land, including parks, camping parks, sports parks, community centers, open space preserves, and historic sites. Some 380 miles of trails take visitors through multiple climates and habitats - from the coast to the desert and the valleys to the mountains.
Parks and park facilities are open year-round (unless otherwise noted). We encourage you to experience the upside of outside along with us!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
El Capitan Open Space Preserve13775 Blue Sky Ranch Rd.Lakeside, CA 92040
DATE POSTED
October 19, 2023
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Volunteer for a shift or all day!
- Great for people who like to be outside! A friendly smile is helpful too!