Opportunities From: City of San Mateo

Location: Ryder Park -  1801 J Hart Clinton Dr., San Mateo 94401

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Cleanup:  9:00am - 12:00 pm

Special Notes:  We require all minors to be under the supervision of an adult. Also, be sure to wear old clothes and sturdy shoes (no flip flops or open-toed shoes). To reduce waste, please bring a reusable water bottle, reusable gloves, and/or reusable bucket for litter collection. 

Please review our Safety Guidelines before the event. 

Parking may be challenging, but will also be allowed along J. Hart Clinton Drive along the fence line of Seal Point Park. Plan extra time to arrive and consider taking alternate modes of transportation if possible.

Attention Students! Volunteer verification forms can be signed after the event near the registration table.

The Latino Library Advisory Committee started in 2005 to promote Latino cultural events within the library. They continue to host events for the community that highlight and celebrate Latino culture. 

Duties for this role include:

This committee meets in the Main Library on a periodic basis. Events include Las Posadas and Cinco de Mayo.

Duties for this role include:

This committee meets in the Main Library on a periodic basis

Duties for this role include:

This committee meets in the Main Library on a periodic basis.

Duties for this role include:

This committee meets in the Main Library on a periodic basis.

This opportunity is dedicated to supporting the process through which books (and other materials) from the library's collection and public donations are discarded. Materials that are deemed discards are nonetheless handled with care so that they can reach the next phase of their life, whether that means being resold by an external vendor or being recycled.

In this volunteer role, you will:

Please note: Due to the nature of this opportunity's tasks, interested volunteers should be able to lift boxes that weigh between 25-40 lbs. 

Join the City of San Mateo's Monthly Cleanup group for a special outdoor event to keep San Mateo litter free and welcoming for all! Locations change on a monthly basis so please be on the lookout out for an email with meeting location details a couple of days before your scheduled cleanup.

Love books and music? Help sort the many books and other media that are donated daily at the San Mateo Public Library. Learn to prepare these materials for sale by selecting, pricing and attractively displaying them in the Friends Book Sale Area. Work with visitors and shoppers in the sale area or community outreach selecting and distributing free books to schools, senior centers, senior care facilities and housing.

Help monitor public use of library computers and provide one-on-one assistance with navigating basic computer and internet functions, printing, and using Microsoft applications.

Golf Marshals will assist players, help our cart staff, and work with the pro shop staff to help keep the golf course moving at an enjoyable pace for everyone.

Time Commitment: Volunteers work one 7-hour shift per week.

Training: Training will take place at the golf course.

Bonus: Complimentary golf/cart privileges will be provided for your service time.

Create a welcoming atmosphere by greeting library patrons, assisting with directional information, and assisting patrons utilize the Library technologies in the lobby.

Team Up To Clean Up brings San Mateo residents and neighborhoods together in a joint effort to eliminate litter in our streets, storm drains, parks, and waterways. Our City program helps groups large and small keep their neighborhood free of unsightly litter, and the natural environment safer for all.

A team can be just two friends committed to a cleaner world or hundreds of neighbors who make cleaning up a special community event. Your team can vary in size for each cleanup and your cleanup schedule can change too. We want to support you in making your team the perfect fit for your community.