How to Apply

Four Ranger Reserves stand by a Park Ranger truck.

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity, as a volunteer, while serving the public and working outdoors?

OC Parks offers the only Ranger Reserve Program in Southern California and looking for interested individuals who want to join our team as Ranger Reserves.

Below are the Ranger Reserve application forms as well as information about the training process for certification as a Ranger Reserve (in PDF format).

Please open the documents below, complete them and mail to the address below. If you have any questions or need further assistance please call:

Vicky Malton, Ranger Reserve Coordinator at (714) 973-6866

Ranger Reserve Recruitment

If you are interested in the Ranger Reserve program, please submit an application and supplemental questions by mail or drop off at OC Parks Headquarters, 13042 Old Myford Road in Irvine. Your application will be placed on file until our next training session in mid-2013.

Join our team and discover the many possibilities.