There are many ways to get involved with Great Springs Project. From participating in the volunteer program, to attending one of GSP’s events, to becoming a monthly donor, getting involved has never been so easy! Explore this page to learn more about the upcoming volunteer opportunities and register to join the GSP volunteer team.

2025 Volunteer Events

The 2025 Great Springs Project Volunteer Calendar is coming soon! Sign up for our monthly newsletter to receive updates and announcements regarding upcoming events. 

Great Springs Volunteer Program

Great Springs Project relies greatly on volunteer efforts as a way to continue our work. Our team is pleased to offer numerous ways for community members to get involved with volunteer efforts. From building trail, to restoring local environments, to participating in community events, to cheering on runners at GSP Trail Races, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Explore the volunteer opportunities below and learn more. If you are not ready to commit to an event, stay in the loop on future events by completing the below volunteer interest form.

Trail Building

This volunteer work involves boots on the ground efforts, removing brush and building out trails to make the 100+ mile hike & bike trail network that will connect San Antonio to Austin – from the Alamo to the Capitol! 

Upcoming Trail Building Events:

Trail Building Volunteer Dates Coming Soon!

Interested in Trail Building volunteer activities with GSP?

Click here to see the Trail Building Volunteer Guide

Environmental Restoration​

Join GSP at an environmental restoration workday! Preserving and protecting habitats is part of our mission at Great Springs Project. These volunteer activities focus on cleaning up litter and debris from the environment, removing invasive species and planting natives so habitats can thrive.


Upcoming Environmental Restoration Events:
Interested in Environmental Restoration volunteer activities with GSP?

Click here to see the Environmental Restoration Volunteer Guide

Educational Outreach

Great Springs Project engages the Central Texas community through tabling opportunities and community events. Volunteers participating in Educational Outreach support Great Springs Project staff at tabling engagements and help share our mission and conservation work. These volunteers will have the opportunity to meet with community members and network with fellow supporters in the area.

Interested in Educational Outreach volunteer activities with GSP?

Click here to see the Educational Outreach Volunteer Guide

Trail Races

Great Springs Project works hand in hand with Tejas Trails to host Trail Races throughout Central Texas. 

2025 Trail Races

March 8 – Southeast Metropolitan Park Race in Austin

June 7 – Canyon Lake Race in Canyon Lake

September 20 – Natural Bridge Caverns Race in San Antonio

October 11 – Purgatory Creek Race in San Marcos

Interested in becoming a Great Springs Trail Race sponsor? Contact Great Springs Project Director of Development, Sarah Esserlieu Khalil. 

sarah@greatspringsproject.org

Interested in Trail Race volunteer activities?

Click here to see the Trail Race Volunteer Guide

Corporate Volunteer Engagement

Does your organization want to get involved in local efforts, but not sure how to get started? Great Springs Project is here to help! 
Contact Community Engagement Coordinator, Carmen Whitten, to learn how your organization can get involved.

carmen@greatspringsproject.org

Thank You to our Sponsor

Great Springs Project’s Trail Building and Environmental Restoration Work would not be possible without the help from our partner, H-E-B.

Because of their gracious support, Great Springs Project and volunteers are cultivating a community of stewards and protecting green spaces throughout the Texas Hill Country.