Santa Paula Seeks Harding Park Volunteer Caretaker, Offering Use of Two-Bedroom City Home

SANTA PAULA — November 2, 2026. Santa Paula’s Parks and Recreation Department announced October 22 that it is accepting applications for a volunteer caretaker at Harding Park. The city describes a living arrangement in a municipal two-bedroom residence in exchange for caretaking responsibilities.

A volunteer arrangement, not a normal rental listing

The city’s parks page states that the caretaker would help with routine park upkeep and maintenance, oversight and a security presence. Applicants should request the complete written terms, eligibility criteria and any expenses they would be responsible for before considering the arrangement.

How to apply or ask questions

The city links a Harding Park Caretaker application from its Parks and Facilities page and publishes a recreation front-desk number at 805-933-4226, extension 350. Confirm the deadline, application status, occupancy rules and permitted household size directly with staff.

Why the distinction matters

An offer to live at a city-owned property in return for volunteer services should not be reported as a paid municipal job unless the city expressly announces pay. Readers should review the city’s actual agreement and obligations.

Sources

City of Santa Paula — Official News, October 22; City of Santa Paula — Parks and Caretaker Application.

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