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Get Involved: Colorado Springs (Area 14)

Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Colorado Springs (Area 14). Volunteer today!

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Area Assistance


Assist Colorado Springs area staff with wildlife surveys, habitat improvement, carcass transport, and miscellaneous projects.

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Ready to get involved?

Apply online to become a volunteer.

Questions? Contact Jeanette Lara
(719) 227-5204


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Bear Aware Colorado Springs


The goal of the Bear Aware team is to teach human responsibility in removing attractants in order to reduce conflicts with black bears in Colorado. The volunteer team may respond to assist officers on active bear calls or distribute black bear information in neighborhoods as sightings occur. Other tasks may include posting signs, making bear unwelcome mats, and helping at CPW booths throughout El Paso County. Training is mandatory.

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Ready to get involved?

Apply online to become a volunteer.


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Bear Aware Teller County


The goal of the Bear Aware team is to teach human responsibility in removing attractants in order to reduce conflicts with black bears in Colorado. Team may respond to assist officers on active bear calls or distribute black bear information in neighborhoods as sightings occur. Other tasks may include posting signs, making bear unwelcome mats, and helping at CPW booths throughout Teller County. Training is mandatory.

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Ready to get involved?

Apply online to become a volunteer.

Questions? Contact Travis Sauder


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Bluebird Monitoring


For those with an interest and familiarity of birds, volunteers will monitor Bluebird house/nesting sites located around El Paso County.

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Ready to get involved?

Apply online to become a volunteer.

Questions? Contact Jeanette Lara
(719) 227-5204


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Wildlife Transport


Transport sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife to rehabilitators or vets across SE Colorado. Training mandatory for first time transporters. Volunteers use their own vehicles for transportation.

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Ready to get involved?

Apply online to become a volunteer.

Questions? Contact Jeanette Lara
(719) 227-5204


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