Get Involved: Castlewood Canyon State Park
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Castlewood Canyon State Park. Volunteer today!
Friends of Castlewood Canyon State Park
FRIENDS of Castlewood Canyon State Park is a nonprofit corporation that provides private support for critical fundraising and special project efforts of Castlewood Canyon State Park. FRIENDS will take a lead role in ensuring both the protection of Colorado's heritage and the provision of full outdoor opportunities for future generations.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
Leave No Trace
The Leave No Trace initiative includes helping to implement the 7 principles in to all aspects of park operations. This will include education via social media, displays and park brochures. There are also opportunities to help with LNT education programs.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
Maintenance and Construction
Assist with contruction and maintenance projects at Castlewood Canyon State Park.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
Naturalist
Become a Volunteer Naturalist at Castlewood Canyon and enjoy the unique beauty and history of the park! Volunteers have opportunities year-round to participate in educational workshops, hikes and social events. Volunteer Naturalists present educational programs to school groups and park visitors, hike the trails, work in the Visitor Center, work on special projects, complete trail projects, and monitor a variety of birds throughout the park.
Volunteer Naturalists must enjoy working with people and have a love for the outdoors. Training is required to become a Naturalist at Castlewood Canyon and the first Naturalist training class will be on Saturday, January 25th.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
Resident Volunteer
Resident Volunteers at Castlewood Canyon State Park assist with day-to-day
operations of our Visitor Center Office.Castlewood offers:
Access to 13 miles of hiking trails, our park is a day use only park (open from sunrise to sunset) with no campgrounds to the public, close to Castle Rock and Colorado Springs, grocery store within 10 miles, 30 miles from
Denver.Site Elevation:
6,300 ft
We welcome couples, individuals, families with children, and people who are still working/in their
careers (e.g. working remotely) to apply. Hosts are permitted to have
pets. Prior gate attendant/visitor office, and IPAWS software experience is preferred.
Resident Volunteers are an important liaison between park visitors and park staff.Responsibilities are varied and may include some or all of the following:
- Provide excellent customer service through direct interaction with park visitors.
- Reside on park and report any issues/safety hazards to rangers immediately.
- Assist in operation of the entrance station and light maintenance including
bathroom checks and minor cleaning when maintenance is unavailable. - Provide logistical help with special events and educational programs as needed.
- Other responsibilities as assigned and agreed upon.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact Rebecca Menard
(720) 795-4033
Special Projects
This opportunity is for potential Castlewood Canyon State Park volunteers and for active volunteers who assist with a variety of tasks and projects to keep the park beautiful and functional!
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
Trail Ambassador
*This opportunity is only open to volunteers that have attended Castlewood Canyon Volunteer Naturalist training*
As a Volunteer Naturalist, rove the park to talk to visitors and help with resource issues on the park's trails. Volunteers must act as responsible role models exhibiting a friendly face to the public, great personal trail etiquette, and leave no trace practices.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
Trail Work
Assist park staff with creating, restoring, and maintaining trails throughout Castlewood Canyon State Park.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
Visitor Services
Visitor Services is an important role in welcoming park visitors, answering questions, offering information and selling applicable pass and licenses.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
Weed Warriors
Volunteers serve with trained crew leaders and individually to help restore balance to this beautiful natural area by cutting, pulling, and digging nasty invaders like plumeless thistle and diffuse knapweed. Enjoy scenery, wildlife sightings, and the company of fellow volunteers while doing important and much-needed work.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
Wildcat Canyon Bridge Project
Volunteers assist in various ways with the Wildcat Canyon Bridge Project.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply online to become a volunteer.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242