There are many volunteer opportunities around the state, so we recommend narrowing this list by location and/or interests.
How to search and apply:
When you volunteer with CPW, you give back, get outside, meet people, and make friends. Volunteers serve in a variety of roles at a variety of locations, such as camp hosting, education and outreach, community science, habitat and trail work, maintenance and construction, wildlife projects, customer service, and much more!
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Volunteer today!
Looking for volunteers with an interest in and familiarity of birds living throughout the Upper Arkansas River Valley (AHRA) to update AHRA Bird list and monitor Bluebird House/Nesting sites.
Apply below for the Bluebird Monitoring volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Serena Rocksund
This position exists to maintain camping areas throughout the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. AHRA has 8 paid campgrounds and numerous dispersed camping areas spanning Leadville to Pueblo. Volunteers will perform periodic clean-up duties in these areas such as litter pick-up and emptying fire rings of ash. Volunteers may elect to use personal vehicles and drop off trash at AHRA’s Visitor Center in Salida or be dropped off at the worksites by CPW staff and picked up at the end of the day.
For more information, please view the Camping Ambassador Position Description.
Apply below for the Campground Ambassador volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Serena Rocksund
Our camp hosts are located at 8 campgrounds and several dispersed camping areas. They perform customer service and light maintenance at their assigned location. Our campgrounds are entirely self-service and spread over 75 miles, so park rangers may only visit once per day, making camp hosts our vital boots-on-the-ground customer service!
All hosts must have a fully self sufficient camping unit. No hookups of any kind are available. Hosts may be provided a limited amount of propane by staff.
Elevation: Varies from 6,000 to 9,000 ft
For more information, please read the Campground Host Position Description.
Apply below for the Campground Host volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Serena Rocksund
Assist us in a self-selected cleanup, join us for a cleanup event, or assist in a campground/site restoration project.
This position is responsible for monitoring Arkansas river boating use numbers. Volunteers will stage at boat ramps and record the number of private and commercial boaters. This data is used to better manage the river corridor and prevent overuse.
For more information, please view the Count Crew Position Description.
Apply below for the Count Crew volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Serena Rocksund
Apply below for the OHV Track Maintenance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Serena Rocksund
Love animals, plants, rocks, or history? Enjoy biking, hiking, or fishing? Good at finding and describing accessibility challenges?
Help us in our goal to create a trails description document. Take a hike on one of our trails, collect data on the things you love to do and look at, and help us create a short description of what others may experience on the trail. (Just a few sentences are all we need!)
Information like trail slope and grade, restroom measurements, and what there is to see or do on a trail can help folks with disabilities (and anyone, really) make decisions about where and how they recreate.
Apply below for the Trail Data Collection volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Serena Rocksund
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Barr Lake State Park. Volunteer today!
Aquatic Nuisance Species - Clean, Drain, Dry! Stop invasive species by helping inspect water vessels. This is an important position for the protection of natural resources from non-native species that threaten wildlife, drinking water/irrigation and all water related outdoor recreation in the State of Colorado. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills.
Apply below for the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Inspections volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Josh Trojanovich
(303) 659-6005
Help us out! We are looking for volunteer help in the maintenace and operation of our archery range as well as teaching archery to visitors.
Apply below for the Archery Program Assistance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact William Restrepo
(303) 659-6005
Greet guests at gate, provide information, and collect money for passes.
Apply below for the Entrance Gate Attendant volunteer role.
Questions? Contact William Restrepo
(303) 659-6005
Help with mailings, attend meetings, and help spearhead friends activites.
Apply below for the Friends of Barr Lake State Park volunteer role.
Questions? Contact William Restrepo
(303) 659-6005
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.
Apply below for the Leave No Trace volunteer role.
Questions? Contact William Restrepo
(303) 659-6005
Assist with construction projects, plumbing, minor electrical work, snow plow, mowing, tractor operation, cleaning restrooms, landscaping and other maintenance projects.
Apply below for the Maintenance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Justin Hansen
(303) 659-6005
Facilitate naturalist programs and information, such as for school programs, displays, website/brochures, roving interpretation along the trail, and more.
Apply below for the Naturalist volunteer role.
Questions? Contact William Restrepo
(303) 659-6005
FULL HOOK-UPS (water, sewer, 50 and 30-amp service) for campground hosts. Conveniently located 25 minutes east of Denver, Barr Lake is famous for its bird watching opportunities, but there is more to the park than birds! Hiking trails, boating opportunities for small boats, and hand-propelled and sailing crafts make Barr Lake a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of nearby Denver. This park does not have campgrounds, but we are looking for volunteer park hosts.
There are 4 park host sites located around the park. Hosts perform general maintenance around the park, serve at the nature center, the entrance station, and support aquatic nuisance species (ANS) boat inspectors.
Apply below for the Resident Volunteer volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Justin Hansen
(303) 659-6005
Apply below for the Retiree Program volunteer role.
Questions? Contact William Restrepo
(303) 659-6005
Serve at the front desk, assist with maintenance to keep the park beautiful and functional, dive in to weed control, or offer general housekeeping and more.
Apply below for the Special Events and Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact William Restrepo
(303) 659-6005
Walk trails to provide information to visitors. Volunteers must act as responsible and inclusive role models exhibiting a friendly face to the public, great personal trail etiquette, and leave no trace practices.
Apply below for the Trail Ambassador volunteer role.
Questions? Contact William Restrepo
(303) 659-6005
Bring your horse out to patrol park trails, give out information, note maintenace issues, and be the eyes and ears of the park.
Apply below for the Trail Ambassador - Mounted volunteer role.
Questions? Contact William Restrepo
(303) 659-6005
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Boyd Lake State Park. Volunteer today!
Help Boyd Lake staff check boats for any Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS). Inspection and Decontamination training and park equipment will be provided. Training consists of "in-person" or online "Zoom-type" training about how to inspect and decontaminate boats for all Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS), including zebra and quagga mussels, mudsnails, plants, etc.
Inspectors should be comfortable looking at boats and interiors of boats, possibly getting wet (from decontamination procedures), walking, bending over to look in engines/ compartments, talking with boaters, using equipment with provided PPE, writing receipts, using a CPW tablet or computer for simple data entry.
Apply below for the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Inspector volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Sue Lynn Hanson
Hello! Come volunteer at our entrance gate and connect with (almost) all visitors that enter the park. One of the most important people at our park is the entrance station staff! You are the "front lines" of the park and you will share information about the area, the park, and the wonderful activities to do at the park.
You will sell passes, give out maps, give friendly waves to our regular visitors that stop by!
Help support Boyd Lake with varoius projects! General help around the park is needed regarding trash pick-up, help with parking and capacity assistance on busy days and holidays, and more!
Apply below for the Special Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Lauren Turpin
(970) 669-1739
With a likelihood to extend into the spring. Local volunteers from the community are encouraged, but a campsite could be provided out-of-towners in exchange for service, if needed.
Apply below for the Visitor Services volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Boyd Lake Staff
(970) 669-1739
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Brush (Area 3). Volunteer today!
Located on the eastern plains, Jumbo Reservoir State Wildlife Area (SWA) is seeking a Campground Host (individual or pair). Located between the towns of Crook and Sedgwick, Jumbo Reservoir is host to a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities, including fishing, boating, bird watching, waterskiing, hunting, hiking, nature photography, and much more. The property is 1,703 acres with approximately 100 designated primitive campsites spread out over 4 campgrounds. The water is home to one of the best walleye fisheries in the state and is an excellent place to catch crappie, bluegill, perch, and catfish.
3665 feet
Pairs and individuals welcome to apply. Hosts are permitted to have pets.
Apply below for the Wildlife Host - Jumbo Reservoir SWA volunteer role.
Located on the eastern plains, Tamarack Ranch State Wildlife Area (SWA) is seeking a Volunteer Host (individual or pair). Located by the town of Crook, Tamarack Ranch is a key property for wildlife habitat, and also provides recreation such as hunting, fishing, and birding. The property is 10,696 acres with limited campsites.
Tamarack is a mandatory check in/out site, and requires reservations, a mandatory Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) check station, and is the only campsite for hunters during the fall, other than Jumbo Reservoir.
~3,800 feet
Pairs and individuals welcome to apply. Hosts are permitted to have pets.
Applications are currently closed. We will open them if we have vacancies for this position.
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Cameo Shooting and Education Complex. Volunteer today!
This opportunity is specific to capturing the story of the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex via construction, events, history, and website advertising (graphic design, etc.). Help us collect and archive photography and written articles through the years of the construction process.
Volunteers will "tell the story" of the development of CSEC from the beginning to completion of the site.
Apply below for the Archival Assistance - Past and Present volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Vallerie Kunz
(970) 464-1339
Complete or assist in the fabrication of material infrastructure, or devices necessary for the operation of the range or it's facilities.
Apply below for the Construction and Fabrication volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Vallerie Kunz
(970) 464-1339
Provide support in any capacity for scheduled events being held at the Cameo facility.
Apply below for the Event Support volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Vallerie Kunz
(970) 464-1339
Apply below for the Maintenance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Vallerie Kunz
(970) 464-1339
Provides tours to visitors and interested parties about the facility. Ambassadors are anyone who is or becomes qualified as a subject matter expert on subjects related to the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex and local history of the area.
Apply below for the Range Ambassador volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Vallerie Kunz
(970) 464-1339
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 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.
Apply below for the Friends of Castlewood Canyon State Park volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
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.
Apply below for the Leave No Trace volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
Assist with contruction and maintenance projects at Castlewood Canyon State Park.
Apply below for the Maintenance and Construction volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
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.
Apply below for the Naturalist volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
Resident Volunteers at Castlewood Canyon State Park assist with day-to-day
operations of our Visitor Center Office.
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.
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.
Apply below for the Resident Volunteer volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
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!
Apply below for the Special Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
*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.
Apply below for the Trail Ambassador volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
Assist park staff with creating, restoring, and maintaining trails throughout Castlewood Canyon State Park.
Apply below for the Trail Work volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
Visitor Services is an important role in welcoming park visitors, answering questions, offering information and selling applicable pass and licenses.
Apply below for the Visitor Services volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
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.
Apply below for the Weed Warriors volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Rachel Courtright
(303) 688-5242
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Chatfield State Park. Volunteer today!
PRESENCE, EDUCATION, ASSISTANCE. Our Boat Safety, Bike, Park, and Trail Ambassadors provide education and experience to the visitors on our park while implementing Leave No Trace principles to help with litter control and keeping our park clean! Do you enjoy riding your bicycle, boating, or being on the trails within Chatfield State Park? Do you enjoy chatting with people you meet along the way? How about picking up trash and advancing Leave No Trace practices?
This might be the right opportunity for you! Boat Safety, Bike, Park and Trail Ambassadors assist park staff by boating on the reservoir, riding, or walking the non-motorized trails within the park to assist visitors and provide information about Chatfield State Park. We also ask Ambassadors to pick up trash and support Leave No Trace principles. Ambassadors are knowledgeable on park regulations, trail locations, plant and wildlife ID, and much more!
Mandatory training is required. Must be 18 years of age of older. Boat Ambassadors must have their own watercraft. Bike Ambassadors must be able to provide your own bicycle and proper fitting helmet.
Apply below for the Ambassadors volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Ben Sharp - Staff
(303) 791-7275
Do you have a passion for keeping Colorado waters clean of invasive species? We want you to join our team! Training will be provided and is REQUIRED prior to starting as an ANS volunteer. Volunteers will be trained to become certified Aquatic Nuisance Species inspectors and will assist Chatfield State Park staff with vessel inspections and the statewide seal and receipt program.
This is an important position for the protection of natural resources from non-native species that threaten wildlife, drinking water/irrigation and all water related outdoor recreation in the State of Colorado. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills.
The position will perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, as well as whole body movement. These activities include but are not limited to climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials. Ability to discern color differences and to hear in-person and radio communications is required.
Apply below for the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Inspections volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Karsen Krier
Join the Chatfield State Park Naturalist Team! If you have a passion for sharing the outdoors with others, we want you to come volunteer with us!
Lead a hike of school students along the South Platte River as they learn about the ecosystem. Demonstrate the powerful strength of a carnivore's jaw with a table of animal fur and skulls to campers at the Chatfield Amphitheater. Enjoy a quiet, solo walk in the Plum Creek Nature area while you document your scientific discoveries on the iNaturalist smart phone app.
You can do all of these things while meeting people with similar interests, spending more time outdoors, and accruing hours to earn a free Colorado State Parks Annual Pass.
Some pre-approved volunteers in this role may also conduct bird observations and provide data to the park.
Apply below for the Naturalist volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Ben Sharp - Staff
(303) 791-7275
Volunteers serve with trained crew leaders on specific work days and/or individually at any time. Please email a Park Resource Technician to coordinate timing.
Help with weed management by cutting, pulling, and digging up invasive species within our park. Work on general maintenance projects such as trash clean-ups, trail work, painting, etc. Enjoy scenery, wildlife sightings, and the company of fellow volunteers while doing important and much-needed work.
Apply below for the Park Maintenance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jeremy Clayton
(303) 791-7275
Assist visitors in Chatfield State Park's offices and gates by sharing information:
Volunteer Hosts assist Chatfield's Visitor Services and Campground Maintenance Departments with the day-to-day operations of our Campground Office, Park Entrance Gates, and Campground Maintenance program. In exchange for volunteer hours, Volunteer Hosts receive a full hook-up campsite (water sewer, and electric {20, 30, & 50 amp service}, volunteer appreciation events, and a free State Parks pass after volunteering 48 hours.
Chatfield offers complimentary public WiFi, coin laundry, and a beautiful place to call home.
5,500 ft
Pairs, individuals, families with children, and people who are still working/in their careers (e.g. working remotely) are welcome to apply. Hosts are permitted to have pets. Computer skills to help in the gates/office is always a bonus.
After registering, staff will review your application and put you on the contact list for future openings!
Apply below for the Volunteer Host volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Timothy Abt - Staff
(970) 732-9082
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Cherry Creek State Park. Volunteer today!
A customer service based position that involves inspecting for invasive Zebra/Quagga Mussels, Milfoil or other noxious species on boats and personal watercraft at an inspection point on the park. This is an important position for the protection of natural resources from non-native species that threaten wildlife, drinking water/irrigation and all water related outdoor recreation in the State of Colorado.
This volunteer opportunity does not offer on-park housing. This means that the applicant lives in or around the area and will commute to the park for their volunteer service.
Apply below for the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Inspector volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Vylan Than
(303) 766-6577
Cherry Creek State Park offers 135 campsites, including basic, full-hookup, and group camping opportunities.
5403 feet
Pairs, individuals, families with children, and people who are still working/in their careers (e.g. working remotely) are welcome to apply. Hosts are permitted to have pets.
Apply below for the Campground Host volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Travis McKay
(303) 766-6583
Our goal is to establish a group of willing volunteers to assist in sustaining and improving the Dog Off Leash Area (DOLA) at Cherry Creek State Park - a highly used area of the park and Denver metro residents!
Depending on the projects that need to be completed, the physical demands can range from easy to moderate and will mostly take place on weekends. This volunteer opportunity are for those who do not require on-park housing. This means that the applicant lives in or around the area and will commute to the park for their volunteer service.
Apply below for the Dog Off Leash Area Assistance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Nathan Lieberman
(303) 766-6566
This is a customer service based position that serves in an entrance station and greet visitors. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relation skills.
Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to: - Provide information and assistance to visitors (distributes maps/brochures, orients visitors to park facilities and amenities, promotes education programs, educates on State Park regulation, educates on State Park regulations, etc.) - Sell daily/annual parks passes and gift certificates. Ability to operate a cash register, collect revenue, complete shift report and balance shift box at end of each shift. May document and report visitor complaints. Clean and maintain interior and exterior of entrance station. Other projects as assigned.
The park will provide training, uniform shirts, hats and name tags.
This means that the applicant lives in or around the area and will commute to the park for their volunteer work.
Apply below for the Entrance Gate Attendant volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Lauren Shaw
(720) 584-4419
Help create and implement a Friends of Cherry Creek State Park to help support the state park in recreation, education, volunteers and conservation projects.
Apply below for the Friends of Cherry Creek State Park volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Michelle Seubert
(303) 659-6005
All volunteer hosts positions with CPW are unpaid volunteer positions.
The resident volunteer program is one of our most popular volunteer opportunities. As a general maintenance resident volunteer you will perform maintenance tasks throughout the park.
These responsibilities include but are not limited to:
A full time resident volunteer will receive a full hook up (Electric, sewer, water) site in exchange for their volunteer service. In the winter, Resident Volunteers are needed to help serve in the Visitor Center and as Gate Attendants. This is a full-time volunteer position, and full hook-ups sites are provided. Please apply for Winter Resident Volunteer position if this is for you.
Duration of Occupancy of resident volunteer/host assignments is temporary and not meant to provide semi-permanent homes for individuals in state park campgrounds. Resident volunteers/hosts may service a maximum of nine (9) months annually and must have a minimum of three (3) consecutive months off park prior to occupying a host or resident site.
This is an ongoing opportunity at the park and applications will be accepted any time. Actual availabilities varies. Once registered, you will be placed on a waiting list and we will contact you as positions open. We receive a high volume of applications for these positions. Please be patient with us and we will contact you as needed.
Apply below for the General Maintenance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Arland Huff
(303) 766-6584
The interpretation/education program at Cherry Creek State Park is in need of Naturalist volunteers to bring the program to its full potential! Naturalists create and implement programs for all age groups.
Do you have a special skill you wish to contribute, like bird watching, biking, or story telling? We would love to work together to create programs that will bring more visitors out to enjoy all the resources available at the park!
Naturalists assist with operating the Nature Center, located at the swim beach. Being in such a busy part of the park, Naturalists also provide park information to visitors and present interpretive programs. Some programs include campfire talks, nature walks, multimedia shows to schools or private groups, as well as assisting with large events such as Lake Appreciation Day and Trunk or Treat. All training will be provided.
Apply below for the Naturalist volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Levi Reisinger
Cherry Creek State Park offers 4,000 acres of recreational opportunities for boaters, fishermen, campers, bicyclists, equestrians, swimmers, hikers, and picnickers alike!
Our 850 acre reservoir provides all kinds of water related activities such as paddle boarding, sailing, water skiing, jet skiing, and more! During the summer, color masts from sailboats dot the lake against a backdrop of the Rockies. Cherry Creek State Park offers a fast getaway for city dwellers to unwind.
Park Ambassadors are inspired people who serve at entrance stations and walk the trail system, representing Cherry Creek State Park by sharing their knowledge of the park and promoting good stewardship. Ambassadors educate visitors on regulations, sell parks passes, pick up litter, greet guests, present naturalist programs, and notify park staff of any issues. Training will be provided.
Apply below for the Park Ambassador volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Clayton Boeke
(720) 520-2671
Become a volunteer for special events held at Cherry Creek State Park! From fishing clinics, to Bald Eagle festivals, to our most popular event of the year Trunk or Treat!
Cherry Creek State Park is a huge park and we can use all of the help we can get! Special projects that volunteers support is generally limited to a well-defined project, usually a one-time project or over several well-organized visits (instead of an ongoing length time period). Volunteers do a variety of unique tasks that benefit you as well as the park!
Although we do not have set schedules for when projects get done, there are always ongoing opportunities, such as picking up trash along the shoreline or removing invasive plants like Mullein weed and Russian Olive trees. When registered under this opportunity, you will also be added to our Special Projects mailing list. This means that we will send out an ask for help whenever a section of the park needs a few extra hands for a project. Projects range from trail maintenance to chipping wood to cleaning up the Dog Off Leash Area (DOLA). No qualifications or requirements.
To find the right project for you or your organization, we'll need to know the number of people and how many hours you or your group wants to volunteer. Knowing what your group is capable of and making sure they're prepared for the project will help to make for an enjoyable experience.? Examples of Partner Organizations who may be a good fit are: Scout troops, local businesses, service organizations, or community and school groups.
This volunteer opportunity are for those that do not require on park housing. This means that the applicant lives in or around the area and will commute to the park for their volunteer work.
Apply below for the Special Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Joel Pincomb
(303) 766-6584
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 thistle and mullein. Enjoy scenery, wildlife sightings, and the company of fellow volunteers while doing important and much-needed work.
Apply below for the Weed Warriors volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jon Kingery
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Volunteer today!
Cheyenne Mountain lies nestled at the base of its namesake, which provides a stunning backdrop to the campground. The park offers a remote location atmosphere, but is only minutes to nearby shopping in downtown Colorado Springs. In 45 minutes or less you can reach popular attractions like the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Garden of the Gods, and Pikes Peak.
Volunteer Campground Hosts are an important liaison between park visitors and park staff.
Successful hosts are willing and able to clean campsites, cabins, restrooms; answer visitor questions; help run park entrance gate; and are friendly and willing to work with a wide variety of people. Prior camp host experience and knowledge of IPAWS software are preferred but not required.
6,300 ft.
Folks who are solo, pairs, families with children, and those working remotely are welcome to apply. Hosts are permitted to have pets, but please note that a lot of our hiking trails and sections of the park do not allow pets.
Apply below for the Campground Host volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jasmine Wolcott
(719) 576-2016
The Friends of Cheyenne Mountain State Park (CMSP) is a 501c3 with a mission to support and advocate for park goals. The all-volunteer board is elected annually and works closely with park management to ensure that we are working in collaboration to effectively and efficiently accomplish the mission. Don't have the time to commit to being a board member? You can still become a "Friend" through annual membership and offer support during their fundraising events!
Apply below for the Friends of Cheyenne Mountain State Park volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jasmine Wolcott
(719) 576-2016
Certified sawyers lead a crew to safely remove dead or overgrown brush and trees, will create mitigation lines for wildland fire prevention. Sawyer training provided, but committment to project completion is required.
Share your special skills with the park! Projects are open-ended and provide an opportunity for creativity and suggestions for projects and/or assignments that are outside the realm of naturalist work, maintenance details or trails crew.
Volunteers may do the following:
Apply below for the Special Events or One-Time Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jasmine Wolcott
(719) 576-2016
Join the Timber Tigers, a dedicated bunch of volunteers who remove dead brush and trees, create mitigation lines for wildland fire prevention and remove dead or dangerous trees as needed. Safety equipment and training are provided.
Apply below for the Timber Tigers: Fuel Mitigation Assistance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jasmine Wolcott
(719) 576-2016
Volunteers must act as responsible role models exhibiting a friendly face to the public, great personal trail etiquette, and leave no trace practices.
Apply below for the Trail Ambassador volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Michael Ivis
(719) 540-5563
Become a Trail Dog!
Volunteers may do the following:
Apply below for the Trail Dogs: Trail maintenance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jasmine Wolcott
(719) 576-2016
Established by statute in 1977, the Colorado Natural Areas Program (CNAP) is a statewide program focused on the recognition and protection of areas that contain at least one unique or high-quality natural feature of statewide significance. Designated State Natural Areas contain a wide representation of Colorado’s rare plants and animals, unique plant communities, rich fossil locations, and geological features. State Natural Areas are found on public or private land and are designated through voluntary land management agreements with landowners.
Examples of landowners include the Bureau of Land Management, State Land Board, Colorado Parks & Wildlife, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Forest Service, Local governments, and more. To learn more about CNAP, please visit our website where you will also find information about specific State Natural Areas located throughout the state.
Volunteers for CNAP are assigned a State Natural Area based on their interests and experience, and will be provided with detailed access and site information by staff. Please note that the many of our Natural Areas are located in remote areas without trails, paved roads, cell service, or other infrastructure. Many sites will require a 4WD, high-clearance vehicle as well as several miles of hiking on steep, uneven terrain.
CNAP volunteers independently monitor their assigned State Natural Area at least once a year, but more often if desired. Volunteers observe and record conditions on the site including, but not limited to, natural disturbances, noxious weed occurrences, and observations of rare flora and fauna. Volunteers submit an annual report and photos to CNAP staff, who passes these on to the appropriate landowner.
Volunteers that are able to commit to long-term site stewardship and with a background in botany, natural resources, vegetation monitoring, geology, or other related fields are encouraged to apply.
Apply below for the Colorado Natural Areas Steward volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Colorado Natural Area Program
(303) 291-7267
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Colorado Springs (Area 14). Volunteer today!
Assist Colorado Springs area staff with wildlife surveys, habitat improvement, carcass transport, and miscellaneous projects.
Apply below for the Area Assistance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jeanette Lara
(719) 227-5204
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.
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.
Apply below for the Bear Aware Teller County volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Travis Sauder
For those with an interest and familiarity of birds, volunteers will monitor Bluebird house/nesting sites located around El Paso County.
Apply below for the Bluebird Monitoring volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jeanette Lara
(719) 227-5204
Assist CPW biologists with Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) sample collection and processing as needed. Volunteers may assist with transporting biological samples to Wildlife Health Lab.
Apply below for the Chronic Wasting Disease Assistance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Travis Sauder
Assist the public with great customer service at the Southeast Region's front desk.
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.
Apply below for the Wildlife Transport volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jeanette Lara
(719) 227-5204
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Crawford State Park. Volunteer today!
Assists with interpretation, education, and/or outdoor skills stations for student field trips as needed. Program information/outlines and education kits are made available when appropriate for activities.
Apply below for the Education Program Assistance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Kelli Lewis
(970) 921-5721
Apply below for the Friends of Crawford State Park volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Scott Rist
(970) 921-5721
Apply below for the Maintenance and Construction volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Kelli Lewis
(970) 921-5721
This position is perfect for volunteer who enjoys interacting with people, has good customer service & communication skills, and who enjoys retail sales environment;
Apply below for the Visitor Services volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Kelli Lewis
(970) 921-5721
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Durango (Area 15). Volunteer today!
General CPW staff support in the Durango area. Volunteers may work with local district wildlife managers or other area staff on a variety of projects as needed.
Apply below for the Area Assistance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Tiffany Hood
(970) 375-6744
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Education. Volunteer today!
The Friends of Colorado State Parks is building a network of everyday people who work to protect and care for the places in which they play, recreate, and adventure. We accomplish this by providing support for local Friends groups affiliated with individual State Parks across Colorado.
Now more than ever before, our State Parks need the support of Friends. As a Friends of Colorado State Parks board member, you help train and educate local State Park Friends groups in nonprofit management and unite these groups in our collective mission to protect and enhance Colorado’s most important resources.
• Volunteer engagement
• Fiscal management best practices
• Accounting
• Fundraising
• Strategic planning
• Community and youth engagement
• Marketing
• Social media outreach
• Nonprofit board member recruitment/retention best practices Statewide "Friends" members attend board meetings
•Act as a liaison to contact and support local Friends
•Organize two annual Friends Rendezvous to bring together Friends groups from across the state to share successes, challenges, and offer training on topics of interest.
Friends of Colorado State Parks is a separate 501(c)3 nonprofit, but board member time counts toward CPW volunteer hours. If you are interested in joining the Friends of Colorado State Parks Board, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. The Board will review your submission, take a vote at a board meeting, and get back in touch with you.
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Eldorado Canyon State Park. Volunteer today!
If you want to help take care of Eldorado Canyon, stewardship volunteering is the place for you. We monitor and control invasive weeds, improve forest health, build and maintain trails, and help keep facilities clean and safe for visitors. All ability and fitness levels are welcome.
Apply below for the Eldo Trail, Stewardship, Maintenance Volunteers volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Mike McHugh
(303) 494-0659
If you are outgoing and enjoy talking to people, this position is for you! This position focuses on supporting the Visitor Center and Entrance Station by greeting visitors, orienting guests to the park, selling park passes and retail merchandise and answering phone inquiries.
If desired, volunteers may also spend a small portion of their time hiking trails, educating visitors about local flora and fauna and park regulations, picking up trash and assessing trail conditions. This position supplies essential help for park staff by ensuring our visitors have an enjoyable and safe experience! Required training will be provided.
Apply below for the Park Ambassador volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Stephanie Sisnroy
(303) 494-3943
If you've ever dreamed of becoming a park ranger, this position is ideal for you!
The purpose of the Trai Patrol program is to assist Park Ranger staff with quality visitor management through:
This position allows for greater staff presence throughout the park during our high-use season and helps enhance visitors' experiences by increasing visitor access to information, helping with emergency situations and the overall safety of our guests, and assisting staff with caring for and protecting this amazing resource.
This position exists to help with weed management in identifying, monitoring, mapping, and removing non-native invasive & noxious weed species from Eldorado Canyon State Park.
Volunteers will be trained to identify, map, and effectively remove select non-native invasive & noxious species. Volunteer Weed Warriors do not apply herbicides to weeds. Come dig in the dirt with us!
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Eleven Mile State Park. Volunteer today!
We are looking for people who love how they recreate and are willing to share their knowledge and skills to foster a love for the outdoors for current and future generations.
Volunteer naturalists coordinate with the park rangers and interpreter to develop fun and exciting workshops, clinics, and programs.
They may also assist the park staff in delivering programs to the public, helping to advertise, engaging on social media, and helping to set up programs. This is an exciting opportunity to share your passion and help leave a legacy!
Apply below for the Naturalist volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jeremiah Lloyd
(719) 748-3863
Assist park staff by recruiting and training other volunteers; photograph or video tape park programs, special events or resources; provide equipment, donated funds or expertise on special projects.
Apply below for the Special Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jeremiah Lloyd
(719) 748-3863
Trails Support/Trail hosting. Assist with the design, building and maintenance of park trails.
Perform as crew members or crew leaders on trail construction, renovation, and maintenance. Design or install trail signage.
Apply below for the Trail Work volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jeremiah Lloyd
(719) 748-3863
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Fisher's Peak State Park. Volunteer today!
Colorado Parks and Wildlife values the right of every visitor to experience our state's natural beauty. To provide this opportunity to the disabled community, Fishers Peak State Park offers the use of the Action Track Chair, which allow visitors with mobility limitations to explore designated trails within the park.
As a volunteer your responsibilities will be to hike alongside Track Chair participants and ensure they have a safe and educational trip! Trainings usually occur in late spring, and trips run end of May through November on Saturdays-Sundays. Please contact us for more information.
Apply below for the Action Ambassadors volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Joe Kozlowicz
Trail Ambassadors walk, hike, or bike sections of the trails within the park to greet other visitors, answer questions, remind them of safe and responsible trail etiquette, and share park information.
Apply below for the Trail Ambassador volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Crystal Dreiling
(719) 846-6951
Help is needed for trail maintenance efforts, corridor clearing, and special projects on this premier southern Colorado property. With 14 miles of existing trail to manage, plus additional new trails scheduled for construction in 2025 and beyond, Fishers Peak State Park seeks to build a corps of dedicated volunteers to keep our trails safe, fun, and sustainable!
Apply below for the Trail Work volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Joe Kozlowicz
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Glenwood Springs (Area 8). Volunteer today!
Provide general assistance to the staff in the Glenwood Springs area, such as fence work, habitat improvement projects, and more.
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Volunteer today!
Patrol the backcountry via horse, hiking, or mountain biking. Contact park visitors, check and report trail conditions, perform light trail maintenance, and clean back country campsites.
Apply below for the Backcountry Patrol volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Annie McFarland
(303) 582-3707
This volunteer position is for our Reverend's Ridge Campground office.
The responsibilities consist of selling passes, giving out park information, and general customer service. Light cleaning as well as a flexible schedule are required. Ideally, volunteers are able to fill in when needed and even help out with campfire programs and spur of the moment interpretative programs for families in the campground. The focus will be on pass sales as well as reservation check in's.
This is not a host position. A camping spot is NOT provided for this position.
Apply below for the Campground Office Assistant volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jon Meats
(303) 582-3707
Do you have a special skill that could benefit the park? This volunteer opportunity is for you.
Apply below for the Trail Work volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jake Murray
(303) 582-3707
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Grand Junction (Area 7). Volunteer today!
Provide general assistance to the staff in the Grand Junction area, such as fence work, habitat improvement projects, and more.
We are looking for 1-2 volunteers to assist in collecting Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) data, answering questions, and tagging deer and elk heads during big game hunting season at CWD collection site.
Apply below for the Chronic Wasting Disease Data Collection volunteer role.
CPW volunteers assist staff with maintaining the shooting range, including trash pick up, plywood target replacement, and vault toilet maintenance.
Apply below for the Maintenance - West Rifle Creek Shooting Range volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jake Stanton
The fish screen on Rifle Creek below Rifle Gap reservoir was constructed in order to prevent undesirable fish from entering the creek and then eventually migrating down to the Colorado River. The screen has proven to be very effective in capturing fish and not allowing them to enter the watershed.
Aquatic vegetation builds up on the screen, causing it to become ineffective and allowing water to flow through. The screen needs to be cleaned daily in the summer months, and a volunteer to assist staff with this task is highly desired. The cleaning is not particularly difficult, but it can be strenuous at times with leaning and lifting. Tools will be provided to assist with screen cleaning. Training will also be provided.
Apply below for the Rifle Creek Fish Screen Cleaning volunteer role.
Respond to injured, orphaned, and nuisance wildlife calls from the public. Provide wildlife education and solutions to the public. Transport wildlife to rehabilitators and/or CPW offices.
Apply below for the Wildlife Transport volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Albert Romero
(970) 255-6154
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Gunnison (Area 16). Volunteer today!
Bear Aware is a network of trained Colorado Parks and Wildlife volunteers who help their neighbors and communities reduce conflicts and co-exist with black bears. Through this proactive educational wildlife program, volunteer efforts aim to teach human responsibility to help prevent problems between humans and bears. This role can involve answering questions and offering practical advice.
Volunteers may:
Apply below for the A16 - SW - Bear Aware volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Catherine Dolder
(970) 880-0627
General CPW staff support in the Gunnison area. Volunteers may work with local district wildlife managers or other area staff on a variety of projects as needed.
Apply below for the Area Assistance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Kathaleen Dixon
(970) 641-7063
Taylor Challenge is a multi-day outdoor recreation and team-building program that serves every 8th grader at Gunnison Middle School. This annual event is a three-day overnight field trip that occurs during the first week of school every year.
Utilizing the outdoors as a unifying theme, the goal of the Taylor Challenge program is to build and promote community, trust, confidence and healthy life choices within the entire grade class (90-120 students). Over three days, the students navigate several activity stations.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife assists with the archery (NASP) and leads the fly fishing stations, with the help of staff and volunteers. This volunteer role assists with the archery station in small group settings to cover just the basics. A NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) certified teacher from the Middle School leads this station with assistance from CPW staff and volunteers. The station covers eye dominance, the 11 steps to archery success, string bow, and target shooting using whistle command. The students utilize the remaining time to practice shooting.
Apply below for the Education/Outreach Support (Archery) volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Catherine Dolder
(970) 880-0627
Taylor Challenge is a multi-day outdoor recreation and team-building program that serves every 8th grader at Gunnison Middle School. This annual event is a three-day overnight field trip that occurs during the first week of school every year.
Utilizing the outdoors as a unifying theme, the goal of the Taylor Challenge program is to build and promote community, trust, confidence and healthy life choices within the entire grade class (90-120 students). Over three days, the students navigate several activity stations.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife assists with the archery (NASP) and leads the fly fishing stations, with the help of staff and volunteers. This volunteer role assists with the fly fishing station in small group settings to cover just the basics. The station breaks students into two groups: one to cover macroinvertebrates (a discussion and searching/examining using nets), followed by clinch knot tying and different types of flies to tie on. Meanwhile the second group covers trout identification and casting. Then, both groups come together to fish at two small ponds (stocked with large rainbows and browns).
Apply below for the Education/Outreach Support (Fly Fishing) volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Catherine Dolder
(970) 880-0627
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Highline Lake State Park. Volunteer today!
Campground Hosts are responsible for checking campers in and out of their campsites while answering visitor questions. Some of Highline's campsites require RVers to go in the "wrong way" to ensure their door doesn't open up into the road, and Hosts help guide campers into their site.
Hosts are not expected to clean the Camper Services Building but are encouraged to make sure toilet paper is stocked and alert the maintenance staff of any issues. Highline Lake is on a "reservation-only" system where campers must have a reservation prior to camping. This system requires Hosts be able to use a tablet to update campsite status (clean, reserved, etc).
4,725 ft.
Pairs, individuals, families with children, and people who are still working/in their careers (e.g. working remotely) are welcome to apply. Hosts are permitted to have pets.
Apply below for the Campground Host volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Ashlee Wallace
(970) 858-7208
The Friends of Highline Lake State Park support conservation, encourage environmental education, and enhance recreation opportunities for visitors of the park.
Apply below for the Friends of Highline Lake State Park volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Ashlee Wallace
(970) 858-7208
This is a customer service based position that involves facilitating park interpretive and environmental education programs. Develop and present natural resources/historical related programs to park visitors.
Specific responsibilities may include:
Apply below for the Naturalist volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Ashlee Wallace
(970) 858-7208
This position is best scheduled for weekday mornings. Volunteers are asked to serve at least 5 hours per month to remain active.
Apply below for the Trail Ambassador volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Ashlee Wallace
(970) 858-7208
Assist visitors in Highline Lake State Park's beautiful Visitor Center by doing the following:
Apply below for the Visitor Services volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Ashlee Wallace
(970) 858-7208
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Hot Sulphur Springs (Area 9). Volunteer today!
Provide general assistance to the staff in the Hot Sulphur Springs area, such as fence work, habitat improvement projects, and more.
Apply below for the Area Assistance volunteer role.
Transport chronic wasting disease (CWD) samples from the Hot Sulphur Springs office to the Steamboat Springs office or other locations as needed during big game seasons.
Apply below for the Chronic Wasting Disease Sample Transport volunteer role.
Provide administrative assistance to office: filing, typing, answering phones, making copies and various other duties. Training provided.
Apply below for the Customer Service Assistance volunteer role.
Volunteers needed to help keep range clean of trash and debris. Assistance with range maintenance and enhancement efforts when available.
Apply below for the Shooting Range Maintenance volunteer role.
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Hunter Outreach - NE Region. Volunteer today!
Support an individual hunt or the Hunter Outreach program in the NE region. Examples of support: equipment maintenance or loading, pre-hunt meal preparation, or general office support. This role may assist with seminars and/or skills clinics but will not participate in hunts.
Apply below for the Hunter Outreach Assistance - NE volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Pepper Canterbury - Staff
(303) 291-7291
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Hunter Outreach - NW Region. Volunteer today!
Assist with maintenance and repair of archery equipment as well as with teaching Field Archery and/or Archery in the Schools programs.
While this program may be accepting new volunteers, there is no region-specific volunteer application. Please click here to apply to volunteer for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hunter Outreach program.
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Hunter Outreach - SE Region. Volunteer today!
Assist with CPW led hunts or shooting skills clinics.
While this program may be accepting new volunteers, there is no region-specific volunteer application. Please click here to apply to volunteer for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hunter Outreach program.
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Hunter Outreach - Statewide. Volunteer today!
Hunt Leads are needed to plan, run and organize youth and novice hunts/events for the program. Once the Hunt Support Volunteer has completed their three evaluated events, one of which must be from an overnight hunt, and has been approved by the Hunter Outreach Coordinator, they are now ready to attend a two day Hunt Lead Course which will focus on the education and skills needed to plan, organize and run an event.
Apply below for the Hunt Lead volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Bryan Posthumus
(303) 291-7248
Mentor youth and novice hunters. Lead and manage hunts across the state.
This volunteer opportunity requires additional training and certification.
Please register at this link.
Apply below for the Hunt Support volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Bryan Posthumus
(303) 291-7248
Support an individual hunt or the Hunter Outreach program at large. Examples of support include: equipment maintenance or loading, pre-hunt meal preparation, or general office support.
Must be registered as a CPW volunteer and attend volunteer orientation. This position functions as a support role and does not participate on hunts, seminars, or skills clinics.
Apply below for the Hunter Outreach Program Assistance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Bryan Posthumus
(303) 291-7248
Senior Hunt Leads assist in management of the program by serving on policy boards, providing recommendations for program improvement and assisting with instruction of student Hunter Outreach Volunteers.
To become eligible for Senior Hunt Lead, the following must be met:
The recommendation will then be sent to and voted on by the rest of the Senior Hunt Leads. If approved, the State or Regional Outreach Coordinator will then give final approval based upon the recommendations and the performance of the Hunt Lead in the field.
Apply below for the Senior Hunt Lead volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Bryan Posthumus
(303) 291-7248
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Hunter Outreach - SW Region. Volunteer today!
Conejos Youth Camp is an annual three day camp for youth in Conejos County. Youth can earn their hunter education card as they learn hunting, fishing, and outdoor skills as well as wildlife information.
Volunteers assist with overseeing groups and/or instructing at station rotations- ranging from archery, fishing, wildlife identification, first aid, and shooting sports. Experience teaching these skills is highly preferred, as is a status as a Hunter Education Instructor.
This volunteer role collaborates with CPW staff to support the Conejos County Public Shooting Range with upkeep and maintenance.
While this program may be accepting new volunteers, there is no region-specific volunteer application. Please click here to apply to volunteer for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hunter Outreach program.
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Jackson Lake State Park. Volunteer today!
Love the water? Come help our rangers connect with boaters! You'll be out on the water, supporting water safety practices and boating rules. You may manage boat distance when a ranger makes contact, and may help with safety inspections, such as handing life jackets to rangers.
Volunteers will be a friendly face but will not be doing any law enforcement themselves or operating the boat - those roles are up to our trusty and trained rangers! Your presence on the boat, however, will be incredibly helpful - both because there must be two people on a boat at all times for safety reasons, and to help educate and support the public in their own water safety practices.
If boat assistance isn’t needed that day, you could go along with a park ranger in their truck as they support land-based recreation and regulations.
We are looking for 2-4 people for summer 2024! This role is open to anyone who wants to come hang out on the water! We'll do on-the-spot training, so no prior experience is necessary.
We prefer ages 21 and older, but could consider 18+ for right person.
Apply below for the Boat Patrol Assistant volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Matthew Schuler
(970) 645-2551
Jackson Lake State Park covers 3,467 acres, which includes a 2,600 acre reservoir. The park is located 78 miles northeast of Denver on the plains of Colorado and has 251 campsites.
Computer skills are desirable but not necessary.
4,400 ft
Folks who are solo, pairs, families with children, and those working remotely are welcome to apply. Hosts are permitted to have pets. Applications will be accepted any time, but park staff will not make a final decision until after the first of the year.
We are seeking hosts who have a friendly demeanor, are able to provide quality customer service, and have a willingness to work in a team environment.
Apply below for the Campground Host volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Hunter White
(970) 467-1376
Projects can be discussed as opportunities arise. Examples may include: provide equipment, donated funds, or expertise on special projects.
Apply below for the Special Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Hunter White
(970) 467-1376
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park. Volunteer today!
Maintenance volunteers serve directly with the Park Resource Technician on daily projects and tasks.
This position will be responsible for all general campground maintenance and cleaning of public facilities and picnic areas including cleaning, showers, toilets, and picking up trash.
Landscaping to include mowing, weed trimming, watering and weed control.
Primary residency will be at the Fruita section however, volunteers may assist with work at any location- Fruita, Connected Lakes, Corn Lake/SWA or Island Acres. Please reach out to Bob Morris with interest in the position.
Apply below for the Maintenance and Construction volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Eric Los
(970) 858-9188
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of John Martin Reservoir State Park. Volunteer today!
Apply below for the Nursery Tree Care volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Sami Colvin
(719) 829-1801
Share your special skills with the park!
Apply below for the Special Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Sami Colvin
(719) 829-1801
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Lake Pueblo State Park. Volunteer today!
A customer service-based position that involves inspecting for invasive Zebra/Quagga Mussels, Milfoil or other plant species on boats and personal watercraft at an inspection point on the park. This is an important position for the protection of natural resources from non-native species that threaten wildlife, drinking water/irrigation and all water related outdoor recreation in the State of Colorado.
Apply below for the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Inspections volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Erin Steinman
(719) 561-9320
This volunteer role is a public outreach effort to share boating safety information, best practices, rules, and regulations with park visitors. While personal boating experience is not necessary, the desire to learn the rules and educate others on boat safety is!
Reports indicate that over 3,000 injuries, and 767 deaths occurred in 2020 due to boating accidents. Our goal is to decrease that number and help our visitors enjoy the waters of CO safely!
Apply below for the Boat Safety Ambassadors volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Erin Steinman
(719) 561-9320
Lake Pueblo, rated a fishing “hot spot,” provides over 4,600 surface acres of water, 60 miles of shoreline and almost 10,000 acres of land.
4,700 ft.
Pairs, individuals, families with children, and people who are still working/in their careers (e.g. working remotely) are all accepted. Hosts are permitted to have pets.
Apply below for the Campground Host volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Mark Dunnington
(719) 561-9479
Weed, plant, water and help keep our native Colorado xeriscape garden beautiful. The team gets together for garden work as needed, which is usually weekly in the spring and when working on larger projects, and bi-weekly or monthly during the summer. Shifts are currently during the week in the morning.
Apply below for the Garden Care volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Erin Steinman
(719) 561-9320
Volunteers help with a wide variety of projects throughout Lake Pueblo State Park.
Apply below for the Maintenance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Shane Ewing
(719) 561-9320
Share your special skill with the park!
Apply below for the Special Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Erin Steinman
(719) 561-9320
Apply below for the Trail Work volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Joe Portteus
(719) 561-9320
Apply below for the Visitor Services volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Erin Steinman
(719) 561-9320
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Lamar (Area 12). Volunteer today!
Assist Lamar area staff with wildlife surveys, habitat improvement, carcass transport, and miscellaneous projects.
Apply below for the Area Assistance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Todd Marriot
(719) 336-6603
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Lathrop State Park. Volunteer today!
Colorado Parks and Wildlife values the right of every visitor to experience our state's natural beauty. To provide this opportunity to the disabled community, Lathrop State Park offers the use of the TrackMaster Track Chair, which allow visitors with mobility limitations to explore designated trails within the park along with opportunities to fish.
As a volunteer your responsibilities will be to hike alongside track chair participants and ensure they have a safe and educational trip! Trainings usually occur in late spring, and trips run end of May through November on Saturdays-Sundays. Please contact us for more information.
Apply below for the Action Ambassadors volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Ives
(719) 738-2376
Lathrop State Park is located near the exceptionally scenic Sangre de Cristo Mountains in southern Colorado and has a great view of the Spanish Peaks. Located near Walsenburg and La Veta, Lathrop State Park offers a wide range of outdoor natural recreation opportunities including, fishing, boating, golfing, trails, archery range, photography and much more.
6500 feet
Pairs, individuals, families with children, and people who are still working/in their careers (e.g. working remotely) are welcome to apply. Hosts are permitted to have pets.
Apply below for the Campground Host volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Stacey Koury
(719) 738-2376
Water new planted trees and shrubs, prune, weed, and remove litter from garden area. Generally help keep garden maintained and beautiful!
Contact Stacey at [email protected] to sign up for shifts
Apply below for the Garden Care volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Stacey Koury
(719) 738-2376
Apply below for the Maintenance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Stacey Koury
(719) 738-2376
Apply below for the Naturalist volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Stacey Koury
(719) 738-2376
If you enjoy interacting with people while being outdoors, this may be the opportunity for you!
Lathrop State Park is recruiting park/boat safety ambassadors for the 2024 summer season to answer questions, share information, and be the eyes of the park on weekends in our popular day use areas.
Shifts will be listed for 4 hours, but there is no minimum number of hours required on a shift. Any amount of time spent on the park is helpful. Volunteer shirt/hat and training will be provided.
Apply below for the Park/Boat Safety Ambassador volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Stacey Koury
(719) 738-2376
Visitor Center/Office Support. Greet visitors, answer phones, and questions. Sell park passes and licenses and perform other clerical tasks. Staff a visitor center information desk or sales outlet. Coordinate a special event. Design and prepare exhibits, displays, and bulletin boards. Market and advertise park programs. Write and edit newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, and manuals. Produce artwork or graphic design for publications, signs, flyers, or exhibits.
Apply below for the Visitor Services volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Stacey Koury
(719) 738-2376
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Lory State Park. Volunteer today!
Become a general maintenance technician for our Corral Center Bike Park.
This is a labor intensive position that will require the use of tools (both hand and power) and machinery. This is a year round volunteer position.
Apply below for the Bike Park Maintenance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Roy McBride
(970) 493-1623
Since 2013 Lory State Park has participated in a long-term community science project that monitors butterfly populations in various locations throughout Colorado. Lory State Park has two trails certified by the Butterfly Pavilion in Denver.
Join our butterfly monitoring team and learn how to Identify local butterflies, learn about them and collect data.
This volunteer opportunity is only available from May through September or October, depending on the first freeze. This opportunity requires a six month commitment with a weekly schedule. Training is provided to all monitors.
Apply below for the Butterfly Monitoring volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Volunteer Coordinator
(970) 493-1623
Since 2013 Lory State Park has participated in a long-term community science project that monitors butterfly populations in various locations throughout Colorado. Lory State Park has two trails certified by the Butterfly Pavilion in Denver.
Join our butterfly monitoring team and learn how to Identify local butterflies, learn about them and collect data. This volunteer opportunity is only available from May through September or October, depending on the first freeze. This opportunity requires a six month commitment with a weekly schedule. Training is provided to all monitors.
Apply below for the Butterfly Monitoring Lead volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Dylan Jandreau
(970) 493-1623
These programs are typically done between April and October, and very little is done between November and March. There may be long delays in staff communication during these winter months.
Apply below for the Naturalist volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Dylan Jandreau
(970) 493-1623
Lory State Park is always looking for volunteers to help with the many needs of the park. This opportunity covers all areas of the park and will receive emails when a opportunity is active and we need assistance.
Apply below for the Special Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Dylan Jandreau
(970) 493-1623
This opportunity is to help with trail building and maintenance at Lory State Park.
Apply below for the Trail Work volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Dylan Jandreau
(970) 493-1623
This opportunity requires training on using the IPAWS system for selling park passes or licenses. Good costumer service skills, basic knowledge of computers, and cash handling skill are encouraged but not required.
Apply below for the Visitor Services volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Dylan Jandreau
(970) 493-1623
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Mancos State Park. Volunteer today!
Come and enjoy a fun-filled, quiet, and beautiful time at Mancos State Park!
7,800 ft
Pairs or individuals welcome, and hosts are permitted to have pets (must follow state park rules).
Apply below for the Campground Host volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Nolan Tappenden
(970) 626-5822
Park maintenance and construction responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Apply below for the Maintenance and Construction volunteer role.
This position involves general assistance in the Mancos State Park Customer Service Station.
Additional projects will vary based on the skills and interests of the volunteer but may include writing media releases and coordinating other public relations activities, participation in management of the office bookstore, hosting open houses, etc.
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Meeker (Area 6). Volunteer today!
Provide general assistance to the staff in the Meeker area, such as fence work, habitat improvement projects, and more.
Training provided.
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Monte Vista (Area 17). Volunteer today!
General CPW staff support in the Monte Vista area. Volunteers may work with local district wildlife managers or other area staff on a variety of projects as needed.
Volunteer alongside CPW staff and assist with daily care of injured and orphaned wildlife. Primarily this entails cage/pen cleaning, feeding and occasional animal transport. Training in several areas is required in advance.
Apply below for the Frisco Creek Animal Care volunteer role.
Volunteer alongside CPW staff on maintenance and construction projects around the Frisco Creek Wildlife Facility.
Projects can include anything from spraying weeds and shoveling snow to fence construction and maintenance/construction of animal pens and cages. Advanced experience with maintenance and construction is helpful.
Apply below for the Frisco Creek Maintenance volunteer role.
Help keep up Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area! Pick up shot gun shells and trash, upkeep restrooms, keep head gates cleaned out, and more.
Apply below for the Maintenance and Construction volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Catherine Dolder
(970) 880-0627
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Montrose (Area 18). Volunteer today!
General CPW staff support in the Montrose area. Volunteers may work with local district wildlife managers or other area staff on a variety of projects as needed.
Apply below for the Area Assistance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Darlene Trainor
(970) 252-6002
This volunteer role ‘adopts’ local nest boxes at a specific site in the Montrose/Ridgway area and assists with cleaning and monitoring bluebird houses. You may also help build and mount new bluebird houses.
Apply below for the Bluebird Monitoring volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Darlene Trainor
(970) 252-6002
Assist the Area Terrestrial Biologist with deer-related projects. These may include trapping and collaring efforts around Montrose and on the Uncompahgre Plateau, or survey work. This role can be strenuous and sometimes dangerous.
Apply below for the Deer Trapping volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Catherine Dolder
(970) 880-0627
Dan Noble State Wildlife Area (SWA), along with Miramonte Reservoir, is a treasured gem located in remote southwest Colorado and cherished by local residents and out-of-state visitors alike. The Host will be within driving distance to the towns of Norwood, Nucla, and Naturita that all have their own set of amenities and charm. Dan Noble SWA is located in a bowl on the north side of San Juan Mountains and is home to many wildlife species such as mule deer, elk, and migratory birds at various times of the year. Miramonte Reservoir provides one of the best fisheries in Colorado; Not only with several trout species – browns, rainbows and cutthroats – but also a very healthy native crayfish population. Dan Noble SWA has 20 primitive camping sites and fire pits available on a first come first serve basis.
Hosts must be able to live in a remote area and enjoy meeting and interacting with people from all walks of life. Must be able to perform basic maintenance on the campground and facilities. Experience with maintenance and carpentry beneficial, but not required. Should be able to lift/drag 60-70 pounds.
7,500 ft.
We are looking for a couple/pair, although individuals will be considered. Hosts are allowed to have pets as long as set rules are followed.
Apply below for the Wildlife Host - Dan Noble SWA volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Melody Miller
(970) 252-6004
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Mueller State Park. Volunteer today!
Share your love and passion for reel and/or fly fishing with others. Assist with school groups, large events for all ages, and fishing derbys. We have an annual need for assembling, fixing, and rigging fishing poles and other equipment maintenance. Must have good people skills with the ability to represent the agency in a professional manner.
Apply below for the Angler Outreach volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Anna (staff) Miller
(719) 687-2366
For those with an interest and familiarity of birds, volunteers will monitor Bluebird house/nesting sites located around the park.
Apply below for the Bluebird Monitoring volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Anna (staff) Miller
(719) 687-2366
The CPW archery program teaches international-style target archery to members of the public using steps that are safe and encourage success. Volunteer archery instructors teach events and class participants, both youth and adults, archery using CPW established curriculum.
Archery events for CPW include structured classes, school programs, and large scale, free-flowing events where participants are only engaged for a few minutes. Volunteer instructors usually work as a team with other instructors.
The Friends of Mueller State Park (FoMSP) is a non-profit 501c3 public charity that raises money to fund youth programs, park improvements and interpretive exhibits to enhance the experience of every visitor who enters the park.
Assist as a board member or volunteer with special events and fund raisers for the Friends of Mueller State Park organization. https://friendsofmuellersp.com/
Apply below for the Friends of Mueller State Park volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Anna (staff) Miller
(719) 687-2366
Apply below for the Maintenance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Anna (staff) Miller
(719) 687-2366
Present park interpretive programs, such as: campfire talks, nature walks, multi-media shows, living history programs, evening programs and others. Lead school group programs on-site. Visit local students (or other groups) in their classrooms and conduct interpretive programs off-site. Conduct public workshops or classes. Conduct roving interpretive patrols in campgrounds, on park trails, at park facilities or in the backcountry. Help at large special events.
Apply below for the Naturalist volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Anna (staff) Miller
(719) 687-2366
Special Projects is open-ended and provides an opportunity for some creativity and suggestions for projects and/or assignments that are outside the realm of naturalist work, maintenance details or trails crew.
Apply below for the Special Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Anna (staff) Miller
(719) 687-2366
Apply below for the Trail Work volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Kristine Velez
(719) 687-2366
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Navajo State Park. Volunteer today!
Navajo State Park's shuttle driver program is one of the most popular of volunteer activities in the park! Service includes driving a passenger utility vehicle between the overflow parking lots and the marina. The shuttle service is free to the public from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
A full-service campsite is provided for 18-20 hours of service per driver per week. A machine/park orientation is required.
All of our positions have been filled. Please check back as our availability changes periodically.
All of our positions have been filled. Please check back as our availability changes periodically.
All of our positions have been filled. Please check back as our availability changes periodically.
All of our positions have been filled. Please check back as our availability changes periodically.
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Northeast Region Outreach. Volunteer today!
Volunteers are needed to help teach novice anglers of all ages how to fish. Teach classes on aquatic ecology, fish identification, handling, casting, and knot tying.
Apply below for the Angler Outreach volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Andre Egli - Staff
(303) 291-7512
Interested in helping with wildlife projects across the Northeast Region? This is the place to start!
Some examples include walleye spawn, electrofishing, angler outreach, hunter outreach, interpretation and education, customer service, festivals/booths, habitat improvement and wildlife transport.
These projects tend to be seasonal so we will be in touch with more details!
Apply below for the NE Region New Volunteers - Wildlife Interest volunteer role.
Questions? Contact NE Region Volunteer Coordinator
(303) 291-7369
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Northwest Region Outreach. Volunteer today!
Assist education staff with multiple programs and on-site education at schools and at events.
Apply below for the Education Program Assistance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Kathleen Mawhinney
(970) 255-6181
Assist with watchable wildlife education, activities, and office assistance.
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Pueblo (Area 11). Volunteer today!
Assist Pueblo area staff with wildlife surveys, habitat improvement, carcass transport, and miscellaneous projects.
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.
Volunteers distribute black bear and mountain lion information in neighborhoods where sightings have occurred. Other tasks may include posting signs, making bear unwelcome mats, and helping at CPW booths around the town of Beulah.
Apply below for the Bear Aware volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jeanette Lara
(719) 227-5204
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.
Apply below for the Wildlife Transport volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jeanette Lara
(719) 227-5204
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Raptor Monitoring. Volunteer today!
1.) Must become trained as Raptor Monitor by CPW Resource Stewardship and able to make at least a 1-year commitment
2.) Intermediate raptor identification skills and access to necessary equipment such as binoculars or a spotting scope required.
3.) Become familiar with a particular State Park and observe raptors during both the winter and the summer nesting season twice per month.
4.) Use email and computers to enter data and communicate with the project managers.
5.) During the winter, travel around the park on a regular basis, visiting winter monitoring points and following a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor activity. During the summer, identify and monitor raptor nests. Follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity. Complete raptor monitoring datasheet for every formal observation and enter data in online database.
6.) Attend meetings and training events.
7.) Have a good time and get recognized for your efforts!
- Have own transportation and be willing to travel to site
- Ability to walk the site. Length and level of difficulty of getting to site varies by park. Some require only minimal walking. Others require traversing sometimes difficult and unmarked terrain (such as at State Forest, Mueller, Spinney/Eleven Mile, Staunton, Eldorado, and Golden Gate).
Apply below for the Raptor Monitoring volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jeff Thompson
(303) 291-7282
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Resource Stewardship. Volunteer today!
Assist state parks in learning more about the quality of the night sky by collecting measurements of light pollution at night. CPW is working to document sky brightness in State Parks through the Dark Sky Monitoring community science program. We connect volunteers with tools to collect dark sky data that can be used to help preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies.
Help us identify parks for recognition of their Dark Sky quality so that astronomers, campers, and nighttime photographers know where to see the Milky Way, escape to true nighttime, and enjoy the natural night sky!
Using a smart phone or printed star charts, our Dark Sky monitors take a few minutes on moonless nights to document how many stars can be seen with the naked eye. Observations can be made year round in different moon phases (new moon is best). To fully document a park's night sky quality, multiple measurements need to be taken, depending on the size of the park the time commitment would vary. Observations may be made in any state park that allows overnight recreation - please check the state park website before visiting! No experience needed.
We are attempting to build a volunteer reptile and amphibian monitoring program! The goal is to contribute to community science and management decisions at Colorado's State Parks.
Roles and responsibilities are loose right now, with a hope of formalizing the program and building from the ground up. Volunteers should have a keen knowledge of reptiles and amphibians and be able to identify species that exist in the desired state park. Contact staff to see how you could help build this program!
Help collect data on the biodiversity of state parks! iNaturalist is a mobile app and online network where you can record what you see in nature, meet other nature enthusiasts, and learn about the natural world. The Resource Stewardship Program at CPW manages the State Parks NatureFinder project, which provides volunteers, staff, and visitors the opportunity to assist in ecological monitoring.
To participate, simply download the free iNaturalist app on your mobile device or visit iNaturalist.org to set up a free account, then join the State Park NatureFinder project by visiting https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/state-parks-naturefinder and clicking "Join this project" in the upper right corner. Observations or identifications need to be within the boundaries of a Colorado State Park.
- Remember to always be respectful of wildlife and keep these viewing and photography guidelines in mind. By following these guidelines you are helping promote conservation of wildlife and their habitats, as well as the safety of yourself and others! - Wildlife should be viewed/photographed from a safe and respectful distance.
- Use binoculars, spotting scopes, zoom lenses, and viewing blinds to avoid disturbing species.
- Avoid getting close to nests or dens, your presence can disturb breeding and alert predators to nest/den locations.
- Never post locations of nests/dens.
- Stay on trails and roads, tread lightly, and leave plants and animals where you find them.
- Do not use recorded animal calls to attract wildlife.
- If an animal shows any sign of stress, move away.
- Keep pets on leash at all times.
- Do not feed wildlife.
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Ridgway State Park. Volunteer today!
Colorado Parks and Wildlife values the right of every visitor to experience our state's natural beauty. To provide this opportunity to the disabled community, Ridgway State Park offers the use of the Action Track Chair, floating wheelchair, and inflatable wheelchair paddle board, which allows visitors to explore designated trails in the park.
The chair allows access to gorgeous park features, sweeping views of the San Juan Mountain Range, a wide variety of fauna, geological and water features and spectacular views of the Cimarron Range.
As a volunteer your responsibilities will be to hike alongside Track Chair participants and ensure they have a safe and educational trip! Training will be provided. Year round opportunities available for summertime and autumn strolls, fall hunts, and snow packed trails on occasion (snowshoes provided). Please contact us for more information.
The floating wheelchair and inflatable wheelchair paddle board are available at our Marina office. They can be reserved just like the track chair. As a volunteer your responsibilities will be to prep, store, and show individuals and families how to operate the equipment at the park.
Apply below for the Accessibility Services volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Ryan Ossola
Do you enjoy camping/RV'ing, working outdoors, interacting with people, and have good customer service and communication skills? Become a volunteer Campground Host at Ridgway State Park!
Located at the base of the spectacular San Juan Mountains in Western Colorado, and close to Telluride, Ouray, and Ridgway, make Ridgway State Park the gateway to a wide range of outdoor natural recreation opportunities including fishing, boating, golfing, hiking, alpine 4x4 roads, nature photography and much more. Ridgway State Park has 280 campsites, a 1000-acre reservoir, 15 miles of trails, a swim beach, a marina, picnicking areas, and a fly fishing stream.
Our volunteer hosts may have the following responsibilities:
Hosts may also help in other sections of the park depending on their skills and interests.
6,800 ft.
We are looking for couples or pairs and will discuss with hosts on a case-by-case basis who have children or pets.
Apply below for the Campground Host volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Erin Vogel - Staff
(970) 626-5822
Ridgway State Park values the data collection needed to know about current flora and fauna populations at the park. Butterfly monitoring happens annually April-September to capture which butterfly species are migrating and how many are passing through. You would be assigned a monitoring station at the park.
Bird banding happens each September for two weeks and is part of the Audubon's national research. The park hosts school groups during bird banding and at times gives educational training to elementary to high school aged students to participate in the research. Training will be provided. No prior experience needed.
Apply below for the Citizen Science volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Erin Vogel - Staff
(970) 626-5822
Located at the base of the spectacular San Juan Mountains in Western Colorado, and close to Telluride, Ouray, and Ridgway, make Ridgway State Park the gateway to a wide range of outdoor natural recreation opportunities including fishing, boating, golfing, hiking, alpine 4x4 roads, nature photography and much more. Ridgway State Park has 280 campsites, a 1000-acre reservoir, 15 miles of trails, a swim beach, a marina, picnicking areas, and a fly fishing stream.
Our volunteer hosts assist campers, maintain the campsites, sell firewood, and help with reservations. Hosts may also help in other sections of the park depending on their skills and interests.
6,800 ft.
We are looking for couples or pairs and will discuss Solo applicants on a case-by-case basis
Apply below for the Customer Service Assistance - Marina volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Makayla Ogden
(970) 626-5822
Ridgway State Park is fortunate enough to have a Group Events Facility and an Overlook at the park that is rented May-September for 1-4 events each weekend. Event types range from company picnics, weddings, wedding receptions, birthday parties, family reunions, celebration of life ceremonies, and more. The group sizes range from 10-250 people at each event. Group Event Facilities can be rented any day 9am-9pm and the Overlook/Conference Room can be rented anytime during business hours.
This position would greet the group, answer questions, go through a check-in/check-out procedure, and at times, sell day passes for groups in the Visitor Center parking lot. No clean up or set up duties.
Apply below for the Events Coordinator volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Erin Vogel - Staff
(970) 626-5822
Support the set up/tear down of large education events at the park where school groups or partner organizations come to the park for a day.
Apply below for the Events Set Up/Tear Down Support volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Erin Vogel - Staff
(970) 626-5822
Support public outreach through archery programs. Work one-on-one with all ages to teach introductory archery skills. Must attend at least one instructor course.
Apply below for the Field Archery Instructor volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Erin Vogel - Staff
(970) 626-5822
The Friends of Ridgway State Park (FRSP) is a non-profit group which supports Ridgway State Park in many ways. They are particularly involved in supporting the parks' education programs community relationships, and special projects. Friends members may also volunteer in other areas of the park.
Apply below for the Friends of Ridgway State Park volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Johnathon Freeborn
(970) 626-5822
Volunteers who serve on the Friends of Ridgway State Park Board are particularly involved in environmental education and interpretation, community relations and special projects. The Friends of Ridgway State Park (FRSP) is a non-profit group which supports Ridgway State Park in many ways. Board Members of the Friends of Ridgway State Park provide the leadership and guidance to the Friends group.
The Friends Board meets monthly (except November-January) and determine what projects or programs they are working on and would like to support. They work collaboratively with the State Park staff and provide valuable community input, innovation, and enthusiasm about the park and the surrounding area.
Apply below for the Friends of Ridgway State Park - Board volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Johnathon Freeborn
(970) 626-5822
Assist Ridgway State Park with maintaining the beauty and safety of the park by helping with building and grounds maintenance, special construction projects, equipment maintenance and repair, and trail support.
6800 feet
Couples/Pairs preferred. Individuals, families with children, and people who are still working/in their careers (e.g. working remotely) will still be considered. Volunteers are permitted to have pets.
Apply below for the Maintenance and Construction volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Erin Vogel - Staff
(970) 626-5822
Put your passion for interpretation and environmental education to use by helping kids of all ages become more aware of the world around them while encouraging them to become active stewards of our precious resources.
Naturalist/Education volunteers assist the park interpreter with assigned programs and projects. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Apply below for the Naturalist volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Erin Vogel - Staff
(970) 626-5822
This volunteer position would support Ridgway State Park presence at community outreach events to answer questions about Colorado Parks and Wildlife and build community relationships.
Apply below for the Special Events & Booth Volunteer volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Erin Vogel - Staff
(970) 626-5822
Do you have a specialized expertise, skill, or interest that you would like to share with Ridgway State Park? If so please contact us and share your ideas. We are always willing to discuss any potential volunteer projects on the park.
In the past we have worked with many talented people that have offered assistance and expertise on many special projects and assisted with building and maintaining many of the programs run by Ridgway State Park.
In the past Special Interest / Program Support volunteers have:
Apply below for the Special Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Erin Vogel - Staff
(970) 626-5822
Assist with design, construction, and maintenance of park trails. Serve as crew member or crew leader on trail construction. Renovation and maintenance. Design or install trail signage. Participate in prearranged trail or maintenance days.
Apply below for the Trail Work volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Ryan Ossola
Assist Ridgway State Park with a variety of clerical, general office support duties, or fee collection. This position is perfect for a volunteer who enjoys interacting with people, has good customer service and communication skills, and who enjoys working in a retail sales environment.
6800 feet
Couples/Pairs preferred. Individuals, families with children, and people who are still working/in their careers (e.g. working remotely) will still be considered. Hosts are permitted to have pets.
Apply below for the Visitor Services volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Erin Vogel - Staff
(970) 626-5822
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Rifle State Park Complex. Volunteer today!
Includes checking bluebird nest boxes every 7-14 days, counting chicks, counting survival, and entering information into NestWatch.com. Role could also include building and installing more boxes throughout Rifle Gap State Park (materials provided).
Apply below for the Bluebird Monitoring volunteer role.
Rifle Falls is a majestic and beautiful park nestled in a box canyon behind the grand hogback in western Colorado! A trio of waterfalls, lush vegetation and a series of small caves helped Rifle Falls State Park earn a reputation as one of Colorado's best parks.
Volunteer camp hosts are needed in the winter time and may help greet visitors and provide information, complete light maintenance (changing trash bags, cleaning sites, and restrooms), and other special projects to support staff and visitors.
Both Rifle Gap and Rifle Falls strive to provide the very best experience to the visitors possible, and we could not do that without our camp host volunteers! Our hosts are more of a family than anything else.
6,000-6,600 ft
Apply below for the Campground Host (Winter) volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Steven Stanton
(970) 625-0391
A park naturalist can research and present programs to the general public including day and evening hikes or day and evening programs, staff an education table exhibit at Rifle Falls State Park on the weekends, lead school group programs on site, and greet and answer questions for park visitors
Opportunities may include: serving in the entrance gate, general maintenance and carpentry, trail building and maintenance, and volunteer patrol.
The trail crew cuts in new trails and cleans up after trail dozers.This is a physical volunteer role that involves the use of various hand tools such as rakes, shovels and chainsaws. Once a section of trail is complete, there is the need for ongoing maintenance and upkeep.
This position at Rifle Gap State Park provides information to visitors about Rifle Gap and the surrounding area. Attendants collect fees for camping and daily entrance fees, bookstore items, boat registrations, etc.
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of River Watch. Volunteer today!
River Watch is a statewide volunteer monitoring program that generates water quality data on rivers around the state and utilizes this high value data to educate individuals and inform decision makers about the condition of Colorado’s waters. Those who can participate include individual volunteers, teachers, school groups, and conservation organizations. Real People, Real Science, Real Purpose.
Apply below for the River Watch Monitors volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Megan McConville
(303) 291-7323
River Watch is a program that provides equipment to schools and adult groups to monitor rivers in their community. This data is used in water management decisions. The program manages lots of equipment and data and needs assistance at CPW Denver Headquarters.
We are looking for a one year commitment that equates to 3-4 hours per month to help process samples and manage inventory, equipment, and data. Work at CPW Denver Headquarters must be done on weekdays but can be flexible each month as long as consistent. No experience necessary, and all training will be provided. Basic Microsoft excel experience preferred, all other training will be provided.
Additionally, we manage data from macroinvertebrate analysis to chemical data and routinely update reports summarizing the data by watershed. We are looking for volunteers able to work remotely 5-10 hours per month on data analysis, report writing and website updates (wordpress).
Please sign up, and then email Megan McConville to take the next step to volunteer. Thank you.
Apply below for the River Watch Program Assistance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Megan McConville
(303) 291-7323
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Roxborough State Park. Volunteer today!
Now it is easier than ever to join our volunteer program and help make a difference in the park! Join as a General Volunteer and you can sign up to help in events and projects that require a group effort. This can include helping with:
All volunteers start as General Volunteers once the required orientation and training is completed. After becoming a General Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to apply and join the training for other volunteer positions in the park if you would like.
Apply below for the General Volunteers volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Aelin Logue - Staff
(303) 973-3959
An educational and customer service position with constant interaction with park visitors requiring effective communication and public relations skills. This position will work specific duties including but not limited to:
Protect our natural and cultural resources by helping maintain the facilities and grounds. The most popular Park Maintenance positions are:
Welcome visitors entering the park and at the Visitor Center, while providing information and selling passes and merchandise. Our Visitor Services volunteers help in the entrance station and the Visitor Center where you would questions and give trail condition updates and recommendations. These are customer service positions and volunteers are a friendly face to all who visit the park.
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Salida (Area 13). Volunteer today!
Assist Salida area staff on habitat improvements, fencing and construction projects, adopt-a-trail ambassadors, invasive species removal, irrigation and planting projects.
For those with an interest and familiarity of birds, volunteers will adopt local nest boxes throughout the Upper Arkansas River Valley to monitor Bluebird house/nesting sites.
Apply below for the Bluebird Monitoring volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jennifer R Crawford - Staff
(719) 539-7289
Volunteer help is needed to do regular maintenance projects such as picking up trash, changing out targets, and cleaning restrooms, once or twice per month.
Apply below for the Chaffee County Shooting Range Ambassador volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Kail Glenn
(719) 530-5534
Maintain ditches, irrigate fields, clear obstructions. A fair amount of walking and physical exercise is required.
Apply below for the Irrigation Ditch Maintenance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Kail Glenn
(719) 530-5534
Volunteers adopt a section of trail to trim trees, mow and weed eat, pick up trash, and other general maintenance. Also maintain signage.
Apply below for the Trail Ambassador - Frantz Lake SWA volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Kail Glenn
(719) 530-5534
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Aquatic Programs - SE Region. Volunteer today!
Assist biologists with miscellaneous aquatic projects including inventories, electro shocking, gillnetting, walleye spawn, and other projects around the southeast region.
Apply below for the Aquatic Program Assistance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jeanette Lara
(719) 227-5204
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Southeast Region Outreach. Volunteer today!
Volunteers are needed to assist with fishing events throughout SE Colorado, including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Lamar and Salida. Assist with school groups, large events for all ages, and fishing derbys. We have an annual need for assembling, fixing, and rigging fishing poles and other equipment maintenance. Must have good people skills with the ability to represent the agency in a professional manner.
Apply below for the Angler Outreach volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Tracy Predmore
(719) 227-5207
Assist with School programs, general education programs for the public, and other education equipment maintenance support. Must have good public speaking skills. Must be comfortable teaching all ages, including young children.
Apply below for the Education Program Assistance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Tracy Predmore
(719) 227-5207
CPW Festival Ambassadors assist with tables, booths, and other community outreach events. Topics and themes vary, such as bighorn sheep, birding festivals, utilizing skins and skulls, trivia wheel, and other engagement tools. Events may occur on State Properties or at other community venues. Must have great people skills with the ability to represent the agency in a professional manner.
Apply below for the Festival Ambassador volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jeanette Lara
(719) 227-5204
The CPW archery program teaches international-style target archery to members of the public using steps that are safe and encourage success. Volunteer archery instructors teach events and class participants, both youth and adults, archery using CPW established curriculum. Archery events for CPW include structured classes, school programs, and large scale, free-flowing events where participants are only engaged for a few minutes. Volunteer instructors usually work as a team with other instructors.
Apply below for the Field Archery Instructor volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Tracy Predmore
(719) 227-5207
Volunteer archery instructors teach students archery using the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) curriculum. This utilizes international-style target archery, focusing on steps that are safe and encourage success. Archery events for CPW include structured classes within the schools or school programs at other locations. Volunteer instructors usually serve as a team with other instructors.
Apply below for the NASP Archery Instructor volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Tracy Predmore
(719) 227-5207
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Aquatic Programs - SW Region. Volunteer today!
Volunteers assist with CPW's kokanee salmon spawning operations in Durango and Dolores. The work is 'light duty' in nature- assisting with gathering fish, washing eggs, and counting the number of kokanee spawns.
Those assisting should bring a sack lunch, water, sunscreen, & warm clothes (including rain gear, hat, gloves, etc.). Volunteers will need to provide their own transportation. The crew usually gets started around 10 am and finish around 2 pm (with travel, Dolores tends to be 9 am to about 4 pm from Durango).
For Dolores spawning operation the group will meet in Durango at 9 am at the Area Service Center located at 151 E. 16th Street (the Fish Hatchery just North of Main Street Bridge). Typically 3-4 volunteers are needed per day.
For Lake Nighthorse the group will meet at the Durango Area Service Center at 9:30 am or at the entrance gate located 1.7 miles on CR 210 at about 9:45 am. Typically 3-4 volunteers per day are needed.
Apply below for the Spawning Operations Area 15 volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Catherine Dolder
(970) 880-0627
Support aquatic biology staff within the Gunnison area - most often assistance with kokanee spawning operations in the raceways at Roaring Judy Hatchery. On the spot training; no experience required. Waders, a rain jacket, and gloves will be provided if needed.
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Southwest Region Outreach. Volunteer today!
Support CPW Staff and the Outdoor Understanding for Teachers (OUT) professional development program in the Southwest Region. Volunteers may assist in leading a variety of CPW education/outreach programs for teachers and/or students during the school year.
Year-round support may include educational or logistical assistance at teacher trainings and/or community outreach events.
Apply below for the Education Program Assistance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Catherine Dolder
(970) 880-0627
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of St. Vrain State Park. Volunteer today!
Special Projects. Annual Events. Assist with Interpretation/Education.
Apply below for the Special Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Sean Dunlavy
(303) 485-0186
Volunteer will help in managing the park by offering administrative, resource management and customer service to visitors of the park.
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Stagecoach State Park. Volunteer today!
Stagecoach State Park is a hidden gem in the Yampa Valley only 20 minutes South of Steamboat Springs and 10 minutes West of Oak Creek. Our staff is a great team that is easy to work with and there are plenty of opportunities to learn and participate in other areas of the park including, but not limited to, education, boating and wildlife viewing.
All volunteer host applicants should have good customer service and people skills, general clerical skills, and general RV and camping knowledge. Park staff will provide training on specific duties and policies as needed. Hosts are responsible to walk their loop twice per day when on duty.
Full hookup, water, sewage, electric (50 amp), computer and internet access at the office.
7,250 ft.
Couples with children are considered, and hosts are permitted to bring pets.
Apply below for the Campground Host volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Kelsey Kehm
(970) 736-2436
Revenue and customer service volunteers will serve three, 8-hour shifts per week at the Park Office or Park Entrance Station.
Apply below for the Customer Service Assistance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Kelsey Kehm
(970) 736-2436
The Friends of Stagecoach State Park support conservation, encourage environmental education, and enhance recreation.
Apply below for the Friends of Stagecoach State Park volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Craig Preston
(970) 736-2436
Apply below for the Maintenance and Construction volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Kelsey Kehm
(970) 736-2436
Serve three, eight hour shifts per week at the Park Office or Park Entrance Station.
Responsibilities include:
This is an important position for the protection of natural resources from non-native species that threaten wildlife, drinking water/irrigation and all water related outdoor recreation in the State of Colorado. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills.
Weed removal may require killing weeds by several types of methods, such as wearing a backpack and using chemical spray or physically removing them by hand.
Trailer size limitation: 40 ft Amenities Available: Vary by site. Include Water, Sewage, Electric (30 and 50 amp). Wi-Fi available at the Gate/Park/Office/Marina. Very limited cell service.
Apply below for the Resident Volunteer volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Kelsey Kehm
(970) 736-2436
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of State Forest State Park. Volunteer today!
This spectacular mountain park consists of 71,000 acres and the largest moose herd in Colorado!
Campground hosts help make the park run, they are the backbone to State Forest State Park, and are typically the first person and last person a visitor will see on their way out of the park.
Campground hosts are needed in three separate campgrounds to assist with park operations.
Apply below for the Campground Host volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Tony Johnson
(970) 723-8366
Assist the park's Visitor Services Section by serving in the entrance station(s), selling passes and permits, dispensing information, and answering questions.
Apply below for the Entrance Gate Attendant volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Tony Johnson
(970) 723-8366
Apply below for the Special Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Tony Johnson
(970) 723-8366
Apply below for the Trail Work volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Tony Johnson
(970) 723-8366
Come volunteer for a weekend in exchange for a free campsite at State Forest State Park! As a 'Vacation Volunteer', you'll have the opportunity to give back to your favorite parks and spend time recreating (even if all reservations are full).
Help keep State Forest beautiful by cleaning and restocking restrooms in exchange for a free, full hook-up stay. This is a new volunteer opportunity occurring only in specified parks/locations. Help us pilot this new program!
Anyone is welcome to apply (individuals, couples, families, or friends). Upon your arrival, we will provide keys, a broom, a pressure washer, toilet paper, and a checklist, along with instructions and directions to your assigned restrooms. When you’re complete each day (in 2-3 hours), return and check out with the seasonal ranger. Then go play!
If observed that the work wasn’t completed according to expectations, park staff reserve the right to ask you to leave the provided site.
Apply below for the Vacation Volunteer Host volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Tony Johnson
(970) 723-8366
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Statewide Trails Program. Volunteer today!
The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a federal program that was created in 1965 to support the nation’s public outdoor recreation areas. In order to receive federal funding, sponsors must agree that the project site will be maintained for public outdoor recreation in perpetuity, and must comply with site inspections at least once every five years.
Volunteers assist with these inspections, which require driving to project sites, walking, hiking, or biking the encumbered area, completion of forms and photography of the area.
Apply below for the Land & Water Conservation Fund Project Inspectors volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Chrystal Read
(303) 791-1957
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Staunton State Park. Volunteer today!
Assist anglers with their fishing skills. Clinics are offered multiple times a year, and sometime specifically requested by groups coming to the park.
Apply below for the Angler Outreach volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Dale Specht
(303) 816-5183
Assist archers with their bow skills. Clinics are offered multiple times a year, and sometime specifically requested by groups coming to the park.
These volunteers assist park visitors with beginning climbing courses. They set up and take down top rope and single pitch routes. They must be SPI certified and attend a Climbing volunteer training
Apply below for the Climbing Volunteers volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Zach Taylor - Staff
(303) 816-5180
Friends of Staunton support fundraising and special projects for the state park.
Apply below for the Friends of Staunton State Park volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Zach Taylor - Staff
(303) 816-5180
Trail host, assist visitors, report trail conditions, and be a good example on the trails!
• Riding trails / Trail hosting
• On-Trail bike mechanical assistance
• Inform visitors of Park rules
• Report visitor / trail issues
• Minor trail maintenance / repair
• Trail condition reporting (All Seasons)
• Trail etiquette & safety education
• Other duties specifically around coordination of special events, or as assigned
• Ability to provide minor first aid (or CPR) is NOT required, but desired Requirements
• Ability to ride mountain bike on Park multi-use trails for 2-5 hours
• Eagerness to assist and interact with park visitors! • Must be dependable and punctual
• Be courteous & personable when dealing with Park visitors
• Follow Park rules and represent the Park and CPW in a professional manner
• Complete initial and recurring State Park volunteer training sessions
• Wear CPW volunteer patch and nametag when volunteering
• Ability to ride fat bikes (4”+ wide tires) when trails experience winter conditions is not required but desired Training & Supervision
• General volunteer orientation and ride with team leader / group Evaluation • All State Park volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering
Apply below for the Mountain Bike Team volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Dale Specht
(303) 816-5183
This category includes all volunteer tasks not listed in another category, including assisting with maintenance tasks, our chipping team, assisting with landscaping, working with our parking team on busy weekends, and trail hosting.
Apply below for the Special Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Dale Specht
(303) 816-5183
Colorado Parks and Wildlife values the right of every visitor to experience our state's natural beauty. To provide this opportunity to the disabled community, Staunton State Park offers the use of the Action Track Chair, which allows visitors to explore designated trails in the park.
The chair allows access to gorgeous park features, including high grassy meadows, a wide variety of fauna, geological and water features and spectacular views of Pikes Peak, Lions Head & Mount Rosalie.
As a volunteer your responsibilities will be to hike alongside Track Chair participants and insure they have a safe and educational trip! Trainings usually occur in late spring, and trips run end of May through November on Fridays-Sundays.
Please contact us for more information.
Apply below for the Track Chair Program volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Track Chair Program Manager
(720) 926-6735
Our Visitor Center/Entrance Window are combined in our new Visitor Center that opened in May of 2019. It is the hub of the park, and the staff who work it are critical!
We try to staff the Visitor Center 8-4 Friday-Monday through the winter, but if we get enough volunteers we will keep it open every day of the week. During the summer we still need help on days we are low on staff.
Apply below for the Visitor Services volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Dale Specht
(303) 816-5183
Help rid the park of invasive weeds! Please never pull weeds on your own without permission from park staff. This group hosts work days to work on specific areas within the park.
Apply below for the Weed Management volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Dale Specht
(303) 816-5183
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Steamboat and Pearl Lake State Parks. Volunteer today!
Monitor bluebird populations in our bird houses on the State Park property. Record data. Clean boxes when needed.
Apply below for the Bluebird Monitoring volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Julie Arington
(970) 879-3922
Some special projects may include but are not limited to:
Apply below for the Special Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Julie Arington
(970) 879-3922
The Steamboat Lake Snow club grooms the 150 miles of snowmobile trails and 15 KM of ski trail in the park, all of the members are volunteers.
You must be a member of the Steamboat Lake Snow Club to join this volunteer group.
Apply below for the Trail Grooming volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Julie Arington
(970) 879-3922
Visitor Center/Office Support volunteer responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Apply below for the Visitor Services volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Cecilia Garza
(970) 879-3922
Volunteers have the opportunity to document wildlife activity by photographing wildlife, their tracks and assisting with the trail camera program. Most observations will be documented through iNaturalist, a smartphone application that parks staff will train volunteers to use.
Apply below for the Winter Wildlife Monitor volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Julie Arington
(970) 879-3922
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Steamboat Springs (Area 10). Volunteer today!
Provide general assistance to staff in the Steamboat Springs area. Projects may include game animal hazing, fence work, habitat work, and more.
Apply below for the Area Assistance volunteer role.
Volunteers needed to help keep range clean of trash and debris. Assistance with range maintenance and enhancement efforts when available.
Apply below for the Shooting Range Maintenance - Hayden Range volunteer role.
1-3 volunteers needed to help keep range clean of trash and debris. Assistance with range maintenance and enhancement efforts when available.
Apply below for the Shooting Range Maintenance - Herold Range/Yampa volunteer role.
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Sweitzer Lake State Park. Volunteer today!
Apply below for the Special Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Kelli Lewis
(970) 921-5721
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Sylvan Lake State Park. Volunteer today!
Assist staff with cabin and toliet cleaning, light maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment.
Apply below for the Maintenance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Abbe Batten
(970) 328-2021
Serve in the Visitor Center greeting park visitors, answering phones and sale of park permits and nature eduation materials. Minor building maintenance may be included, such as cleaning restrooms, carpeted floors and windows.
Apply below for the Visitor Services volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Abbe Batten
(970) 328-2021
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Terrestrial Wildlife Programs - NW Region. Volunteer today!
Assist terrestrial biologists with various projects throughout the northwest region.
Apply below for the Terrestrial Wildlife Programs volunteer role.
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Terrestrial Wildlife Programs - SE Region. Volunteer today!
Assist Species Conservation Biologists with various projects throughout the Southeast Region.
Apply below for the Conservation Assistance volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jeanette Lara
(719) 227-5204
Assist CPW wildlife biologists in collecting data for the Raptor Monitoring Program. Assist with nest surveys, observing/monitoring nesting raptors.
Apply below for the Raptor Monitoring volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jeanette Lara
(719) 227-5204
Help Southeast Terrestrial biologists on various projects. Projects may include wildlife surveys, data recording and analysis, field projects, and more.
Apply below for the Terrestrial Wildlife Programs volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Jeanette Lara
(719) 227-5204
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Terrestrial Wildlife Programs - SW Region. Volunteer today!
Assist Species Conservation Biologist with various projects as needed.
Volunteer assists local CPW biologists and the Gunnison Basin Wet Meadow Restoration and Resiliency Building project enhance wildlife habitat through the use of simple low-tech restoration structures built from rock and wood materials. Restoration structures will be built by hand in incised stream channels to promote water spread, retention, and connectivity with former meadow surface/floodplain. Restoration will enhance mesic plant communities which Gunnison sage-grouse need for late brood-rearing and summer-fall habitat. These efforts benefit a variety of other species such as deer, elk, pronghorn, neo-tropical birds, and amphibians. Volunteers need to be physically fit and capable of working in adverse weather conditions. The ability to lift irregularly shaped rocks weighing a few pounds to over 50 pounds is needed. Volunteers will serve in a team environment, typically with a crew supervisor or biologist. Special training on how to construct restoration structures will be provided.
Apply below for the Gunnison Sage Grouse Habitat Support volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Catherine Dolder
(970) 880-0627
Support the Area Terrestrial Biologist and related-wildlife projects within the Gunnison area.
Apply below for the Terrestrial Wildlife Programs Area 16 volunteer role.
Support the Area Terrestrial Biologist and related-wildlife projects within the San Luis Valley.
Apply below for the Terrestrial Wildlife Programs Area 17 volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Catherine Dolder
(970) 880-0627
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Trinidad Lake State Park. Volunteer today!
This 2,500-acre park is nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Southern Colorado. We offer spectacular scenery, year round camping, and a variety of recreational opportunities including hiking, fishing, and boating to name a few.
Camp host must provide their own camping trailer/RV.
6,310 ft.
Pairs, individuals or families with children are accepted, and hosts are permitted to have pets.
Apply below for the Campground Host volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Matt Gonzales
(719) 846-3813
Mission statement: "The Friends of Fishers Peak and Trinidad Lake State Parks aspire to instill an appreciation for the wonders of nature, provide quality outdoor recreation, and raise awareness of the Park's diverse opportunities for visitors and the local community alike." Volunteer responsibilities vary, depending upon the undertakings of the Friends Group.
Apply below for the Friends of Fishers Peak & Trinidad Lake State Pks volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Crystal Dreiling
(719) 846-6951
Share your special skill! Projects may include write and develop outdoor interpretive signs for self-guiding trails or roadside exhibits. Recruit other volunteers. Photograph or video tape park programs, special events, visitors, or resources. Assist in planning volunteer recognition or social events. Provide equipment or expertise on special projects. Design and create puppets, historical costumes, and more.
Apply below for the Special Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Floyd Duran
(719) 846-6951
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Yampa River and Elkhead State Parks. Volunteer today!
Elkhead Reservoir is located approximately 12 miles from the Yampa River Headquarters campground. There are over 1,300 acres of land surrounding the lake and campground; the lake itself is 4 miles long.
Elkhead Reservoir's Bears Ears campground is located on the south end of the reservoir near the east side of the dam with views of the Elkhead Mountain Range. Bears Ears offers 16 campsites with 4 pull-through. Each site is developed with a hardened gravel pad, picnic table, shade shelter, and fire pit. This campground does not have utilities (water, sewer, or power) available for the public, but two double CXT restrooms are conveniently located at each end of the campground. The lake is popular for picnicking, viewing wildlife, fishing, hunting, boating, and water sports. There is also a newly developed hiking trail around the lake.
Folks who are working remotely are welcome to apply, and hosts are permitted to have pets.
Apply below for the Campground Host - Elkhead volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Kirk Mahaffie
(970) 276-2061
Yampa River State Park visitor center and campground are located on 70 acres along the Yampa River three miles west of Hayden, CO. This area includes a fifty-unit campground with 35 improved (electric) sites, 15 tent sites, and 1 teepee. The Yampa River offers excellent fishing opportunities. The Yampa River is also a popular area for canoeing and rafting, along with 4 miles of Class 5 whitewater rafting available. Volunteer host responsibilities include: assist rangers with projects and maintenance, evening walkthrough of campground for visitor interaction, and management/care of host site vegetation which includes tree watering, weed control and mowing.
One host site has full hook-ups, the other will have sewage and electric (50 amp) and water will be brought in.
6,200 ft.
Apply below for the Campground Host - Yampa River volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Kirk Mahaffie
(970) 276-2061
Special Projects may include but are not limited to: Writing and developing outdoor interpretive signs for self-guiding trails or roadside exhibits; recruiting other volunteers; photographing or video taping park programs, special events, visitors, or resources; assisting in planning volunteer recognition or social events; training other volunteers; providing equipment, donated funds, or expertise on special projects; designing and creating puppets, historical costumes, and more.
Apply below for the Special Projects volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Kirk Mahaffie
(970) 276-2061