Get Involved: Eldorado Canyon State Park - Park Ambassador

Park Ambassador

Description:

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.

Time Commitment:

We ask for a minimum of 16 hours of service each month, with at least 4 hours of work per week at the Entrance Station and/or Visitor Center (with shifts of at least 4 hours each). However, we understand that life can get busy, and vacations are perfectly fine. Staff will reach out monthly for availability updates.

Volunteer Benefits:

Becoming a volunteer at Eldorado Canyon State Park allows you to give back to the park you love while enjoying stunning canyon views. You can even brag about having the best office in Boulder County! 

• After 48 hours of service, you will receive an annual Colorado State Parks volunteer hangtag pass, valid at all 43 state parks.
• Appreciation events and gifts.
• Access to continuing education opportunities.
• Become part of a caring and dynamic team.
• First aid/CPR certification is available several times a year.

Interests:

Customer Service - Sell Passes, Licenses, Gifts, Education - Ambassador, Customer Service - Administrative/Office Support, Customer Service - Greet and Orient Visitors, Customer Service - Customer Service/Visitor Information

Skills:

Customer Service or Visitor Information, Computer, Phone, or Email Skills, Data Entry

Places:

Eldorado Canyon State Park