Get Involved: Castlewood Canyon State Park - Resident Volunteer

Resident Volunteer

Description:

Resident Volunteers at Castlewood Canyon State Park assist with day-to-day
operations of our Visitor Center Office.

Castlewood offers:

Access to 13 miles of hiking trails, our park is a day use only park (open from sunrise to sunset) with no campgrounds to the public, close to Castle Rock and Colorado Springs, grocery store within 10 miles, 30 miles from
Denver.

Site Elevation:

6,300 ft

We welcome couples, individuals, families with children, and people who are still working/in their
careers (e.g. working remotely) to apply. Hosts are permitted to have
pets. Prior gate attendant/visitor office, and IPAWS software experience is preferred.
Resident Volunteers are an important liaison between park visitors and park staff.

Responsibilities are varied and may include some or all of the following:

• Provide excellent customer service through direct interaction with park visitors.
• Reside on park and report any issues/safety hazards to rangers immediately.
• Assist in operation of the entrance station and light maintenance including
  bathroom checks and minor cleaning when maintenance is unavailable.
• Provide logistical help with special events and educational programs as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned and agreed upon.
  
  

Time Commitment:

Resident Volunteer is responsible for a minimum of 20 hours per week (2-4 days per
week)

Length of Service:

varies, 3 month minimum.

Schedule we are typically looking for in the Summer:

Friday-Mondays.

For the Winters:

Saturday-Monday (may vary
dependent on staffing)

Volunteer Benefits:

In exchange for volunteer hours, Resident Volunteers receive a full hook-up campsite (water sewer, and electric {1-10, 30 & 50 amp service}), a firepit, picnic area, and a free State Parks pass after volunteering 48 hours.

Interests:

General - Ongoing Volunteering, Customer Service - Greet and Orient Visitors, Customer Service - Customer Service/Visitor Information, Education - Ambassador, Customer Service - Administrative/Office Support

Places:

Castlewood Canyon State Park