Featured Opportunities

Raptor Monitoring at the State Parks

The CPW Volunteer Raptor Monitoring Program is a statewide, year-round program currently established at over 25 parks. We are looking for additional volunteers at many parks, except those along the Front Range. The majority of the parks on the west slope do not have programs yet, with new programs being at Ridgway, Navajo, and Highline. While our parks on the eastern plains, Trinidad Lake, North Sterling, and John Martin Reservoir, are always in need of more monitors!

The program offers a chance for people to get involved in species conservation, hone their bird identification skills, and see special wildlife. People interested should have skills in, or the desire to learn, identification of raptors in the field, the ability to use binoculars, basic computer skills and a positive attitude! Please reach out to dnr_cpwresourcestewardship@state.co.us if interested.

Voluntourism at State Forest State Park

Voluntourism is a great way for you and your family to not only get involved, but get outside! This summer, State Forest State Park, is testing the waters of voluntourism by asking folks to volunteer one day of trail work in exchange for a free, one-night stay in the park. On August 25th, volunteers will work at various sites in the parks to help restore and improve trail use for all.

"It's tough but rewarding work, and very much worth the effort. You will breath fresh, mountain air, see beautiful scenery and do something very positive for the state's natural resources. It'll be something to be proud of." -Tony Johnson, Senior Ranger at State Forest.

You can find more information and register for this opportunity here.

Eldorado Canyon Trail Days

Eldorado Canyon State Park is one of our most popular destinations for the rock climbing community. Mike McHugh, the park's resource technician, leads a team every Tuesday and Wednesday to maintain Eldorado Canyon's miles of trails. It can be hard work, but Mike loves it, he says, "Building with stone is somewhere between jigsaw puzzle and art. And there's a lot of opportunity to chat and enjoy the scenery." So don't become intimidated by the steep incline and scenery largely made up of rock.

If you would like to help improve the stunning trails throughout Eldorado Canyon, you can register and find more information about the project here.

Trail Restoration at Castlewood Canyon State Park

This October, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is partnering up with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado for a second year of work in Castlewood Canyon. The trail we have been working on is heavily eroded with deep ruts. This year we will continue work to help improve trail use by rebuilding drainage structures and creating timber and rock erosion prevention structures. If you would like to spend a crisp fall day outside and with good company, you can register for this project here.

Golden Gate Canyon Visitor Center Needs You!

Golden Gate Canyon State Park is looking for volunteers for the 2018 season! They are in need of volunteers to assist in their visitor center by greeting visitors, issuing parks passes and other retail sales, and helping with special events. If you're interested in this opportunity please stop by the Golden Gate Canyon visitor center, or give them a call (303) 582- 3707.

Camp Hosts for Fall/Winter

Camp Hosts are an integral part of our State Parks! They help with our visitor centers, greet and check in/out campers, perform light maintenance, and serve as the "face of the agency" to our visitors. If you love working with people, have a passion for the outdoors, and want to stay at one of our beautiful parks, camp hosting might be your calling!

We have sites available this fall and are currently adding people to our interest list for the 2019 season. Sign up and apply here.

Southeast Region Opportunities

Several State Wildlife Areas are hosting clean-up days and are in need of volunteers! Each location is a mountain reservoir with scenic views and fresh mountain air. Bring the whole family, and your friends, to spend the day enjoying the great outdoors, picking up trash and other debris, and making a difference in our State's natural resources. Please contact SE Region Volunteer Coordinator Jena Sanchez at jena.sanchez@state.co.us for more information or to register.

August 18th at 9:30AM: Dome Rock SWA in Telller County- Join wildlife technician, Bret Mathers in clearing debris from trails at this mountainous SWA next to Mueller State Park.
August 25th at 9:30AM: Brush Hollow SWA in Fremont County- Assist wildlife technician, Jay Adamic in cleaning up trash and debris from the shores of this beautiful reservoir.
September 1st at 9:30AM: Skaguay SWA in Teller County- Accompany wildlife technician, Jay Adamic at this mountain lake to pick up trash and debris.

Northeast Region Opportunities

Front Desk Assistance: both the Denver and Fort Collins Offices are looking for a couple of volunteers to assist with customer service at their front desks. This would be an ongoing opportunity, Monday through Friday with varying shifts between 8am to 5pm. For more information please contact Michael Gallegos at michael.gallegos@state.co.us for the Denver office and Jody Hergott at jody.hergott@state.co.us for the Fort Collins office.

Tarryall Reservoir SWA Clean-up Day: On Saturday, August 4th from 9am-12pm, volunteers are needed to help clean up trash and debris from campsites and along the shoreline of the reservoir. For more information, please contact Lori Morgan at cpw.nevolunteer@state.co.us

Brighton Camp Out: Volunteers are needed on Saturday, August 4th at the Brighton Park Rec Center to assist with the Brighton Camp Out! The first group of volunteers is needed from 2pm-5pm to aid in setting up the camps, the other group is needed from 3pm-7pm to help with all things fishing (angler outreach training is required), both groups will be given dinner for their service! For more information please contact Michelle Seubert at michelle.seubert@state.co.us

Leftover Day: This day can be a hectic day and our volunteers are crucial in helping the day run smoothly. Both the Denver and Fort Collins offices are looking for folks to help on Tuesday, August 7th from 7am-2pm with tasks from license purchasing, answering questions, line control, and more! For more information please contact Michael Gallegos at michael.gallegos@state.co.us for the Denver office and Jody Hergott at jody.hergott@state.co.us for the Fort Collins office.

Hunting Reservation System Assistance: Our Fort Collins office is looking for volunteers to aid in taking calls to make hunting reservation on state wildlife areas this fall for waterfowl, dove, early teal, and spring turkey hunts. This would be an ongoing opportunity on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9am-12pm, for more information please contact Jody Hergott at jody.hergott@state.co.us.

Harvest Festival: Barr Lake is looking for volunteers to help at it's annual harvest festival! On Saturday, October 13th, from 9am-1pm volunteers would assist with games, handing out prizes, and more! For more information please contact Michelle Seubert at michelle.seubert@state.co.us