LibGuides: Community Volunteer Opportunities: Conservation/Nature

Volunteer Opportunities - Conservation/Nature

Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
We serve residents of Colorado Springs with integrity, through competent provision and management of trails, open spaces, parks and recreation areas; cultural and historical resources; urban forests; recreation opportunities for youth, teens, adults and seniors; and services that provide for or improve the quality of life and enhance the image of the city.
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Volunteers could participate in the following ways. Group Trash Cleanups,Trail Restoration, Event Assistance, Community Center Program Support. Minimum age requirement is 9 years old.
For more information contact:
April Allen, Volunteer Coordinator
april.allen@coloradosprings.gov
719-385-2145
Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control Greenway District
Fountain Creek Watershed District was created in 2009 to protect and enhance the Fountain Creek Watershed. The watershed is 927 square miles of land from Pueblo to Palmer Lake. We promote watershed health initiatives through a multitude of free events and volunteer opportunities.
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Volunteers could participate in the following ways.
-Creek Week Cleanup (September 28th- October 6th 2024) "Pick a Time, Pick a Place, Pick it up!"
-Great American Cleanup (Spring, 2025)
-Becoming an Brewshed Ambassador (Participate in Brewshed Alliance events such as liquid lectures and fundraising events at breweries across the watershed.)
-Help with Social Media, E Newsletter, and swag creation.

Volunteers 17 and under must have a parent/ guardian sign off on participation.

For information contact:
Hannah Mooney, Watershed Outreach Coordinator,
fountaincreekoutreach@gmail.com
774-285-3676
COS ILoveYou
COSILoveYou seeks the flourishing of our city by creating partnerships between the faith community, business community, and civic community to collectively address some of Colorado Springs' most pressing issues. By working collaboratively, these entities are able to make a greater impact than working separately.
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Volunteers could participate in the following ways.
CityServe Day - An event that happens twice a year where the community is invited to volunteer at over 100 project sites. Serving at schools, parks, and nonprofits, this is an event that offers opportunities to serve with no strings attached.
Backpack Bash - The Backpack Bash is an annual collaborative effort involving more than 70 local churches, businesses, nonprofits, and school and government partners to support thousands of families across El Paso County. Every student receives a free backpack with new school supplies*, and families get to interact with all kinds of organizations built to support them year-round. With 7 locations across the Pikes Peak region, families are only a short drive from a one-stop-shop to get access to everything they need for a great school year.

Minimum age is 18.
For more information contact: info@cosiloveyou.com
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
CPW's mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.
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Volunteers could participate in the following ways. Camp hosting, education and outreach, community science, habitat and trail work, maintenance and construction, wildlife projects, customer service, and much more!
Minimum age requirement is 16. Under 16 years of age requires a parent/guardian to be present.
For more information contact: cpw.sevolunteer@state.co.us