Assist in organizing and executing community events such as clean-ups, wildfire mitigation, and pedestrian safety efforts. Volunteers help to set up, manage, and take down events, ensuring they run smoothly and engage the community.

Participate in the KCA community garden by planting, maintaining, and harvesting crops. Volunteers share produce with the club and the larger community, fostering a sense of community and sustainability.

Provide a nurturing foster home for animals until they are ready for adoption. Volunteers help in nurturing, healing, and loving the animals during their stay.

Assist in reviewing adoption applications to match animals with their perfect families. Volunteers are crucial in ensuring each animal is placed in a loving home.

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Transport animals to veterinary appointments and help in moving them from rural communities to foster homes. Volunteers play a key role in ensuring animals receive necessary care.

Join the Wild Aware Field Studies team by downloading the app and helping to count wildlife near Highway 74 in Evergreen. Contribute to data collection efforts to better understand wildlife movement.

Educate visitors at Evergreen Lake about local wildlife and provide guidance on elk behavior during critical seasons. Collaborate with Evergreen Audubon and Denver Mountain Parks to share wildlife information.

Foothills Fire & Rescue is a combination department comprised of full-time and volunteer firefighters. It is our philosophy that whether you are a volunteer or career firefighter, the tasks are the same, as the department takes its responsibility toward public safety and professional services very seriously. The department accepts applications year-round for volunteer firefighters who reside in the Foothills Fire Protection District to join our team. Full-time positions are typically filled from within our volunteer firefighter ranks. Download a sample Firefighter Academy training schedule. As a volunteer member of Foothills Fire & Rescue, you will have the honor of serving your community in emergency situations. Additionally, all members have the opportunity to meet and work with other highly trained, motivated, and enthusiastic volunteers, and interact with numerous local, state, and national fire and rescue organizations. The department operates out of five stations: Lookout Mountain, Rainbow Hills, Mount Vernon, Grapevine, and Idledale. We are responsible for all emergency services except ambulance transport, which is provided by the Highland Rescue Team Ambulance District. We serve residential, commercial, wildland, and highway exposures to a roughly 25-square-mile area in central-western Jefferson County. Additionally, we provide assistance to neighboring fire departments such as Pleasant View, Genesee, Golden, and Evergreen. We maintain a combination paid/volunteer staff of approximately 40 members. | Requirements: Criteria for Membership Application for membership requires that you: ➢ Be at least 18 years of age ➢ Be in good health and good physical condition ➢ Have no felony convictions ➢ Have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance ➢ Reside within the boundaries of the Foothills Fire Protection District lf you are accepted as a volunteer member of the department, you will be a trainee member until you meet the following requirements: ➢ Successful completion of: o A state certified Firefighter I academy o A four-hour cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course o An Emergency Medical Responder or Emergency Medical Technician certification course o A Hazardous Materials Operations certification course o Wildland S 130/180/190 courses ➢ Approval for active membership by the Foothills Fire & Rescue Chief after a thorough background check ➢ Participation in at least 25 calls ➢ Recommendation from one officer and two firefighters ➢ Participating in a minimum of 36 hours of training annually ➢ Participating in various department events ➢ Carrying a department-provided radio to receive emergency alarms ➢ Completing a minimum of 36 shift hours per month ➢ Keeping all certifications current by attending required training | Categories: Firefighter

As an Exhibit Hall Docent, you will welcome and orient visitors, answer questions, and provide information about the exhibits. This role requires a cheerful disposition and an interest in geology and paleontology, with training provided for all volunteers.

As a Garden Assistant, you will help with weeding, watering, and planting in the gardens at Dinosaur Ridge. This role requires a willingness to work outdoors and some gardening experience, with a flexible schedule available.

Volunteers in this role will represent Dinosaur Ridge at community festivals and events, assist with educational booths, and help with hands-on activities for children. Training will be provided on the day of the event, making it a great opportunity for groups.

As an Educator & Tour Guide, you will lead outdoor education programs and tours for school children and adult groups, using interactive methods to engage participants. This role requires public speaking skills and experience with children, with training provided.

Join the fundraising team to raise capital to support the mission of finding permanent homes for kittens and cats. Volunteers will engage in activities to generate funds necessary for the organization's operations.

Participate in Trap-Neuter-Return efforts with feral cat colonies. Volunteers will help manage and reduce feral cat populations through humane methods.

Assist in writing stories for the newsletter and resources page of the website. This role involves both research and creative writing to engage the community and support the organization's mission.

Provide transportation for kittens and cats to spay/neuter appointments and other important errands. This role is crucial for ensuring the health and well-being of the animals in care.

Contribute to expanding the reach and online presence of Colorado Feline Foster Rescue. Volunteers will work on marketing strategies and campaigns to promote the organization and its mission.

Join us in maintaining and constructing trails, which includes tasks like drainage upkeep, building rock walls, and using tools such as McCleods and shovels to shape trails sustainably. Volunteers will work on projects ranging from light maintenance to new trail construction.

Support runners during race events by volunteering at aid stations. Volunteers will assist with providing refreshments and encouragement to participants, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable race experience.