VOLUNTEER
Raptor monitors|The Boulder Parks and Recreation Department needs volunteers for the raptor monitor program at Boulder Reservoir. Monitors work independently and must own binoculars. Skilled birders are preferred, but some identification training will be provided. Responsibilities: monitoring, observing, and documenting nests, wildlife closures, and surrounding areas for birds of prey, reporting significant events, and assisting with educating the public. Commitment is flexible; preferably one to four hours on a weekly basis, through September. Call Volunteer Coordinator Mary Malley at 303-413-7245 or visit bouldercolo rado.gov/parks-recreation.
Arches National Park|Arches National Park, in Moab, Utah, needs volunteers to work with park rangers from early March to Mid-June or from early June to September-October. Volunteers work a five-day, 40-hour week after rigorous training. Volunteers work in the new visitor center, lead walks and hikes, prepare and deliver evening campground presentations, interact informally with visitors on trails and occasionally undertake special projects. All volunteer work is overseen by park rangers, who offer their expertise and guidance. Volunteers receive free housing, uniforms and a small stipend. Visit nps.gov/arch, including the information under “Support Your Park”; then e-mail sharon_brussell@nps.gov.
Morrison Museum|Morrison Natural History Museum, 501 Colorado 8, needs volunteers to teach about local fossils and rocks using hands-on exhibits and interactive demonstrations. Training and mentorship provided. Volunteers are also needed to assist with reptile collection care, fossil molding and casting, and information desk/gift shop operations. Call 303-697-1873 or visit mnhm.org.
Park weeding and trail maintenance|Roxborough State Park, 4751 N. Roxborough Drive, Littleton, needs volunteers to work with trained crew leaders to pull, snip and collect noxious weeds and help maintain the hiking trails. For information, call 303-973-3959.
U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory Visitor Center|Need field trip program guides and docents to serve as hosts and conduct programs appropriate for school groups, youth and scouting organizations, senior citizen and civic groups at the U.S. Department of Energy’s NREL Visitors Center, 15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden. For information, contact Ivilina Thornton at 303-384-6566 or e-mail ivilina_thornton@nrel.gov.
Air and Space Museum|Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., needs volunteers to greet Welcome Center patrons, staff the Museum Store, help in Facilities Maintenance with upkeep on the World War II-era hangar, serve as a tour guide and to work on restoring the aircraft collection. For more information, visit wingsmuseum.org, or contact Volunteer Coordinator Susan Darigo at volunteer@wingsmu seum.org or 303-360-5360, ext. 111.
Zoo|The Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., needs volunteers to assist with special events, to assist zookeepers and to work in the zoo’s membership, education and administration departments. For information, visit denverzoo.org or call 303-376-4894.
Dinosaur Ridge|Volunteer tour guides are needed to teach about the paleontological, geological, natural resources and history of Dinosaur Ridge. Applicants must be at least 18 and complete required training. For information, call 303-697-3466 or visit dinoridge.org.
Science Museum|The Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., needs volunteers to work with visitors in the Museum’s diorama halls, galleries and activity areas. Also need guides, interpreters, collections assistants and classroom prep assistants. Call the Volunteer Services office for information, 303-370-6419.
Nature Center|Bluff Lake Nature Center, East 30th Avenue and Moline Street, needs volunteer naturalists to work with kids, using games, science experiments and hands-on activities to teach them about nature. No experience is required. For information, call Sue Schafer at 303-468-3245.
Butterfly Pavilion|The Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster, needs volunteers to work with visitors and to help in its tropical butterfly conservatory, tide pool, touch cart, and garden areas. For information, visit butterflies.org or call Kris Desmarais, 720-974-1868.
Wilderness environmental service programs|The Rocky Mountain Field Institute is a nonprofit organization based in Colorado Springs, to preserve and restore wildlands and key natural areas. RMFI accomplishes its mission through environmental service, education and research. RMFI programs are developed around comprehensive, multiyear or long-term projects developed in concert with land management agencies to meet critical preservation and restoration goals. Regular workdays are scheduled in the spring and fall at Garden of the Gods. Contact RMFI at 719-471-7736 or e-mail rmfibox@qwest.net for information.
