Raptor monitors|The City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department needs volunteers for the raptor monitor program at Boulder Reservoir. Monitors should be able to work independently and should own binoculars. Skilled birders are preferred, but some identification training will be provided for beginners. Responsibilities include monitoring and documenting nests, wildlife closures and surrounding areas for birds of prey, reporting significant events, and assisting with educating the public. Commitment is flexible but would preferably be from one to four hours on a weekly basis, through September. Call Volunteer Coordinator Mary Malley at 303-413-7245 or visit boul dercolorado.gov/parks-recreation.
Bird observatory|The Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory needs volunteers to teach educational programs at Barr Lake State Park and Dinosaur Ridge between March and June. Training will be provided in specific program-content and teaching techniques. Programs are approximately 2 hours and occur in the morning. Eligible volunteers should be able to commit to 20 hours from March-June. Contact Amanda Morrison, Assistant Education Director, at 303-659-4348, ext. 6#, or via e-mail at Amanda.Morri son@rmbo.org.
Trail work|Trails 2000 builds and maintains trails and educates users. Volunteers are needed beginning in April. For details and weekly trailwork reminders, sign up for Trail 2000’s EList at trails2000.org.
Arches National Park|Arches National Park, in Moab, Utah, needs volunteers to work with park rangers either from early March to Mid-June or from early June to September-October. Volunteers typically 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 with visitors on trails and occasionally undertake special projects. Park rangers oversee their work and offer 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|The 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 manage noxious weeds and help maintain. For information, call 303-973-3959.
US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory Visitor Center|School field trip program guides and docents are needed to serve as hosts and conduct programs 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. 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 patrons in the Welcome Center, serve as sales staff in the Museum Store, help in Facilities Maintenance with upkeep on the WWII-era hangar, instill in kids of all ages the thrill of aviation and to work on restoring the aircraft collection. Visit wingsmuseum.org, or contact Volunteer Coordinator Susan Darigo at volunteer@wingsmuseum.org or 303-360-5360, ext. 111.
Zoo|The Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., needs volunteers to assist with special events, assist zookeepers and work in the zoo’s membership, education and administration departments. Visit denverzoo.org or call 303-376-4894.
Dinosaur Ridge|Volunteer tour guides are needed to teach people about the paleontological, geological, natural resources and history of Dinosaur Ridge. Applicants must be at least 18 and must complete required training. 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 diorama halls, galleries and activity areas. Guides, interpreters, collections assistants and classroom prep assistants also needed. Volunteer Services office, 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 needed. Call Sue Schafer, 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. butterflies.org or Kris Desmarais, 720-974-1868.
