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Volunteer opportunities are year-round!<\/p>\n<p>What I know for sure is that volunteers join Boulder County Parks &amp; Open Space for many reasons. Retirement gives them time to contribute to the community; others are looking for hands-on experience as they consider new hobbies or career options\u2014and many just want to get away from their desks and spend time outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most fulfilling ways to give back to the community is by volunteering. These are some of the rewards you\u2019ll likely enjoy when volunteering with us:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spending time in nature.<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring the continuing vitality and health of our open spaces.<\/li>\n<li>Getting to know your local open space properties.<\/li>\n<li>Gaining new skills.<\/li>\n<li>Making an impact on quality of life in Boulder County.<\/li>\n<li>Sharing the history of this area with a variety of groups.<\/li>\n<li>Meeting new people, building lasting relationships, and having fun!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>National Volunteer Week<br \/>\n<em>April 17 &#8211; 21, 2023<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>National Volunteer Week was created in 1974 to highlight the impact and power of volunteerism.<\/p>\n<p>Below is an impressive snapshot of the level of community engagement from last year \u2013 thanks to everyone who helped steward our local open spaces!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Volunteers in 2022: 810<\/li>\n<li>Contributed Hours: 15,847<\/li>\n<li>One Day Project Volunteers: 1,492<\/li>\n<li>Contributed: 5,047 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2023 Volunteer Opportunities<\/h2>\n<h3>Agriculture<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Rangeland Health Monitor<\/strong>: Photograph locations to monitor trends over time.<\/p>\n<h3>Forestry<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Sort Yard Host<\/strong>: Greet people, collect data, and provide information on forest ecology.<\/p>\n<h3>Plants<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Native Seed Garden Steward<\/strong>:\u00a0Plant and monitor seed development, pull weeds, collect seed, and harvest plants.<\/p>\n<h3>Wildlife<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Shrub Browse Monitor<\/strong>:\u00a0Track shrub health in the elk management areas of Ron Stewart Preserve and Red Hill.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raptor Monitor:\u00a0<\/strong>Observe, record, and report data relating to nesting raptors.<\/p>\n<h3>Left Hand Outdoor Challenge<\/h3>\n<p>Boulder County youth, ages 14-18, participate in nine monthly challenges that focus on outdoor exploration, environmental stewardship, and careers in the outdoors. Volunteer adult mentors help lead youth and strengthen their connection to the outdoors.<\/p>\n<h3>\u201cImages\u201d Magazine Writer<\/h3>\n<p>Research and write articles about local natural and cultural resources, county open space properties, and open space management.<\/p>\n<h3>Parks &amp; Open Space Advisory Committee<\/h3>\n<p>Members attend monthly meetings to provide input on open space policies and plans.<\/p>\n<h3>Visitor Education &amp; Public Outreach<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"bq\"><p>\nI love the enthusiasm of the people who attend programs, especially the kids.<br \/>\n<em>&#8211; Agricultural Heritage Center Volunteer<\/em>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Agricultural Heritage Center:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Animal Caretaker<\/li>\n<li>Tour Guide<\/li>\n<li>Gardening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Altona Educator<\/strong>: Share this historic one-room school with field trip groups and trail users.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mining Museums Guide<\/strong>: Welcome visitors and share information about the museum and historical mining communities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Walker Ranch Living History<\/strong>: Demonstrate chores and games of a 19th-century ranch to families, seniors, and school groups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteer Naturalist<\/strong>: Develop and present natural history programs to families, schools, and other groups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteer Ranger Corps<\/strong>: Patrol trails while providing visitors with information and collect visitor data. Assist with community outreach.<\/p>\n<h2>For More Information<\/h2>\n<p>Check our <a href=\"https:\/\/bouldercounty.gov\/volunteer\/parks-and-open-space\/\">volunteer page<\/a> for current volunteer opportunities or contact the staff below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Agricultural Heritage Center: Jim Drew, <a href=\"mailto:jdrew@bouldercounty.org\">jdrew@bouldercounty.org <\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cultural History: Sheryl Kippen, <a href=\"mailto:skippen@bouldercounty.org\">skippen@bouldercounty.org <\/a><\/li>\n<li>Lefthand Outdoor Challenge: Sully Tun-Ake, <a href=\"mailto:stunake@bouldercounty.org\">stunake@bouldercounty.org <\/a><\/li>\n<li>Volunteer Naturalist: Angela Borland, <a href=\"mailto:aborland@bouldercounty.org\">aborland@bouldercounty.org <\/a><\/li>\n<li>Volunteer Ranger Corps: Michelle Marotti, <a href=\"mailto:mmarrotti@bouldercounty.org\">mmarrotti@bouldercounty.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boulder County enjoys a unique and spectacular setting along the Front Range of the Southern Rocky Mountains. 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