Larimer County Parks & Open Lands
Maintenance Projects Volunteer Expectations

Department: Larimer County Parks and Open Lands
Program: Horsetooth and Blue Mountain Area Parks
Locations: Carter Lake, Flatiron, Pinewood and Horsetooth Reservoirs
Reports to: Area supervisor

A Maintenance Projects Volunteer helps staff improve the condition of our campgrounds or day use areas for the public. See below duties.

• Enjoy Colorado's beautiful parks and open spaces
• Work in some of the most popular parks along the northern Front Range.
• Learn about Colorado's natural resources and local land protection efforts
• Share your knowledge and sense of stewardship with others
• Provide a worthwhile service to your community
• Meet new people with shared interests
• Receive professional training, support and evaluation
• Be recognized and rewarded for your contributions
• Attend ongoing educational and fun social activities
• Receive a special use entrance pass after 20 hours of volunteer service in a calendar year

Duties vary, but can be a combination of the following:

• Light construction
• Site prep for new construction
• Turf maintenance
• Small painting projects
• Leveling tent sites
• Replacing fire grates and picnic tables

• Friendly and courteous to staff and park visitors and to communicate clearly with them
• Provide own transportation
• Be in good physical condition, strong back
• Willing to work outdoors
• Team player, work in a group with other volunteers
• Be able to work a minimum of 4 hours
• Abide by park regulations and safety guidelines

• Prepare and train volunteers through orientation, tour, and on-the-job training
• Organize and schedule volunteers in an efficient and timely manner
• Provide necessary equipment and supplies
• Evaluate training and performance of volunteers
• Recognize and reward volunteers as valued team members

• Be prepared for your first assignment
• Provide excellent customer service to staff and park visitors
• Complete time sheets
• Return tools and supplies to supervisor at the end of your shift
• Provide own transportation
• Provide own "creature comforts" as needed - hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, raingear, sack lunch & water
• Be on time

• Heat stress - bring and drink a lot of water
• Rattlesnakes are located within our park boundaries
• Sore muscles from lifting, raking, pulling and blisters on hands
• Injury or damage from misuse of tools or equipment
• Inclement weather (lightening, rain, etc.)
• Disease, stings, or bites from insects, such as mosquitoes and spiders.

The Larimer County Park Ranger & Volunteer Program is not obligated to provide a placement, nor are you obligated to accept the position offered. Opportunities for volunteers are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or age. Larimer County is committed to equality of opportunity.