Larimer County Parks & Open Lands
Weed Warrior or Weed ScoutVolunteer Expectations

Department: Larimer County Parks and Open Lands
Locations: All Larimer County Parks and Open Lands areas
Reports to: Project Leader

A Weed Warrior or Weed Scout assists staff in the implementation strategy for the control of noxious weeds resulting in having a minimal impact to surrounding native vegetation. The Weed Warrior would work in a group hand pulling weeds in a designated area. The Weed Scout would work alone identifying and mapping weeds.

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

• Hand pulling weeds with other volunteers (usually for two hours)
• Removing weedy trees
• Spreading grass seed
• Locating noxious weeds and marking maps with locations.
• Walking over rough terrain
• Knowledge of landscaping and ground maintenance helpful but not necessary

• Friendly and courteous to staff and to communicate clearly with them
• Provide own transportation
• Be in good physical condition and able to bend and pull weeds
• Willing to work outdoors
• Team player, work in a group with other volunteers
• Be able to work a two (2) hour shift
• Abide by Park and Open Space regulations and safety guidelines

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

• Be on time
• Show up on work days prepared and dressed appropriately, no sandals or open-toed shoes
• Learn to properly identify noxious weeds
• Weed Scouts learn to properly make map notations of noxious weed locations
• Provide excellent customer service to staff and visitors
• Complete time sheets and turn in hours on a regular basis (timesheets available on-line at www.larimer.org/parks)
• 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
• Take ownership of your own safety and the safety of others.
• Bring water, work gloves and sun protection

• Heat stress-bring and drink a lot of water
• Rattlesnakes are located on our parks and open spaces
• Sore muscles from pulling and blisters on hands
• Injuries 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 Parks and Open Lands 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.