Natural Areas and Trails Rangers
Volunteer Ranger Assistants
Volunteer Ranger Assistants at Maxwell Natural Area
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Are you looking for a way to give back to the outdoors? Are you committed to land stewardship and public enjoyment of natural areas? Do you enjoy the outdoors and talking with others? Are you looking for meaningful volunteer service? Become a Volunteer Ranger Assistant!
Since 2008 the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County have collaborated to create the Volunteer Ranger Assistant Program.
Volunteer Ranger Assistants promote outdoor safety and awareness, respond to visitor questions and monitor areas for safety. The Volunteer Ranger Assistant program was created to integrate the community in promoting visitor safety and enhancing the enjoyment of the outdoors. Read the full job description.
Volunteer Ranger Assistants participate in about 20 hours of training. Training topics include the values of natural areas and open lands, basic ecology, managing visitor use, outdoor safety, conflict management and responding to emergency situations. Read the full job description. Training is offered once a year, in the winter.
There was an overwhelming response to the 2012 Volunteer Ranger Assistant volunteer opportunity. Thank you for your interest! The 2012 class is full so the application period has been closed early and applications are no longer being accepted. The next training will be in 2013. To be contacted when application materials are available, please contact Susan Schafer, Volunteer Coordinator, , 970-416-2480.
Applicants who are at least 18 yrs old with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to promoting the responsible enjoyment of City natural areas and County open spaces are encouraged to apply. Once accepted, volunteers will be required to undergo a background check and must complete a volunteer agreement requiring a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service per year. Volunteers can host at a trailhead, special event or monitor trails by wheelchair, hiking, biking, rollerblading or horseback. Volunteer opportunities are year-round. Read the full job description.
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Learn more, contact Susan Schafer, Volunteer and Education Coordinator
Fort Collins Natural Areas Program
970-416-2480
